Michelle J. Lajiness DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNA
Advanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of Nursing
Dr. Lajiness has over 22 years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner in urology and is currently working as faculty at the Mercy College of Ohio College of Nursing. She has lectured several times at both local and national levels on a variety of urological topics. She has been published several times in a variety of urological topics. She completed her doctoral thesis on the treatment of ASB in primary care.
Appearances
Identification213DateMarch 12, 2011Click here to view first video referenced during presentation. [https://server2.prolibraries.com/files/prolibraries/suna/2011/213_Bladder_Botox…Speaker
Michelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of Nursing
Identification040eDateOctober 2, 2009This session was designed to assist clinicians in making decisions to start up a program for sacral nerve stimulation; with an emphasis and discussion on insurance and pre-determination needed in the clinical specialty…Speaker
Michelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of NursingSpecialties
Identification040fDateOctober 2, 2009This session was designed to assist clinicians in making decisions to start up a program for sacral nerve stimulation; with an emphasis and discussion on insurance and pre-determination needed in the clinical specialty…Speakers
Saundra L. Sturdy Seidel, APRN-BC, CUCNS, CNORHelen Rittenmeyer, BSN, RNMichelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of NursingMyra Joseph, RNCindy Dobmeyer-Dittrich, BSN, RN, CURNSpecialties
Identification242DateOctober 4, 2009This presentation will focuses on the history and mechanism of action of Botulinum Toxin. Included in the discussion are the disease processes of OAB; BPH; bladder neck obstruction and DSD. Injection procedures and protocols are included…Speaker
Michelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of Nursing$30Standard Price
Identificationunj_ja10_10DateJuly 1, 2010IssueJuly-August 2010VolumeVolume 30 Number 4Speaker
Michelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of Nursing$15Standard Price
Identification313DateOctober 11, 2010Speaker
Michelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of NursingSpecialties$30Standard Price
Identification152DateOctober 12, 2013Credits1 CH | Expired October 15, 2015This presentation will be an interactive discussion focusing on the current standards of care, best practice statements and guidelines that pertain to urology. Definitions will be presented highlighting the difference between standards, best practices and guidelines…Speaker
Michelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of NursingSpecialties$20Standard Price
Identification253DateOctober 13, 2013Credits1 CH | 0.25 Rx | Expired October 15, 2015This presentation will provide discussion of the aging underactive bladder in the elderly and risk factors associated with an underactive bladder. Underactive bladder and current standards will be discussed including definition, causes, and treatments as they pertain to the elderly…Speaker
Michelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of NursingSpecialties$20Standard Price
Identification252DateOctober 25, 2015Credits1 CH | 0.5 Rx | Expired October 26, 2017The definitions of asymptomatic bacteruria, simple UTI, complicated UTI and interpreting urine cultures will be discussed. The risk factors associated with UTIs and asymptomatic bacteruria will be presented through case studies…Speaker
Michelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of NursingSpecialties$20Standard Price
Identification252DateNovember 6, 2016Credits1 CH | Expired November 7, 2018A review of neurogenic bladder from birth through geriatrics are presented. The most common cause for each time frame is discussed. Transitioning from pediatrics to adult urology are presented as well as resources, research, and evidence-based care treatments…Speakers
Michelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of NursingMichelle McGarry, MSN, RN, CPNP, CUNP, FAANPSpecialtiesGeneral$30Standard Price
Identification254DateOctober 27, 2018Credits0.8 CH | Expired October 28, 2020The management of BPH is reviewed using the AUA Guidelines. Included in this discussion are prevalence, signs and symptoms, appropriate H&P and diagnostic testing. Various treatments including watchful waiting, medical therapy, minimally invasive therapies and surgical procedures are discussed…Speaker
Michelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of NursingSpecialtiesGeneral$30Standard Price
Identification100DateSeptember 20, 2019Credits1 CH | Expired September 23, 2021Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure InformationSpeakers
Michelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of NursingSpecialties$0Standard Price
