Overview  The Canadian Nurses Foundation(CNF) was founded in 1962 by the Canadian Nurses Association.  Canadian Nurses Foundation supports world-class Canadian health care by raising funds to advance nursing knowledge and research, and by recognizing professional excellence in Canada's nurses.    Our Mission To advance nursing knowledge and improve health care by providing research grants, awards, and scholarships to Canadian nurses and nursing students. We raise funds for our activities through diverse partnerships with responsible organizations and individuals who share our goals.   Our Vision Canada’s preeminent Foundation dedicated to advancing nursing knowledge for better patient outcomes.