Special Interest Groups
Special interest groups are networks of CNSA members who work in specialty areas or have a common interest, such as radiation therapy or haematology. All members of CNSA are eligible to belong to a SIG.
What SIGs do?
The purpose of SIGs is to:
- provide a forum for professional networking and collaboration
- provide opportunities for educational and research activities, and
- act as a point of reference for nursing practice issues
- develop guidelines for specialty areas of cancer nursing practice
- establish processes for peer review of evidenced-based practice
SIGs are intended to help nurses in speciality areas network with each other. Information on SIGs and SIG activities is available through the CNSA newsletter and website. In addition, abstracts for specialty education sessions are welcome for CNSA Winter Congress and COSA Annual Scientific Meeting.
Current active Special Interest Groups
Radiation Oncology
Chairperson: Mei Krishnasamy
Email: meinir.krishnasamy@petermac.org
Breast Care Nurses (2009-2011)
Chairperson: Elisabeth Black (NSW)
Email: elisabeth.black@bci.org.au
Committee Members
Sarah Pratt (VIC ) - Deputy Chair
Tracey Cosgrove (NSW)
Marion Strong (QLD)
Judy Iasiello (SA)
Sally Timmins (Rural VIC)
SIG Coordination
SIG activities are coordinated through the National Executive. The SIG coordinator for 2008 - 2010, is Glennys Stallan. The role of the SIG coordinator is to liaise with SIG representatives and facilitate SIG communication and activities. If you are interested in forming a SIG or have any questions about SIGs please email Glennys on: Glennys_Stallan@health.qld.gov.au
If you wish to join a special interest group please email the chairperson direct.
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