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Take Action! Reignite Passion in Your Professional Life
U.S. job satisfaction is at the lowest level in two decadesaccording to a report by The Conference Board. A survey of5,000 U.S. households revealed that 45% of those surveyedare satisfied with their jobs. This is down from 61.1% in
1987. One in 10 Americans are unemployed. Of those employed, fewer are sat-isfied with all aspects of employment, and no age or income group is immune.Those under 25 expressed the highest level of dissatisfaction ever recorded bythe survey for that age group. This age group has fewer opportunities and lowerwages. The most satisfied (ages 25-34) see some opportunities for upward mobil-ity as Baby Boomers retire. Baby Boomers are increasingly losing faith in theworkplace. A major concern is that job satisfaction has a direct impact on thequality and productivity of the workforce.
William James stated that “the greatest discovery of my generation is that ahuman being can alter his life by altering his attitudes.” Reigniting job satisfac-tion and reducing stress can be achieved by altering attitudes and expectations.But where do you start? Take a second look at how you view your work and re-evaluate what drives you. Is your work a job, a career, or a passion? A job is driv-en by compensation. You are in it for the money only and will leave yourcurrent work for increased pay. A career focuses on opportunities for advance-ment such as the nursing career ladders instituted at Magnet designated hospi-tals. Satisfaction is driven by status, power, and position. Passion is related to thework itself and leads to satisfaction regardless of money, position, or control.
Job satisfaction can be achieved with seven ingredients according to MindTools, a career excellence club. These ingredients include:
Self-awareness is knowing yourself and what makes you happy and success-ful. Evaluate your strengths, weaknesses, core values, and motivations.Challenge yourself, even if your work is not the most stimulating. Set your ownperformance standards, create friendly competition among co-workers, becomea mentor, and ask for new responsibilities. Avoid becoming stale by takingcourses, reading professional journals, and attending seminars and Webinars.Try to avoid boredom by looking for variety. Cross training, learning new skills,volunteering to take on new tasks, and getting involved with committee workwill bring about a positive change.
• self-awareness• challenge• variety• positive attitude
• knowing your options• balanced lifestyle • sense of purpose
Volume 38, Number 2 © 2010 Official Publication of the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates March 2010
Web site: www.suna.org
In this issue3 Award & Scholarship
Information4 Call for Posters for
Annual Conference6 Legislative Update7 New! Chapter Spotlight8 Regional News11 Member Spotlight12 Special Interest Group
Update13 Tips from the Approver
Unit16 SUNA Foundation News
Mary Anne Wasner
continued on next page
Mark YourCalendar!
October 8-11, 2010SUNA’s 41st AnnualConferenceWestin Boston Waterfront HotelBoston, MassachusettsSee the Call for Abstracts on page 5.
March 12-14, 2011Annual SymposiumMarriott New OrleansNew Orleans, LouisianaSee the Call for Papers on page 6.
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The months of January andFebruary certainly brought unusual weath-
er to many areas of North America. From therecord setting snows on the East Coast, to actual-ly seeing snow on the ground in the South, to therain and mudslides in California, the weather hasprovided plenty of news. As this issue is wrappingup, some events of the Winter Olympics havebeen postponed because of warm temperatures.
Here in northern Minnesota the winter was average and as usual, we expectour snow to last into April. I had hoped to be in Colorado for theSymposium, but because of previous plans with my family, I won’t be ableto be there. The course schedule looks fantastic, and I’m sure everyone whoattends will come away invigorated and well educated! We will provide youwith a wrap-up of the Symposium in a future issue of the Uro-Gram.
On a final note, if you haven’t done so already, please consider donat-ing to one of the many charities aiding the survivors of the devastatingearthquake in Haiti. They really need our help.
Evey Kliever, MA, RN, CURNEditor
Attitude is everything. Make a commitment to be optimistic. Stop neg-ative thoughts by asking yourself: “What went well today?” Be gratefuleven for little things. Start to view setbacks and obstacles as challenges andopportunities to learn. Know your options by keeping up to date onemployment trends. List your accomplishments and keep a current resume.
Maintain a sense of lifestyle balance. Allowing work to overtake yourpersonal life can lead to resentment. Find a sense of purpose even whenperforming ordinary tasks. Remember, there is value in everything you do.You and only you can make the changes needed to feel good about yourwork.
For more information on how to strike a balance between your profes-sional and personal lives and find purpose, listen to the keynote presenta-tion from SUNA’s 40th Annual Conference in Chicago. Keynote speakerPatti Digh, MA, author of Life is a Verb: 37 Days to Wake Up, Be Mindful andLive Intentionally, believes that “life takes action, not wishful thinking.” Herinsightful five-star presentation is available in SUNA’s Online Library atwww.prolibraries.com/suna. Annual Conference attendees have freeaccess to this presentation for 1 year. Individuals who were unable toattend the conference also can access the presentation and earn contacthour credit for the session for a nominal fee. Take advantage of this educa-tional opportunity!
Mary Anne Wasner, RN, CURNSUNA Immediate Past President
SUNA Board of DirectorsPresidentSusan Lipsy, ANP-BC, CUNP
President ElectAmy Driscoll, BSN, CURN
Immediate Past PresidentMary Anne Wasner, RN, CURN
TreasurerValre Welch, MSN, RN, CPNP
SecretaryDebbie Hensley, BSN, RN
Northeast Regional DirectorCheryl LeCroy, MSN, RN
Southeast Regional DirectorLee Ann Boyd, MSN, ARNP-C, CUNP
North Central RegionalDirectorDebbie Buback, MSN, ANP
Western Regional DirectorCindie Neufeld, RN
Uro-Gram EditorEvey Kliever, MA, RN, CURN
Uro-Gram Associate EditorJeanne Held-Warmkessel, MSN, RN,AOCN®, ACNS-BC
SUNA National OfficeExecutive DirectorAnthony J. Jannetti
Director, Association ServicesCheryl Underhill
Executive SecretaryPat Davey
Uro-Gram Managing EditorKathleen Thomas
East Holly Avenue, Box 56Pitman, NJ 08071-00561-888-TAP-SUNA / 856-256-2335fax: 856-589-7463Web site: www.suna.orgemail: [email protected]
Evey Kliever
Past President’s Messagecontinued from page 1
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Suszette McKay Memorial Excellence inUrologic Nursing AwardSponsored by Chicago Metro Chapter of SUNA
The Suszette McKay Memorial Excellence inUrologic Nursing Award is given to a SUNA memberwho displays excellence in urologic nursing practiceand advocates for patients. This award is named inhonor of Suszette “Zette” McKay, a passionate pioneerin the field of urologic nursing. Nominees for thisaward must meet the following criteria:• Current member of SUNA in good standing.• Certification by CBUNA preferred.• A nurse who gives exceptional patient care to urol-
ogy patients and is seen as an advocate for urologypatients.
Jan Le Bouton Certification ScholarshipThis grant helps a SUNA member become certified
in urologic nursing by supplying a SUNA UrologyCertification Review Manual and a CBUNA PreparationGuide, funding the exam fee, and providing compli-mentary registration to the SUNA Annual Conference.CBUNA offers an associate, RN, and advanced practiceexam. Applicants must meet the following criteria:• Be an active SUNA member in good standing for at
least 1 year.• Be employed in the field of urology for a minimum
of 2 years.• Be able to meet all other financial responsibilities
associated with taking the certification exam.
Annual Educational ProgramScholarships
Scholarships are available to assist members tocover the cost of attending SUNA’s Annual Conferencein the fall or SUNA’s Annual Symposium in the spring.Two scholarships are available for the 2010 AnnualConference in Boston, MA, and two scholarships areavailable for the 2011 Annual Symposium in NewOrleans, LA. For each scholarship, the SUNAFoundation provides expenses up to $1,200, which willbe reimbursed after submission of original receipts forregistration, travel, hotel, and meals. Any unused fundswill be non-transferable. Applicants must meet the fol-lowing criteria:• SUNA membership must be current and active for
the immediate past 2 years.• Currently employed in urologic nursing.• Program content must relate to area of employment.
Ron Brady Career Mobility ScholarshipSponsored by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc.
The Ron Brady Career Mobility Scholarship finan-cially supports a SUNA member who is pursuingadvanced urologic nursing education (baccalaureatedegree in nursing or other advanced nursing degree).This $1,500 scholarship is available to an applicant whomeets the following criteria:• Current member in good standing of SUNA.• Member of SUNA for a minimum of 2 years.• Currently employed in urologic nursing.• Accepted or enrolled in a baccalaureate or other
advanced nursing degree program.
The deadline to apply for or nominate a colleague for these awards and scholarships is June1. The only exception is the Annual Symposium Scholarship. The application deadline for the 2011Annual Symposium Scholarships is September 1.
Award & Scholarship Program Offers Many Opportunities for Members
The following awards and scholarships are available to SUNA members annually. The award and scholarshipprogram is administered through the SUNA Foundation. Additional information and application forms are avail-able on the SUNA Web site. Go to www.suna.org, click on the Foundation tab, and click on What We Provide.
Celebrate National Nurses Week — May 6-12, 2010National Nurses Week is celebrated annually
May 6-12 throughout the United States. Thetheme for 2010 is Nurses: Caring Today for aHealthier Tomorrow. National Nurses Weekbegins on May 6, marked as RN Recognition Day,and ends on May 12, the birthday of FlorenceNightingale, the founder of nursing as a modernprofession. The week is devoted to highlightingthe diverse ways in which registered nurses areworking to improve health care. Often described
as an art and a science, nursing is a profession thatembraces dedicated people with varied interests,strengths, and passions because of the manyopportunities the profession offers. Nurses havemany roles – from staff nurse to educator to nursepractitioner and nurse researcher – and serve all ofthem with passion for the profession and with astrong commitment to patient safety. For moreinformation about National Nurses Week, visitwww.nursingworld.org.
A bstracts for poster presenta-tions are invited for SUNA’s41st Annual Conference
(October 8-11, 2010 ~ Boston, MA).Abstracts should address one of thefollowing areas relative to clinicalpractice:1. Clinical Posters. Focus on creative
nursing interventions using evi-dence-based best practices.Examples include management ofchronic indwelling catheters ormeasures to prevent catheteracquired urinary tract infections.
2. Leadership Posters. Focus on lead-ership issues including style, prac-tice, and related issues. Examplesinclude leadership styles, mentor-ing, preceptor techniques used toassist students, patients, nurses, andassociates with challenging issues.
3. Education/Management Posters.Education, management, and dele-gation. Delegation of tasks, teambuilding, and motivational tech-niques are examples of managementposters. Education posters cover thescope of patient or staff education
techniques which have been usedand have made a difference in prac-tice.
Please read and follow the submis-sion guidelines carefully. Submissionsthat do not follow the guidelines will not bereviewed.
General Submission Guidelines• Presenters are NOT required to be
members of SUNA.• May not be presented in an identi-
cal format at another SUNA meet-ing.
