In a busy hospital based endoscopy center, we found that 60% of the patients who either "no show-ed" or had to cancel their screening colonoscopy because of insufficient prep came from our hospital's medicine clinic. The nursing leadership and staff from both areas developed a plan to address this problem. The medicine clinic's nursing staff now offers information on colorectal cancer and the importance of colonoscopy by video and a colon cancer fact sheet. In addition, the endoscopy clinic nurses offer a monthly colonoscopy teaching class for anyone interested to attend. These interventions have significantly increased compliance with colorectal cancer screening amongst this population.

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We are pleased to present the abstracts from SGNA's 33rd Annual Course, SGNA on a Mission: Exceeding Expectations. The diversity of these topics certainly reflects the richness and breadth of our specialty. In keeping with the tradition of the Annual Course, we hope the following abstracts will encourage discussions for improving nursing practice and patient care outcomes.