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Keynote Address: Update on the 5th Global Forum on Incontinence: Better Care, Better Health - Towards a Framework for Better Continence Solutions
Feb 27, 2015 7:15am ‐ Feb 27, 2015 9:00am
Incontinence is a serious medical and healthcare issue that affects millions of people worldwide and continues to have an enormous stigma attached to it. Despite its high prevalence, QOL impact and socio-economic implications, incontinence remains a low priority in worldwide health and social care. This presentation presents a summary of the Global Forum on Incontinence held in Madrid, Spain, April 8-9, 2014 where policymakers from 33 countries, speaking 11 languages, got together to discuss incontinence.
Contact hours available until 2/28/17.
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:
Christine Bradway, PhD, RN, CRNP: Consultant/Presenter Bureau: Direct Supply Inc. and Advisory Board: Astelles
Cheryl A. LeCroy, MSN, RN: Consultant: Allergan
Speaker Disclosures:
Cheryl A. LeCroy, MSN, RN: Consultant: Allergan
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education 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.
Objectives:
- Discuss technology utilized at the international conference.
- Identify funding opportunities for an international event.
- Discuss raising awareness of incontinence as a global condition and debate the importance of better continence care.
Speaker(s):
- Cheryl LeCroy, MSN, RN, Nurse Liaison, Virginia Commonwealth University Health
- Victor Senese, BSN, RN
The Mesh Controversy
Feb 27, 2015 10:30am ‐ Feb 27, 2015 11:30am
Use of mesh material for pelvic floor reconstruction is a controversial and poorly understood treatment option by both patients and clinicians. This lecture enables the clinician to better understand the benefits and risks of mesh as well as the history of mesh materials. Discussion is also provided regarding the FDA classification of mesh products and the future for mesh in pelvic floor reconstructive surgery.
Contact hours available until 2/28/17.
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:
Christine Bradway, PhD, RN, CRNP: Consultant/Presenter Bureau: Direct Supply Inc. and Advisory Board: Astelles
Cheryl A. LeCroy, MSN, RN: Consultant: Allergan
Speaker Disclosures:
Barry Jarnagin, MD: Participating in 522 studies
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education 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.
Objectives:
- Discuss vaginal surgery.
- Describe the risks of vaginal surgery.
- Recognize the risks of mesh and native tissue repair.
Speaker(s):
- Barry Jarnagin, MD
Expert Perspectives in Advanced Prostate Cancer: Practical Issues and Considerations for Nurses
Feb 27, 2015 11:45am ‐ Feb 27, 2015 1:00pm
Contact hours available until 2/28/17.
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:
Christine Bradway, PhD, RN, CRNP: Consultant/Presenter Bureau: Direct Supply Inc. and Advisory Board: Astelles
Cheryl A. LeCroy, MSN, RN: Consultant: Allergan
Speaker Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
This session is jointly provided by SUNA and Plexus Communication.
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education 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.
Objectives:
- Compare the benefits and risks associated with new systemic agents for the treatment castrate resistant prostate cancer including immunotherapy, “secondary” hormonal agents, chemotherapy and radiopharmaceuticals.
- Assess current treatment guidelines regarding appropriate sequencing of new therapeutic approached for the treatment of mCRPC
- Appraise individual patient disease characteristics: recognize and manage disease and treatment related complications associated with mCRCP
- Formulate appropriate care plans and provide counsel for patients and their families
Speaker(s):
- Leanne S. Schimke, MSN, CRNP, FNP-C, CUNP, Nurse Practitioner
- Neil Shore
Ask the Experts
Feb 27, 2015 1:00pm ‐ Feb 27, 2015 2:00pm
Ever wish you could run your complex urodynamic studies by field experts or ask a “how to” question for a challenging patient? Well, here is your opportunity. SUNA is providing an, Ask the Experts session at this year’s symposium. Attendees sent in their most challenging scenarios and were helped to trouble shoot difficult anatomical and behavioral problems and discuss the more complicated interpretations.
