Information session

Outline What is the VPNG? A bit about the history Benefits of membership Becoming a member Becoming a committee member Becoming a hospital rep

What is the VPNG? Local association that forms part of ACORN Perioperative nurses Victoria-wide Charitable organisation status- all profits back into promotion of perioperative nurses

Vision & Core Values VISION To inspire and lead excellence in perioperative nursing CORE VALUES       Excellence Professionalism Patient Advocacy Innovation Collaboration

History Formed in 1957 Then ANF Special Interest Group Now… Not for profit organisation Over 1000 Members

Benefits of Membership Scholarships / Grants Study days / Conferences Introductory course Website Snippets newsletter Social media sites Networking All ACORN benefits (website/journal/scholarships & grants/conferences)

Becoming a Member $100 annually Join via website https://www.vpng.org.au/pages/membership

Becoming a Committee Member Your chance to shape perioperative nursing practice! Sub-committees Education Communication Conference Monthly meetings https://www.vpng.org.au/pages/about/committee

Becoming a Hospital Rep Promoting VPNG events Promoting Perioperative Nurses Week (Oct) Sharing ideas/articles/interest pieces/activities via snippets/facebook https://www.vpng.org.au/pages/hospital-representatives

To conclude…. Perioperative nursing & VPNG membership goes together like…. Gowns and Gloves!

Any Questions? Thank you!