• Abstracts must be typed usingTimes New Roman #10 font.
• Abstract length is limited to onepage.
• Submissions must be in MicrosoftWord.
• Abstract information must be post-marked by June 12, 2010.
• Send printed, unfolded abstractsdirectly to the SUNA national officeor via email to [email protected]. Faxedabstracts will not be accepted.
• Completed call for abstracts coverpage must accompany each
abstract. (Available online atwww.suna.org under Events.)
• Final acceptance is conditionalupon registration at the conferencewhere the presentation will takeplace, and meeting the format andcriteria requirements for theabstracts.
• A one page biosketch of the pri-mary presenter must be submittedwith each abstract.
• Authors of accepted abstracts arestrongly encouraged to considerpublication in Urologic Nursing.
Poster Presentation of AbstractPoster presenters must pay the
applicable registration fee for theAnnual Conference. No travel oraccommodation expenses are providedby SUNA. Presenters will be responsiblefor all expenses incurred for their posterpresentation.
SUNA will provide an assignedpresentation space and a 4’ x 8’ corkdisplay board. Format for the posterpresentation should include a creative,visual presentation of the abstract con-tent. The schedule for poster presenta-tions during the conference will besubject to the final program and will becommunicated to presenters.
Abstract submitters will receive areply via email that the abstract hasbeen received.
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Call for Non-Research Poster Abstracts for
SUNA’s 41st Annual Conference
Call for Authors for Journal Issue on Global Perspectives on IncontinenceUrologic Nursing has issued a call for authors for a special issue of the journal focusing on the knowledge, attitudes, beliefs
and practices of various societies worldwide related to urinary elimination and management of incontinence. The goal of thisspecial issue, which will be published in December 2010, is to educate readers on the cultural norms and factors that influencecontinence care.
Guest EditorsMary H. Palmer, PhD, RNC, FAANHelen W. & Thomas L. Umphlet Distinguished Professor
in AgingUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillSchool of [email protected]
Karen A. Karlowicz, EdD, RNAssociate Professor & ChairpersonOld Dominion UniversitySchool of [email protected]
Author GuidelinesNurse authors are being solicited from countries on all
continents to contribute to this special issue of UrologicNursing. Authors must be able to adhere to the followingguidelines:
• Write a 10-15 page manuscript that describes the knowl-edge, attitudes, beliefs and practices regarding urinaryelimination and management of incontinence in yourcountry. Discussion may include traditional toiletingtraining practices, type and availability of public facilities,continence education, health care services for urinaryincontinence, role of the nurse in the management of uri-nary incontinence, as well as any other related topics per-taining to the care of persons with urinary incontinence.
• Follow Urologic Nursing Author Guidelines.• Electronic manuscript submission required by
April 1, 2010 to [email protected] and [email protected].• Final edits based on peer review comments due by August
15, 2010.
If you have questions, please contact the Guest Editors atthe email addresses listed above, or contact Jane Hawks,Urologic Nursing Editor, at [email protected].
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Call for Abstractsfor SUNA Search
Do you remember the most interest-ing urology patient you cared for thisyear? Have you created patient educa-tion for urology? Have you implement-ed an idea that improved patient care?We are looking for you!
SUNA Search is a session plannedfor SUNA’s Annual Conference that willgive members the opportunity to sharenew ideas and experiences with col-leagues. All SUNA members are invitedto submit an entry for this dynamic ses-sion. Authors of selected topics will pres-ent a brief (4-7 minute) presentation toconference attendees.
Abstracts can be submitted in anyone of (but not limited to) the followingcategories:• Patient education materials – written,
audiovisual, or electronic patient edu-cation materials that you have devel-oped for the care of a urology patient.
• Urologic pearls – innovative ideaspertaining to urologic methods, pro-cedures, programs, or policies thatimprove patient care.
• An unusual urologic case report.• Experience with a new urology prod-
uct, procedure, or medication.
Criteria for Entry✓ You must be a SUNA member to par-
ticipate.✓ Entries are limited to those
created/authored by the SUNA mem-ber making the presentation.
✓ Presentation at the conference will bea PowerPoint presentation from thepodium and will be limited to 4-7minutes, depending on the numberof entries selected for presentation.
✓ Presentations may not have been pre-viously published in a professionaljournal.
✓ Entries may not have received corpo-rate funding or grants.
✓ Presentations may not assume orappear to be representative of compa-nies or their products, nor representany financial interest on the part ofthe presenter.
SubmissionTo be considered for SUNA Search,
please submit your abstract and CV
Call for Abstracts for 41st Annual ConferenceAbstract Submission Information☞ Abstracts must be typed using New
Times Roman.☞ Abstract length is limited to fitting
within the one-page abstract form.☞ Abstract information must be received
by the date specified in the call forabstracts.
☞ Email to [email protected]. Faxedabstracts will not be accepted.
☞ A completed call for abstracts coverpage must accompany each abstract.
☞ Final acceptance is conditional uponregistration at the Annual Conferenceand meeting the format and criteriarequirements for the abstracts.
☞ Contact the national office or visit theSUNA Web site (www.suna.org) forspecific abstract information andmaterial on writing abstracts andpreparing posters.
☞ Abstract structure: Each abstractshould contain the following, in sepa-rately labeled paragraphs, in this order:
• Title and investigator(s).• Background: a brief background of
the study, significance of the study,theoretical or conceptual frame-work, if applicable.
• Purpose/aim/objective: two orthree sentences stating that majorpurpose/aim or objective of thestudy.
