ESGENA EDUCATION WORKING GROUP (EEWG)
About the ESGENA Education Working Group (EEWG)
The group meets at least twice a year to work on education issues relevant to endoscopy nurses. The main meetings are held
- during ESGE Days
- during the UEG Week Conference
Aims of the ESGENA Education Working Group
- to provide a channel for communication and interchange of information and knowledge focused on education of endoscopy / gastroenterology nurses
- to stimulate and support the education of endoscopy / gastroenterology nurses in the ESGENA membership countries
- to promote a recognised qualification in gastroenterology and endoscopy nursing in the ESGENA membership countries
- to advance the professional status of gastroenterology and endoscopy nurses and endoscopy associates on a European level
Results of the Group to Date
- Collection of data on the education of endoscopy nurses in Europe
- Development of
- a European Job Profile for Endoscopy Nurses
- a European Core Curriculum for Endoscopy Nurses
- structures for continuing education and short-term training in endoscopy nursing
- various statements and curricula (see publications)
The national representatives are
 Austria |
Jessica Helfers |
 Belgium |
Hilde Willekens |
 Croatia |
Katarina Karlovic |
 Denmark |
John McGeer |
 Estonia |
Siiri Maasen |
 Finland |
Terhi Peltosaari |
 France |
Anne Vidil |
 Germany |
Ulrike Beilenhoff |
 Great Britain |
Nur-In Mohammad |
 Greece |
Anastasia Tsalouka |
 Hungary |
Krisztina Tari |
 Iceland |
Margret Marin Arnardottir |
 Ireland |
Sean Connolly |
 Israel |
Yuri Guriel |
 Italy |
Patricia Burga |
 Jordan |
Dana Al Natour |
 Malta |
Joseph Garzia Stafrace |
 Norway |
Tove Anette Hennissen |
 Poland |
Elzbieta Bak |
 Portugal |
Rafael Luis dos Santos Oliveira |
 Romania |
Daniela Burtea |
 Slovenia |
Elvana Budimir |
 Spain |
Monica Granados |
 Sweden |
Ingrid Karström |
 Switzerland |
Camille Dutronc |
 The Netherlands |
Marjon de Pater |