Influences on bladder health begin in infancy and continue throughout the lifespan. Optimizing bladder health is an essential goal in pediatric urology. Many factors negatively impacting bladder health can be modified or treated to prevent or reverse bladder dysfunction. Learning newer evidence-based approaches to correcting these symptoms is vital for these individual’s long term bladder health. Modalities for improvement in bladder health and quality of life important to all ages will be identified.
Contact hours available until 10/16/19.
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.
Conferences Committee Disclosures:
- Gina Powley, MSN, RN, ANP - Speakers bureau for Astellas
- Susanne Quallich, PhD, ANP-BC, NP-C, CUNP, FAANP - Consultant – Coloplast
- Valre Welch, MSN, CPNP - Hollister Clinical Advisory Board
Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
- There are no disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
- No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
The Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) is accredited 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 activity, the learner will be able to describe the evaluation and treatment of the patient with cryptorchidism and discuss the etiology and evaluation of the pediatric patient with hydronephrosis.