• Brief review of salient literature.• Methods: a brief description of the
design of the study, collection ofthe data, description of the sam-ple/subjects in the study,power/effect size, sample size,inclusion and exclusion criteria,ethical considerations.
• Measurement instruments: relia-bility and validity information,data collection procedures.
• Statistical analysis.• Results: summary of the studying
findings, including demographics,findings.
• Discussion/implications: discus-sion of findings, implications forurologic nursing practice.
• Limitations.• Future research.
☞ A resume of the presenter no longerthan one page must be submitted witheach abstract.
☞ Authors of accepted abstracts arestrongly encouraged to consider publi-cation in Urologic Nursing.
(including address, telephone number,and email address) by June 12, 2010, tothe SUNA National Office, East HollyAve, Box 56, Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 oremail to [email protected]. If you are sub-mitting a patient education entry,include a copy of your patient educationmaterial. Up to 10 SUNA Search entrieswill be selected for presentation. Eachauthor will be notified of his/her accept-ance status.
Call for Abstracts forResearch Scientific Session
Presenters are invited to submitabstracts for oral and poster presentationsfor the Research Scientific Session duringSUNA’s Annual Conference. Submissionguidelines and accompanying forms areavailable on SUNA’s Web site atwww.suna.org. All presenters will beawarded a 1 day complimentary registra-tion to the Annual Conference.
Please read and follow the submis-sion guidelines carefully. Submissionsthat do not follow the guidelines will notbe reviewed. It is often helpful to have acolleague or mentor review an abstract ormanuscript prior to submission.
The deadline for submission of abstracts is
June 12, 2010.
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SUNA Endorses NursingCommunity Letter on Health Care Reform
I n the fall of 2009 the nursing community begandiscussing recommendations for health carereform. Many hours were spent reading bills and
wording and revising correspondence with legislators.There were many conference calls and emails pertain-ing to the debate among the nursing legislative leader-ship. Next came meetings among some nursingrepresentatives in Washington, DC, and many of usalso joined via conference calls. Nursing issues were dis-cussed and emphasis was placed on supporting eitheror both of the Affordable Health Care for America Act of2009 (H.R. 3962) and the Patient Protection andAffordable Care Act (H.R. 3590).
The two final controversial items related to anemphasis on Medicaid reimbursements for primary careand provisions to increase nursing home transparency.While we support primary care, most of the specialtyassociations wanted a statement about nurses providingneeded care and not shifting payments. The nursinghome language was designed for consumer informationand to link data and outcomes. Section 1413 includesdata that had been approved/supported by the generalnursing community previously. Section 1415 discusses“whistle blower” protection and staff data reporting.These controversial areas have not been discussed/endorsed by the general nursing community andrequired Board approval from each nursing organiza-tion.
Finally, a letter was endorsed and sent to the “Hill”and the health care committee that will be working todraft the final bill. The SUNA Board of Directorsapproved signing on to this letter along with 43 othernursing organizations. The entire letter is available onthe SUNA Web site at www.suna.org (click on theLegislative tab).
The next projects will be to discuss the FY 2011Title VIII Appropriation and send a separate letter (asthe physicians did) pertaining to Medicare Part B pay-ment. On another note, SUNA will be well representedat the Nurse in Washington Internship (NIWI) meetingin March by Francie Bernier, PhD, RNC, incoming leg-islative chair.
Saundra L. Seidel, APRN-BC, CUCNSLegislative Chair
Call for Papers for 2011 Annual Symposium
SUNA’s 2011 Annual Symposium will be heldMarch 12-14 at the Marriott New Orleans in NewOrleans, LA. The Program Planning Committee hasissued a Call for Papers for the symposium. You areinvited to submit abstracts for oral presentationaddressing topics related to urologic patient care. Paperpresentations must be identified as basic, intermediate,or advanced.
Submission Guidelines1. Abstracts must be typed, single spaced on 8.5" x 11"
white bond paper.2. Abstracts must be in narrative form and not exceed
300 words.3. The title of the abstract should appear at the top.4. List primary presenter first, then additional presen-
ters with credentials (PhD, MA, BSN, RN, etc.)below the title.
5. The author(s)’ work/home/email addresses and tele-phone/fax numbers should be listed on a separatepage.
Instructions also are available online atwww.suna.org (under Events). Each submission willbe evaluated by the Program Planning Committee todetermine the final selection for the meeting program.Send abstracts to: [email protected]; or SUNA NationalOffice, East Holly Avenue Box 56, Pitman, NJ 08071-0056. Submissions must be received by May 15,2010.
Legislative Update
New Patient Education Fact Sheets Available
SUNA has developed two more PatientEducation Fact Sheets, which are now availableonline:
• Bladder Cancer• Prostate Cancer Brachytherapy (Internal
Radiation)These new fact sheets as well as additional fact
sheets developed by SUNA are available for freedownload on SUNA’s Web site (www.suna.org).In all, SUNA offers fact sheets on 19 urology-related topics, 10 of which are also available inSpanish. The fact sheets are a valuable resource forboth clinicians and patients.
To access the Fact Sheets online, go towww.suna.org, click on the Resources tab, andselect Patient Education Fact Sheets. SUNA mem-bers may access the fact sheets directly after theyhave logged into their Web site account; non-members are asked to fill out a short form and alsomay choose to receive information about becom-ing a SUNA member.
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Nurse (CURN) in 1974. Vance states that he “tried mak-ing urology a much less stressful experience.” He alsovolunteered at the national level where he served as theSouth-Central Section Leader from 1981 to 1985. Hevolunteered as a fundraiser from 1986 to 1988. Evenafter his retirement in 1998, Vance remained involvedwith SUNA at the local level.
