GI Nurses & Associates Week 2026
Rooted in Care: Growing the Future of GI
GI Nurses & Associates Week (GINAW) is our annual celebration of the GI professionals whose compassion, expertise and dedication form the roots of exceptional patient care.
In 2026, we honor the GI nurses and associates who not only care deeply for their patients but also nurture the next generation of excellence in our specialty. You are the foundation on which the future of GI care grows — and your work continues to inspire innovation, empathy and strength across the profession.
Join us March 15–21, 2026, for the 13th Annual GI Nurses & Associates Week as we celebrate those who are Rooted in Care and Growing the Future of GI.
Make Your Celebrations Unforgettable
Show your GI team how much their dedication means with our refreshed lineup of celebration materials — each designed to help you celebrate your team’s roots and growth in style.
Visit the GINAW 2026 Store
GINAW Special Webinar:
Reflections on My Education Journey
Thursday, March 16 | 6:00 PM CT | 1 contact hour (non-GI specific)
Speakers: Kim Gallub, MSN RN NE-BC CGRN, Jay Lardizabal, MSN MAN APRN FNP-C CGRN, Tashina Gilliam, MSN RN CGRN and Janet Fidanze, MSN RN CGRN
As part of GI Nurses & Associates Week 2026, join SGNA for a meaningful conversation on professional growth, perseverance and lifelong learning in nursing.
Reflections on My Education Journey brings together experienced GI nurse leaders to share their personal paths through education—what shaped them, challenged them and helped them grow into the professionals they are today.
This session is a chance to pause during GINAW, reflect on your own journey and feel inspired by peers who are rooted in care and committed to growing the future of GI.
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Plan the Perfect GINAW Celebration
Need inspiration? We’ve got you covered:
Highlight Those Rooted in Care
Do you know someone who has made a difference in your GI journey? Share their story! We’re collecting inspiring stories about GI nurses and associates who have helped you overcome challenges or provided exceptional support over the past year.
Complete the quick survey to tell us about those who inspire you, and SGNA will feature stories from across the community during GI Nurses & Associates Week.
Post on Social Media
Celebrate GI Nurses & Associates Week 2026 by showing your GI pride online! SGNA has developed sample social media posts to help you join the celebration and highlight the people who keep our specialty Rooted in Care and Growing the Future of GI.
Choose the post that speaks to you, personalize it with your own stories, team shoutouts, or photos, and share it on your favorite platforms.
Be sure to tag SGNA and use #GINAW2026 and #RootedInCare (or #Proud2BGI) to connect with the community and see how GI professionals everywhere are celebrating.
Post 1: Celebrate Your Team
This week, we’re celebrating the GI nurses and associates who are Rooted in Care and Growing the Future of GI! 💚
Every day, I’m inspired by my team’s compassion, expertise and commitment to delivering exceptional care. You’re the roots that keep our patients supported — and the foundation of our specialty’s future.
Thank you for all that you do to make GI care stronger, smarter and more human. 🌱
#GINAW2026 #RootedInCare #Proud2BGI
Post 2: Share Your Passion
Being a GI nurse means being Rooted in Care — supporting patients with knowledge, skill, and heart. It also means growing the future by mentoring others, sharing what we learn and shaping the next generation of GI excellence.
I’m proud to be part of a specialty that’s always evolving — where every day, we plant seeds of care that grow into lifelong impact. 🌿💙
#GINAW2026 #GrowingTheFutureOfGI #RootedInCare #Proud2BGI
Post 3: Highlight Your Staff
Happy GI Nurses & Associates Week 2026! 🌼
To my amazing team — thank you for being Rooted in Care and for helping grow the future of GI nursing through your compassion, collaboration and expertise.
Your dedication keeps our specialty thriving and our patients flourishing. Here’s to continuing to grow together! 🌿
#GINAW2026 #RootedInCare #Proud2BGI #GrowingTheFutureOfGI
Post 4: Thank a Mentor
During GI Nurses & Associates Week, I’m reflecting on those who helped me grow in my GI career — the mentors and teammates who embody what it means to be Rooted in Care. 🌱
Your guidance, encouragement and example have shaped the nurse I am today. Thank you for helping me (and so many others) grow the future of GI. 💚
#GINAW2026 #RootedInCare #Proud2BGI #MentorshipMatters