Mission, Purpose, Strategic Goals
Our Mission ::
The National Nurse Leadership Council (NNLC) is a consortium of nurse experts with representatives for Indian Health Service, Tribal and Urban programs. NNLC provides leadership and advocacy for comprehensive health care delivery responsive to present and future health needs of American Indian and Alaska Native people.
Our Purpose ::
- Provide a forum where Nursing Consultants and other Nursing representatives can meet on a regular basis to discuss issues, resolve problems, recommend action for change and keep abreast of current trends in nursing and health care.
- Provide leadership and recommend policy on issues related to health, to assist IHS, Tribal and Urban programs in adapting to changes in legislation, regulation and health care standards.
- Improve nursing program management at all levels through better communications and greater involvement in the total program.
- Provide expert consultation and recommendations to the Agency Director.
- Advocate for quality in nursing practice and patient/client care.
- Collaborate with other professional councils to gain consensus on issues related to health.
Strategic Goals ::
- Prepare nurses for leadership roles in meeting present and future needs of American Indian and Alaska Native people
- Recruit and retain competent, appropriately educated nursing staff to meet the needs of American Indian and Alaska Native people
- Initiate, influence and respond to changes in health care as they affect American Indian and Alaska Native people
- Improve the exchange of information among programs serving American Indian and Alaska Native people
- Contribute to policy development and decisions that affect the health of American Indians and Alaska Native people
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