Identificationunj_so19_07IssueSeptember-October 2019VolumeVolume 39 Number 5Authors
Michelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of Nursing$15Standard Price- Identificationunj_jf20_04IssueJanuary-February 2020VolumeVolume 40 Number 1
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Michelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of NursingHeather Schultz, NPThe University of North Carolina at Chapel HillGeneral$15Standard Price 
IdentificationOD04DateOctober 6, 2020Credits1 CH | 0.25 Rx | Expired October 11, 2022This presentation compares and contrasts the current available UTI guidelines. The new UTI guidelines presented in May at the AUA, The Infectious Disease Society Asymptomatic Bacteriuria 2019 guidelines, The AUA, SUFU, CUA recurrent UTI guidelines among others are highlighted…Speaker
Michelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of NursingSpecialtiesGeneral$30Standard Price
IdentificationODADV12DateOctober 16, 2020Credits1 CH | 0.25 Rx | Expired October 18, 2022This presentation compares and contrasts the current available UTI guidelines. The new UTI guidelines presented in May at the AUA, The Infectious Disease Society Asymptomatic Bacteriuria 2019 guidelines, The AUA, SUFU, CUA recurrent UTI guidelines among others are highlighted…Speaker
Michelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of NursingSpecialtiesGeneral$30Standard Price
IdentificationC01 (140)DateOctober 9, 2020Credits1 CH | Expired October 11, 2022LEARNING OUTCOME: After completing this education activity, the learner will be ablel to discuss appropriate 3rd line therapy selection based on patient characteristics…Speakers
Michelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of NursingMarc M. Crisenbery, MSN, APRN, FNP-BCNurse Practitioner, University of Toledo Medical Center- Identificationunj_nd20_02Credits1.3 CH | Expired December 31, 2022IssueNovember-December 2020VolumeVolume 40 Number 6Contact hours available until 12/31/22…
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Marc M. Crisenbery, MSN, APRN, FNP-BCNurse Practitioner, University of Toledo Medical CenterMichelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of Nursing$30Standard Price - Identificationunj_jf21_06IssueJanuary-February 2021VolumeVolume 41 Number 1
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Michelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of NursingGeneral$15Standard Price - Identificationunj_mj21_01Credits1.3 CH | Expired June 30, 2023IssueMay-June 2021VolumeVolume 41 Number 3Contact hours available until 6/30/2023…
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Sherry M. Bumpus, PhD, FNP-BC, CMEDirector of Nursing Operations, Eastern Michigan UniversityK. Michelle Ardisson, DNP, RN, ACNP-BCAssistant Professor, Vanderbilt UniversityMichelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of Nursing$30Standard Price - Identificationunj_mj21_07IssueMay-June 2021VolumeVolume 41 Number 3
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Michelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of Nursing$15Standard Price 
Identification230DateOctober 30, 2021Credits1 CH | Expired October 31, 2023During this presentation, we look at the most common diagnoses in urology that require antibiotic treatment and discuss rationale for treatment, treatment length, and current guidelines while considering antibiotic stewardship…Speaker
Michelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of NursingGeneral$30Standard Price- Identificationunj_so21_08IssueSeptember-October 2021VolumeVolume 41 Number 5
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Michelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of NursingMarc M. Crisenbery, MSN, APRN, FNP-BCNurse Practitioner, University of Toledo Medical Center$15Standard Price 
Identification262DateOctober 30, 2021Credits0.75 CH | Expired October 31, 2023Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:Speaker
Michelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of Nursing$30Standard Price- Identificationunj_nd21_08IssueNovember-December 2021VolumeVolume 41 Number 6
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Michelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of NursingMarc M. Crisenbery, MSN, APRN, FNP-BCNurse Practitioner, University of Toledo Medical Center$15Standard Price 
Identificationunj_jf22_04Credits1.3 CH | Expired February 29, 2024IssueJanuary-February 2022VolumeVolume 42 Number 1Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:Author
Michelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of NursingSpecialties$30Standard Price
Identification320DateOctober 2, 2022Credits1.25 CH | 0.5 Rx | Expired October 2, 2024This session focuses on the guidelines for UTIs, antibiotic stewardship, and what is new in the field. Discussion of oral and intravenous medications, as well as the future of vaccinations, is included. The guidelines are compared and contrasted, and the latest evidence-based practice is discussed…Speakers
Michelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of NursingSpecialties$30Standard Price- Identificationunj_ja22_02Credits1.3 CH | Expired August 31, 2024IssueJuly-August 2022VolumeVolume 42 Number 4Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:
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Michelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of NursingJennifer Devries, DNP$30Standard Price 
Identification163DateSeptember 30, 2022Credits1 CH | Expired October 2, 2024Want to add to your treatment toolkit for asymptomatic bacteriuria? This session provides the latest guidelines for treating this condition including medications to use, indications dosage, and side effects…Speaker
Michelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of NursingSpecialtiesGeneral$30Standard Price- Identificationunj_so22_04IssueSeptember-October 2022VolumeVolume 42 Number 5
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Michelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of Nursing$15Standard Price - Identificationunj_ma23_01Credits1.3 CH | Expired April 30, 2025IssueMarch-April 2023VolumeVolume 43 Number 2Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:
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Anthony R. Lutz, MSN, NP-C, CUNPMichelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of NursingSpecialtiesGeneral$30Standard Price - Identificationunj_ma23_03IssueMarch-April 2023VolumeVolume 43 Number 2
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Todd Thompson, MSN, RN-BCNurse, Case Manager, Southern Arizona VA Healthcare SystemJodi Jameson, MLIS, AHIPKatie Wall, MSN, FNP-C, FAUNAMichelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of NursingAnthony R. Lutz, MSN, NP-C, CUNPJean Hemphill, PhD, APRN-BCGeneral$15Standard Price 
Identification252DateOctober 28, 2023Credits0.75 CH | Available until October 29, 2025Our focus on patient care makes the nursing voice and experience vitally important in the rapidly changing world of evidence-based practice…Speaker
Michelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of NursingSpecialtiesGeneral$40Standard Price
Identification271DateOctober 28, 2023Credits1 CH | 0.5 Rx | Available until October 29, 2025This presentation will discuss both CAUTI and UTIs in the patient with recurrent and long term symptoms. Discussion of acute vs chronic will be presented. Presentation will include diagnosis, prevention, and evidenced based practice treatments…Speaker
Michelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of NursingSpecialtiesGeneral$40Standard Price
Identification330DateOctober 29, 2023Credits1 CH | Available until October 29, 2025This session discusses and presents the results from a scoping review and Delphi consensus panel convened to set the minimum standards for intermittent catheterization. A brief discussion of the Delphi consensus method used to develop the statements is presented…Speaker
Michelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of NursingSpecialtiesGeneral$40Standard Price
Identificationunj_so23_04IssueSeptember-October 2023VolumeVolume 43 Number 5Authors
Jennifer Lewis, DNP, APRN, CNP, CUNPMichelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of NursingGeneral$15Standard Price- Identificationunj_nd23_05IssueNovember-December 2023VolumeVolume 43 Number 6
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Michelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of Nursing$15Standard Price 
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Todd Thompson, MSN, RN-BCNurse, Case Manager, Southern Arizona VA Healthcare SystemMichelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of Nursing$15Standard Price- Identificationunj_ma_24_03
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Michelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of Nursing$15Standard Price 
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Michelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of Nursing
Identification120DateSeptember 27, 2024Credits0.75 CH | Available until September 29, 2026This session consists of 4 brief presentations highlighting urologic research and the impact it has on patient care…Speakers
Kavi Rajendran, PA-CMeagan Jernigan, FNP-BCSusanne A. Quallich, PhD, ANP-BC, NP-C, CUNP, CMHE, FAUNA, FAANPMichelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of NursingSpecialtiesGeneral$40Standard Price- Identificationunj_jas_24_04IssueJuly-August-September 2024VolumeVolume 44 Number 4
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Michelle J. Lajiness, DNP, FNP-BC, FAUNAAdvanced Practice Nurse, Mercy College of Ohio College of NursingRobert Calimente, PhD, ANP-BC, NP-C, CUNP, FAUNA, FAANPSusanne A. Quallich, PhD, ANP-BC, NP-C, CUNP, CMHE, FAUNA, FAANP$15Standard Price
