2015 - Does not include preconference workshops.
Contact hours for this conference are no longer available.
Contact hours available until 10/26/17.
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:
There are no disclosures to declare.
Speaker Disclosures:
• Leanne Schimke, MSN, CRNP, CUNP - Consultant: Bayer, Speaker's Bureau: Bayer
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
This learning activity is being offered free through an unrestricted educational grant by US MED until October 31, 2016
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.
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As a prostate cancer survivor, there's nothing funny about cancer! One phone call! One word! Life changed immediately. Through the healing process, humor became a shield of encouragement which seem to make the experience tolerable. How to Die Laughing focuses on learning how to LIVE laughing. While cancer may consume our health, it can never take our smile, spirit. It's learning how to say good bye... smiling!
Contact hours available until 10/26/17.
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:
• Gina Powley - Astellas/Medivation speaker bureau, Ferring Pharmaceuticals speaker bureau
• Leanne Schimke, MSN, CRNP, CUNP - Consultant: Bayer, Speaker's Bureau: Bayer
• Valre Welch, MSN, CPNP - Holister Continence Care Advisory Board; Speaker for Hollister Incontinence Workshops
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:
1. Recognize the "whole" person.
2. Identify three types of humor.
3. Practice laughing to live.
New members and first-time conference attendees are encouraged to attend this orientation to learn about SUNA and its Annual Conference. We know that getting around during the conference can be confusing to firsttime attendees, so this orientation will help you know who's who and what's what.
Presented in this lecture is the discussion of how and when to transition patients from pediatric to the transition clinic. We discuss the protocol for managing the post-reconstruction patients need to maintain and/or improve quality of life. We describe how we have safely incorporated procedures such as in-office surveillance cystoscopy, channel evaluation and dilation, and stone removal into the clinic day. Lastly, identification and management of routine medical management and problems found during procedures are discussed.
Contact hours available until 10/26/17.
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:
• Gina Powley - Astellas/Medivation speaker bureau, Ferring Pharmaceuticals speaker bureau
• Leanne Schimke, MSN, CRNP, CUNP - Consultant: Bayer, Speaker's Bureau: Bayer
• Valre Welch, MSN, CPNP - Holister Continence Care Advisory Board; Speaker for Hollister Incontinence Workshops
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:
1. Describe transition clinic.
2. Identify transition process.
3. Describe the protocol for managing patient needs and outcomes.
The American Urological Association (AUA) recently updated the guidelines for treatment of Peyronie's disease. Diagnosis and best treatment options for this disease are discussed in this lecture.
Contact hours available until 10/26/17.
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:
• Gina Powley - Astellas/Medivation speaker bureau, Ferring Pharmaceuticals speaker bureau
• Leanne Schimke, MSN, CRNP, CUNP - Consultant: Bayer, Speaker's Bureau: Bayer
• Valre Welch, MSN, CPNP - Holister Continence Care Advisory Board; Speaker for Hollister Incontinence Workshops
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:
1. Review pathology and physiology of Peyronie's Disease.
2. Describe treatment modalities of Peyronie's Disease.
3. Outline new AUA clinical guidelines.
If you have ever wondered the best way to approach penile rehabilitation, this is the session for you! This session explores penile rehabilitation strategies and the evidence for or against different options. In addition, information is provided on how to approach penile rehabilitation with prostate cancer patients.
Contact hours available until 10/26/17.
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:
• Gina Powley - Astellas/Medivation speaker bureau, Ferring Pharmaceuticals speaker bureau
• Leanne Schimke, MSN, CRNP, CUNP - Consultant: Bayer, Speaker's Bureau: Bayer
• Valre Welch, MSN, CPNP - Holister Continence Care Advisory Board; Speaker for Hollister Incontinence Workshops
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:
1. Identify the impact of prostate cancer treatment on erectile function.
2. Describe penile rehabilitation and strategies for regaining erectile function.
3. Discuss the current evidence regarding penile rehabilitation.
This two-part presentation focuses on the role of the author in preparation of a manuscript for publication as well as the role of the manuscript reviewer in the publication process. Links to articles for authors and reviewers, author guidelines, writing guidelines, and tools from various sources are provided. The manuscript review process, responsibilities and qualifications of manuscript reviewers and how to complete a manuscript review are discussed.
Contact hours available until 10/26/17.
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:
• Gina Powley - Astellas/Medivation speaker bureau, Ferring Pharmaceuticals speaker bureau
• Leanne Schimke, MSN, CRNP, CUNP - Consultant: Bayer, Speaker's Bureau: Bayer
• Valre Welch, MSN, CPNP - Holister Continence Care Advisory Board; Speaker for Hollister Incontinence Workshops
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:
1. Discuss strategies for improving chances for publication.
2. Identify resources for authors and reviewers.
3. Describe the manuscript peer review process and how to complete a manuscript review.
This overview focuses on the unique features of robotic cystectomy, but covers all phases of care.
