2012 GI Potpourri: Spring Update Saturday March 3, 2012 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Varginia Mason, Seattle, Washington Phone (206) 583-6567 for registration & information
New Positions Available at Swedish Medical Center: Issaquah, WA. Scroll down to see all postions.
Dear SGNA Member,
SGNA has switched to a new bank! The previous bank account is closed and will no longer process any payments sent to that address. Moving forward, please send all membership and publication payments to the following addresses, respectively:
SGNA Membership 8287 Solutions Center Chicago, IL 60677
SGNA Publications 8294 Solutions Center Chicago, IL 60677
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact SGNA Headquarters by phone at 800/245-7462 or by e-mail at sgna@smithbucklin.com.
2011 SGNA Membership Renewal The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc. is structured so that professionals with related interests can join. Memberships follow the calendar year, from January to December.
Please Note: SGNA memberships run on a calendar year and are non-refundable. Since SGNA does not prorate membership fees we are pleased to offer our 18-month option at a cost of $195 for Voting Licensed Nurses/Associates and $165 for Non-voting Affiliates which is a savings to you of up to $30. For inquiries please email us at sgna@smithbucklin.com.
SGNA Doris Barnie Certification Review Course There currently are not any SGNA-Doris Barnie Certification Review courses scheduled for 2010. Below is a list of suggested resources to prepare and review for the ABCGN CGRN exam.
Gastroenterology Nursing: A Core Curriculum, 4th Edition
SGNA Practice Guildlines and Position Statements
Certification Preparation Kit (contains Core Curriculum, Online Practice Exam, SGNA Practice Guildlines and Position Statements)
Online Practice Exam
Follow-up from Baltimore's Course
These Frequently Asked Questions were generated from the SGNA Doris Barnie Certification Review course which took place on August 15 & 16, 2009 in Baltimore, MD. As a service to our valued attendees, these questions and answers have been posted to assist in your review for the ABCGN Certification Exam. Many references have been included to aid in your research and review. Click here to review any discrepancies addressed in the Doris Barnie Certification Review Book. Good luck with your studies and in your pursuit of professional growth.
New Certification for Endoscope Reprocessing: The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) will begin offering certification for those who reprocess endoscope equipment. The new credential will assess the competency of those who reprocess flexible GI endoscopes and bronchoscopes
Getting ready to take that certification exam? One of the benefits of being a PNWSGNA member is that you are entitled to a 50% reimbursement of the cost for the successful completion of the certification / re-certification exam. Click on the following link for more information: Certification / Re-Certification Reimbursement Information. And for those of you looking for an excellent reference book, check into the "ABCGN Exam and Gastroenterology Nursing: A Core Curriculum, 4th Edition":Core Curriculum, 4th edition.
PNWSGNA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS - PNWSGNA has four different scholarships available for it's members:
PNWSGNA Bette Shulenberger Memorial Scholarship Fund Description: Bette Shulenberger was a pioneer in endoscopy nursing here in the Northwest. In 1970, she joined the Gastroenterology Department of Group Health Cooperative and developed the role of endoscopy nurse. She received extra training to become a nurse practitioner, and in 1972 began performing independent sigmoidoscopies. Bette performed over 20,000 sigmoidoscopies during the course of her career. She began teaching sigmoidoscopies in 1984 to Group Health family practitioners, internists, and residents. Over 140 physicians were taught by Bette. She also co-authored an article in The Journal of Family Practice on teaching sigmoidoscopies to family physicians.Bette was a founding member of PNWSGNA and was very instrumental in starting the Northwest Chapter. Over the years, she was very active in the regional activities, but her great love was attending the national course.
On January 1, 1989, Bette was tragically killed in an auto accident caused by a drunken driver who hit her car head-on.
Purpose: To honor Bette’s memory, this scholarship fund was created to enable PNWSGNA members to attend SGNA’s National Conference to experience what Bette enjoyed so much. Each year, four scholarships will be awarded, each in the amount of the early bird registration fee. The scholarship recipients will be selected by the PNWSGNA Board.
A Memorial to Andy Gilmore
Andy Gilmore was an Olympus representative in the Pacific Northwest Region. He was respected and trusted by all who had the pleasure of working with him. Every member of the health care team was important to Andy and he recognized their contribution to the team. He had such a positive and optimistic outlook and we cannot help but remember his wonderful and beautiful smile.
Andy was honored by Olympus as "Salesman of the Year" in 2000, and has now established this annual award as a memorial to him.
Andy's family was the center of life. Although he was busy with his career, and active in his community and church, he knew the importance of balancing his professional and family life.
On February 19, 2000, Andy lost his battle with cancer. To honor his memory, this scholarship fund has been created to enable health care team members in Gastroenterology to attend the SGNA National Conference.
PNWSGNA Fall Conference Scholarship Fund
Purpose: To assist PNWSGNA nurses and associates with registration fees associated with the PNWSGNA Fall Conference.
PNWSGNA Continuing Education Scholarship Fund
Purpose: To assist PNWSGNA nurses and associates with registration fees associated with gastroenterology-focused continuing educational programs. PNWSGNA supports career development by supporting gastroenterology (GI) nurse and associate members who wish to attend GI continuing education programs. These scholarship funds will be awarded as an incentive for professional growth and development, and can be used to meet the expenses associated with gastroenterology-focused meetings, workshops, courses, conferences or other activities that promote professional growth. This scholarship can notbe used to attend the SGNA Annual Course.
SGNA Associates and Advance Associates Programs: Check out SGNA's Associates Program. Upon completion, participants receive a Certificate of Completion and a GI Technical Specialist (GTS) pin. Visit: www.sgna.org/Education/associates.cfm
