History

The Urology Nurses of Canada is a National Not-For Profit Association whose mandate is to enhance the specialty of urologic nursing in Canada by promoting education, leadership, research, and clinical practice.

The activities of the Urology Nurses of Canada are designed to enrich members’ professional growth and
development.

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Our Organization

The Urology Nurses of Canada is managed by an executive board composed of:

President: Susan Freed, Ontario

Past President: Gina Porter, New Brunswick

Vice-President West: Kari Fisher, British Columbia

Vice-President East: Margaret Hollett , Newfoundland and Labrador

Membership: Jill Jones, New Brunswick

Sponsorship: Frances Stewart, Ontario

Treasurer: Courtney Ware, British Columbia

Secretary: Meghann Elliott, British Columbia

Provincial Representatives

British Columbia – Perzia Knight
Alberta – Linda Brockmann
Ontario – Lucy Rebelo
New Brunswick – Nancy Carson
Nova Scotia – Liette Connor
Newfoundland – Maria Clarke
Prince Edward Island – Tara Rose Stewart

    Our National Objectives

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    To aid in the advancement of urologic nursing through the promotion and facilitation of research based nursing practice.
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    To maintain a liaison with the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) and an affiliation with the Canadian Urological Association (CUA).
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    To collaborate with allied Urological Associations and not for profit organizations.
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    To raise the profile of urologic nursing within the nursing profession, allied health care fields, and the community.
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    To promote effective communication among members of this specialty.
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    To maintain and promote standards of care for urologic nursing practice.
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    To maintain and promote standards of care for urologic nursing practice
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    To maintain financial solvency.

    The Pipeline

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    The Pipeline is a publication of Urology Nurses of Canada.  The Pipeline is published each winter and summer for
    UNC members and sponsors.

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    Standards of Urologic Nursing Practice

    “Urology Nurses of Canada (UNC) is a national association with a mandate to enhance the specialty of urologic nursing in Canada by promoting education, research and clinical practice. The activities of the Urology Nurses of Canada are designed to enrich members’ professional growth. Through the development and implementation of the standards presented in this document, we endeavor to provide excellence in client care by promoting excellence in the specialty of urologic nursing”

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    36th Urological Excellence Conference

    Grow Your Scope on the Coast

    Victoria, British Columbia
    June 29, 2024 (Registration open from February 15 – June 15, 2024)
    ** Early bird price for UNC members (Available until March 15th) **

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