Author Description

This comprehensive resource 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. 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.Standards of Urologic Nursing Practice, authoritative statements of the duties all urologic nurses are expected to perform competently, are also detailed.