Michigan Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates - MSGNA

06/19/2026

This looks like a great talk.

Most of us would rather avoid difficult conversations. But avoiding them often comes at a cost — missed opportunities, unresolved issues and strained relationships.

Join leadership expert Tim Reynolds, Co-Founder and Principal of Clover Lane Partners, for "How to Have Effective Hard Conversations." Drawing on decades of experience leading training and development initiatives for a company that grew from 35 to more than 750 locations nationwide, Tim will share practical, actionable strategies to help you approach difficult discussions with confidence.

In this interactive workshop, you'll learn how to overcome conflict avoidance, communicate more effectively and turn challenging conversations into opportunities for growth, stronger relationships and meaningful change.

📅 Tuesday, June 30
⏰ 6:00 p.m. CT

Don't let difficult conversations hold you back. Join us and gain the tools to navigate them with confidence: https://elearn.sgna.org/products/how-to-have-effective-hard-conversations

ANCC contact hours pending.

06/16/2026

SGNA Scholarship Applications Close Tomorrow, June 17!

Don't miss your opportunity to apply for two scholarships designed to support your professional growth and educational goals:

🎓 SGNA Empowering GI Professional Diversity Scholarship
Supported by Boston Scientific, this scholarship assists SGNA members from underrepresented backgrounds and those impacted by disability with education-related expenses.

📚 SGNA RN Advancing Education Scholarship
Supported by Fujifilm, this scholarship provides up to $2,000 for full-time students or $1,000 for part-time students pursuing nursing education.

Take the next step in your professional journey and submit your application before the deadline: https://www.sgna.org/Member-Resources/Awards-Scholarships

06/08/2026

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

06/04/2026

Colorectal cancer is now the deadliest cancer in people under age 50 and the second deadliest overall. That's why awareness, education, and screening remain critical.

Following the release of the updated American Cancer Society colorectal cancer screening guidelines, the Colorectal Cancer Alliance's Screen Smart initiative is helping patients and healthcare professionals better understand what the updates mean, including new stool-based and blood-based screening options.

The Screen Smart initiative is dedicated to saving lives through screening education and encouraging informed conversations between patients and their healthcare providers. Because when it comes to colorectal cancer, early detection can make all the difference.

Learn more about the updated guidelines and available screening options: https://colorectalcancer.org/article/alliance-breaks-down-new-acs-screening-guidelines

05/27/2026

The future of GI nursing is stronger when more voices are empowered to lead it.

Applications are now open for the SGNA Empowering GI Professional Diversity Scholarship, created to support SGNA members from underrepresented backgrounds with funding for tuition, study materials and other education-related expenses.

If you’re ready to continue growing your career in GI nursing, this scholarship was designed with you in mind.

Apply by Wednesday, June 17: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MC2VQ7V

05/08/2026

Let’s Strengthen Endo Together at the SGNA 53rd Annual Course!

Join Dyan Darga on May 18 for an educational Vendor Program focused on flexible endoscope safety and reprocessing best practices. It’s a great opportunity to start your day with practical insights and real-world considerations that can help strengthen your approach to endoscope safety.

Save your Spot: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/jx9mznp/lp/74d6fc78-6005-4da9-b819-2fee350c01b8

04/24/2026

Flexible endoscopes are essential to patient care, but their delicate design means damage can easily go unnoticed—creating risks for reprocessing and patient safety.

This session explores real-world evidence linking visible scope defects to infection and injury, while highlighting the “3 T’s” of effective inspection: Tools, Training, and Time. Learn more: https://www.hmark.com/hspa-2026/

04/14/2026

🌸 Thank You for Joining Us! 🌸

We loved having you at our Spring Conference and hope you truly enjoyed the sessions and time together!

Remember—we’re always here for you, so don’t hesitate to reach out anytime 💙

As we wrap up:
✨ We have open board positions—come join us! We’d love to welcome some new faces and ideas.
🍂 Our Fall Conference is coming up—stay tuned for details!
🎓 Scholarships are available—be sure to take advantage of these opportunities.

Thank you for all that you do—we’re so grateful to have you as part of our community!

04/14/2026

We’re thrilled to be part of HSPA 2026! Join us in Baltimore from April 25-28, 2026, for a chance to connect with sterile processing professionals from around the globe. Visit us at our booth to learn more about SGNA.

Register now: www.myHSPA.org/2026conference

03/28/2026

teams are working hard to meet evolving expectations for safe, defensible reprocessing, yet assessments of endoscope processing areas continue to reveal the same recurring gaps.

In this CE , Dr. Mary Ann Drosnock & Dyan Darga share real “aha moments” from recent endoscopy assessments and actionable, realistic solutions.

If you’re in endoscopy, this is one you don’t want to miss: https://academy.hmark.com/products/endoscope-processing-aha-moments-what-recent-focused-assessments-are-still-telling-us-about-endoscopy-reprocessing