Gastroenterology Nursing

• About GERD
  Reliable information from IFFGD about this common disorder.
  
• About Incontinence
  Contains a brief description about incontinence.
  
• About Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  Contains a brief description about Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
  
• Another Look at Bacteria and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  Discusses the possibility of this process being caused by bacteria.
  
• Bowel Dysfunction
  Offers support and educational services to affected people, their families, and the general public. They work with the health and care provider community to research and share information that will benefit affected people.
  
• Confirming Safe Placement of Nasogastric Tubes
  Discusses the clinical practice patterns and the difference of the research-based findings occurring with the placement of NG tubes.
  
• Constipation
  Discuss and counsel patients, both children and adults, who present with the complaint of constipation.
  
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  Discussing reflux disease, this site gives a case scenario and then lets you, the nurse, interpret the value of interaction and assessment.
  
• Gastrointestinal Disorders
  Gives a definition of basic disorders and the organizations that support them.
  
• Glossary of Terms
  Contains basic description of terms related to the GI tract.
  
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Not Just a Gut Feeling
  Updates the nurses' ability to assist patients to learn to live with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
  
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Web Sites
  Review this page of annotated links to many sites on Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
  
• SGNA Position Statements
  Provides a formal opinion on a topic related to gastroenterology and/or endoscopy nursing practice from the Society of Gastroenterology and Healthcare Resources.
  
• SGNA Resources
  Lists numerous links to other Internet sites from SGNA website.
• Society of Gastroenterology Nursing Association (SGNA)
  Join this professional organization of nurses and associates dedicated to the safe and effective practice of gastroenterology and endoscopy nursing.
  
  Last Reviewed 9/20/01