Fecal incontinence and constipation are common problems encountered by the urology nurse. A summarization of current insights into the pathology of constipation and fecal incontinence, and a focus on a clear pathway for nursing management will be presented.

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:

Dorothy Doughty, MN, RN, CWOCN, FAAN - Consultant - HillRom
There are no other 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 develop and implement evidence-based protocols for prevention and management of constipation and fecal incontinence.

Ms. Dorothy Doughty MN, RN, CWOCN, FAAN

WOC Nurse Clinician, Emory University Hospital

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