North Texas SGNA

06/10/2026

Become a member and enjoy all the perks and fun!

Catch the next wave of professional growth with SGNA Extended Membership. 🌊

SGNA Extended Membership is now available, giving you access to GI-focused education, certification savings, professional connections and member resources through December 31, 2027, all for one extended rate.

Think of it as packing a little extra value into your professional suitcase. More learning. More networking. More opportunities to grow.

Extended Membership is available now through September. Learn more and join today: https://www.sgna.org/Membership/Become-a-Member

06/07/2026

Exciting day for NTSGNA! 🤠🤩
We were delighted to welcome members and guests to observe our board meeting and get a behind-the-scenes look at how we plan educational programs, networking opportunities, and fun chapter events. By encouraging engagement, gathering fresh ideas, and fostering new perspectives, we hope to inspire the next generation of SGNA leaders. Together, we are building a stronger future for our chapter! 📚✨

06/05/2026

Are you due for CGRN recertification? Don’t wait until the last minute!

We’ve created a quick and easy reference guide outlining the ABCGN recertification requirements, including:
✅ Required contact hours
✅ GI-specific education requirements
✅ Approved categories for earning credits
✅ Research, presentations, precepting, leadership activities, and more

Whether you’re newly certified or preparing for renewal, this guide can help you stay on track and avoid surprises during the recertification process.

06/04/2026

📣 ATTENTION CGRNs, GI Nurses & GI Professionals!

Your certification represents excellence in GI nursing - let’s keep it that way! 💪🏼

Need a quick refresher on ABCGN recertification requirements? Check out this handy guide covering:
📚 Contact hours
🎤 Presentations
📝 Publications
🔬 Research projects
👩‍🏫 Precepting
🤝 Professional leadership and committee involvement

Stay certification-ready, audit-ready, and career-ready!

Tag a fellow CGRN who needs this reminder and let’s continue raising the standard of GI patient care together. 💙

06/02/2026

Check this out, GI Joes! ‼️✅💰

Turns out, textbooks, tuition and ambition make a pretty expensive trio.

The SGNA RN Advancing Education Scholarship can help lighten the load with awards of up to $2,000 for full-time students and $1,000 for part-time students pursuing nursing education.

Your goals are already doing the heavy lifting. Let this scholarship help with the rest.

Applications close Wednesday, June 17. Apply today: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MCD93QQ

05/25/2026

We honor, we remember …🕊️
All Gave Some. Some Gave All! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

05/20/2026

Shout out and congratulations to Texas Health Frisco for receiving the American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses (ABCGN) 2026 Excellence in Professionalism Distinction Award! 🎉🏆

This national recognition reflects an outstanding commitment to excellence in GI nursing, professionalism, and specialty certification.

Proud to celebrate our NTSGNA members and GI certified nurses — Maureen Silvestre, Melandie Woodson, Petra Shadracks, and Imelda Babao — for continuously raising the standard of patient care every single day. 🏥👩🏻‍⚕️🧑🏽‍⚕️👨🏼‍⚕️💙

05/20/2026

Closing out National SGNA’s 53rd Annual Course with an incredible group of Texas GI leaders from NTSGNA and our sister region Greater Houston SGNA 💙

Even more exciting — proud to announce the launch of our very own GI Endoscopy Tech Program in January 2027 in partnership with Dallas College! 🎉👏

Big things ahead for GI education and the future of our specialty.🥳

Special thanks to Dr. Gottumukkala S. Raju for laying the foundation and blueprint for this program, and to Angelita Hamil, NTSGNA Secretary, for spearheading this incredible initiative. 👏

Be sure to follow Dr. Raju’s non-monetized YouTube channel and learn from one of the pioneers in GI education! 🎥📚

https://www.youtube.com/

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05/20/2026

Congratulations to Carmelita Bernarte, BSN RN CGRN, for being named the 2026 GI Professional of the Year by ABCGN at the 53rd SGNA Annual Course! 🏆

This prestigious honor recognizes her exceptional dedication to GI nursing, commitment to professional excellence, and impactful leadership within our gastroenterology community. Her passion, service, and unwavering pursuit of excellence continue to inspire us all.

Your NTSGNA family is incredibly proud of you, Carmelita! 👏✨

05/17/2026

Atlanta, here we are! ✈️💙
Proudly representing North Texas SGNA at the 2026 SGNA Regional Leadership Conference and celebrating the successful approval of our region’s rechartering! 🎉👏🎊🥂
A milestone made possible through teamwork, leadership, and dedication to advancing GI nursing.

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