Manitoba Operating Room Nurses Association (MORNA)

Contents
Welcome
Overview
Executive
Tape Library
Newsletter
Meetings/Events
Membership
Funding & Forms
Hospital Reps

Overview of MORNA

The Objectives of MORNA shall be to:

  1. Develop and promote professional standards, based on the CNA Code of Ethics for Nurses, which promote optimum perioperative patient care.
  2. Support and promote the ORNAC Recommended Standards for Perioperative Nursing Practice.
  3. Identify and meet the professional needs of perioperative nurses throughout the Province of Manitoba.
  4. Ensure perioperative nursing practice remains current by the networking of ideas and techniques through meetings, communications, presentations, conferences and workshops.
  5. Develop a strong sense of collegiality among the perioperative nursing community, for professional and personal growth.
  6. Advocate for perioperative nurses on issues and decisions affecting their practice.
  7. Establish resources for educational, social and research activities.
  8. Establish recognition and financial awards for Active MORNA members or others who have made significant contributions to perioperative nursing.
  9. Contribute and disburse funds to support the cause of perioperative nursing.
  10. Establish and maintain links with CRNM, ORNAC and other professional organizations.

The Association is provincially organized, and is based in Winnipeg.

Note: CRNM (College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba) is the new name of MARN.

Board of Directors

The affairs of MORNA are managed by a Board of Directors which is composed of the Executive Officers, Representatives from all Winnipeg Operating Rooms, Chairpersons of Standing or Ad Hoc Committees, and Associate Chapter President(s).

Meetings

There is a minimum of five (5) general meetings, held from September to June. Each meeting has a business section, as well as an educational session. The Annual Meeting, which includes the Election of Officers, is held each year within May or June.