Any good GI resources?

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I'm a new grad RN on a GI and ENT med/surg unit. I was wondering if any of you knew any good books, quick references, or any other resources regarding gastroenterology diseases and patho, common meds, GI procedures, nursing interventions pre-op and post-op, etc. I am also looking for any "cheat sheet" types of materials that I can carry in my pocket or in my binder. Thank you!:confused:

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I have a book called Internet Medical Health Searching & Sources Guide book.

Under Digestive Disorders it has :

Chrones & colitis foundation http://www.ccfa.org

Gerdinfo http://www.gerd.com

National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse

http://www.aerie.com/nihdb/nddic/dddbase.html

That should get you started

Barbara

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Reading a book is great and all but I would try to talk to as many crohn's/col/gerd patients as possible. They can give you a wealth of experience and perspective.

I've had like every gi procedure done including bleeding scans and a intestinal resection at the illeum.

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Try the http://www.sgna.org web site, this is the professional organization for gastroentology nurses and assistants.

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Hello. The SGNA has some excellent printed material that may be beneficial for you. These include policy procedure manual, core cirriculum, position statements, and patient information. The web site also has online information that you can read and download.

The policy procedure manual is a good resource esp for a new GI nurse.

The website gives you some information on the SGNA organization. You can read the mission and vision and decide if you would like to be a member. Being a member is a good thing.

http://www.sgna.org

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ibs group.org

People with irritable bowel who shares with each others experience.

Many others G.I.subjects

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