This is your SGNA chapter serving the northern part of New Jersey, representing your GI nurse and associate professional interests. We respond to and are overseen by the SGNA National organization. Officers are voted on by the Chapter's members at established periods. The Chapter remains active by yearly completing requirements such as required contact hour offerings and meetings with financial accountability to the National SGNA. We gather, learn, keep up with industry trends, business connections, and a peer-supporting network. We are here to remind each other to take a deep breath, as we keep on with daily opportunities. Join and do not let your membership lapse; participate, engage, develop your skills, inspire, and get inspired, at the chapter and everywhere! Because you are a caring GI nurse or associate.
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The Doris Barnie Scholarship for Certification and Recertification
Doris Barnie MSN, RN, CGRN has been known as the Godmother of Gastroenterology nursing. She served 43 years as a nurse manager in Endoscopy/ Gastroenterology. She was the founder and Past President of the National Nurses Certification Board. Doris developed and presented the GI Nurses Certification Review Course nationally. She had authored numerous articles and lectured extensively nationally. She was a recipient of the Gabrielle Schindler Award, SGNA Distinguished Service Award, NJ DOH Award for Nursing, and Nominee for the Governor's Award for Nursing. We are so proud to have had Doris as a member of our region and will always look back as our mentor and inspiration.
Our region (#36) will reward one (1) annual scholarship to honor our leader, mentor, and friend, Doris Barnie. We are celebrating her legacy as an advocate for all GI nurses and her dedication to education and certification.
Applicants must be active SGNA and NNJSGNA Chapter members. This scholarship must be used within each year. The winner will be reimbursed after proof of payment is submitted. If there are no applicants for Certification/Recertification, the scholarship will also be open to applicants for the NYSGE Annual Conference in December. The winner will be reimbursed with the Early Bird price. Any inquiries, please email Northern N.J., the Chapter Secretary at
To be considered for the 2025, submit thecompleted application form by email to
Click here to access the application form for the Doris Barnie Scholarship application form.
Congratulations to our 1st Recipient in 2016, Cynthia Hyland BSN, RN-BC! Congratulations, Cynthia on passing your CGRN Certification! Our 2nd Recipient was Oscar Torres!
New Jersey SGNA Multi-Regional Conference
Every year, the NJ SGNA presents a conference that connects attendees with updated knowledge, industry trends, and networking with professional peers. Look for details for our upcoming Fall 2024 New Jersey SGNA Multi-Regional Conference organized by the Central NJSGNA.
Find the information and details for this year's NJ SGNA Multi-Regional Conference by going to the "Home" page (upper left tab), by mail, and/or email (as entered in your SGNA profile).
NNJSGNA 2025 Chapter Meetings
Members' attendance at the NNJSGNA educational and business meetings counts automatically to enter the door prize raffle. And as a NNJSGNA member, your attendance adds opportunities to join the raffle for the Annual National SGNA Conference. Remember, the more you attend, the higher your chances of winning!
Congratulations to our 2025 SGNA National Scholarship winner!
Molly Schulenburg BSN RN CGRN won to attend the
52nd Annual SGNA Conference in Pittsburgh, PA
Good luck to all chapter meetings attendees for a chance to win an attendance at the
2026 53rd Annual SGNA Conference
NNJSGNA members are welcome to engage in the chapter's business meetings immediately following the Educational Presentations.
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Please know we are working with SGNA National on how we can better serve you!
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The Northern NJ Region hosted the Multi-Regional Conference on October 5, 2019.
Thank you to all the attendees, speakers, committee conference members, and vendors who made this event successful! A special thank you to Holy Name Medical Center for allowing the SGNA Northern N.J. Regional Chapter to host this wonderful educational event!