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Jaime Hare, FNP-C, was invited and accepted the invitation to speak to attendees of the Fall 2008 Maine Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Conference held in Portland, Maine.
The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates is a professional organization of nurses and associates dedicated to the safe and effective practice of gastroenterology and endoscopy nursing. SGNA carries out its mission by advancing the science and practice of gastroenterology and endoscopy nursing through education, research, advocacy, and collaboration, and by promoting the professional development of its members in an atmosphere of mutual support.
Nurse Practitioners are nationally recognized as expert health care providers. Jaime addressed the role of the Nurse Practitioner in the ambulatory gastrointestinal setting. She described services provided by the Nurse Practitioner including diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic GI conditions such as Crohn’s disease, Colitis and Hepatitis C, ordering, performing and interpreting diagnostic studies, prescribing medications and other treatments, reviewing pathology reports, providing patient education and counseling, involvement with quality assurance to maintain high quality of care, all while working collaboratively with the gastroenterologist.
Jaime’s presentation allowed the audience to understand the extensive role of the Nurse Practitioner, its unique blend of nursing and medical care and the value these providers bring to the patients, nurses, and physicians in the ambulatory setting. |
