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2019 Outstanding Regional Society Recipient: Region #62--Old Dominion
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2019 Regional Society Member Recipient: Barbara Comstock, BSN RN CGRN
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The winner of the 2019 Distinguished Service Award is Conrad C. Worrell, RN CGRN CSN
Conrad C. Worrell, RN CGRN CSN, has been in the healthcare field for 37 years, with 19 years spent as a gastroenterology nurse. Since 2001, Conrad has dedicated countless hours of his time and energy to furthering the mission of SGNA at both a regional and national level.
As a widely recognized leader within the organization, Conrad served on the National Board as the National Secretary, Director of Social Media, Director of Regional Societies, and Legislative Director. Prior to serving on the National Board, Conrad was deeply committed to the success of the Vermont SGNA Regional Society by serving as the Regional President for many years. With his experience serving in numerous capacities with SGNA, Conrad is a recognized leader that encourages and mentors other SGNA members.
Among some of Conrad’s many contributions to the growth of SGNA, he has actively engaged in several strategic goal planning sessions, played a critical role in the development and implementation of the SGNA Sedation Website, and sponsored the SGNA Certification Review Course at his hospital. Conrad currently serves as co-chair on the Healthcare Policy Committee and has lectured at numerous national and regional conferences, including the 45th SGNA Annual Course in Orlando on promoting the future of nursing issues as they relate to SGNA programs. Additionally, he has represented SGNA at the NCRRT, ASGE, and the Digestive Disease Policy Forum.
Conrad’s commitment and exceptional dedication to gastroenterology and his region has been noticed by many and appreciated by all!
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View Past Distinguished Service Award Winners
2018 – Christine (Chris) Sarisley, MS APRN ACNS-BC CGRN
2017 – James (Jim) Collins, BS RN CNOR
2016 – Lisa Heard, MSN RN CGRN
2015 – Leslie E. Stewart, BA RN CGRN
2014 – Peggy Gauthier, MS BSN RN CGRN
2013 – Marilyn Schaffner, PhD RN NEA-BC CGRN
2012 – Theresa Vos, MS BSN RN CGRN
2011 – Susan Nuccio, RN MSN APRN BC CGRN
2010 – Norah Connelly, RN CGRN
2009 – MaryAnne Malone, RN CGRN
2008 –Nancy R. DeNiro, RN CGRN
2007 – Kathy A. Baker, PhD RN ACNS-BC CGRN
2006 – Jeanine Penberthy, MSN RN CGRN
2005 –Karen Laing, MA RN CGRN
2004 – Ann Hayes, BSN RN CGRN
2003 – Nancy Schlossberg, BA BSN RN CGRN
2002 –Nancy Shoop, BSN RN CGRN
2001 –Marcia Gruber, MSN RN CGRN
1999 – Helen P. Rosenthal, RN
1998 –Agnes Gaber, MSN RN ANP
1997 – Patricia Holland, BSN RN CGRN
1996 –Doris Barnie, MSN RN CGRN
1995 – Jean Ann Kidwell, MSN CGRN
1994 –Lorna Andrews, RN CGRN
1993 – Nancy Evans, BSN RN
1992 – Patricia Pethigal, BSN CGRN
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Our 2020 Gabriele Schindler Clinical Excellence Award Winner is Betty McGinty, RN MSHSA CGRN CER
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Betty McGinty, RN MSHSA CGRN CER, was named the 2020 SGNA Gabrielle Schindler Award for Clinical Excellence Winner. SGNA recently spoke with McGinty to learn about her professional journey, the values and best practices that exemplify clinical excellence and what this award means to her.
This award recognizes an SGNA member who demonstrates excellence in gastroenterology clinical practice. Thinking back on your professional journey, what got you to where you are today?
My professional journey in GI began early in my career, when I left the intensive care unit to work for a gastroenterologist, Dr. Napier Burson, Jr. He taught me so much about anatomy and physiology, as well as disease processes of the gastrointestinal system. He trained me thoroughly in conducting a GI assessment and successfully piqued my interest in making the specialty “mine.”
My adventure moved into the world of GI endoscopy. I accepted an opportunity to open and manage an endoscopy unit in a small, physician-owned hospital in downtown Atlanta. At this location, I worked with and learned from two key physicians: Dr. Carter Davis and Dr. Steve Morris. My role involved unit leadership as well as hands-on procedural assistance. I prepped, sedated, monitored and recovered the patient. I also assisted the physician in the tech role, and finally, I reprocessed the scope for the next patient. I became, what I have referenced in years to follow, a “real GI nurse.”
My travels landed me in a larger hospital facility where I was allowed to grow professionally over time, gaining the title of director and acquiring additional areas of responsibility, while maintaining the primary GI specialty focus. I knew I needed a professional organization connection to guide my practice and became an SGNA member in 1987.
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View Past Gabriele Schindler Award Winners
2018 - Midolie Loyola, MSN RN CGRN
2017 - Janet Hannah, RN CGRN
2016 - Kimberly Q. Foley, BSN RN CGRN
2015 - Nancy Schlossberg, BA BSN RN CGRN
2014 – Patricia Trolli, BSN RN CGRN
2013 – Michelle Day, MSN RN CGRN
2012 – Barbara Zuccala, MSN RN CGRN
2011 – Jane Harker, MS BSN RN CGRN
2010 – Kimberly Venturella, RN CGRN
2009 – Fay Massullo, RN CGRN
2008 – Patricia Moushey, RN CGRN
2007 – Rosemary Ashby, MSN RN CGRN
2006 – Cathy Bolton, RN CGRN
2005 – Patricia Maher, RN CGRN
2004 – Sherrie Andrew, RN CGRN
2003 – Juliesette Hatulan, BSN BSBA RN CGRN
2002 – Paula Gremillion, BS BSN RN CGRN
2001 – Lindsay Sattler, BA RN CGRN
2000 – Kathleen Maher, BSN RN CGRN
1999 – Margaret M. Lehman, RN CGRN
1998 – Mary E. Young, LPN
1997 – Linda Holmes, BSN RN CGRN
1996 – Walter Cwalina, RN CGRN
1995 – Gail B. DeCosta, RN CGRN
1994 – Norah Connelly, RN CGRN; Marcia Hardick, BSN RN CGRN
1993 – Marilyn Schaffner, PhD RN CGRN
1992 – Marge Beck, RN
1991 – Bettie Jean Howard, RN CGRN
1990 – Margaret Gill, BSN CGRN
1989 – Nancy Shields-Kolb, MSN RN 1988 – Constance Cooper, MS RN 1987 – Loretta Simonsen, RN; Doris Barnie, MSN RN CGRN 1986 – Marna L. Schirmer, RN 1985 – Lynne Gilbert, MS RN CGRN
For full criteria and application, please click here.
Congratulations to the 2019 Flame Award Recipients:
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare
University of Virginia Endoscopy
The Flame Award for Unit Excellence recognizes GI/Endoscopy Units who have shown a commitment to infection prevention, a supportive and educational work environment and positive patient outcomes. This award provides a roadmap for what is considered an exceptional work environment in a GI/Endoscopy nursing unit. Recipients of the Flame Award will be sent a framed document for display, recognition in SGNA's email newsletter, and mention at the SGNA Annual Course.
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Outstanding Regional Society Award
The 2019 Outstanding Regional Society is: Region #62--Old Dominion.
Sponsored by Erbe USA Inc.
Outstanding Regional Society Award
The 2019 Outstanding Regional Society is: Region #62--Old Dominion.
Sponsored by Erbe USA Inc.