ISONG offers members opportunities for education, leadership, exchange and socialization.  ISONG also offers discounted membership to members in Developing Countries. Members receive the latest references on genetics including educational programs, job opportunities, e-communications, membership directory, book discounts, program information and a discounted registration fee for the annual ISONG meeting and educational webinars. Also, ISONG members are eligible to apply for the annual research grant awards.

Membership Benefits Include:

• Opportunities for continuing education, mentoring, professional development and networking with genetic nursing colleagues from around the world
• Access to late-breaking genetics research, educational programs, job opportunities, and research grant applications
• Patient education tools, teaching resources, and webinars
• Access to members-only portal: opportunities for collaboration and member directory and profiles
• Updates and news through the monthly E-Update Newsletter.
  
• Reduced registration fee for the annual ISONG World Congress on Nursing and Genomics
• Incredible leadership opportunities including positions on the board of directors and committees and frequent collaborations with global professional, regulatory, policy, and government organizations

• Support for (nursing) students at all levels across disciplines to engage in genomic topics

• Educational webinars are offered at a reduced rate with continuing education credits, the ease of programming at your convenience, and evidence for appraisals

• Eligibility to apply for ISONG awards and grants

Who are the members of ISONG? 

Any registered nurse who has an interest in genetics is welcome to become a member of ISONG. Our membership is diverse and reflects the broad needs of those who have genetic problems. 

Current ISONG members include: 

• Clinicians
• Administrators
• Coordinators of public and private programs
• Educators in the field of nursing and/or genetics
• Genetic counselors
• Researchers 
• (Nursing) Students 

Student Membership

Student membership is for any student who is enrolled full time in a program leading to an academic degree in nursing, genetics, or a related field of study. 

Student Membership Benefits Include:

• Opportunities for continuing education, mentoring, professional development and networking with genetic nursing colleagues from around the world 
• Reduce membership fee 
• Access to late-breaking genetics research, educational programs, job opportunities, and research grant applications
• Support for students at all levels to engage in genomic topics across disciplines  
• Patient education tools, teaching resources, and webinars
• Opportunity to communicate with members through the Forum
• Access to members-only portal: opportunities for collaboration and member directory and profiles
• Reduced registration fee for the annual ISONG World Congress on Nursing and Genomics
• Incredible leadership opportunities including positions on the board of directors and committees and frequent collaborations with global professional, regulatory, policy, and government organizations
• Educational webinars at a reduced rate with continuing education credits, the ease of programming at your convenience, and evidence for appraisals
• Eligibility to apply for ISONG awards and grants
  
  

Developing Countries Membership 

ISONG is committed to diversity and inclusion and now members can experience the benefits of ISONG membership for a reduced rate with our Developing Countries membership level.

How to Join
To experience the benefits of ISONG membership with the Developing Countries membership level: 
Please refer to this list for your country listing and to determine the amount. You can also visit the World Bank website for more information.
Join by clicking on the Join Now link at the appropriate level as listed below.  

Level                           Membership Fee                        World Bank Listing
Country Class M             $50                                           Middle income (neither low nor high) 

Country Class L              $25                                           Low income but not highly indebted

Country Class F              Complimentary                    No charge to the heavily indebted

We look forward to welcoming you to ISONG!

Contact the ISONG info@isong.org if you have any questions