CSGNA is a community of nurses, technicians, industry representatives and other GI professionals. Members join to stay up to date on industry trends and evidence-based practice, receive free and discounted education, network with others passionate about gastroenterology and IBD, and have pride in their career and professional organization.
Membership Benefits
| MEMBER & AFFILIATE BENEFITS | Member | Affiliate | Non-Member |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOTING & GOVERNANCE | |||
| Right to Vote at the Annual General Meeting | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Right to apply for CSGNA Board & Executive positions | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Right to participate on CSGNA Committees | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
| NATIONAL CONFERENCE | |||
| Discount on Conference registration fees. | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Opportunity to submit oral/poster abstracts for presentation. | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Opportunity to meet and network with other healthcare professionals, to share your own or institutional initiatives and to provide input into perioperative practice. | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| CONTINUING EDUCATION & GRANTS | |||
| Complimentary Webinar registrations | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Significant discount on CSGNA GI Competency Course | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Opportunity to earn CE credits via local, provincial and nationally organized events | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Opportunity to apply for educational and research bursaries and grants; up to $1,000 | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
| COMMUNICATIONS & NETWORKING | |||
| Gastroenterology Nursing Journal | |||
| Complimentary subscription to your peer-reviewed journal, with stimulating articles, practice updates, association news and upcoming conferences and other events. | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| "The Guiding Light" Newsletter | |||
| The Guiding Light" – The Official CSGNA Newsletter* – is produced 3 times a year in March, July and November. Through the newsletter, we strive to keep our members informed about upcoming and enlightening issues. Receive all the latest information and updates directly via email | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| CSGNA Members Directory* | |||
| Connect with your colleagues via our members-only directory | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| CSGNA Members Forum | |||
| Join the CSGNA Forum and enter the discussions. | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Other Networking Opportunities | |||
| Opportunity to meet and network with other healthcare professionals, to share your own or institutional initiatives and to provide input into perioperative practice via our local, provincial and national events. | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |