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The British Association of Urological Nurses (BAUN)

The British Association of Urological Nurses (BAUN) is a United Kingdom based professional association which exists to enhance all elements of urological care. by promoting the highest standards of nursing practice. As a UK registered charity  BAUN’s executive affairs are governed by an elected board of working urology nurses for the benefit of all healthcare professionals with a urological interest. Full association members must be a NMC registered nurse but the organisation also welcomes all other global healthcare professionals with a urological interest who may join as associate members.

Contents

 * 1 Aims
 * 2 History
 * 3 Organisation
 * 4 BAUN Alumini
 * 4.1 BAUN Council Officers
 * 4.1.1 President
 * 4.1.2 Honorary Secretary
 * 4.1.3 Honorary Treasurer
 * 5 References

Aims[edit]

 * Improve the care of urological patients in all healthcare settings
 * Provide educational opportunities including study days and conference
 * Provide educational materials including best practice guidelines
 * Provide networking, professional and personal development opportunities for BAUN members
 * Influence the national healthcare agenda Work collaboratively with other organisations including other charities to the benefit of patients

History[edit]
BAUN was founded in 1992 by Sarah Heatley, a urology research nurse who identified the need to promote advancement in urological nursing and support the personal and professional development of urology nurses. The original iteration of the of the group held the title “The British Urology Research Nurse Support group” (BURNS). This formative organisation then evolved into a general association in April 1995 when BAUN as it is known today was created.

Initially, BAUN meetings were held as supplementary gatherings at the BAUS annual conference with secondary independent meetings taking place later in the year. The first annual BAUN conference took place in 2001. Pre-conference, one day educational workshops focusing on skills development in sub-specialty clinical activities such as flexible cystoscopy and prostate biopsy were introduced in subsequent years.

Organisation[edit]
As a registered charity, BAUN is answerable to the charity commission and also is required to follow standard charitable trust governance protocols. The Trustee board comprises 11 full members elected into post by those members of the association who are eligible to vote in the regular elections. It is a stated aim of the association that representation from all four countries within Great Britain is reflected within the executive The executive offices comprise the role of President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer and all members of the Trustee board are eligible to stand for appointment to any of these positions when a vacancy arises. All trustee members hold corporate responsibility and as such are registered with companies house. Each trustee serves a term of office of three years after which they may stand for election again for a further period of three years. Once a six year period of tenure has been served the trustee must stand down for a further three year period before standing for election once more.

President[edit]
Sarah Heatley                                                      1995 - 1997

Mary Kirkham                                                       1997 - 2002

Lyn Kirkwood                                                        2002 - 2004

Jerome Marley                                                      2004 - 2006

Tom Ladds                                                            2006 - 2008

Lucinda Poulton                                                    2008 - 2012

Philippa Aslet                                                        2012 - 2014

Fiona Sexton                                                         2014 - 2016

Julia Taylor MBE                                                   2016 - 2018

Jane Brocksom                                                     2018 - 2020

Clare Waymont                                                     2020 - present

Honorary Secretary[edit]
Mary Kirkham                                                      1995 - 1997

Louisa Fleure (Ashford)                                       1997 - 2001

Jane Gosling                                                        2002 - 2004

Vanessa Basketeer                                              2004 - 2006

Julia Taylor MBE                                                  2006 - 2007

Hilary Baker                                                          2007 - 2012

Tracey Rowe                                                        2012 - 2014

Jane Brocksom                                                      2014 - 2017

Emma Chappel                                                      2017 - present

Honorary Treasurer[edit]
Lucinda Poulton                                                   1995 - 2002

Jessica  Hancox (Greenwood)                             2002 - 2005

Lorna Grinnell – Moore                                        2005 - 2007

Tessa Rogers                                                       2007 - 2012

Fiona Sexton                                                        2012 - 2014

Louisa Fleure                                                        2014 - 2016

Theresa Neale                                                      2017 - present

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