15th Annual SGNA Multi-Regional Conference
Cross Over the Bridges to Endoscopy
October 19-21, 2007
Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites100 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007
Phone: 269-343-3333
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Educational Credits
This educational activity has been submitted to The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc. for approval. The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc. are accredited as an approver of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Attendance of entire conference (as per registration) is required to receive contact hours certificate.Directions
From Grand Rapids – US 131
Take 131 south until you reach exit 38-A, which is M-43 West Main going east. At the exit, you will turn right onto West Main. Close to downtown, West main will become a one-way street called Michigan Avenue. Stay on Michigan Avenue for about 6-7 blocks and look for the Radisson on the left-hand side. The hotel is located on the northeast corner of Rose Street and Michigan Avenue.From Indiana – US 131
Take 131 north through the cities of Three Rivers and Schoolcraft. Take exit 36- A, Stadium Drive East. Stay on Stadium Drive for about 4-5 miles. Stadium Drive then becomes a one-way street called Michigan Avenue. Stay on Michigan Avenue for about 5-6 blocks and look for the Radisson on the left-hand side. The hotel is located on the northeast corner of Rose Street and Michigan Avenue.From Detroit I-94 & Chicago I-94
(From Lansing, Take I-69 South to I-94 West)Take I-94 to exit 76-B, Westnedge Avenue North. Stay on Westnedge Avenue for 4.3 miles. Westnedge becomes a one-way street called Park Street. You will reach the intersection of Park Street and Michigan Avenue in the downtown area. Turn right onto Michigan Avenue and get into the left-hand lane. The hotel in one block down on the northeast corner of Rose Street and Michigan Avenue.
From the Airport
From the Airport turn right onto Portage Road. Follow Portage Road north for approximately 5 miles until you reach the intersection of Portage Road and Lovell Street. Turn left at Lovell Street and get into the right-hand lane. Go straight for 3 blocks and turn right onto Rose Street. The hotel is ahead two blocks on the corner of Rose Street and Michigan Avenue.To the Airport
From the parking structure, turn left onto Church Street. Turn left at Michigan Avenue and get in the right-hand lane. Turn right at Portage Road. Proceed for approximately 5 miles; before Cork Street and the I-94 interchange you will see airport signs. The airport is on the left-hand side of Portage Road.Course Description
The purpose of this course is to provide current trends in the field of gastroenterology, enabling nurses and associates to understand the expanding role of health care professionals relative to education and technical skills required to maintain a high standard of practice.Schedule of Events
| Friday, October 19 | |
|---|---|
| 6:30-8:30pm | Registration |
| 8:00-10:00pm | Visit Exhibits |
| 6:45-8:00pm | Option 1: Prep School Dr. David H. Balaban MD – Sponsored by Fleet Corporation (hors d’oeuvres & beverages) |
| 6:45-8:00pm | Option 2: Hepatitis C Carol Salisbury APRN, MSN– Sponsored by Roche Company (hors d’oeuvres & beverages) |
| Saturday, October 20 | |
| 7:00 - 7:45am | Registration/Visit Exhibits Continental Breakfast |
| 7:45 - 8:00am | Welcome Introduction/Door Prizes |
| 8:00 - 9:00am | Empowerment: A New Era in Nursing Kay Wagner MSN, RN, CTM |
| 9:00 - 10:00am | Double Balloon Endoscopy: Sharon Downey BSN – Sponsored by FUJINON |
| 10:00 - 10:30am | Break/View Exhibits |
| 10:30 - 11:30am | GI Pharmacy Update: Gordon S. Sacks Pharm. D., FCCP, BCNSP |
| 11:30 - 12:30pm | Lunch/View Exhibits |
