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Urologic Nursing

 

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Description:

Urologic nurses care for patients across the lifespan, providing guidance and treatment for a variety of urologic diseases and concerns. They work in all health care settings, resolving acute problems and managing chronic conditions. Urologic nurses perform exams, perform and interpret diagnostic studies (such as urodynamics), treat bladder dysfunction and incontinence, provide patient education, and teach preventive care.

Mary Anne W.

Chicago, IL
RN, CURN, President – Elect SUNA

My first nursing position was as a staff nurse on a General Medical Unit. I was promoted to assistant head ...

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RELEVANT LINKS

Articles:

Latex Allergy and Implications For Urology Nursing

Getting Ready for Certification: Male Infertility

Interview with a Nurse Entrepreneur

Nursing the Incontinent Patient

Organizations:

Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA)

American Urological Association

National Association for Continence (NAFC)

Simon Foundation for Continence

Pediatric Urology Nurse Specialists (PUNS), affiliated with the Urology Section of the American Academy of Pediatrics

National Association for Continence

Wound Ostomy & Continence Nurses Society, Pacific Coast Region

Information on Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction Biofeedback Certification

International Painful Bladder Foundation

Digital Urology Journal

Urologic Nursing Journal

Collaborative for Education on Women's Health and Incontinence

 

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