Gastroenterology Section Membership
NZNO Gastroenterology Membership Benefits
Networking
Becoming a member gives you the ability to network among other members. Gastroenterology is a speciality - one that that has grown significantly within the last few years. Nursing specialities will be a focus of the future.
Journal - The Tube
Members receive quarterly publications of The Tube'journal (sponsored by Olympus New Zealand Ltd). This provides a platform for Gastroenterology nursing concerns and interests. Members contribute articles on issues that they feel are important to their practice and patient focus. Submitted articles are automatically entered into the Boston Scientific Education Award which is judged annually.
Non NZNO members wishing to subscribe to The Tube, please use the form above.
Travel/Education Fund
You can apply to the travel/education fund for financial assistance to attend conferences. It is important that nurses have opportunity to extend their knowledge and to network amongst fellow colleagues and it is recognised that not all centers will be able to provide funding for nurses to attend conference. A form for this can be obtained from the secretary of the NZNO Gastroenterology Nurses Section.
Annual General Meeting
As a member of the Gastroenterology Nurses Section you can vote and have your say at the Annual General Meeting held at the NZNO Gastroenterology Conference each year.
Conference
Reduced registration fee at the national Gastroenterology conference.
The term of office for each committee member is 4 years. If you are interested in becoming a committee member or would like to find out more contact the section secretary.
