The Cosmetic Nurses Association (CNA) is a professional not-for-profit membership-based group serving as a collective voice for all nurses who provide non-surgical cosmetic services within the cosmetic industry in Australia.
The CNA was founded in 2020 by a small group of concerned cosmetic nurses and nurse advocates who quickly realised that there was no one truly advocating for them in the height of the pandemic lockdowns.
Historically, nurses who perform non- surgical cosmetic treatments have not been recognised as a specialist group. The CNA mandate is to change this.
The CNA now represents the largest group of cosmetic nurses in Australia. The not-for-profit organisation not only helps to protect patient safety by lifting industry standards but also strives to provide nurses with a safe working environment and a clear training and education pathway to advance their skills and expertise.
Protecting the future of cosmetic nurses
CNA is investing in the future of all cosmetic nurses working in cosmetic medicine. It encourages and supports networking, mentorship, support and development by collaborating across all groups within the industry and liaising with authorities such as the TGA, AHPRA and the NMBA.
‘The CNA strives to be the custodian and voice for all nurses working in the area of cosmetic nursing, representing them as professionals collaborating with stakeholders to achieve objectives and standards that prioritise safe outcomes for patients and a safe and rewarding working environment for nurses,’ says CNA President, Sheri-Lee Knoop, RN.
The CNA operates under a Constitution with an Advisory Committee that sets out the standards and educational expectations of someone who wants to call themselves a cosmetic nurse.
The Advisory Board of the CNA is a group of passionate nurses working within the cosmetic medical industry. The volunteers work tirelessly to represent their peers at every opportunity, to ensure all nurses are mentored, supported and advocated for within the industry.
Why sign up to the CNA?
- The CNA will work towards the formal recognition by AHPRA of cosmetic nurses as a specialist group.
- The CAN will enhance the profile and reputation of cosmetic nurses.
- The CNA will advocate for cosmetic nurses.
- The CNA will develop practice standards in aesthetic cosmetic procedures to guide the delivery of quality and safe clinical services.
- The CNA will provide educational opportunities for cosmetic nurses to ensure clinical skills and knowledge is world class.
- The CNA will educate patients on how to choose an appropriately qualified cosmetic nurse to ensure their safety across all treatments.
- The CNA will work in partnership with medical practitioners and the relevant medical bodies to ensure the focus of non-surgical cosmetic treatments remains seen as medical procedures.
- The CNA will provide cosmetic nurses with a plethora of clinical skills possibilities, thereby enriching their career pathway.
- The CNA will draw attention to providers of non-surgical cosmetic treatment who fail to follow sound corporate and clinical governance guidelines and best practice standards.
- The CNA will facilitate networking, research and publications.
- The CNA will provide membership benefits, including discounted products and services to assist members with their businesses.
