Conference Objectives:

1. Explore current and emerging diagnostic and therapeutic techniques in gastroenterology/endoscopy.
2. Promote networking and exchange of ideas among participants to improve gastroenterology nursing and associate practice and patient care.
3. Facilitate discussions on the latest developments in gastroenterology nursing and associate practice.
4. Encourage multidisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient care in the field

Justify Your Attendance

Are you eager to attend the CSGNA National Conference? Not sure your manager will approve the expense?

CSGNA has created a toolkit of letters and worksheets (all in Microsoft Word format) you can easily customize to help your manager understand the return he or she will see on this important investment.

• Letter to your manager: Use this customizable letter template to help explain and justify your conference attendance.
• Detailed budget worksheet: Use this customizable budget document to help explain and justify your conference costs
• Benefits worksheet: Use this worksheet to create a custom list of the benefits you and your workplace will gain from attending.
• Post-conference ROI worksheet: Use this worksheet to take notes on sessions, and record key takeaways, action items and estimated return on investment (ROI). These notes can be referenced in creating your post-conference trip report.
• Additional tips will help you better make your case for attendance!

LETTER OF INVITATION

Individuals requiring an official letter of invitation in order to obtain a visa and authorization to attend the CSGNA Conference should contact us by email: [email protected]. The invitation letter will be issued once the registration form and payment has been received by the CSGNA Conference. The letter does not constitute any financial commitment on the part of the Association.