A National Organization for Rural Nursing – an idea whose time has come!

From time to time Canadian rural nurses have discussed the possibility of creating a national interest group for rural and remote nurses. In 2002, a group of Canadian nurses with a sincere interest in rural and remote nursing determined that work needed to be done to make this possibility a reality. Over the course of two years, the small group of nurses implemented a variety of strategies to connect with rural and remote nurses across Canada to assess and generate interest with nurse colleagues for a national group that would connect nurses practicing in rural and remote settings.

In 2003, the Canadian Association for Rural and Remote Nursing (CARRN) achieved emerging group status under the auspices of the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) and held the first general meeting in June 2004. In late 2004, CARRN received affiliate group status and now has a membership of over 125 nurses from across the country – from sea to sea to sea.

The purpose of the Canadian Association for Rural and Remote Nursing is to serve as a voice for and to represent rural and remote nurses in Canada. In addition, the aim of the Association is to advance this unique specialty of rural and remote nursing practice through recognition, research and education, and thereby influence rural and remote health policy.

Make a difference – contribute to the future of rural nursing in Canada!!!!

The Canadian Association for Rural and Remote Nursing will be holding elections for the Executive Committee this year for positions that commence in 2009. Information packets, position profiles and nomination forms are availablein the members only section. For additional information – contact Barb Shellian at 403-678-7207 barb.shellian@calgaryhealthregion.ca

Nominations will be accepted for President Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Coordinator and Newsletter Editor. Please think about you ability to serve in one of these positions.

Become involved and take this opportunity to advance the specialty of rural nursing!
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Take note of our new logo above.

As a result of the recent election, the new CARRN Executive for 2007- 2009 is:
Florence Tarrant – President
Meg McDonagh – President Elect
Barb Shellian – Past President
Julianne Sanguins – Secretary
Dave Bateman – Treasurer
Pam Little – Membership Coordinator
Cheryl Zawaduk – Newsletter Editor

It's that time again! Membership renewal is upon us!
Please take the time to renew your membership in CARRN (still a great deal at $40.00) and send your membership form along with your money to our new treasurer David Bateman. Dave's contact info is listed on the membership form.

The deadline for renewal of memberships for 2007 is January 31. Members who do not renew will be taken off the list serve and will not have access to the new password for the members only section of the website. All the more reason to just sit down right now and fill in the form - write the cheque -  and send it off to Dave! The membership from is available on the website under the “membership” link.