The use of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) has become more and more common over the last few years. This lecture will cover endoscopic ultrasound from its humble beginnings, to current treatments modalities such as fine needle aspiration, celiac plexus blocks/neurolysis, pseudocyst drainage, and also look into the not-so-distant future. We will also review how the technology of EUS has evolved making it a very effective means of evaluation of the GI tract and treatment.

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We are pleased to present the abstracts from SGNA's 34th Annual Course, Charting a Course for Professional Growth. 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.