| 12:30 - 1:30pm | Advances in the Medical and Surgical Management of Crohn’s Disease: Jason H. Bodzin MD, FACS – Sponsored by Abbott |
| 1:30 - 2:30pm | Cleaning and Disinfecting: Barbara Trattler RN, MPA, CNOR, CNA – Sponsored by Advanced Sterilization |
| 2:30 - 2:45pm | Break (Refreshments/Snacks in Conference Room) |
| 2:45 - 4:15pm | The ERCP Team: What We Accomplish - Gail Burton RN, CGRN – Sponsored by Cook Medical |
| 4:15 - 5:15pm | Town Hall Meeting: Sheri Tasker RN, CGRN – Moderator |
| 5:15 - 5:30pm | Michigan will be having a business meeting/election results for MSGNA members |
| 5:45 - 6:45pm | Optional: Management of Biliary Strictures Ryan Blasko, Sponsored by Boston Scientific (hors d’oeuvres & beverages) |
| Sunday, October 21 | |
| 7:00-7:45amm | Breakfast: Patients' Ideal Endoscopy Experience - Jim Goan, BS, MBA |
| 7:45-8:00am | Introduction/Announcements/Door Prizes |
| 8:30-12:30pm | Certification Exam |
| 8:00-9:00am | Viral Hepatitis and Liver Transplants: Kimberly Brown MD – Sponsored by Schering |
| 9:00-10:00am | Clinical Utility of Endoscopic Ultrasound: Vajaravel Prasad MD |
| 10:00-10:15am | Break |
| 10:15-12:00pm | Medical Malpractice in Endoscopy: What Every Nurse Needs to Know - Deborah Krohn RN, CGRN, JD |
| 12:00-12:15pm | Conclusion Evaluations/Certificates |
Faculty
Dr. David H. Balaban MD
Charlottesville, VA
Carol Salibury APRN-BC, MSN
Lansing, Michigan
Kay Wagoner MSN, RN
Midland, Michigan
Sharon Downey BSN
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Gordon S. Sacks, Pharm.D.,FCCP, BSNSP
Madison, Wisconsin
James H. Bodzin MD, FACF
Detroit, Michigan
Barbara Trattler RN, MPA,CNOR, CNA
North Brunswich, New Jersey
Gail Burton RN, CGRN
Lexington, Kentucky
Sheri Tasker RN, CGRN
Almont, Michigan
Ryan Blasko Territory Manager, Boston Scientific
Lansing, Michigan
Kimberly Brown MD
Detroit, Michigan
Vajaravel Prasad MD
Evansville, Indiana
Deborah Krohn RN, CGRN, JD
Baltimore, Maryland
Registration entitles each attendee
- Handouts
- Breaks
- Breakfast (Saturday & Sunday)
- Lectures
- Contact Hours
- Lunch on Saturday
- Optional Courses Friday & Saturday
Cancellation policy
- All cancellation requests must be sent to SGNA Multi-State in writing. All cancellations will be processed after the conference.
- All cancellations must be postmarked on or before 12 midnight October 12, 2007.
- All refunds are subject to a $25 processing fee.
- No refunds will be issued for any missed session; including sessions missed due to travel arrangements.
- Specific circumstances will be handled on an individual basis after the conference.
REGISTRATION FORM: 15th Annual SGNA Multi-Regional Conference
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Conference rooms my be cool. Please bring a sweater.
Hotel Reservations
A block of rooms has been reserved at The Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites. Reservations must be received by September 27, 2007 to secure the discounted rate. Early hotel reservation is recommended under: 2007 SGNA Multi-Regional Conference. The rate is $119 + tax for double occupancy at the Radisson Plaza Hotel, 100 W. Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Phone: 269-343-3333, Fax: 269-381-1560.
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO SGNA Multi-State
FEES:
MEMBERS:
$125 both days
$100 Sat. only
$ 50 Sun. only
NON-MEMBERS:
$150 both days
$125 Sat. only
$ 75 Sun. only
NURSING STUDENTS/TECHS:
$75 both days
$50 Sat. only
$25 Sun. only
Mail Registration and check to:
2270 Greendale Drive (Fax) (616) 538-3514
Jenison, MI 49428
f.vieu@att.net
Optional Education Courses:
Please check the optional course you will be attending:
__ Friday #1 __ Friday #2 __ Saturday
For questions regarding the conference:
Sandy Hansen Home: 989-835-4348, Ginurse45@aol.com
Diane Thompson Work: 810-606-6551, dathompson@genesys.org