Urologic Nursing: Scope & Standards of Practice

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Author: Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates
Affiliation: Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates
Publisher: Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates
Publication Date: 2020
ISBN 10: 1940325676
ISBN 13: 9781940325675
eISBN: 9781940325668
Edition: 3rd
Description:
Urologic nursing is the specialized practice of professional nursing that focuses on assisting the health care consumer in regaining and/or maintaining urologic health as well as preventing co-morbid physical and/or psychological illness associated with urologic conditions. Urologic nurses play an essential role in health care. This document, Urologic Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, provides a comprehensive resource that highlights the mission and evolution of the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates, and defines and describes the scope of practice, educational preparation, certification, and practice environment/population focus of the urologic RN and APRN. As a dynamic document, current issues and trends are also noted, including those impacting research, evidence-based practice, education, and health care reform. Current challenges to urologic nursing are also described.
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