Since its formation in 1974 the Kansas City Chapterhas held an annual fall urologic seminar at the ResearchMedical Center-Brookside Campus in Kansas City. Lastfall the chapter held its 34th Annual Seminar! This con-sistency can be largely attributed to the efforts of VanceCasleman, who organized many of these educationalofferings and submitted the program applications tothe Approver Unit for CNE approval. Vance has recent-ly retired from SUNA planning activities and Bea happi-ly reports that Peggy Ward-Smith and other chaptermembers are stepping up to fill in and keep the chaptermoving forward. Bea shares that the urologists in theKansas City area are also very supportive of the chap-ter’s educational offerings.
Bea is confident that she will recruit additionalchapter officers over the next year. Once more officersare established, plans are underway to hold more regu-lar and structured meetings. Another chapter goal is toupdate their bylaws. Chapter community activitieshave included involvement in a Prostate CancerAwareness Walk with another urology group in KansasCity. Bea states that the chapter is already making plansto contribute an item for the SUNA Foundation SilentAuction fundraiser. Bea also would like to implement asponsorship for attendance to their Annual FallSeminar as well as support a member to attend anational SUNA conference.
The Kansas City Chapter has some exciting plansunderway! Congratulations to Bea and other membersfor the chapter’s past accomplishments and successeswith best wishes for many more achievements in thefuture! If you would like to become involved with thisactive chapter, please contact Bea at [email protected].
Debbie Hensley, BSN, RNSUNA National Secretary
This column has been createdto recognize active localSUNA chapters who consis-tently represent our member-ship and provide educationalopportunities to members andthe community. SUNA chap-ters are a valuable resourceand are vital to the growth ofour organization. Spotlight
Chapter
SpotlightChapter
I am excited to spotlight the Kansas City Chapterthat was formed in 1974. The chapter is currently underthe leadership of Bea Stuck, RN. Bea, a native of St.Joseph, MO, is an avid bowler and is the local ServiceChair for the Soroptimist (Best for Women)International Organization to support abused or lowincome women and their children. Bea has worked atPhoenix Urology of St. Joseph, an outpatient clinic,under the direction of Dr. Krikor Partamian for the last34 years. She attended her first SUNA (then AUAA) con-ference in 1976. She was involved in a local hospital-based conference when Vance Caselman, RN, recruitedher to volunteer for SUNA.
The Beginnings of the Kansas CityChapter
Vance Caselman joined the Army and then laterserved as a medical corpsman at the 325th GeneralHospital Unit. During his Army service, Vance realizedhe really liked helping people. He eventually applied atthe VA Hospital in Kansas City and was encouraged byfriends to apply for nursing school where he perseveredand graduated in 1969! Vance was hired by BaptistMemorial Hospital and spent his first 3 years in theSurgical ICU. He was eventually offered a position tosupervise the OR and Cysto Suite. He joined SUNA(then AUAA) and founded the Kansas City Chapter in1974. He also became a Certified Urologic Registered
Recognize Your Colleagues!Four SUNA members – one
member from each of SUNA’s fourregions – are recognized annuallywith Regional Member of the YearAwards. Consider nominating aworthy SUNA colleague to receivethis honor!
The awards are presented atSUNA’s Annual Conference.Winners are selected based on thefollowing criteria: a demonstratedcommitment to SUNA and urologicnursing, participation in the educa-
tion of SUNA members and self,and mentoring of new and estab-lished members. Within thesegeneral categories, nomineesreceive points for specific criteriasuch as length of SUNA member-ship, being certified (or re-certify-ing) through the CertificationBoard for Urologic Nurses andAssociates (CBUNA), publishing inthe Uro-Gram or Urologic NursingJournal, serving on a nationalcommittee or task force, partici-
pating in community-focused proj-ects, presenting educational con-tent at chapter-sponsored meetings,and recruiting colleagues to joinSUNA. The member with the high-est score in each region is selectedas the Regional Member of the Year.
An application form is availableonline. Go to www.suna.org,click on About SUNA, and selectSUNA Awards. The deadline fornominations is June 1.
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North CentralAs this issue of the Uro-
Gram is being distributed, manyof you will be preparing toattend the Annual Symposiumin Colorado Springs. I am look-ing forward to my first timeattending the AnnualSymposium. Congratulations tothe planning committee onwhat promises to be anothergreat conference!
Members of the NorthCentral Region are off to agreat start with chapter activi-
ties. Jessica Grosse, president of the SoutheastNebraska Chapter, reports that the chapter will hosta March meeting with a dinner and speaker(s) that willinclude a local physical therapist discussing preopera-tive pelvic floor strengthening for men undergoing rad-ical prostatectomies. Jessica is featured in the MemberSpotlight in this issue of the Uro-Gram.
Chicago Metro Immediate Past President VanessaSpears thanks her chapter members and the board fortheir support of local SUNA community activities andencourages members to continue to recruit, volunteer,and serve. Congratulations to Lori Cornelius, whobecame the new chapter president in January. Thechapter has started planning an exciting year for mem-bers. The Spring Conference will be held April 17 at theHyatt Lodge. Check the chapter Web site atwww.chicagometrosuna.org for details and registrationinformation. The chapter also will be exploring greenoptions for this conference similar to SUNA’s AnnualConference in Chicago. During the Christmas seasonthe chapter collected over 35 assorted bags for donationto the women’s shelter.
