Trudy Loper, Senior Director of Screening for the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, shares insights on the mission and goals of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. Additionally, she addresses the recent updates to the US Preventative Services Task Force Recommendations on Colorectal Cancer Screening, actions we can take to support and encourage our patients to get screened, and the CCA resources available to this end.

This episode of Gut to the Chase features Marna Shirmer, RN, SGNA Founder and President 1973-5 as she shares stories and thoughts behind the humble beginnings of SGNA and words of wisdom to current members.

This episode of Gut to the Chase features Lisa Heard, ABCGN President-elect 2021-22 and Heather Rich, ABCGN Executive Director, as they discuss the process for CGRN certification, tips for meeting challenges on the road to certification, and raising awareness of certification.

This episode of Gut to the Chase features one of the authors, James Collins, Endoscopy Accreditation Nurse at the Cleveland Clinic, as he shares some key changes in the newest version of the guideline.

In this episode of Gut to the Chase, we are spotlighting the Michigan Regional Society, SGNA’s 2020 Outstanding Regional Society of the Year award recipient. This award recognizes the Regional Society most active and dynamic in achieving the goals of SGNA at the regional level. Listen to hear from the 2020 regional president, Mary Pierce, and 2021 regional president, Linda Lawrence, as they discuss their journey to becoming the recipients of such an outstanding recognition.

In this episode of Gut to the Chase, SGNA 2020-2021 president, Michelle Juan, MSN RN CGRN discusses her role in serving as president. Listen to the full episode to learn more about the reason behind the theme of the 48th Annual Course, what Michelle hopes to accomplish during her term as president, and some secret skills she has that you may not know about!

This episode features Betty McGinty, David Keifer, Alyson Bolick, and Maren David, from Boston Scientific sharing their perspectives on reopening facilities and the questions they are frequently asked.

In this episode of Gut to the Chase, SGNA president-elect, Janet King, BSN RN DIPL CGRN discusses building trust as a leader. Based on her learnings from the year-long leadership program she completed to prepare for her role as president for the 2021-2022 term, she identifies ways to achieve this to help build stronger teams. Listen to the full episode to learn more!

This episode features Melinda Benedict, Global Senior Manager of Infection Prevention for Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Products at Olympus, sharing the Olympus perspective on reopening facilities and the questions they are frequently asked.

Members of SGNA and the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) recently convened for a discussion on resuming procedures.