WSGNA 2009 Spring Regional Conference
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Saturday, April 4, 2009
KI Convention Center ~ Hotel Sierra
Green Bay, WI
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Target Audience: RN's, LPN's and GI Associates who
practice in the field of gastroenterology. This
course will provide the latest evidence-based practices on
various topics pertinent to the changing field of gastroenterology nursing..
ACCREDITATION
St. Vincent Hospital is an approved provider of continuing
nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association
Continuing Education Approval Program Committee, an
accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center's Commission on Accreditation.
CONTACT HOURS
Contact hours have been submitted.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Registration fee will be transferable but not refundable.
Successful participation and completion will include
attendance at the ENTIRE activity and completion of an
evaluation form.
Sherry Lemerond, RN, BSN Jean Glysch, RN Rie-Ann Jansen, RN, BSN
Debbie Riley, GIA Helen Wallinger, RN Lisa VandeHey, RN, BSN Joan Zittlow, LPN
Karen Cornette, RN Karen Allard, RN Ann Kozlovsky, RN, BSN, CGRN Karen Mundt, RN, BSN
PROGRAM
Saturday, April 4th, 2009
Hotel Sierra
7:15 Registration / Visit Vendor Exhibits
8:00 Welcome/Opening Remarks
8:15-9:15 Balloon Enteroscopy ~ Roland B Christian, MD, FACP
9:15-9:30 Celiac Disease: A Personal Perspective ~ Rie-Ann Jansen, RN, BSN
9:30-10:15 Restaurant Survival for the Celiac: A Chef ’s Perspective ~ Chef Jeff Igel
10:15-11:00 Break/Visit Vendor Exhibits
11:00-11:45 Esophageal Ablation of Barrett’s Esophagus ~ Peter Dzwonkowski, MD
11:45-1:00 Lunch / WSGNA Business Meeting / Visit Vendors
1:00-2:00 GI Pathology ~ Robert T. Cutlan, MD, GI Pathologist
2:00-2:15 Break/View Exhibits
2:15-3:00 Genetics of GI Malignancy and Cancer Genetics Counseling ~ Sumedha Ghate, MS
3:00-3:15 Closing Remarks/Evaluation
Roland B. Christian, MD, FACP ~ Gastroenterologist-Board Certified, Prevea Health, Green Bay, WI
Peter Dzwonkowski, MD ~ Gastroenterology/Endoscopy-Board Certified, Prevea Health, Green Bay, WI
Robert Cutlan, MD ~ GI Pathologist, Prevea Health, Green Bay, WI
Sumedha Ghate, MS ~ Genetics Expert, Medical Genetics Clinic, St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, WI
Chef Jeff Igel ~ Dept Chair, Culinary Arts and Hospitality, Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton, WI
Rie-Ann Jansen, RN, BSN ~ St. Mary’s Hospital Center for Digestive Health, St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center, Green Bay, WI
REGISTRATION
Registration deadline is March 14th, 2009. Late fee of $5.00 applies to registrations thereafter.
Last Name __________________________ First Name ______________________
Home Address _______________________________________________________
City _______________________ State/Zip Code _________________
Daytime Phone # (___) ________ Employer _____________________________________
Please make check payable to: WSGNA.
Member Fee: $75.00
Non-member fee: $125.00
Registration includes lunch, breaks, sessions, syllabus, and contact hours.
Mail registration and check to:
Helen Wallinger
3128 Seafarer Way
Suamico, WI 54173
Direct questions to: Helen Wallinger Email: gijane@new.rr.com or Call (920) 498-2031
Sherry Lemerond (920) 865-7628
CONFERENCE SITE DIRECTIONS
Hotel Sierra is located in downtown Green Bay, at 333 Main St. Phone number is: (920) 432-4555.
Traveling from: Appleton and Oshkosh (Hwy 41)- Take Hwy 41 north to Hwy 29. Take Hwy 29 east to Monroe Avenue, turn left on Monroe and go to Main St. Turn left on Main, hotel is 2 blocks on the right.
From Milwaukee (I-43): Take I-43 north to Webster Avenue exit. Turn left on Webster to Main Street. Turn right on Main Street. Hotel is on the right. From Wausau (Hwy 29): Take Hwy 29 east to Monroe Avenue, turn left on Monroe and go to Main St. Turn left on Main, hotel is 2 blocks on the right.
From Stevens Point (Hwy 54): Take Hwy 54 into Green Bay, (Mason Street) continue over the Fox River, take fi rst exit (Madison St./ Downtown). Go 1 mile, stay in the right lane; hotel is on the corner of Madison and Main.
LODGING
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hotel Sierra for Friday, April 3rd. Please mention WSGNA when making reservations to guarantee rate. Reservations must be made by March 6th, to guarantee discounted rate. Call (920) 432-4555 or 1-800 236-3330 for reservations. Double queen suite: $110.00, king suite: $120.00, single/double occupancy. Other nearby hotels (walking distance to the conference): Holiday Inn City Center (920) 437-5900; Days Inn City Center (920) 435-4484
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