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.