Benefits of Membership

Members receive:

Publications... JOGNN and Lifelines journals, the two professional journals produced by AWHONN. Canadian members actively contribute to the journals through authorship, editorial and peer reviews. AWHONN Canada's newsletter Réseau Canada Connection is published four times a year and sent to its members.
Educational Opportunities... AWHONN offers continuing education opportunities through on-line educational offerings, annual conventions and conferences, and practice monographs. Members benefit from reduced registration fees at AWHONN's Annual Convention - San Diego, CA 2009 and AWHONN Canada's Annual Conference - October 15-17, 2009, Winnipeg, MB.
Resources... AWHONN offers multiple resources to help the nurse advance in the profession including education guides, practice symposia, clinical commentaries, position statements, videos and CD ROM instructional tools. AWHONN published resources are available to members at a significant discount.
Research... AWHONN provides small grant awards to novice investigators who submit proposals that meet AWHONN's research priorities and award criteria.
Standards & Guidelines for Professional Nursing Practice in the Care of Women and Newborns... Offer the traditional standards of care and professional performance coupled with guidelines leading users toward evidence‑based practice. The AWHONN Perinatal Nursing Canadian Standards are distributed to all AWHONN Canada members.
Networking... By attending local, regional, national and international meetings, you can interact with colleagues who share your concerns and solve problems. It also offers you the chance to see the latest products and services from the health care industry.
Access... Through such technologies as the Internet, email and fax on demand, you have up‑to‑the‑minute access to AWHONN information and resources.
Advocacy and Health Policy... AWHONN members have a voice among health policy decision-makers. Our active advocacy and health policy staff work on behalf of members to advance legislation and policy, promoting the health of women and newborns and the profession of nursing.

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