Call for AASCIN Committee Participation
Now is the time for you as an AASCIN member to take action. Become involved in AASCIN by participating in one of our six standing committees and editorial board. Descriptions of the committee/board are listed below. If you are interested, please contact the AASCIN office for a committee interest form and return it with a current resume or curriculum vitae. Remember, it is your organization. AASCIN needs YOU!
Clinical Practice Committee
Identifies and assesses clinical practice trends related to SCI nursing practice and implements strategies to promote quality care for individuals with SCI. Clinical practice issues encompass the areas of prevention, health promotion, health maintenance, and restoration. Members should be knowledgeable about nursing practice trends.
Professional Issues Committee
Informs the membership of professional issues and timely legislation that effect SCI nursing practice. Educates the membership about the legislative process. It provides contact information on governmental representatives as well as information on how to become involved in the legislative process.
Membership Committee
Coordinates activities related to AASCIN membership. Develops and implements a membership survey when requested by the Board of Directors. Activities related to public relations and/or membership solicitation are planned, implemented, and evaluated. Reviews renewal applications for membership status. Sets guidelines for and selects recipients for three awards: James J. Peters Award for Distinguished Service, Staff Nurse Award for Excellence in SCI Nursing, and Expanded Role Award for Excellence in SCI Nursing.
Nomination Committee
The Board of Directors appoints the Nomination Committee on an annual basis for a 1-year term. Look for the Board of Directors’ “Call for Nominations” if you are interested in providing leadership to AASCIN.
Program Committee
Plans, implements, and evaluates the Annual AASCIN Conference for the general membership, thus promoting exchange of knowledge, skills, and ideas related to SCI care among nurses, other health care professionals, and consumers.
Research Committee
Encourages, promotes, and advances nursing research related to SCI and supports the education of novice and experienced SCI nurse researchers. Experience in research is beneficial when serving on this committee.
Editorial Board
Publishes the quarterly journal and other selected materials related to AASCIN activities and serves as a consultant to AASCIN committees/task forces in the production of publications. Publishing experience is preferred.