Mississippi Valley President Regene Boon reportsthat the chapter continues to hold food drives atmonthly meetings. They are planning a larger commu-nity service project this spring. Eleven new memberswere welcomed in fall 2009. The April conference inIowa and the March 27th meeting in St. Louis areapproaching. Go to the chapter Web site at suna-mvc.org to get a flyer for the “Meet Me in St. Louis”Conference or the Iowa conference on April 10.
Members from Springfield, IL, are discussing hold-ing meetings in their area. Visit the chapter Web site(suna-mvc.org) for the latest information, including
dates for monthly meetings, minutes of the meetings,great pictures, and the chapter’s newest plan: a pointsystem where chapter members can earn points to beplaced in the drawing for registration to the 2010 SUNAAnnual Conference in Boston.
Bea Stuck, president of the Kansas City Chapter,reports that members are planning their annual FallConference to be held on September 24.
Congratulations to the new officers for the GreatLakes Chapter. Leslie Woodridge is chapter president,Kathy Bailey is secretary, and non-officer members-at-large are Susanne Quallich and Ann Robinson. ToddMorningstar is a member-at-large. The most recentlymonthly member spotlight on the chapter’s Web site(www.glsuna.com) featured Ann Welbes. Visit the Website for more chapter information.
Diane Spindler, president of the Upper MidwestChapter, reports that members are thinking of springand the spring seminar. Jamie Olson, Mari Olsen, andSuzanne Leckness are busy planning the seminar titledFlow into Urology. It promises to be a great one with top-ics covering pediatric urology, bladder cancer, HDRbrachytherapy, and holmium laser treatment for BPH.There will be some extra surprises at this year’s seminarthat you won't want to miss! The chapter requests thateveryone bring food items to support the local foodshelf.
Up until now, you weren't able to find anInterstitial Cystitis Support group in Minnesota. Thatwill change on March 25 with the first of quarterlymeetings featuring speaker presentations, discussion,and a support group. Contact Diane Spindler for moreinformation through the ICA Web site atwww.ichelp.org. For more information on this newopportunity and everything else that is happening inthe Upper Midwest, go to the chapter Web site atwww.umcsuna.org.
Gwen Hooper, president of the KentuckyBluegrass Chapter, reported that the winter monthswere stressful for many chapter members due to the flu,which caused staffing shortages during the holiday sea-son. Gwen also shared some accomplishments from2009, including increased attendance at the annualspring meeting and welcoming wonderfully dedicatedindividuals to chapter board positions: Vice PresidentKelly Gollar, Secretary Debra Dougherty, and TreasurerTina Petot. The first meeting of the year was held inLouisville on February 16. Dr. Paul Siami spoke onIdentifying and Managing Men with Enlarged Prostates:Targeting Symptoms at Their Source. Gwen ends her chap-ter report with a challenge to each member and leaderof SUNA. “As we enter the spring of 2010, ask yourselfthis question. What would you attempt to do today ifyou knew you could not fail and you would not let fearstop you?” Have a great spring!
Debbie Buback, MSN, ANPNorth Central Regional Director
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in urology. Contact Edith at [email protected] information on upcoming events.
Portland Chapter President Renee Benoit is stillworking on plans for a spring program. Renee is alwayslooking for volunteers to help with these meetings. It isso important to become involved with your local chap-ter and show your support to the leaders who devotetheir time and effort to make these meetings happen formembers. Show your support to Renee and contact herat [email protected]. Contribute to your localchapter by offering to take some time out of your busyschedules and volunteer in any way you are able.
Linda Sabre, president of the Arizona Chapter, isworking to pull members together and bring some newenergy into this chapter. Linda is looking for new boardmembers and would like to see more involvement on thelocal level. There are so many ways to contribute: youcan offer to help by taking the initiative to contact indus-try representatives and plan a dinner meeting, or byspeaking at a local meeting yourself. Linda would appre-ciate any help you might be able to give her so contacther at [email protected].
Cindie Neufeld, RNWestern Regional Director
NortheastSpecial thanks go out to Pat
Meade-D’Alisera and theColumbia Presbyterian Chap-ter for their warm welcome attheir conference. It was a greatconference that was well attend-ed with great information.Thank you for letting me be apart of your meeting and for thechance to meet you!
The Garden State Chap-ter also invited me to their firsthalf-day meeting. What a greatfirst meeting! It was very well
attended. They invited nursing students to attend andseveral took the opportunity to come. That is one way toget the word out about urologic nursing! I want to espe-cially thank Teresa Lennon-Giles, president, and thechapter for the warm hospitality they showed me whileI was there.
The Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter hasbeen quiet over the last few months. They are looking forvolunteers to help with activities in the chapter. All inter-ested chapter members should contact President JeffGuse at [email protected]. Of note, Jeff Guse hasbeen tapped to chair the CBUNA urodynamics examdevelopment committee/task force. Further details aboutthe exam and the committee/task force will be comingout soon.
The Syracuse Chapter recently held a dinnermeeting on New Developments in the Treatment of BPH,which was well attended. Plans are underway for springelections. Anyone interested in becoming more involved
WesternIt’s hard to believe that
spring is just around the cornerand it is time for the AnnualSymposium to be held inColorado Springs. I am lookingforward to visiting withWestern Region members at thehistoric Broadmoor resort andattending the educational ses-sions. I have enjoyed being yourregional director and the oppor-tunity to meet so many out-standing SUNA members.Thank you!
