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**COVID-19 UPDATE**
Please continue to follow all CDC guidelines to help slow the spread of the virus. Information pertinent to the Pediatric Gastroenterology popuulation can be found on the GIKids website: https://gikids.org/covid-19/
APGNN Clinical Handbook
The APGNN Clinical Handbook of Pediatric Gastroenterology 3rd Edition is now available! To order your copy, submit an order form which can be found on the Professional Education Resources page.
Members can also purchase the book online through the NASPGHAN/APGNN Member Center under the APGNN tab. The cost is $45 for non-members and as a member benefit, can be purchased for $30. For new members, there will be an option to purchase for $10 at the time of the initial application.
Our Partners
NASPGHAN Review Course - Essential Pediatric Gastroenterology
NASPGHAN is pleased to announce that the Essential Pediatric GI ReviewCourse is available for purchase as an on line resource. It provides an excellent review of Pediatric GI topics that is a valuable resource for board review, advanced practice providers and others looking for a thorough review of key Pediatric GI topics from experts in the field. View Course Outline
Research Committee
Committee Highlight: Mission
The Research Committee fosters enthusiasm and engagement for clinical inquiry among APGNN members. The committee members are available to assist membership with mentorship of EBP/QI/Research ideas and projects. An annual call for abstracts is sent to membership soliciting poster presentations for the annual APGNN educational meeting. Submitted abstracts for the annual meeting are evaluated by the Research Committee. Posters of distinction are identified in this process.
In partnership with the NASPGHAN Foundation, APGNN is able to offer its membership the opportunity to apply for the Susan Moyer Nursing Research Award. This award funds nursing EBP/QI/Research, up to $5,000, in areas of importance to Pediatric Gastroenterology, Nutrition and Hepatology Nursing. Mentorship and guidance for grant applicants is highly encouraged reach out to the committee chair.
If you would like to volunteer to serve on this committee, please contact the Chairperson: Sara Fidanza, MS, RN, CNS-BC, CPNP-PC
APGNN Research Committee Mentorship Program
Are you interested in research but don't know where to start? Do you have research experience and want to share your knowledge? The Research Mentoring Program might be for you! To learn more, please contact Sara Fidanza, Research Committee chair
Research Projects: Education & Mentorship
• Research Training Grants & Opportunities
National Institute for Nursing Research
• NIH Grants & Funding: Write your Application
• Quality Improvement Opportunities
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), Child Health Research:
Identifying Quality Problems and Improving Care