Announcements

Wednesday, August 4 at 5:00pm CDT: V. Raman Muthusamy MD, MAS presents "GI Manifestations of COVID-19" on behalf of SGNA. Upon successful completion, participants can earn up to 1.00 contact hour through ABCGN, CBSPD and IAHCSMM.

We are excited to see all of you in-person at the 49th Annual Course taking place May 22-24, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah! If you want to share your knowledge with your peers or know someone who might be interested in doing so, we encourage you to submit an abstract today.

The Program Committee is especially interested in abstracts with the following topics:

• Regulatory and accrediting body updates
• Tips for successful reaccreditation visits 
• Water quality
• Advances in technology (e.g., disposable endoscopes, artificial intelligence)
• Staffing
• Endoscope reprocessing 
• Moderate sedation and anesthesia
• GI diseases (examples include: Hepatitis, IBD, Liver Disease, Colorectal Cancer) 
• Procedures (examples include: ERCP, EUS, PEG/PEJ, Bronchoscopy) 

Please feel free to contact Madeline Stanke with any questions. The deadline to submit an abstract is July 9, 2021.

Be sure to check out our upcoming June Webinars!

• Wednesday, June 23 at 6:30pm CDT:  Victoria Dorsano  presents "No-nonsense Nutritional Basics" as part 2 of the Wellness Series. Upon successful completion, participants can earn up to 1.00 contact hour. This webinar is free to all SGNA members.
• Tuesday, June 29 at 6:00pm CDT: Jeff Conklin, MD, FACG presents "Esophageal Manometry And Curious Cases" on behalf of SGNA. Upon successful completion, participants can earn up to 1.00 contact hour through ABCGN and IAHCSMM. Contact hours are pending through CBSPD.

SGNA is excited to introduce The Empowering Diversity in the GI Profession Scholarship, a new scholarship program intended to increase diversity and inclusion within the GI profession. This scholarship provides financial support to SGNA members from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations and or/those who have been impacted by disability. This scholarship will support undergraduate or graduate-level studies (e.g. Associate’s Degree, BSN, MSN or PhD) or preparation materials, educational programs and examination costs in support of certification, certificate or similar programs (e.g. CGRN, CFER or AGTS).

Applications are now open for a 2021 scholarship! Visit our website to learn more and apply by June 4.

The SGNA Empowering GI Professional Diversity Scholarship is supported by Boston Scientific Corporation.

Thursday, April 29 at 6:00 pm CST

Join Sabrina Schottenhamel, Licensed Massage Therapist and tune into this presentation to receive simple self-care techniques to have a happy, healthy, and productive day!

This webinar addresses the importance of nurses maintaining wellness and focuses on workday strategies such as scheduling intentional breaks and maintaining good posture.

Upon successful completion, participants can earn up to 1.00 contact hour. This webinar is free to SGNA members! Please note that this webinar is part of the new Wellness webinar series and not the regular webinar program. 

The  Multisociety Guideline on Reprocessing Flexible GI Endoscopes and Accessories has been updated. SGNA endorses and participated in the development of the guideline which can be accessed on the SGNA website.  

You can access this, and all other guidelines, on our elearning site here. 

We know you’ve been wondering about this spring’s Annual Course. Due to the continued public health threat caused by COVID-19, SGNA’s Board of Directors has decided to host the SGNA 48^th Annual Course: A Virtual Experience, as a live, virtual event May 22-25 to help you learn and connect with the SGNA peers, and earn contact hours, while we await the chance to come back together in person. We will offer optional pre-conference workshops May 21-22 that can be added to your virtual event registration.

 

Please visit our frequently asked questions page to learn more about our 2021 event.

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Wednesday, December 2 at 6:00 pm CST

Presented by: Kristina Matos RN BSN CGRN; Karissa Weidman, MD 

Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) is a minimally invasive procedure that aids in diagnosing diseases that affect the lung, including infections, cancer and inflammatory processes such as sarcoidosis. Register for this webinar for a review of EBUS and to become familiar with the indications, procedure and patient care peri-procedurally.

Upon successful completion, participants can earn up to 1.00 contact hour. Contact hours are being applied for through ABCGN, CBSPD and IAHCSMM. 

Register Here 

Each year at the Annual Course, SGNA recognizes members who have made important contributions in direct patient care in one or more of several performance categories. Consider submitting a nomination for yourself or a peer who stands out in the field.    The Distinguished Service Award recognizes a current SGNA member who has made significant contributions to the regional and national activities of the Society in the previous year. The Gabriele Schindler Clinical Excellence Award, named for an early pioneer in gastroenterology patient care, recognizes a member who has made important contributions in direct patient care in one or more of several performance categories.   Learn more or download the nomination forms here. Nominations for both awards are due Monday, January 4, 2021.

Celebrate the achievements of your peers with SGNA's Regional Society Member of the Year Award! Nominate members who have made a substantial positive impact in your region. There are several areas of performance in which a member can excel I order to qualify for this award, including: Facilitator/Mentor, Innovation, Organization, and Passion.    Learn more or submit a nomination here. Nominations are due Monday, January 4, 2021.

• One free live webinar
• Entry into a drawing for one free Core Curriculum (6^th Edition), and an SGNA blanket and water bottle

The deadline to apply for the Associates and Advanced Associates Program Scholarships has been extended to this Friday, October 9. These scholarships will financially assist technicians and associates who are interested in taking these online programs. Find the full criteria and applications here.

 

Learn more about the Associates Program and Advanced Associates Program.

Are you interested in renewing your SGNA Membership but are facing financial restraints? The SGNA Membership Dues scholarship has been established to financially assist SGNA Members with their annual membership dues. Find the full criteria and applications here.

Applications are due Thursday, October 1.

Have you been thinking about taking either the Associates or Advanced Associates Program? Apply for one of the Associates and Advanced Associates Program Scholarships! These scholarships were created to financially assist technicians and associates in taking these online programs. Find the full criteria and applications here. Applications are due Thursday, October 1.

On Wednesday, September 2 at 6:00pm CDT, J. Hudson Garrett Jr., PhD, MSN, MPH, MBA, FNP-BC, IP-BC, PLNC, AS-BC, VA-BC, FACDONA, FAAPM, FNAP presents "Creating Sustainable Solutions for Core Practices in Infection Control" on behalf of SGNA. Upon successful completion, participants can earn up to 1.0 contact hour. We hope to see you there!

This webinar is supported by Cantel.

SGNA is excited to introduce SGNA 47^th Annual Course: A Virtual Experience, a live, virtual event taking place October 31-November 2, 2020 to help you learn and connect with the SGNA peers while we await the chance to come back together in person. This event will be held instead of the SGNA 47^th Annual Course this fall due to the continued risk to our community presented by COVID-19 pandemic.

Please visit our frequently asked questions page to learn more about what this decision means for our event attendees, sponsors and exhibitors.

On Tuesday, August 11 at 6:00pm CDT. Stacie Miller, RN, MSN, MPH will present A Population-Based Approach to Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Underserved Individuals . Upon successful completion, participants can earn up to 1.0 GI-Specific contact hour through ABCGN as well as through IAHCSMM and CBSPD.