Like many, the Northern California Chaptertook the winter to recuperate from fall activities.Congratulations to President Jan Jensen for receiving theWestern Region Member of the Year Award at the AnnualConference. Jan has dedicated many years to this chapterand has worked hard to offer members exceptional edu-cational opportunities. Jan and co-president Linda Adamshave been assisting the Yakima Chapter with planningthe Western Section SUNA Conference to be held inOctober in Hawaii. Aloha and hang loose! Chapter mem-bers can reach Jan at [email protected] for infor-mation on chapter events.
Jean Dearn, BSN, CURN, president of the PugetSound Chapter, has officially “retired” and is pleased towelcome Eve Khan, ARNP, CUNP, and Kathy Raich, RN,CURN, as new presidents. Thank you, Jean, for all thatyou have done in forming this chapter and being a dedi-cated volunteer for SUNA. The new board members’ goalsare to provide two educational meetings, one journal clubmeeting, and one speaker meeting. These “SUNA brunch-es” will be scheduled quarterly on a Saturday and will pro-vide an opportunity for dialogue in an informal setting.One of the educational offerings will be in conjunctionwith the Western Section SUNA Conference in October.You can contact Eve at [email protected] or Kathyat [email protected].
Barb Hixson, president of the Yakima Chapter,reports that plans are going well with the WesternSection SUNA Conference to be held in conjunction withthe Western Section AUA Annual Meeting October 25-27at the Waikoloa Village on the Big Island in Hawaii. Savethese dates and plan to attend a conference filled withsun, fun, and opportunities to network with other SUNAmembers and learn what is new in urology. The planningcommittee has some great topics and speakers lined up,so we hope to see you there! Contact Barb [email protected] or [email protected] for more infor-mation.
Utah Chapter members enjoyed a dinner meetingthat was sponsored by AMS on January 13. The topic wasPeyronies disease and its treatments. President Edith Aceyhas planned another meeting for March. This is a greatopportunity for members to meet other urology careproviders and keep up on current treatments and trends
Cindie Neufeld
Cheryl LeCroy
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in the chapter should contact President Amy LoPresti [email protected] or Sue Lipsy [email protected].
President Mary Roche and the Southern NewEngland Chapter recently held a meeting on UrinaryIncontinence. The topic was presented by chapter memberColleen Mellon, APRN. The chapter is actively recruitingnew members. Way to go!
The Central New York Chapter held two dinnermeetings: A Quaternary Amine for the Treatment of OABand IC Treatment Workshop. The “big focus” of the chap-ter, according to President Marianne Borch, is an articleon IC that they are working on together. They have eachwritten their sections and are combining them togetherfor submission. This small chapter is so busy!
The New England Chapter is planning a meetingthat will cover topics from pelvic floor dysfunction to apanel of patient prostate cancer survivors discussing theirexperience. This CNE event will be held on May 8 inConcord, NH. If you are interested in more information,contact President Kris Green at [email protected].
The New England Chapter also will be the host chap-ter for the Annual Conference in October and has begunworking on this. I can’t wait to see what they come upwith!
Kristin Burns, president of the MetropolitanBaltimore Chapter, is planning a future meeting.Anyone interested in helping with chapter activities cancontact Kristin at [email protected].
The Central Virginia Chapter held a dinnermeeting, Treatment for BPH, that was well attended.President Diane Overberg is looking for volunteers tohelp plan meetings and other chapter activities. If youare interested in helping, contact Diane [email protected]. The chapter continues to supportthe Central Virginia Food Bank with canned goods thatmembers bring as their “admission” to the dinner meet-ings.
President Jeannelle Brown and the Mohawk ValleyChapter are planning a meeting for the near future. Ifyou are interested in helping with this or other events inthe chapter, contact Jeannelle at [email protected].
The Washington DC Chapter, under PresidentFrancie Bernier, is looking for help in planning futuremeetings. If you are interested in assisting in any way,contact Francie at [email protected]. She is willing to shareher presentation from SUNA’s Annual Conference featur-ing her personal journey of discovery about her mother’snursing war experiences in “We Did the Best We Could.”For those who were unable to hear this presentation, itwas overwhelming and wonderful!
The Northern New Jersey Chapter is planningfuture meetings and recruiting new members. Thepatient education fact sheet on brachytherapy has beencompleted thanks to members of this active chapter!Josephine Finnerty, president, says they are looking towrite future patient education fact sheets.Congratulations to this chapter on their involvement inpatient education!
Kathy Felder, president of the Twin State Chapter,is looking for input from chapter members for upcomingmeeting topics and elections in the spring. If you areinterested in helping, contact Kathy at [email protected]. In other exciting news from this chapter,Jane Kaufman is presenting at the SUNA AnnualSymposium and Gina Vitagliano (chapter secretary)passed the certification exam at the Annual Conference.Congratulations, Gina!
The Delaware Valley Chapter is making a resur-gence thanks to the efforts of several folks. Thanks toAmanda Berry, Monica Davis, Christine Bradway, DonnaThompson, Diane Newman, Sallyanne Fisher, JeanneHeld-Warmkessel, and Jennifer Kirk for working so hardto find time to meet and come up with plans for futurechapter meetings. This is what chapters are all about.Thank you so much for all of your efforts! If anyone isinterested in helping, contact Monica Davis at davis-mo@email. chop.edu.
If I can be of assistance to any of you, please let meknow. I am here for each of you. Contact me [email protected] at any time.
Cheryl LeCroy, MSN, RNNortheast Regional Director
SoutheastGreetings to the Southeast
Region! I am excited about thisyear and the new opportunitiesit will bring to all of us. I wouldlike to thank each and everyone of our SUNA members formaking this organization whatit is today. I am proud to be apart of SUNA!
