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About US

HISTORY

OBJECTIVE

HISTORY

IENAA, Internationally Educated Nurses' Association of Alberta, was an idea that started in 2016 by five former members of the Board of Directors of FNAA. Josette Salgado, Letty Tria, Cecille Ira, Donna Perez-Aguirre, and Adam Mella, after the passing of the late Tessie Oliva and the dissolution of the Filipino Nurses Association of Alberta (FNAA), which she founded.


In partnership with Capital Health in 2007,  FNAA was involved in the billeting and accommodation, settlement and integration in the community of over 450 Filipino IENs in Alberta. As stakeholder of CARNA and CLPNA, FNAA participated in the research projects of IENs’ personal experiences on barriers and challenges encountered to becoming healthcare professionals in Alberta.  


In March 2023, they discussed the possibility of reviving FNAA but due to the restrictive Bylaws provision on membership, they dismissed the idea. 



NOW

OBJECTIVE

HISTORY

 Now, IENAA carries the same mission and vision, but the membership has been extended to internationally educated nurses from all over the world and not limited to Filipino nurses. With support from our partner, Changing Together - A Center for Immigrant Women Association, IENAA completed its by-laws, celebrated the launching of the Association on 26 August 2023, and is now registered as a non-profit organization in Edmonton. 

OBJECTIVE

OBJECTIVE

OBJECTIVE

To better understand the barriers and facilitate IENs’ transition to nursing practice and opportunities in Alberta; to act as a catalyst in supporting IENAA members and facilitate their integration into the Canadian healthcare system through consultation and information exchange with professional associations and appropriate agencies and organizations, and opportunities for positive nursing practice by mentoring, coaching, and networking; to provide referrals, links, or resources to IENs about relevant nursing organizations or Associations; and to develop fundraising strategies in order to stabilize the finances of the Association

Our Vision

Our Mission

Our Mission

 To improve access for IENs and strengthen their capacity to become healthcare providers in Alberta, promoting equity. 

Our Mission

Our Mission

Our Mission

To support the transition of IENs, enhancing their capacities and capabilities to become healthcare providers in Alberta.

OUR MEMBERS

Who We Are

We are a dynamic collective of dedicated volunteers, representing a rich tapestry of diverse ethnic backgrounds. United by a shared purpose, we are committed to empowering internationally educated nurses (IENs) on their journey towards becoming licensed health professionals in Alberta. 


At IENAA, our doors are open wide, welcoming not only active practitioners but also esteemed retirees. Together, we form a vibrant community, fostering growth and success for IENs across our province.

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