About HKCMN

Introduction | Mission & Objectives | Functions | Organization Structure | Terms of Reference | M & A Mission Hong Kong College of Medical Nursing is dedicated to promote excellence in medical nursing in Hong Kong through regulating the professional standards of medical nursing practice, conducting nursing education and promulgating nursing research. It aims at protecting the well-being of the community. Objectives For the public: to protect and promote the health of the public by regulating the standards of medical specialist nursing practice; and to educate the public the value of professional medical nursing specialization. For the nursing profession: to set professional standards for advanced nursing practice in medical nursing specialty areas and hold examinations for successful candidates to be Certified APNs in HKSAR; to promote the advancement of the art and science of medical nursing through relevant continuing nursing education programs and professional activities; to ensure the maintenance of integrity, ethical conduct and professional standards of APNs in their medical specialist nursing practice; to foster the development of advanced practice nursing education in medical specialty areas; and to facilitate the exchange of information, innovation and ideas in nursing and matters concerning the nursing profession among APNs locally, nationally and internationally. The HKCMN takes an active role in health care provision in Hong Kong through its involvement in the postgraduate training of nurses, and through its advice to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, on matters related to health and health regulations. The HKCMN strives to serve the community of Hong Kong.