14th Annual NTSGNA Lone Star Roundup

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NTSGNA conference is designed for gastroenterology nurses, RN and associates interested in learning the new treatment modalities of gastrointestinal disorders and advanced technologies such as minimally invasive endoscopic techniques of the upper gastrointestinal tract that are now performed in the GI lab. In addition, discussion about the effects of COVID on the GI tract is one of the new topics. Offering 5 contact hours for nurses and associates and 2 contact hours (vendor CE).

OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:

• Explain the genetic syndromes of intestinal polyposis and cancer predisposition.
• Describe the current management approach of acute pancreatitis
• Explain the Per Oral Endoscopy Myotomy procedure.
• List the causes and treatments of diverticulosis.
• Explain the effects of the COVID-19  to the Gastrointestinal system

Program Registration:

RN SGNA member                     $80.00              RN non-member                     $115.00

Associate/Tech SGNA member  $25.00             Associate/Tech non-member $ 40.00

RN onsite payment/at the door  $125.00           Associate on site/at the door $ 50.00

Student Nurse                           $ 35.00            At the door - additional fee    $ 10.00

Group registration: please call CP#469-360-6466

Note: Fees include buffet breakfast,snacks ,lunch and course materials. Since meeting rooms and personal comfort preferences vary widely, we suggest you bring your jacket or sweater with you. Course materials can be accessed thru a code sent by email. but some topics slides will not be available per presenter preference.

Registration deadline is until September 13, 2021. 

Cancellations will be accepted 2 weeks before the event. After September 4, 2021 all fees are non-refundable.

Registration Desk: 

The registration desk will be open at 0630 am . Officers will assist you with any questions you may have. If  you need assitance to sign up or renew your SGNA membership,  computer will be available and staff will assist you. Please make sure to have your nursing license number available specially for vendor CE program.

Sign In sheets & name tags  

Please be sure to sign the sign-in sheets at the regsitration desk. As a coutesy to other participants and conference staff, please wear your name tags throughout the conference.

Cell Phones and Pagers: 

Place all electronic device such as cellphones and pagers in a silent/vibrate mode during the conference.

Index cards for question and answer/BINGO:

Each participant will be provided with  2-3 index cards. The index card is for you to write down questions after each topic if you have any. Staff will collect the index card and read it to the presenter. One BINGO card will be  included as well in the course materials. All you need to do is to complete the BINGO card and that serve as your entry for the raffle.

Miscellanous

Agenda is subject to change without notice if circumstances beyond our control require it.

Certificate of Completion:

 Please complete the evaluation form, all comments are welcome. This is very important information for helping us improve our future programs. The evaluation form should be completed and submitted to the registration desk at the end of the conference. Participants are required to attend the entire conference to get the whole credit. No partial credit can be given.

Agenda:

0630 am - 0745 am -  Registration/Breakfast/Vendor Display

0745  am - 0800 am - Welcome Remarks - Glenia Manguerra (NTSGNA President 2019)

0800 am -  0900 am  - Dr. Luke Engelking -Genetic Syndromes of Intestinal Polyposis and                                        Cancer Predisposition

0900 am - 1000 am -   Dr. Shawn Shah - Acute Pancreatitis: The 2020 Approach to                                                       Management

1000 am - 1030 am - Morning Break/ Vendor Display

1030 am - 1130 am - Dan Hadley - Merit Medical Esophageal Stent Placement(Virtual)

1130 am - 1230 pm - Dr. David Lee -POEM: Interventions in Third Space Endoscopy

1230 pm - 0130 pm - Lunch Break/Vendor Display

0130 pm - 0230 pm - Dr. Danielle Giesler - Diverticulitis: Follow up and surgical options

0230 pm - 0330pm -  Boston Scientific First Single - use Duodenoscope (virtual)

0330 pm - 0340 pm - Afternoon Break

0340 pm - 0440 pm - Dr. Vijay Bapat - The Effects of the COVID19 on the GI system

0440 pm -  0500 pm - Evaluation

"This nursing professional development activity was approved by Montana Nursing Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American  Nurses Credentialing Center's  Commission on Accreditation."