This session touches on the implementation of ERAS and the postoperative management of patients with bladder cancer s/p cystectomy. This includes the immediate in hospital postoperative care and preparation for discharge. as well as outpatient follow-up care up to 30 days post op, common early postoperative complications and management, and post discharge management and support of this complex patient population.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 4/18/23.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Faculty, Planners, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

Planning Committee Disclosures:
Julie A. Starr, PhD, APRN – Consultant for The Prometheus Group

There are no other Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
There are no speaker 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 with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

SUNA accreditation is reciprocal in the states and specialty organizations that recognize the ANCC-COA accreditation process. SUNA is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 5556. Accreditation and approved provider status of NCPD 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 education activity, the learner will able to discuss postoperative cystectomy care including the ERAS pathway to standardize care and decrease LOS.

Karie Wilson MSN, AGACNP-BC, CWOCN

Nurse Practitioner, University of Virginia Health System

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