A Urologic Nurse treats patients with diseases related to the urinary system. These nurses perform urinary health exams and diagnose problems like bladder incontinence. In addition to standard examinations and care, an important part of this job is patient guidance, education, and helping with preventive care.
Things You'll Do:
- Treat kidney/renal stones
- Interpret diagnostic studies
- Administer medications
Your job characteristics:
- Structured
- Patient-facing
How You'll Get There
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Get YourNursing Diploma, Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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Pass YourNational Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN)
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You can start working as a Registered Nurse.
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Work as a Registered Nurse for a year in urologic nursing.
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Become aCertified Urologic Registered Nurse (CURN)
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What Else You
Can Expect- Join professional organizations like the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) for information on the latest developments in your field.
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