Urologic Nursing articles from February 2002

Urologic Nursing archives from February 2002

Situational anger and self-empowerment. (President's Message).(Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Jean Lewis, SUNA President SUNA, like many other nursing organizations, is often faced with issues that challenge our members, the Board of Directors, and our management company. As I reflect on some of these issues over the past several...

The view from 'Ground Zero'. (Editorial).(World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks, 2001)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
February 1, 2002... Nancy Reilly, Editorial Board Member I tried for weeks to come up with a subject for this editorial that did not have something to do with the events of September 11th. I was not successful. As far as important topics go, my mind keeps...

A day in the life: The donor and her family. (Continuing Education).
February 1, 2002... Despite continuing advances in medicine and technology, the demand for organs drastically outstrips the number of organ donors. The following article is the story of an organ donor and a recipient's transplant. The medical management of both...

The role of the nurse continence advisor in a urology wellness clinic. (General Clinical Practice).
February 1, 2002... Urinary incontinence is both a social and a medical problem. The role of the nurse continence advisor has the potential to contribute significantly to resolving incontinence and in decreasing the cost of incontinence management in home care...

Sacral stimulation for voiding dysfunction: Procedural review of testing and implantation. (Advanced Clinical Practice).
February 1, 2002... Nurses who work with patients who have voiding dys functions continuously look for new therapies to improve their patients' lives. In 1997 sacral nerve stimulation was introduced for patients who have nonobstructive, urinary urge incontinence,...

Prostate Cancer screening in asymptomatic men in a community setting. (Research).
February 1, 2002... Prostate cancer is the most common tumor and the second most common cause of cancer deaths in American men. Prior to 1990, prostate cancers were primarily diagnosed in symptomatic men. Four-year results of prostate screening in asymptomatic men...

A candid understanding of prostate cancer: From diagnosis to treatment. (Case Study).
February 1, 2002... A 68-year-old retired engineer was diagnosed with prostate cancer that was initially identified on his yearly physical examination by his primary care doctor (PMD). The patient's prostate-specific antigen score had been followed by his PMD, but...

Getting ready for certification: Urinary inflammation. (Professional Enhancement).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... The Certification Board of Urologic Nurses and Associates would like to offer you an opportunity to earn the credentials you deserve. Please consider taking one of our three examinations that are offered at multiple sites and dates throughout...

Abstracts.(sperm morphology)(benign prostatic hyperplasia )(prostate cancer)(Viagra)(cystectomy)
February 1, 2002... Potential Reference Values for Sperm Morphology Guzick, D.S., Overstreet, J.W., Factor-Litvak, P., Brazil, C.K., Nakajima, S.T., Coutifaris, C., Carson, S.A., Cisneros, P., Steinkampf., M.P., Hill, J.A., Xu, D., & Vogel, D.L. (2001). Sperm...

The leader as Synergist. (On Leadership).
February 1, 2002... EFFECTIVE LEADERS help diverse groups of people work together in productive, synergized harmony. Patients want to be taken care of in environments of beauty and harmony with the staff, and nurses want the same thing. Relations between patients...

Human simulation project to aid female urology treatment. (Current Affairs).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... A unique 3-D dissection of the human pelvis was introduced at the American Urological Association's Annual Meeting in Anaheim, CA, last June. The project, which was constructed at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver, CO,...

Nurse researcher helps men with prostate cancer cope with disease. (Current Affairs).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Prostate cancer is not something that men talk about easily, even after being diagnosed with the disease. Yet sharing feelings, thoughts, and concerns with others can reduce the depression resulting from life-altering events, such as cancer....

New treatment studied for urinary tract fistulae. (Current Affairs).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... A series of cases highlighting a potential, new treatment for individuals who experience urinary tract fistulae, which occurs when there is an abnormal connection between the urinary tract and the skin leading to drainage of urine, was...

Miami and Baltimore lead nation in erectile dysfunction. (Current Affairs).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... A survey conducted by Men's Health Magazine has ranked Baltimore as the number 2 city in the United States with men affected by erectile dysfunction (ED). Baltimore was second only to Miami. The survey also ranked Baltimore as the city having...

Researchers develop laparoscogc procedure for bladder surgery in spina bifida patients. (Current Affairs).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... In a study presented at the 2001 Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons, Randy Fagin, MD, and a team of surgeons from Upstate Medical University Hospital, Syracuse, NY, have developed a laparoscopic surgical approach to reconnect...

Study: 86% of patients taking Viagra [R] achieved successful intercourse. (Current Affairs).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Pfizer, Inc. has reported that a new analysis of clinical trial data found that by study completion 86% of men with erectile dysfunction (ED) taking Viagra [R] (sildenafil citrate) achieved successful intercourse. The data were presented at the...

Registration brochure: 33rd annual conference.
February 1, 2002... May 24-28, 2002 Orlando Florida Hilton Walt Disney 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Registration 8:30 am - 11:30 am Preconference Workshop (A) Legal/Ethical Issues in Urologic Nursing Don S. McKinney, PhD, MA, BA, JD Paige...