Contact hours available until 8/31/2015

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.

Faculty, Planners and Authors Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
The author, editor, and education director reported no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this continuing nursing education article.

Urologic Nursing Editorial Board Statements of Disclosure
Christine Bradway, PhD, CRNP, FAAN, disclosed that she is a Consultant for Direct Supply, Inc. All other Editorial Board members, as well as the Editor, author, and Education Director, reported no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this continuing nursing education article.

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.

Accreditation status does not imply endorsement by the provider or ANCC of any commercial product.

SUNA is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number, CEP 5556.

Objectives:

Describe the urologic and transitional care needs of an elderly, cognitively impaired male during and after an acute hospitalization as presented in this case study.
Explain the importance of collaboration between the patient, caregiver, and all involved in the delivery of health care.
Discuss patient benefits of mutual goal setting and a focused plan of care.

Kathleen McCauley PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, FAAN, FAHA

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