For young people transitioning from pediatric care to adult care, there can be challenges in taking charge and advocating for their own health. Discussion in this session includea the proper time for transition of care, the transfer of medical records to a new care provider, the need of care providers to communicate effectively during the process, and the support that is necessary to address existing health needs, particularly those of a chronic disease or disability nature.

Contact hours available until 4/7/2020.

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.

Conferences Committee Disclosures:
• Donna L. Thompson, MSN, CRNP, FNP-BC, CCCN-AP - Advisor Board for Domtar Industries
• Carolyn Stahlhut, CRNP - husband is employed as a contractor through Kelly Scientific at Jansen Pharmaceutical, also listed as a sub investigator for several clinical trials

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure: There are no disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship: There are no disclosures to delcare.

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. 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:
At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be able to verbalize Got Transition's Six Core Elements, assess their own practice's transition infrastructure against Got Transition, and identify next steps for their practice toward implementing a transition program.

Symne Trachdenberg MSW

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