Contact hours available until 10/26/17.
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:
• Gina Powley - Astellas/Medivation speaker bureau, Ferring Pharmaceuticals speaker bureau
• Leanne Schimke, MSN, CRNP, CUNP - Consultant: Bayer, Speaker's Bureau: Bayer
• Valre Welch, MSN, CPNP - Holister Continence Care Advisory Board; Speaker for Hollister Incontinence Workshops
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:
1. Apply the principles of preoperative assessment. 2. Describe intraop steps. 3. Outline postoperative care.
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in young men. Urology nurses are familiar with the surgical aspects of testicular cancer treatments: however, they may not be familiar with the complex medical management, treatment option decisions, and lifelong follow-up for this highly curable malignancy. This presentation enables the urology practitioner to better understand the health and psychosocial issues of men diagnosed with TGCT before, during, and after treatment.
Contact hours available until 10/26/17.
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:
• Gina Powley - Astellas/Medivation speaker bureau, Ferring Pharmaceuticals speaker bureau
• Leanne Schimke, MSN, CRNP, CUNP - Consultant: Bayer, Speaker's Bureau: Bayer
• Valre Welch, MSN, CPNP - Holister Continence Care Advisory Board; Speaker for Hollister Incontinence Workshops
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:
1. Describe the staging and classifications for testicular cancer.
2. Recognize the treatment options, chemotheraputic regimens, and side effects in the treatment of testicular cancer.
3. Comprehend the importance of long-term follow-up for testicular cancer survivors.
Neurogenic bladder (NGB) affects all aspects of a patient's life. As health care providers we need to be aware of the physical, social, emotional and economic impact of NGB in order to help our patients achieve their optimum level of well-being. This lecture identifies and offers ways in which we can address issues in order to help the whole patient.
Contact hours available until 10/26/17.
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:
• Gina Powley - Astellas/Medivation speaker bureau, Ferring Pharmaceuticals speaker bureau
• Leanne Schimke, MSN, CRNP, CUNP - Consultant: Bayer, Speaker's Bureau: Bayer
• Valre Welch, MSN, CPNP - Holister Continence Care Advisory Board; Speaker for Hollister Incontinence Workshops
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:
1. Define neurogenic bladder (NGB).
2. Describe issues related to the management of NGB.
3. Employ strategies to enable patients/caregivers to adapt to issues related to NGB.
SUNA and the AUA have collaborated to develop a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for instillation of intravesical cytotoxic, immunotherapeutic, and/or therapeutic drugs for patients with urothelial carcinoma of the bladder and interstitial cystitis. This lecture is an overview of the SOP to include indications for administration, guidelines and principles of hazardous drugs in the clinical setting, peri-treatment concerns, as well as patient and staff education.
Contact hours available until 10/26/17.
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:
• Gina Powley - Astellas/Medivation speaker bureau, Ferring Pharmaceuticals speaker bureau
• Leanne Schimke, MSN, CRNP, CUNP - Consultant: Bayer, Speaker's Bureau: Bayer
• Valre Welch, MSN, CPNP - Holister Continence Care Advisory Board; Speaker for Hollister Incontinence Workshops
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:
1. Outline an overview of the SUNA/AUA Intravesical Administration of Therapeutic Medication Standard Operating Procedure.
2. Recognize healthcare personnel risks of potential hazardous drug exposures and how to reduce exposure.
3. Utilize the 2004 NIOSH Alert to improve safe clinical practices.
Renal cell cancer (RCC) is a disease in which malignant cells form in the tubules of the kidney. RCC is the most common kidney malignancy in adults. There are 62,000 new cases of RCC in the United States per year with an estimated 14,000 deaths from the disease. Etiologic risk factors for RCC are discussed. Laboratory and radiologic studies to evaluate renal masses are reviewed including differential diagnosis. The treatment for RCC depends on the stage of disease at presentation. Options include surgical intervention, chemotherapy, biologic therapy and targeted therapy. Case studies are also presented.
Contact hours available until 10/26/17.
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:
• Gina Powley - Astellas/Medivation speaker bureau, Ferring Pharmaceuticals speaker bureau
• Leanne Schimke, MSN, CRNP, CUNP - Consultant: Bayer, Speaker's Bureau: Bayer
• Valre Welch, MSN, CPNP - Holister Continence Care Advisory Board; Speaker for Hollister Incontinence Workshops
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:
1. Describe the physical exam findings, laboratory and radiologic evaluation of patients with RCC.
2. Discuss surgical, radiologic, biologic response modifiers, and targeted therapy in RCC.
3. Name 3 antineoplastic agents used in the treatment of mRCC.