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PVR and Beyond: Interpreting BladderScan Results
Nov 4, 2016 11:45am ‐ Nov 4, 2016 1:00pm
Bladder management involves determining bladder emptying, and urology nurses are experts on the subject. You are invited to a discussion of:
- Current approaches to urinary retention and new modalities for ultrasound scanning of the bladder
- How live pre-scan aiming can improve confidence in PVR measurement
- The practical accuracy enabled by a new point-of-care instrument, BladderScan Prime
Speaker(s):
- Diane K. Newman, DNP, ANP-BC, FAAN, Professor and Co-Director of the Penn Center for Continence and Pelvic Health, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
- Katherine Olson, BAS, RDMS
Navigating Patients Along the OAB Pathway to Effective Treatment
Nov 5, 2016 6:30am ‐ Nov 5, 2016 7:45am
Sponsored by Allergan
Speaker(s):
- Benjamin Brucker, MD
Fifty Shades of Desire: Understanding and Treating Lack of Desire
Nov 5, 2016 10:45am ‐ Nov 5, 2016 11:45am
Desire disorders are the most common complaint among both men and women ages 18-59. Many health care professionals are not familiar with evaluating and treating desire disorders. This session explores the many aspects of desire. In addition, treatment options for desire disorders including behavioral, hormonal, herbs, and medications are explored. Treatment options include testosterone replacement, the newly approved flibanserin, herbs, and behavioral treatments.
Contact hours available until 11/7/18.
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:
• Valre Welch, MSN, RN, CPNP - Consultant: Hollister Clinical Advisory Board
• Gina Powley, MSN, ANP-BC - Speakers Bureau: Astellas and Medivation
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.
Learning Outcome:
At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be able to describe desire disorders and how they are evaluated and treated.
Speaker(s):
- Jeff A. Albaugh, PhD, APRN-BC, CUCNS, Clinical Nurse Specialist and Director of Sexual Health, NorthShore University Health System
Dem Bones: Osteoporosis in Men with Urological Disease
Nov 5, 2016 1:15pm ‐ Nov 5, 2016 2:15pm
Urology practitioners need to be proactive in the evaluation and management of bone health in our prostate cancer patients on ADT, metastatic prostate cancer, and hypogonadism. A review of the pathophysiology of osteoporosis relating to ADT, hypogonadism and bone metastastes, national guidelines are discussed, appropriate screening with DXA scans or bone scans, interpretation of DXA scans, preventative health measures, exercise, and medications used to treat osteoporosis, osteopenia, and bone metastases are presented.
Contact hours available until 11/7/18.
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:
• Valre Welch, MSN, RN, CPNP - Consultant: Hollister Clinical Advisory Board
• Gina Powley, MSN, ANP-BC - Speakers Bureau: Astellas and Medivation
Speaker Disclosures:
• Leanne Schimke, MSN, FNP-C, CRNP, CUNP - Speakers Bureau: Bayer Xofigo
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.
Learning Outcome:
At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be able to identify and treat those men who are at risk for osteoporosis.
Speaker(s):
- Leanne S. Schimke, MSN, CRNP, FNP-C, CUNP, Nurse Practitioner
A Little Thing Called a Bladder Diary and LUTS Assessment
Nov 5, 2016 1:15pm ‐ Nov 5, 2016 2:15pm
The bladder diary has been cited as a valuable tool when assessing patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Diaries provide a wealth of information and also can be used when assessing progress following bladder retraining. LUTS assessment involves stratifying symptomatology into voiding symptoms, storage symptoms, and post micturition symptoms. LUTS assessment and how bladder diaries as a valuable tool to assist clinicians in assessing this patient group will be discussed.
Contact hours available until 11/7/18.
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:
• Valre Welch, MSN, RN, CPNP - Consultant: Hollister Clinical Advisory Board
• Gina Powley, MSN, ANP-BC - Speakers Bureau: Astellas and Medivation
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.
Learning Outcome:
At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be able to incorporate a bladder diary along with other assessment approaches in the assessment of LUTS and integrate international guidelines in the assessment and treatment.
Speaker(s):
- Jacinta Townsend, MN, BN, RN
I Have the Instruments, Now What Do I Do with Them - Part I
Nov 5, 2016 1:15pm ‐ Nov 5, 2016 2:15pm
The cysto room is a dreaded assignment by most surgical staff. Have you been assigned to cysto or another urology surgery case, looked at the list of instruments and supplies needed for the case, and wondered what they are or how they work? Then this course is designed for you. Different instrumentation and other items are discussed, including their names, purposes, types of surgeries they are used for, and special care involved. It will be a great opportunity for those new to cysto/urology as well as for those who rarely get involved in the surgical aspects of urology to gain better knowledge and comfort in using these items.
