Nurses Receive Special Designation in Gastroenterology
Roanoke, VA - February 5, 2008
Several of Carilion Clinic’s registered nurses were recognized recently by the American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses (ABCGN), for their advanced proficiency in gastroenterology/endoscopy.
The nine nurses, part of Carilion Clinic’s Endoscopy Unit, were awarded designation of Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse (CGRN) by the ABCGN, a non-profit certification board. Candidates of this special designation must have worked a specified number of hours in the field, obtained verification of professional qualification by practitioners, and passed a comprehensive examination.
The following nurses have received the special designation:
- Elizabeth Osborne, R.N., C.G.R.N.
- Jane Young, RN, B.S.N., C.G.R.N.
- William Allison Burnette, R.N., C.G.R.N.
- Carol Shaver, R.N., C.G.R.N.
- Katie Poindexter, R.N., B.S.N., C.G.R.N.
- Mary Anne Hodges, B.S., R.N., C.G.R.N.
- Judy Murray, R.N., C.G.R.N.
- Dianna Via, R.N., C.G.R.N.
- Nancy Garrabrant, R.N., C.G.R.N
