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1. Collect and review existing population health resources relevant to GI patients.
2. Research disease specific findings to identify gaps in existing population health resources.
3. Develop list of GI population health issues and identify priorities for focus.

Membership Term: Anticipated December 2022 – March 2023

Time Commitment: 2-3 hours/month including conference calls.

Please submit your interest to Kiana Coffey.

Onn Tuesday, October 11 at 6:00 p.m. CT, Michael Garlin will present "Understanding and Learning How To Use Conflict In a More Strategic Way" as part of the Wellness Series. This webinar is free-of-charge to all SGNA members. Upon successful completion, participants can earn up to 1.00 contact hour.

 

On Thursday, October 20 at 6:00 p.m. CT, Frank Daniels, MSHA CFER CER AGTS, Linda Daniels, GTS AGTS CFER, and Kim Gallub, MSN RN CGRN will present "Finding Common Ground in Endoscope Reprocessing: A Panel Discussion." Upon successful completion, participants can earn up to 1.00 contact hour. Contact hours have also been approved by ABCGN, CBSPD, and HSPA.

The Empowering Diversity in the GI Profession Scholarship is a 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. 

Congratulations to our 2022 Recipients:

Ena Arce

Marisol Mahler

Mary Yeboah

Zenorah Parris

Cristina Valentino

Kelly Johnson

Elizah Centeno

Thank you for your dedication to the GI profession and continuing to grow in your education!

The SGNA Empowering GI Professional Diversity Scholarship is supported by: 

Date: August 4, 2022
Time: 6 PM Central Time

Join this webinar to learn about Chamberlain’s program options for current RNs and to learn about the more than 100 degree and certificate programs available to all SGNA nurses and associates through Walden University!

SGNA is seeking volunteers with relative subject matter expertise to serve on a work group for the revision of the SGNA Associates Program. The Associates Program provides learners with the core knowledge of the GI/endoscopy specialty and work setting.

The targeted revision cycle for this online educational program is anticipated to run from August 2022 to February 2023 and require approximately 10-12 hours/month.

 

During the program revision, subject matter experts are expected to do the following:

1.  Review the assigned content carefully
2. Identify and update inaccuracies and/or outdated information
3. Identify current and accurate content for inclusion based on current research and literature.
4. Examine and revise review questions (if applicable)
5. Update bibliography with current resources
6. Review artwork for currency and precision (if applicable)

Please submit your application by Friday, August 12, 2022. If you have any questions, please reach out to Haedyn Smith.

The application window for the American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses (ABCGN) Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse (CGRN) exam is open through July 31, 2022, with the test window between October 1 - October 31, 2022. Remote online proctoring is now available, and Prometric has adopted enhanced safety measures at test centers to help ensure your safety and comfort.

SGNA is soliciting volunteers with relevant subject matter expertise to serve as speakers for the GI/Endoscopy Nursing Review Course and CGRN Exam Essentials Course as offered by SGNA. The deadline to submit your application is August 12, 2022.

The Call for Abstracts for the 50th Annual Course is open! The SGNA Program Committee is soliciting abstracts on the following topics, though all topics are welcome:

• Evidence-based Practice and Research
• Emerging Technology
• Management/Leadership/Business Acumen
• GI Diseases (Hepatitis, IBD, Liver disease, Colorectal cancer)
• Infection Prevention
• Procedures (ERCP, EUS, PEG/PEJ, Bronchoscopy)
• Moderate Sedation and Anesthesia
• Regulatory and Accrediting Body Updates

Don't miss your opportunity to share your knowledge and contribute to the future of gastroenterology nursing. The Call for Abstracts closes on Friday, August 5, 2022.

Join us on Wednesday, February 16 at 6:30pm as Kumkum Sarkar Patel, MD MPH presents "Constipation and Dyssynergic Defecation" on behalf of SGNA. Upon successful completion, participants can earn up to 1.00 contact hour through ABCGN, CBSPD and IAHCSMM.

Join SGNA on Tuesday, January 18 at 6:30pm CT for part 1 of the 2022 SGNA Wellness Series, Suspicious or Safe: Supplements 101, presented by Victoria Dorsano, Health and Lifestyles Coach. 

 

The SGNA webinar series is free-of-charge to all SGNA members! Contact hour pending.