Contact hours available until 2/28/17.
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:
Christine Bradway, PhD, RN, CRNP: Consultant/Presenter Bureau: Direct Supply Inc. and Advisory Board: Astelles
Cheryl A. LeCroy, MSN, RN: Consultant: Allergan
Speaker Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education 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.
Objectives:
- Discuss complex, challenging urodynamic evaluations.
- Identify common pitfalls in urodynamic evaluation and interpretation.
Speaker(s):
- Betsy Omeis, BSN, RN
- Shelly King, RN, MSN, CPNP, Nurse Practitioner, Riley Hospital for Children
- Mikel Gray, RN, PhD, FNP, PNP, CUNP, CCCN-AP, FAANP, FAAN, Professor and Nurse Practitioner, University of Virginia
Basic Male Anatomy
Feb 27, 2015 1:00pm ‐ Feb 27, 2015 2:00pm
Basic male pelvic anatomy will be reviewed during this presentation. We discuss normal anatomical findings as well as review images and radiographic findings of pathology.
Contact hours available until 2/28/17.
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:
Christine Bradway, PhD, RN, CRNP: Consultant/Presenter Bureau: Direct Supply Inc. and Advisory Board: Astelles
Cheryl A. LeCroy, MSN, RN: Consultant: Allergan
Speaker Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education 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.
Objectives:
- Describe basic male anatomy.
- Recognize common conditions seen related to the male pelvic anatomy.
Speaker(s):
- Brad Hornberger, MPAS, PA-C, Physician Assistant, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
APNs New to the Role Using a Case-Based Approach to Discuss Health Conditions Common to Advanced Practice
Feb 27, 2015 1:00pm ‐ Feb 27, 2015 2:00pm
This session provides advanced practice registered nurses, and in particular, those new to the role in urologic and urogynecologic settings, with an interactive discussion of commonly encountered health issues. Expert APRNs present case studies focused on erectile dysfunction, hypogonadism, and the impact of medications and non-urologic health conditions on adult urologic care. Clinical pearls and evidence-based strategies for conducting a thorough assessment and implementing comprehensive interventions are discussed.
Contact hours available until 2/28/17.
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:
Christine Bradway, PhD, RN, CRNP: Consultant/Presenter Bureau: Direct Supply Inc. and Advisory Board: Astelles
Cheryl A. LeCroy, MSN, RN: Consultant: Allergan
Speaker Disclosures:
Christine Bradway, PhD, RN, CRNP: Consultant/Presenter Bureau: Direct Supply Inc. and Advisory Board: Astelles
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education 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.
Objectives:
- Describe common urologic/urogyn health issues for older adults.
- Describe a case example of a common encountered urologic health issue for older adults.
- Determine appropriate management strategies for APRN care of an older adult with urologic health issue.
- Identify treatment strategies for erectile dysfunction.
- Describe presentation of hypogonadism in older male population.
- Describe a case example of hypogonadism in older men.
- Determine appropriate management strategies for APRN relative to the hypogonadism case study.
Speaker(s):
- Jeffrey A. Albaugh, PhD, APRN, CUCNS, Clinical Nurse Specialist and Director of Sexual Health, NorthShore University Health System
- Christine Bradway, PhD, CRNP, FAAN, AGSF
Speaker(s):
- Susanne A. Quallich, PhD, ANP-BC, NP-C, CUNP, FAUNA, FAANP, Assistant Professor and Nurse Practitioner, University of Michigan Health System
Physical Activity and Its Impact on Urinary Incontinence
Feb 27, 2015 1:00pm ‐ Feb 27, 2015 2:00pm
Urinary incontinence affects women of all ages, including top female athletes, but is often under-reported. The highest prevalence of urinary incontinence is reported in those participating in high impact sports and activities. During this presentation, we discuss the prevalence, risk factors, pathophysiology and treatment modalities of urinary incontinence in physically active women and female athletes.
Contact hours available until 2/28/17.