Contact hours available until 11/7/18.
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:
• Valre Welch, MSN, RN, CPNP - Consultant: Hollister Clinical Advisory Board
• Gina Powley, MSN, ANP-BC - Speakers Bureau: Astellas and Medivation
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.
Learning Outcome:
At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be able to name the basic instruments and specialty items used in cysto and describe when and how each item is used.
Speaker(s):
- Darla Cleaves, BSN, RN, CURN, CNOR, CRNFA
Evaluation and Treatment of Fecal Incontinence: Things to Consider
Nov 5, 2016 1:15pm ‐ Nov 5, 2016 2:15pm
The involuntary loss of gas or stool can be an embarrassing and socially isolating condition. It affects an estimated 17 million Americans, and its prevalence is increasing as the population ages. An understanding of the causes, evaluation, and treatment are of paramount importance when faced with patients suffering from these symptoms. This lecture provides an overview of the mechanism of continence and outline the approach to patients suffering with fecal incontinence.
Contact hours available until 11/7/18.
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:
• Valre Welch, MSN, RN, CPNP - Consultant: Hollister Clinical Advisory Board
• Gina Powley, MSN, ANP-BC - Speakers Bureau: Astellas and Medivation
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.
Learning Outcome:
At the conclusion of this learning activity the learner will be able to describe the scope of fecal incontinence and outline treatment strategies.
Speaker(s):
- Andrew Sokol, MD
Challenges in the Evaluation and Management of Male Incontinence
Nov 5, 2016 4:00pm ‐ Nov 5, 2016 5:00pm
Incontinence in the adult male differs significantly from the issues faced by adult women. In men, urge incontinence is the most common form of incontinence, and stress incontinence is associated with prostate surgery. There is a discussion on diagnosis and management of urinary incontinence in adult men, focusing on behavioral, pharmacologic, and newer options in neuromodulation.
Contact hours available until 11/7/18.
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:
• Valre Welch, MSN, RN, CPNP - Consultant: Hollister Clinical Advisory Board
• Gina Powley, MSN, ANP-BC - Speakers Bureau: Astellas and Medivation
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.
Learning Outcome:
At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be able to identify indications for urodynamic testing of men with lower urinary tract symptoms and options for management including behavioral, pharmacologic and surgical interventions.
Speaker(s):
- Mikel Gray, RN, PhD, FNP, PNP, CUNP, CCCN-AP, FAANP, FAAN, Professor and Nurse Practitioner, University of Virginia
Assessment and Management of Concurrent UTI and Delirium in Older Adults
Nov 5, 2016 4:00pm ‐ Nov 5, 2016 5:00pm
Delirium, through the lens of the older adult who presents with concurrent UTI, is presented. Both conditions are common in the older adult population and important for the urologic health provider to be comfortable in providing evidence-based assessment and management. Included is a discussion of epidemiology and risk factors, pertinent history, physical examination, potential laboratory studies and additional validated screening tools to develop a differential diagnosis and plan for management. Early detection, prevention and aftercare as well as management strategies will focus on nonmedical, nursing strategies as well as collaborative practice strategies involving pharmacologic interventions.
Contact hours available until 11/7/18.
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:
• Valre Welch, MSN, RN, CPNP - Consultant: Hollister Clinical Advisory Board
• Gina Powley, MSN, ANP-BC - Speakers Bureau: Astellas and Medivation
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.
Learning Outcome:
At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be able to describe nursing evaluation and management strategies for care of older adults with concurrent UTI and delirium.
Speaker(s):
- Christine Bradway, PhD, CRNP, FAAN, AGSF
Assessing Metabolic Risks in Kidney Stone Patients
Nov 5, 2016 4:00pm ‐ Nov 5, 2016 5:00pm
The prevalence of kidney stone disease is increasing in both adults and children. Metabolic risk factors are present in most patients affected by stones. Targeted therapy towards the patient’s specific abnormalities has been shown to decrease recurrence. The current burden of stone disease in the United States, the metabolic evaluation and risk assessment in patients, and the recommended nutrition and medication measures for prevention are discussed in this session.
Contact hours available until 11/7/18.
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:
• Valre Welch, MSN, RN, CPNP - Consultant: Hollister Clinical Advisory Board
• Gina Powley, MSN, ANP-BC - Speakers Bureau: Astellas and Medivation
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.
Learning Outcome:
At the conclusion of thie activity, the learner will be able to better understand and recognize the metabolic risk factors associated with kidney stone disease and develop basic strategies for stone prevention.
Speaker(s):
- Davis P. Viprakasit, MD, Assistant Professor; Director, Multidisciplinary Kidney Stone Clinic, UNC Health Care