Researchers and health care professionals broke out of disciplinary silos to collaborate at the "Uncovering the Hidden Burden of Benign Genitourinary Conditions" workshop sponsored by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) in October 2019. This presentation reports about the ongoing collaboration. Case studies highlight the economic, environmental, and quality of life burdens, and links between genitourinary conditions and obesity, heart failure, diabetes, and depression.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 10/18/22.

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.

Faculty, Planners, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

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

Accreditation Statement:
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) is accredited with distinction 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 education activity, the learner will be able to describe the economic, environmental, and quality of life burdens of lower urinary tract symptoms and their links between obesity, heart failure, diabetes, and depression.

This presentation discusses the 2019 AUA Testicular Cancer Guidelines.  

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:    

Contact hours available until 10/11/22.  

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.  

Faculty, Planners, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:  

Planning Committee Disclosures:  

There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.  

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Louis Spencer Krane, MD
Speakers Bureau for Exact Sciences
Other - Laser Technologies, Gulf South Lithotripsy  

There are no other speaker disclosures to declare.  

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:  

No commercial support or sponsorship declared.  

Accreditation Statement:  

Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) is accredited with distinction 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 education activity, the learner will be able to demonstrate an awareness of the 2019 AUA Testicular Cancer Guidelines.

Pelvic floor dysfunction can be a life-altering concern for up to 50% of women. Given the myriad options for treatment, many OTC products are available to help women manage their symptoms. Well-informed providers can enhance the care for many of the patients who may have questions regarding the benefits of use. This presentation focuses on the available products women may trial with an assessment of effectiveness, risks, and benefits.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 10/18/22.

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.

Faculty, Planners, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

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

Accreditation Statement:
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) is accredited with distinction 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 education activity, the learner will be able to discuss the available products for PFD and effectively counsel patients on the safety and efficacy of the OTC products discussed.

This presentation discusses clinical issues regarding voiding symptoms in men, including the initial history and physical, urodynamic evaluation, and treatment. Medications, minimally invasive procedures for BPH and OAB, and standard operative interventions are discussed.  

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:  

Contact hours available until 10/11/22.  

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.  

Faculty, Planners, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:  

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.  

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.  

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

Accreditation Statement:
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) is accredited with distinction 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 education activity, the learner will be able to apply pathophysiology to the evaluation and medical or surgical management of voiding issues.

Detrusor underactivity (DU) and underactive bladder (UAB) symptoms occur commonly with or without neurogenic causes. Patients with DU often present with confusing storage and emptying LUTS and urodynamics (UDS) is the only accepted method for diagnosing DU and differentiating it from bladder outlet obstruction (BOO). The complicated nature of defining and diagnosing DU / UAB is discussed, along with UDS case studies.  

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:  

Contact hours available until 10/11/22.  

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.  

Faculty, Planners, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:  

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.  

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Rick Rayome, RN, BSN Consultant – Coloplast Clinical 

There are no other speaker disclosures to declare. 

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

Accreditation Statement:
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) is accredited with distinction 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 education activity, the learner will be able to discuss the important role that urodynamics plays in diagnosing this prevalent urologic problem for patients, and confidently identify urodynamic pressure relationships that effectively differentiate detrusor underactivity from bladder outlet obstruction.

This professional practice panel consists of four advanced practice providers who share valuable information about their roles as advanced practice providers, the various clinic environments they work in, and differences in job responsibilities. The panel consists of a urology physician assistant and urogynecology nurse practitioner that work in academic medicine, a urology nurse practitioner that works in a private practice, and a continence specialist nurse practitioner that has previously had her own business practice. They share a brief description of their roles, clinic environments, how they interact with physicians and patients, experience in research involvement, and any experience in business ownership and operations.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 10/18/22.

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.

