Gastroenterology

AANP Resources by Therapeutic Area

CE Courses

The AANP CE Center offers a wide variety of free continuing education (CE) activities for members and nonmembers. The activities are updated frequently, and many gastroenterology-related options are currently available.

Visit AANP CE Center

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NP Tools and Resources

• Practice Brief: Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines Summary.

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Patient Education Tools and Resources

Are You Sitting Comfortably? Dealing With Opioid-induced Constipation

This complimentary patient education tool was developed to equip NPs with effective patient-centered education and tools for the management of opioid-induced constipation (OIC). This flipchart serves as an engaging visual patient teaching aid to help patients at risk for or with OIC in maximizing their autonomy in treatment decisions, avoiding or minimizing complications and enhancing their quality of life.

• Flipchart (patient side).
• Flipchart (provider side).
• Patient Handout.
  

This was developed and produced through the support of a grant from Purdue Pharma L.P. and Shionogi Inc.

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AANP Community

Engage, Learn, Network and Progress Practice in Gastroenterology

The Gastroenterology Specialty Practice Group (SPG) offers a unique opportunity to interactively collaborate with colleagues who share an interest or clinical expertise in gastroenterology. As an SPG member, you’ll have access to a cutting-edge, online forum where you can engage in discussions, document sharing and knowledge exchange with fellow NPs. Come learn, share and help progress the development of theory and practice in gastroenterology.

Join the Gastroenterology SPG

Gastroenterology SPG Members Login

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External Resources

Conveniently Curated Information from Other Top Sources

There are many resources available for both patients and providers. Several are included below for your convenience. Inclusion of these links does not imply AANP endorsement.

• Celiac Disease Awareness Program.
• VA Management and Treatment of Hepatitis C Recommendations.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

NP Resources:

• Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation.
• American College of Gastroenterology (ACG).

Patient Resources:

• Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America.
• National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
• American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons – Crohn’s.
• American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons – Ulcerative Colitis.