Why Join the SGNA Membership Community?
Plug into the GI nursing world with SGNA membership. Become the go-to person at work by staying up-to-date with best practices, never stop learning with online and in-person education, and stay in the loop with industry updates. SGNA membership will connect you with over 4,000 GI nursing professionals, technicians, and industry representatives dedicated to improving their practice and advancing the GI specialty.
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Keep Learning and Growing
Continue building your GI nursing knowledge with education, resources, and learning opportunities designed for every stage of your career.
- Earn accredited contact hours with free member education and discounted online courses, webinars, and learning opportunities such as the Best of SGNA and the Virtual Symposium.
- Stay current with the latest research, clinical insights, and specialty trends through a bi-monthly subscription to Gastroenterology Nursing Journal.
- Take advantage of the WRITE Project, a free member benefit designed to help nurses strengthen their writing and publishing skills while contributing to GI nursing literature.
- Expand your knowledge with industry education resources curated for GI nursing professionals. Opportunities like in-person focus groups, online focus groups, and sessions to work and collaborate with industry partners.
- Save on key educational programs—including the SGNA Annual Course, Pre-Conference Workshops, the Virtual Reprocessing Course, the GI Nursing Review Course, and Infection Prevention Champions Program—with member-only discounts.
- Access regional education through SGNA regions, which are composed of SGNA members and provide regional learning opportunities that make education more accessible to members across the country.
Support Confident, Evidence-Based Practice
Find trusted guidance and timely updates that help you stay informed and deliver high-quality care in the GI setting.
- Use SGNA Practice Guidelines, free to members, as trusted resources to support evidence-based care and consistent practice in the GI setting.
- Keep up with association news, reminders, announcements, and timely updates through the bi-weekly This Week @ SGNA newsletter.
Advance Your Career
Scale the clinical ladder with certification support, recognition opportunities, and impactful programs.
Connect with Your GI Nursing Community
Build lifelong relationships, exchange ideas, and find support through a nationwide network of GI nursing professionals.
- Connect with more than 4,000 GI nursing professionals, technicians, and industry representatives through SGNA’s online communities and member directory.
- Find local connection, education, and leadership opportunities through SGNA Regional Societies.
- Join Special Interest Groups to collaborate with peers who share your professional interests and practice priorities.
- Grow through mentorship opportunities that support connection, guidance, and professional development within the SGNA community.
SGNA Partnerships
SGNA’s Partnership With Chamberlain University
Take the next step in your education with Chamberlain University, which has been preparing healthcare professionals for over 130 years. SGNA members receive exclusive tuition savings on eligible programs, no-cost professional development webinars, and a dedicated partnership representative to support them throughout their journey. Chamberlain offers flexible online programs with six start dates per year and no GRE requirement, including RN to BSN, RN to MSN, MSN, DNP, and nursing certificates. To learn more, contact Joseph DeJohns at Joseph.dejohns@covista.com or 773.206.4079. View the informational flyer.
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SGNA’s Partnership With Walden University
You’re already making an impact. Now, make your next move. As an SGNA member, you have access to 100+ online degree and certificate programs, including CCNE accredited programs built by nurses, for nurses. Plus, you may qualify for a 10% tuition reduction at Walden, one of the largest nursing education providers in the U.S.
Why Choose Walden?
- Flexibility to Fit Your Schedule – Choose between a traditional course-based format or the self-paced Tempo Learning® format in select programs.
- Support for Your Practicum – With Practicum Pledge®, a dedicated support team helps you find a right-fit, on-time practicum match.
- Simplified Admission Process – No application fee, essay, or SAT/ACT required, plus easy credit transfers.
- Start on Your Terms – With multiple start dates, you can begin whenever you’re ready.
Explore CCNE Accredited Nursing Programs:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing RN to BSN Completion Program
- Master of Science in Nursing MSN
- Dual Degree MSN and MBA
- Doctor of Nursing Practice DNP
Get the skills. Get the confidence. Get the W. Connect with an Enrollment Specialist for step-by-step guidance on programs, enrollment, and tuition savings.
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*A 10% tuition reduction is available to eligible SGNA members. Tuition reductions apply to tuition only and exclude books, materials, and fees. Additional terms and eligibility requirements apply.
†Additional requirements apply for Walden’s Practicum Pledge®.
The baccalaureate, master’s, post graduate APRN certificate, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs at Walden University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Walden University’s business programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
SGNA’s Partnership With NSO
SGNA’s preferred insurance provider is the Nursing Service Organization (NSO). For over 40 years, NSO has been helping defend RNs, nurse practitioners, LPN and LVNs, CNSs, nursing aides, and student nurses from medical malpractice lawsuits. Over 550,000 nursing professionals safeguard their careers with professional liability insurance through NSO. Learn more about NSO here.
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