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:
Christine Bradway, PhD, RN, CRNP: Consultant/Presenter Bureau: Direct Supply Inc. and Advisory Board: Astelles
Cheryl A. LeCroy, MSN, RN: Consultant: Allergan
Speaker Disclosures:
Cheryl A. LeCroy, MSN, RN: Consultant: Allergan
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education 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.
Objectives:
- Discuss the impact of physical activity and exercise on urinary incontinence.
- Identify women who are at an increased risk for incontinence with physical activity and its impact.
- Discuss strategies for treatment.
Speaker(s):
- Cheryl LeCroy, MSN, RN, Nurse Liaison, Virginia Commonwealth University Health
Evaluation and Treatment of the Man with Sexual Concerns
Feb 27, 2015 3:45pm ‐ Feb 27, 2015 4:45pm
Evaluation of a male patient for sexual health concerns is discussed. The physiology of male sexual response, discussion of cardiovascular health as a determinant of sexual health, and description of male sexual issues that are seen in urologic practice is also reviewed. At the end of the session attendees will understand the basic evaluation of male sexual dysfunction.
Contact hours available until 2/28/17.
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:
Christine Bradway, PhD, RN, CRNP: Consultant/Presenter Bureau: Direct Supply Inc. and Advisory Board: Astelles
Cheryl A. LeCroy, MSN, RN: Consultant: Allergan
Speaker Disclosures:
Alan W. Shindel, MD, MAS: Strategic Science and Technology Advisory Board, November 2013; Editor in Chief for ISSM Journal "Sexual Medicine" and Section Editor on sexual function for Elsevier "Yearbook of Urology"
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education 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.
Objectives:
- Describe sexual dysfunction in men.
- Discss evaluation and treatment of sexual problems in men.
Speaker(s):
- Alan W. Shindel, MD
Managing Incontinence in the Pre and Post Adolescent Girl
Feb 27, 2015 3:45pm ‐ Feb 27, 2015 4:45pm
In the pediatric urology population we see many school-aged and adolescent girls who come in complaining of incontinence. Their stories and symptoms vary tremendously. How do you manage stress incontinence in the athlete, true giggle incontinence, incontinence in the obese individual? These are some of the situations that are discussed. Evidence-based research and treatment modalities are presented along with the role of the APRN.
Contact hours available until 2/28/17.
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:
Christine Bradway, PhD, RN, CRNP: Consultant/Presenter Bureau: Direct Supply Inc. and Advisory Board: Astelles
Cheryl A. LeCroy, MSN, RN: Consultant: Allergan
Speaker Disclosures:
Valre Welch, MSN, RN, CPNP: Holister Continence Care Clinical Advisory Board
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education 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.
Objectives:
- List three possible physical causes of incontinence.
- Describe elimination behaviors that result in incontinence.
- Identify two treatment modalities for this group of patients.
Speaker(s):
- Valre W. Welch, MSN, CPNP, FAUNA, Nurse Practitioner, VCU Health Systems
- Shelly King, RN, MSN, CPNP, Nurse Practitioner, Riley Hospital for Children
Update on Fecal Incontinence Management
Feb 27, 2015 3:45pm ‐ Feb 27, 2015 4:45pm
This lecture provides information on new technologies and innovations used to treat fecal incontinence. These include sacral neuromodulation and the Solesta injection. Discussion also focuses on the conservative options, which include an update of information on pharmacologic treatments.
Contact hours available until 2/28/17.
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:
Christine Bradway, PhD, RN, CRNP: Consultant/Presenter Bureau: Direct Supply Inc. and Advisory Board: Astelles
Cheryl A. LeCroy, MSN, RN: Consultant: Allergan
Speaker Disclosures:
Barry Jarnagin, MD: Participating in 522 studies
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education 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.
Objectives:
- Discuss the prevalence of Fecal Incontinence.
- Identify the treatment option for Fecal Incontinence.
Speaker(s):
- Barry Jarnagin, MD