This activity has been submitted to Georgia Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. Georgia Nurses Association - Approver is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. 

Standard of Infection Prevention in the Gastroenterology Setting (2015)

New Standard

Standards of Infection Prevention in Reprocessing of Flexible Gastrointestinal Endoscopes (2015)

Advanced Registration For Seminar: 

SGNA Members=$75; Non-Members=$100;

Techs/Associates=$50; Non Licensed Nursing Students $35

        Advanced Registration must be postmarked by Sept 13, 2019 for early bird pricing

Door Registration: 

SGNA Members=$85; Non-Members=$110;

Techs/Associates=$60; Non Licensed Nursing Students $45

Registration fee includes: "Meet & Mingle" Reception, Program & Materials, Vendor Visits,

Continental Breakfast and Buffet Lunch

MISSION:

Arkansas Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates

ARSGNA

Representing the GI nurses and associates of Arkansas

SGNA's Position Statements address issues directly affecting the practice of gastroenterology nursing. The references provided in each document can be used for more in-depth reading.

           Conference Agenda

0700  Registration / Breakfast

0750  Welcome / Annual Business Meeting

0800  "Hot Topics in processing Flexible Endoscopes" - Sharon Ann Van Wickland, Healthmark

0900  "Colon Cancer Screening & Surveillance" - Dr David Backstedt, GastroArkansas

1000   Break / Visit with the Vendors

1100   "Arkansas Nurse Practice Act & Scope of Practice" - Lisa Wooten, MPH, BSN, RN, ASBN

1200   Lunch / Visit with the Vendors

1245   "Endoscopic Management of IBD & Complications" - Dr Ben Tharian, UAMS

1345   "Conflict Management" - Josh Strickland, LPC

1445   Break

1500   "GI Path: Types of Pathology"

1600   Course Evaluations & Raffle Drawings

​1630   Dismiss

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ARSGNA

is the state's website for

GI nurses &

associates 

Joining the National SGNA Organization,

automatically gives you membership to the state chapter!

A block of rooms are being held at a special SGNA rate of $79/night. Reserve a room by Sept 13, use the password SGNA for the special rate.

The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates is a professional organization of nurses and associates dedicated to the safe and effective practice of gastroenterology and endoscopy nursing. SGNA carries out its mission by advancing the science and practice of gastroenterology and endoscopy nursing through education, research, advocacy, and collaboration, and by promoting the professional development of its members in an atmosphere of mutual support.

SGNA is committed to providing continuing education for GI nurses and associates that appropriately fits their needs. The society offers a growing library of online education modules that allows members to obtain additional education credits without having to travel to a training seminar! SGNA also offers scholarships and grants. 

37th Annual ARSGNA

Fall Educational Conference

Saturday, October 5, 2019

Hilton Garden Inn - West Little Rock

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