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Kidney stones are one of the most common benign urologic conditions, affecting nearly 1 in 11 individuals at some time in their lives. The epidemiology of kidney stones, management of the patient presenting with an acute stone, and surgical treatment options for patients with kidney stones are presented in this session.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information
Contact hours available until 10/28/2020.
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: Heather Schultz, MSN, RN, NP-C - AUA Leadership Position 2018 Program Planner
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 continuing nursing education activity, the learner will be able to describe the minimally invasive treatment options for patients with kidney stones and outline the considerations for treatment.
Speaker(s):
Margaret
S. Pearle,
MD, PhD, FRCS,
Professor and Vice Chair of Academic Affairs,
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center