This course is designed for advanced practice nurses and physician assistants who will begin to perform cystocopy. Using lecture and hands-on teaching strategies, participants gain knowledge in identifying normal and abnormal findings in the bladder and indications for cystocopy. Patient and equipment preparation to ensure safety during the procedure are also described. Hands-on experience exposes participants to the care and handling of flexible and rigid cystoscopes and techniques for performing bladder biopsy and stent removal.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information
Contact hours available until 10/28/2020.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.
Planning Committee Disclosures: Heather Schultz, MSN, RN, NP-C - AUA Leadership Position 2018 Program Planner
Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Cammy Goodwin, RN
Salary: Full time employee of Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Davis Viprakasit, MD
Consultant: Olympus Corporation of the Americas
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
The Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
The SUNA accreditation is reciprocal in the states and specialty organizations that recognize the ANCC-COA accreditation process. SUNA is also a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 5556. Accreditation and approved provider status of CE in nursing does not imply ANCC-COA approval or endorsement of any product, advertising, or educational content. SUNA urges all participants to be aware of the CE requirements for re-licensure in the states in which they hold a license.
Learning Outcome:
At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be able to identify normal and abnormal findings in the bladder, describe indications for cystoscopy, patient and equipment preparation and safety concerns and techniques for stent removal and bladder biopsies.
Urodynamic testing provides extremely valuable and useful information for the care of urologic patients with voiding dysfunction. However, they can be daunting to perform and interpret. This informative and dynamic session takes the participants through the entire process beginning with the rationale for “why we do what we do”, how voiding dysfunction impacts the bladder, test set-up, trouble shooting and interpretation. Games and case studies are used to “pull it all together.”
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information
Contact hours available until 10/28/2020.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.
Planning Committee Disclosures: Heather Schultz, MSN, RN, NP-C - AUA Leadership Position 2018 Program Planner
Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Cheryl LeCroy, MSN, RN
Speakers Bureau - Hollister
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
The Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
The SUNA accreditation is reciprocal in the states and specialty organizations that recognize the ANCC-COA accreditation process. SUNA is also a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 5556. Accreditation and approved provider status of CE in nursing does not imply ANCC-COA approval or endorsement of any product, advertising, or educational content. SUNA urges all participants to be aware of the CE requirements for re-licensure in the states in which they hold a license.
Learning Outcome:
After completing this continuing nursing education activity the learner will be able to differentiate the different components of a urodynamic study and discuss how to interpret a basic study.
Becoming a CURN® (Certified Urologic Registered Nurse) is one of the best career moves you’ll ever make! Prepare for the certification exam by taking this course. The course is based on the Certification Board for Urologic Nurses and Associates (CBUNA) test content outline for the exam. It is designed to help you prepare to take the certification exam. The course is also helpful for nurses transitioning to urology and experienced nurses who would like to refresh their knowledge.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information
Contact hours available until 10/28/2020.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.
Planning Committee Disclosures: Heather Schultz, MSN, RN, NP-C - AUA Leadership Position 2018 Program Planner
Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure: There are no disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
The Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
The SUNA accreditation is reciprocal in the states and specialty organizations that recognize the ANCC-COA accreditation process. SUNA is also a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 5556. Accreditation and approved provider status of CE in nursing does not imply ANCC-COA approval or endorsement of any product, advertising, or educational content. SUNA urges all participants to be aware of the CE requirements for re-licensure in the states in which they hold a license.
Learning Outcome:
After completing the Certification Review Course for the CURN certification exam, the learner will be able to use the presentation to reinforce knowledge of urology specialty nursing practice, self-assess the content areas where they need further review, and use the content presented as preparation for taking the certification exam.
With the advancing use of technology (smartphones/smartpads), urology team members, patients and families have different options on how to monitor patient progress and management of common urology ailments. This presentation gives an overview on the use of different urology apps for different members on the urology team.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information
Contact hours available until 10/28/2020.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.
Planning Committee Disclosures: Heather Schultz, MSN, RN, NP-C - AUA Leadership Position 2018 Program Planner
Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Gina Powley, MSN, ANP-BC
Speakers Bureau - Astellas
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
The Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
The SUNA accreditation is reciprocal in the states and specialty organizations that recognize the ANCC-COA accreditation process. SUNA is also a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 5556. Accreditation and approved provider status of CE in nursing does not imply ANCC-COA approval or endorsement of any product, advertising, or educational content. SUNA urges all participants to be aware of the CE requirements for re-licensure in the states in which they hold a license.
Learning Outcome:
After completing this continuing nursing education activity the learner will be able to identify appropriate apps which will be helpful in the treatment and management of urology patients.
As members of SUNA, each and every one of us can take steps to help promote the science of urologic nursing, an activity that is vital if urology is to continue as a recognized nursing specialty. This session provides an overview of ways urology nurses and associates at all levels can help promote the vision of SUNA to be “the nursing authority on collaborative, compassionate and culturally competent urologic care.” The importance of authorship, manuscript reviewer, certification, policy and scope of practice issues at all levels is discussed, as we work toward stewardship of urology nursing.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information
Contact hours available until 10/28/2020.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.
Planning Committee Disclosures: Heather Schultz, MSN, RN, NP-C - AUA Leadership Position 2018 Program Planner
Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Susanne Quallich PhD, ANP-BC, NP-C, CUNP, FAANP
Consultant: Coloplast
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
The Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
The SUNA accreditation is reciprocal in the states and specialty organizations that recognize the ANCC-COA accreditation process. SUNA is also a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 5556. Accreditation and approved provider status of CE in nursing does not imply ANCC-COA approval or endorsement of any product, advertising, or educational content. SUNA urges all participants to be aware of the CE requirements for re-licensure in the states in which they hold a license.
Learning Outcome:
After completing this continuing nursing education activity the learner will be able to identify professional opportunities for nurses at ALL skill levels to promote the visisblity and status of the specialized urology nurse.