Membership

Membership in CSGNA has its privileges. Members have easy access to three annual newsletters, guidelines for client care, scholarships to national conferences and more.

Membership

The CSGNA provides many member services. An Annual Conference, Standards of Practice, Position Statements and Guidelines for Client Care, Three Newsletters each year, Scholarships to National Conferences, Chapter Package to assist with the formation of local chapters, new Member Package, and a unit Orientation Package.

There are four membership categories:

Active

Open to registered nurses and other health care professionals engaged in full or part-time Gastroenterology nursing or Endoscopy nursing in a clinical, supervisory, teaching, research or administrative capacity. They are eligible to vote. Only registered nurses may hold office.

Affiliate

Open to nurses, healthcare professionals/persons engaged in activities relevant to the field of Gastroenterology but not currently engaged in Gastroenterology or Endoscopy nursing. They are not eligible to vote or hold office.

Retired

Open to members of CSGNA who are now retired from Nursing.

Lifetime

Any member deemed to have contributed substantial time and effort towards the advancement of the CSGNA may be nominated for a lifetime membership. All past presidents will be awarded lifetime membership on the completion of their term in office. All other nominations will be voted on by the members present at the Annual Business Meeting.