Educators fulfil an essential role in providing a workforce for health by teaching specialist application of knowledge, skills and attributes to re-engineer healthcare delivery to meet the unique needs of individuals, families and communities. NEA’s role is to generate the energy, innovation and flow of ideas to strengthen nurse educators in this important role. This is what directs the organisation and its members. The mission statement of NEA is to support a community of nurses who deliver quality nursing education in addressing the health needs of the people of the country through:

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  scholarship of teaching and learning


• stakeholder engagement


• quality nursing education for practice and


• visionary leadership.