Gastroenterology is the medical specialty that deals with diseases and disorders of the digestive tract. Gastroenterology nurses, also known as endoscopy nurses, are registered nurses who work with ...

Nurses working in the field of endoscopy carry out a disproportionate amount of work compared with medical colleagues, a report has indicated. Nurses make up just 8% of the endoscopy workforce but ...

Worldwide, a limiting factor in the use of endoscopy is the lack of trained gastroenterologists. Research has shown that nonphysician clinicians (such as nurses) with specific training can ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Endoscopy nurses who underwent a training program were able to safely and adequately perform screening ...

A shortage of specialist nurses is compounding a capacity crisis in endoscopy, a leading nurse in the field has warned. Endoscopy nurses and healthcare support workers are “often missed out” in ...

Mr Joel M. Kpodo, Chairman of the Society for Nurses in Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Surgery- Ghana (SNEMIS), has called for the formalisation of the specialised training for nurses in the fields ...

In nurse-administered propofol sedation (NAPS), a nurse working under the supervision of an endoscopist is delegated responsibility for administration of propofol to a patient and monitoring their ...

Master of Science in Clinical Nursing student Calista Koh (first row, right) values the programme’s strong focus on research, critical thinking and communication skills. Photos: Ngee Ann Academy While ...

Participation by experienced endoscopy nurses increases the detection rate of colon polyps in a screening colonoscopy, according to a Gastrointestinal Endoscopy report. In a multicenter, prospective ...

Mr Joel M. Kpodo, Chairman of the Society for Nurses in Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Surgery- Ghana (SNEMIS), has called for the formalisation of the specialised training for nurses in the fields ...