Urologic Nursing articles from December 2002

Urologic Nursing archives from December 2002

Living a life that matters. (Northeast Regional Director's Message).(making a difference in nursing)
December 1, 2002... On a recent trip, I picked up a book titled "Living a Life That Matters," by Rabbi Harold Kushner (2001). As I read his words, two things struck a cord with me both as a person and a nurse. We all want to be acknowledged for who we are -- to be...

Just say yes--to certification. (Editorial).(benefits of professional development in urology)
December 1, 2002... At a time when individuals are grappling with issues of re-evaluating and prioritizing their lives, where does one's profession come in? We are all searching for a balance in our lives, both personal and professional. Learning to say "No" has...

Meeting the challenge of the new millennium: caring for culturally diverse patients. (Continuing Education).
December 1, 2002... The world is shrinking, and as a consequence, the United States is changing rapidly. In this new environment, health care providers must navigate a new cultural terrain and develop new skills to provide appropriate care for patients from...

Relationship of a pelvic floor rehabilitation program for urinary incontinence to Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing: Part 1. (Continuing Education).
December 1, 2002... Urinary incontinence is considered a significant social problem affecting many individuals' quality of life. Nursing theory is a set of concepts or propositions derived from philosophical beliefs about the phenomena of interest to the...

Applying Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing to continence care: Part 2. (Continuing Education).
December 1, 2002... Theory based nursing practice provides a framework for initiation of the research process. Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing clearly relates and can be easily applied to continence care. Orem's Theory guides nursing practice with...

The role of ketorolac tromethamine in a clinical care pathway for men undergoing radical retropubic prostatectomy. (Research).
December 1, 2002... The use of ketorolac in managing postoperative pain after a variety of surgical procedures has potential advantages over the use of narcotic analgesics alone. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the addition of ketorolac...

Zoledronic acid (Zometa): bisphosphonate for prostate cancer/bone metastases. (Medication Minute).
December 1, 2002... Prostate cancer is most likely to metastasize to the bone. Approximately 50% to 70% of prostate cancer patients develop skeletal metastases and associated bone pain (Buckwalter & Brandser, 1997). Most men with advanced disease who die of...

Happy Holidays! (Comic Relief).
December 1, 2002... As we approach the holiday season, the additional stress may cause you to question the common phrase, "Happy Holidays!" Scheduling time off requests and setting a budget for gifts are only a few of these seasonal stress factors. Many of us, as...

Sensate focus and its role in treating sexual dysfunction. (Intimacy Issues).
December 1, 2002... Sensate focus is an exercise program prescribed for many couples during sex therapy and consists of touching, caressing, and sensual massage during noncoital loveplay. This technique was first described by Masters and Johnson (1970, 1986) and...

Getting ready for certification: GU carcinoma. (Professional Enhancement).(urogentical cancer)
December 1, 2002... The Certification Board of Urologic Nurses and Associates (CBUNA) addresses various topics within the field of urology when developing the certification examinations. The questions in this "Getting Ready for Certification" focus on GU...

Osteoporosis--Part II: dietary and/or supplemental calcium and vitamin D. (Complementary and Preventive Medicine).
December 1, 2002... Osteoporosis is a significant problem in women and men. As osteoporosis has garnered more attention there seems to be more attention than ever placed on the potential benefits of calcium and vitamin D. Health professionals need to inform...

Statement of ownership management and circulation.
December 1, 2002... (required by 39 U.S.C. 3685) Date of filing -- October 18, 2002. Urologic Nursing (ISSN 1053816X) is published bimonthly at East Holly Avenue/Box 56, Pitman, Gloucester County, NJ 08071-0056, with headquarters or business offices of the...

Special recognition: Nancy J. Reilly.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Nancy J. Reilly, MSN, RN, CURN, CRNP, has been involved with Urologic Nursing in various roles over the past 15 years and is currently a member of the journal's Editorial Board. She served as a feature editor of the "Abstracts and Reviews"...

SUNA 34th Annual Conference. (River Of Knowledge).(Calendar)
December 1, 2002... Wednesday, March 26, 2003 7:00 am - 6:00 pm 8:00 am - 3:30 pm Registration Preconference Workshop 001: Urodynamics This information packed preconference will offer participants both didactic and practical application of...