Faculty, Planners, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

Planning Committee Disclosures:
Christina Hegan, MS, APRN, WHNP-BC
Consultant for Urovant Sciences
Spouse is a distributor for CBD rich hemp oil

There are no other Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Leanne Schimke, MSN, NP, CRNP, CUNP
Speakers Bureau – Bayer and Pfizer

There are no other speaker disclosures to declare.

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

Accreditation Statement:
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) is accredited with distinction 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 education activity, the learner will be able to identify opportunities for the APRN in a variety of sub-specialty settings.

After this session, the clinician will walk away with information about compounded preparations as an adjuvant or alternative therapy to what is commercially available, will gain insight of compounded options for patients who have failed traditional therapy, and will broaden their scope of practice with the working knowledge of how, when, and identification of whom to prescribe compounded formulation.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 10/18/22.

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.

Faculty, Planners, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

Planning Committee Disclosures:
Christina Hegan, MS, APRN, WHNP-BC
Consultant for Urovant Sciences
Spouse is a distributor for CBD rich hemp oil

There are no other Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Tara Thompson, PharmD, FIACP
Pharmacist at Innovation Compounding Pharmacy

There are no other speaker disclosures to declare.

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

Accreditation Statement:
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) is accredited with distinction 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 education activity, the learner will be able to attain information about compounded preparations as an adjuvant or alternative therapy to what is commercially available to gain insight of compounded options for patients who have failed traditional therapy.

This session discusses evolving pathophysiologic concepts and treatment alternatives in the management of recurrent urinary tract infections in women.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 10/18/22.

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.

Faculty, Planners, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

Planning Committee Disclosures:
Christina Hegan, MS, APRN, WHNP-BC
Consultant for Urovant Sciences
Spouse is a distributor for CBD rich hemp oil

There are no other Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

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

Accreditation Statement:
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) is accredited with distinction 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 education activity, the learner will be able to discuss challenges involved in the management of recurrent urinary tract infections in women.

Nearly 1 in 6 women experience undiagnosed and untreated vulvovaginal discomfort during their lives. Urology providers are an important part of the treatment plan for these patients as they evaluate the whole patient, not just the skin. This session describes the signs and symptoms of vaginal pain, potential causes, risk factors and appropriate treatment, as well as how to diagnose conditions such as genital/vulvar mucosal dermatoses, Steven-Johnson syndrome, lichen planus and lichen sclerosis.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 10/18/22.

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.

Faculty, Planners, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

Planning Committee Disclosures:
Christina Hegan, MS, APRN, WHNP-BC
Consultant for Urovant Sciences
Spouse is a distributor for CBD rich hemp oil

There are no other Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

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

Accreditation Statement:
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) is accredited with distinction 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 education activity, the learner will be able to confidently describe and manage common genital dermatoses.

Almost every urologic complaint is evaluated with data from radiology. This session reviews the basics of radiology and when to order an ultrasound versus a CT scan versus an MRI. Actual case studies that are based on AUA guidelines are reviewed.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 10/18/22.

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.

Faculty, Planners, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

Planning Committee Disclosures:
Christina Hegan, MS, APRN, WHNP-BC
Consultant for Urovant Sciences
Spouse is a distributor for CBD rich hemp oil

There are no other Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

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

Accreditation Statement:
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) is accredited with distinction 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 education activity, the learner will be able to describe various types of common radiological testing and understand what test is best in various clinical situations.

This presentation discusses the challenges in prescribing medications to older adults, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes, and polypharmacy, and developing strategies to prevent negative sequelae of inappropriate medications for geriatric patients.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 10/18/22.

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.

Faculty, Planners, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

Planning Committee Disclosures:
Christina Hegan, MS, APRN, WHNP-BC
Consultant for Urovant Sciences
Spouse is a distributor for CBD rich hemp oil

There are no other Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

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

Accreditation Statement:
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) is accredited with distinction 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 education activity, the learner will be able to identify strategies to reduce the risk of medication related problems as well as describe general guidelines for prescribing appropriately and avoiding polypharmacy.