Our next regional meeting with take place: November 23, 2026, 6:30pm at St. Joesph's Medical Center, Patterson, NJ, Auditorum 2
Sponsored by: Olympus - Topic: GI Stenting
We will celebrate our last meeting of the year with a Holiday Party and Potluck - bring something to share and enjoy with fellow GI colleagues!
Your NJ SGNA Conference Guide: Important Details & What to Know: October 3rd is almost here! Please take a few minutes to review the important information below so you can arrive prepared and ready to Scope Out the Trends in GI!
📍 CONFERENCE DETAILS
- DATE: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- LOCATION: John Theurer Cancer Center, Hackensack University Medical Center (HMHN)
92 Second Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601
- WHAT TO WEAR: The temperature in the conference room may vary throughout the day, so we recommend dressing in layers to stay comfortable.
- PLEASE NOTE: There may be a slight change in the order of speakers on the day of the event.
- 7.5 CONTACT HOURS: Approved for ANCC, GI-specific, and CBSPD.
- MORE GIFT BASKET RAFFLES THAN EVER BEFORE!
- BREAKFAST, LUNCH, GOODIES & AFTERNOON COFFEE will be provided.
- SGNA MEMBERSHIP: Learn more about SGNA membership and have a chance to win a prize.
⏰YOUR DAY STARTS AT 7:00–7:30 AM – Registration & Continental Breakfast / Exhibitors
AND ENDS AT 5:00–5:15 PM – Basket Raffle Winners, Evaluation & Adjournment
💳 PAYMENT INFORMATION
For anyone who still has an outstanding balance:
- Credit Card: Register again online
- Check: Payable to Northern NJ SGNA and mail to: Deborah Castro, 29 Powell Rd., Emerson, NJ 07630.
- Payment must be received before October 3rd.
- On-Site Payment: Cash only and no early bird fees
- Cancellations and returned checks are subject to a $30 fee
🚙PARKING & DIRECTIONS: John Theurer Cancer Center; 92 2nd Street; Hackensack, NJ 07601Garage is located directly across from the Cancer Center on 2nd Street.Free parking
⁉️Questions? NNJSGNA@gmail.com and/or 973-670-8287
Accepting Doris Barnie Scholarship 2026 applications for Northern New Jersey Chapter members now!
Find information in the "About Us" section about the Barnie Scholarship for CGRN Certification/Recertification. This scholarship was established in memory of Doris Barnie, a 'GI nurse' who, among other contributions, promoted her passion by helping nurses across the USA achieve GI Certification (CGRN).
Doris Barnie 2026 Scholarship for Certification/ ReEmail the chapter with your related questions: NNJSGNA@gmail.com
certification Continuing Education Scholarship
Congratulations, Ivonne C., for being the recipient of the 2025 Doris Barnie Scholarship!!
