National Certified Nurses Day March 19 2019 History

National Certified Nurses Day March 19, 2019

History of Certified Nurses Day • Certified Nurses Day™ occurs every March 19 th, the birthday of Dr. Margretta (Gretta) Styles, RN, Ed. D, FAAN. • Dr. Styles is recognized as one of the greatest leaders in the field of nursing certification. • Dr. Styles advanced nurse certification services and programs across the US and abroad; a driving force behind the creation of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). 2

Taking a Look at the History of Gastroenterology Nursing • Gabrielle Schindler: – recognized as the first gastroenterology assistant • Provided patient care and assistance to Dr. Rudolph Schindler – her assistance was regarded as paramount to success of performing gastroscopy

Rudolph Schindler, M. D. 1888 -1968 • Father of Gastroscopy • Strong advocate of appropriate training for physicians.

Gabrielle Schindler 1898 -1964 The Wolf-Schindler Gastroscope

Gastroenterology Nursing: Historical Timeline • 1970: a continued need for education of nurses and assistants who work in the field of endoscopy. • 1974: Society of Gastrointestinal Assistants evolved (SGA). • 1977: First publication of SGA Journal. • 1986: First certification exam administered to 666 candidates. • 1989: SGA renamed to Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA). 6

American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses (ABCGN) • 1980: Committee developed to develop five steps leading to certification: – – – Standards of Practice Educational Curriculum Guide Educational Training Programs Accreditation Program Implementation of Certification 7

ABCGN Certification • Eligibility: Minimum 2 years experience in gastroenterology (clinical, research, administrative). • Current state issued Nursing License. • Verification of work experience from two practitioners within the specialty (physicians, supervisors, human resource specialists). • Renewal: every 5 years. • Detailed information available: • www. abcgn. org 8

Certification • Initial certification is obtained by examination: 4 hour exam with 175 multiple choice questions, 25 of which are experimental questions and are not scored. • Computer based format. • Comprehensive exam: – – General Nursing Care Procedures Patient Care Interventions Environmental Safety/Infection Control 9

Recertification • Exam • Contact Hours: – Total Hours: 75 • GI Specific: 60 • GI Specific Category 1 (Live Nursing Seminars) 30 • 75 total hours; at least 60 of which are GI specific and at least 30 of the 60 GI specific hours must qualify as category 1: CE approved nursing seminars and workshops. 10

Endoscopy Today The DDC serves as the setting for evaluation of patients with a variety of GI disorders. Staffing is comprised of a multidisciplinary team of health care providers. The MPU serves as the setting for preand post- procedural care of patients undergoing endoscopic procedures. The GI Lab is fully equipped with a full range of video endoscopes. Reporting software is integrated with UPMC’s erecord system.

Gastroenterology Services at UPMC-PUH • GI Lab: – Procedural Area • MPU: – Pre and post procedural area • DDC: – Outpatient clinic • NSS: – Nutrition Support Svc. • UPP: – University Physicians Practice

Gastroenterology Services at UPMC-PUH • GI Lab: – Provides state of the art endoscopic services for patients with gastrointestinal disorders • Medical Procedures Unit (MPU): – Provides pre-and post-procedural care for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures • Digestive Disorders Center (DDC): – Multidisciplinary center for evaluation of patients with gastrointestinal disorders • Medical, surgical, oncology, genetics, research

Gastroenterology Services at UPMC-PUH • Digestive Disorders Center (DDC): – Centers of Excellence • • • Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center Pancreas and Biliary Center Neurogastroenterology & Motility Center for Liver Diseases Center for Women’s Digestive Health • Nutrition Support Service (NSS): • Center for Intestinal Health & Nutrition Support • University of Pittsburgh Physicians (UPP): • Physician Practice • Nursing: clinical coordinators, researchers, physician extenders

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