2012-2013
CTSGNA Officers
President
Christine Sarisley, RN, BSN, CGRN
St. Francis Hospital
csarisle@stfranciscare.org
President Elect
Katherine Vinci, RNC, CGRN
UCONN Medical Center
Farmington, CT
kvinci@comcast.net
860-829-1557
Secretary
Gail Steele, LPN
Connecticut GI
gsteele170@att.net
860-225-4770
Treasurer
Rita Botelho, RN, CGRN
Middlesex Hospital
Middletown, CT
860-358-6610
Past President
Katherine Vinci, RNC, CGRN
UCONN Medical Center
Farmington, CT
kvinci@comcast.net
860-829-1557
Board of Directors
Nancy Covini, LPN
CT Gastroenterology Institute
Bristol, CT
ncovini@bristolhospital.org
860-585-3838
Patti Pontoillo, RN, CGRN
Midstate Medical Center
Meriden, CT
calldshots@aol.com
203-694-8779
Barbara Sullivan, RN, BSN, CGRN
Middlesex Gastroenterology Associates
Middletown, CT
bmanochi@comcast.net
860-347-4620
"Promoting excellence though education and the exchange of ideas"
CTSGNA Meeting
Date: February 22, 2012
Topic: Updates in Colorectal Cancer
Location: The Hospital of Central Ct-New Britain Campus, Lecture Room
Registration: 6:00pm
Meeting: 6:30pm
Presenter: Dr. Edward Toffolon
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CTSGNA Photos
Farwell Presidential Letter - December 2011
It is hard to believe two years have already passed and the reigns are being passed on to the new CTSGNA President Christine Sarisley. It has been my honor and pleasure to serve as your CTSGNA President. November is election month for CTSGNA. At Beyond the Scope a Non Consisted Ballot was approved by the CTSGNA membership. The ballot was as follows:
President- Elect Kathy Vinci
Secretary Gail Steele
Treasurer Rita Botelho
Three Board Members were also elected they are:
Barbara Sullivan
Nancy Covini
Patti Pontinello
Congratulations to all.
Beyond the Scope was a success, we had increased attendance with attendees coming from all over New England. The vendors were very supportive with twenty in attendance. The recipient of CT GI Nurse of the Year was Barbara Sullivan. Barbara is a loyal member of CTSGNA serving in many roles over the years. Three scholarships were given out for BTS they were awarded to Carolyn Checovets-DiVenere RN, Patti Pontinello RN, CGRN and Annia Chase RN, CGRN.
As usual we are starting to plan BTS 2012 which is our 20th year. We are looking for new committee members for BTS. An educational chair and committee is needed. Please contact Gail Steele if you are interested in working on BTS.
CTSGNA has always had a large percentage of its members vote in the National SGNA Elections. Please vote by January 13, 2012. There also is voting for ABCGN.
Please check our CTSGNA web site for our SGNA meetings and other information.
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
See you in February at Hospital of Central Connecticut.
Kathy Vinci RN CGRN
President CTSGNA
Criteria for CTSGNA Scholarship in Medical Mission Work / Approved GI Related Projects
This scholarship is dedicated to the professional development of a GI nurse in the area of gastroenterology or endoscopy.
- Deadline is July 31,2012
- Mission trip must be completed between July 31, 2011 and July 31, 2012
- Refunded amount will be $150.00 per workday with a maximum of 5 days for a maximum total of $750.00
- Must be a certified GI Nurse for at least 5 years
- Must be a current member of SGNA for at least 5 years
- Project work must be gastroenterology or endoscopy
- Summary of volunteer work must be published in a SGNA venue
(newsletter, article, etc.)? OR shared at CTSGNA Meeting OR
An essay of no more than 250 words must be typed, double spaced and written to include how this volunteer project has allowed them an opportunity to assume a role in advocacy, leadership, or the enhancement of professional qualities - Scholarship will be awarded with point system on a yearly basis
- Scholarship winners are eligible only every other year.
CTSGNA Minutes - April 29, 2011
CT SGNA Photos
CTSGNA Minutes - March 2011
2011 House of Delegates Resolution
CTSGNA Minutes - February 2011
CTSGNA Minutes - November 2010
Photos
Barbara Sullivan, RN, CGRN and Dr. Wael Sayej
Dr. David Walters and Chris Sarisley, MS, RN, CGRN
CTSGNA Policies and Procedures
Document Retention and Destruction Policy
Vested Interest
Whistleblower Protection Policy
Criteria for CTSGNA Scholarships
CT SGNA Scholarship form
Send scholarship communication to:
Katherine Vinci
20 Clover Hill Place
Kensington, CT 06037
kvinci@comcast.net
The purpose of CTSGNA is to bring the benefits of national membership to SGNA members at the local level:
- to unite in one Regional Society persons engaged in any capacity in the fields of gastroenterology and/or endoscopy nursing;
- to encourage and develop educational programs for persons in such fields;
- to advance the technology, science and arts of practicioners in such fields;
- to advocate optimal care for patients with digestive disease and those undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures;
- and to cooperate with other professional societies, corporations and governmental bodies involved in such fields.
CT SGNA Photos
Slideshow - SGNA 34th Annual Course
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