Committees
Communities of Practice CommitteeThe purpose of the Communities of Practice Committee is to interact with and support groups seeking chapter or special interest group (SIG) status and to provide guidance during the development process. The Committee will provide ongoing support and guidance to established chapters and is responsible for creating a policy and process for chapter and SIG development and governance. Committee members serve as liaisons to chapters during start-up and beyond. Committee Leadership: Co-Chairs: Catherine Dempsey and Mary Larkin Conference Planning CommitteeThe IACRN Conference Planning Committee (CPC) is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing all aspects of IACRN’s conference events. The committee is accountable to the IACRN Board of Directors and interacts with IACRN leadership, the management company, and other committees to maximize clinical research nursing education, networking, and promotion of international best practices. It is guided by the Mission and Vision of IACRN. Committee Leadership: Chair: Amanda Brock Education CommitteeThe purpose of the IACRN Education Committee is to uphold the mission and vision of our organization by promoting evidence-based practice and supporting the educational needs of our IACRN membership. Committee Leadership: Chair: Maggie Malsch Marketing and Communications CommitteeThe purpose of the Marketing and Communications Committee is to promote awareness of IACRN, increase Association membership, and disseminate the organization's initiatives and innovations to the clinical research community. This committee markets the benefits of membership internationally and manages communication via the IACRN website. We welcome anyone with social media experience or interest. Committee Leadership: Chair: Shelly Paipal-Umland Nominations CommitteeThe Nominations Committee is appointed by the Board of Directors and is responsible for proposing nominees for officers and members-at-large of the Association. Research CommitteeThe purpose of the Research Committee is to define and measure sensitive outcomes in the clinical research process and to demonstrate the impact of clinical research nursing practice. It will continue research to describe and validate the specialty practice of clinical research nursing and ensure research requests align with the Association’s mission and vision. Committee Leadership: Chair: Elizabeth Johnson Interested in Joining a Committee?Current IACRN members interested in joining a committee can complete a committee interest form. (IACRN membership required to participate on IACRN committees.) If you have any questions about IACRN committees or the responsibilities of a committee member, please contact us: [email protected]. |
