Description

Contact hours available until 12/31/2021.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.

Faculty, Planners and Authors Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
The author(s), editor, editorial board, content reviewers, and education director reported no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this continuing nursing education article.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is provided by the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA).

The Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

SUNA is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 5556.

This article was reviewed and formatted for contact hour credit by Michele Boyd, MSN, RN-BC, SUNA Education Director.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will be able to discuss how providers can improve prescribing practices and patient outcomes in acute simple cystitis by adhering to IDSA guidelines and local antibiograms.

Learner Engagement Activity:
Review the ANA/CDC White Paper (2017) "Redefining Antibiotic Stewardship Team" to learn the importance of nurses in promoting stewardship related to appropriate antibiotic selection and duration to curb resistance.