Endoscopy

Location:

Main 2 (inpatient) and AS&DC Endoscopy (outpatient)

Unit Manager:

Jean L. Masterson, RN, BA, CGRN

Typical nurse to patient ratio:

2 Nurses present during procedures

Typical pt diagnosis:

GI symptoms, pulmonary symptoms

Common skills utilized:

Very specialized skills specific to Endoscopy

Most common meds / those nurses must be familiar with:

Versed, Fentanyl, Romazicon, Narcan

Care extenders used:

Endo Techs, Instrument Techs

Certification for Differential:

CGRN (Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse)

Selling points for Unit:

The Endoscopy staff is very close and work great as a team. We have a good rapport with our docs and they respect our skill and knowledge. BEAUTIFUL NEW ENDO UNIT NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION – coming FALL, 2008!

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