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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.

As a Regional Society of SGNA, the Regional Society's primary purpose is to bring the benefits of national membership to SGNA members at the local level. In recognition of SGNA's purposes, the purposes for which the Regional Society has been formed and will be operated are:

• to unite in one Regional Society persons engaged in any capacity in the fields of gastroenterology and/or endoscopy nursing;
• to encourage and develop educational programs for persons in such fields;
• to advance the technology, science and arts of practitioners in such fields;
• to advocate optimal care for patients with digestive disease and those undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures;
• and to cooperate with other professional societies, corporations and governmental bodies involved in such fields.

Specifically, the Regional Society's duty is to provide educational opportunities to its members as required by the policies and procedures of SGNA.