The Houston Chapter isin the preliminary stages ofplanning their SpringConference. Further informa-tion will follow. If you have
questions or would like to get involved at the local level,contact Chapter President Randee Regan [email protected].
The Dallas Fort Worth Chapter, now being led bychapter president Tamara Dickinson, is planning an all-day urology conference for May 1. The meeting will beheld at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Dallas. Diane Newmanwill be the featured speaker and will be presenting on over-active bladder, catheters, and catheter-associated urinarytract infections. Other topics will include pelvic organ pro-lapse and testicular cancer. For more information, contactTamara at [email protected].
The Florida Sunshine Chapter has had a busywinter thus far with food drives for Thanksgiving andChristmas, collections of toiletry items for the men’s andwomen’s shelters, a silent auction to raise funds for theirRelay for Life team, and a bowling tournament fundrais-er. The chapter is also participating in Pink In The Rink ata local hockey arena to raise awareness for breast cancer.
Lee Ann Boyd
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This column was created to recognize“behind-the-scenes” members of SUNAwho contribute to the organization andurologic nursing at the grassroots level. Ifyou know of a member whose service toSUNA deserves recognition and would like
to highlight his/her contributionsin this column, please contactUro-Gram Editor Evey Kliever([email protected]).Spotlight
Member
Spotlight Member
Jessica (Boro) Grosse, PA, iscurrently serving as president ofthe Southeast Nebraska Chapter.She became a SUNA member inearly 2008. Jessica earned aBachelor of Science in BiologicalSciences at the University ofNebraska-Lincoln in May 2004and a Masters of Physician
Assistant Studies at the University of Nebraska-MedicalCenter in December 2006. She began her career in apediatrics clinic in Fremont, NE, but she wanted a more“local” job so she moved to The Urology Center, P.C., inOmaha in February 2008.
Jessica has been married to her husband, Luke,since July 2008. They have two mischievous kitties,Rocky and Mattie. She and Luke enjoy golf, disc golf,cheering for Husker football, UNO hockey, Creightonbasketball, and the Philadelphia Eagles.
Jessica works with prostate cancer patients and isstarting a sexual health program for prostatectomypatients, which includes a preoperative class and sched-uled follow-up with aggressive penile rehabilitation.She also sees patients with kidney stones, benign pro-static hyperplasia, and overactive bladder. Jessicabecame certified to perform and interpret urodynamicsand cross-covers that area of the clinic when needed.In addition, she coordinates with hospital patient advo-cates to ensure intensive patient education regardingpost-prostatectomy expectations, goals, information,etc.
Jessica has professional memberships in theNebraska Academy of Physician Assistants (NAPA), theAmerican Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), theUrological Association of Physician Assistants (UAPA),and the American Urological Association (AUA).
As a SUNA chapter president, Jessica is looking for-ward to doing monthly email updates to chapter mem-bers on what's new in the field of urology. TheSoutheast Nebraska Chapter became an active chapterin the summer of 2009. The chapter board is also plan-ning several meetings throughout the year. Kudos toJessica for becoming actively involved in SUNA so earlyin her urology career!
Debbie Buback, MSN, ANPNorth Central Regional Director
The chapter’s Annual Conference will be held in May atEdison State College. Stay tuned for further details. If youneed more information or would like to get involved,contact Cindy McLean at [email protected].
The Research Triangle Chapter enjoyed a dinnermeeting, thanks to Joe Preston, a representative forWatson. Dr. Marc Benevides spoke on BPH and intro-duced the newest alpha blocker, RAPAFLO®. The chapterhopes to have the opportunity to offer future dinnermeetings throughout the year. If you have a topic sugges-tion or a recommendation for a local restaurant, pleasecontact your chapter representatives.
The chapter’s Spring Conference will be held at theSheraton in Atlantic Beach on April 17. More informa-tion about the conference is available on the chapter’sWeb site at www.trianglesuna.org. You may registeronline as well. This is a new feature added for the con-venience of our chapter members!
Other upcoming events include a membership driveand Prostate Cancer Awareness Walk. Member input isgreatly appreciated! If you would like to serve on a com-mittee, please contact the chapter via www.triangle-suna.org.
Congratulations to Chris Kunkle who was the grandprize winner of the raffle held during the SUNA AnnualConference in Chicago. She will receive conference regis-tration, airfare, and an accommodations stipend for the2010 Annual Conference in Boston. Haley Miles, RN, wasthe winner of a chapter conference registration fee dur-ing the Nurses Week Membership Drive. Congratulationsto Chris and Haley!
Attention all Research Triangle chapter members:Remember that there are scholarships available to cur-rent members to attend chapter conferences. Also, topromote certification, any chapter member who passesthe urologic certification exam and is not reimbursed bytheir employer will be reimbursed by the chapter for thecost of the exam fee ($195). For more information, con-tact Fran Bryant at [email protected].
SUNA would like to give a warm welcome to new theResearch Triangle chapter president: Lynda Hudgins, RN!Welcome to the team, and we hope you and your chap-ter have a wonderful year.
The San Antonio-Alamo Chapter is busy plan-ning a year chock full of activities! Their AnnualConference will be held on March 27, so mark your cal-endars. Visit the chapter Web site at www.alamosuna.orgfor further details on upcoming events. The chapter wel-comes new members and new ideas or suggestions foractivities.
Lee Ann Boyd, MSN, ARNP-C, CUNPSoutheast Regional Director
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Continence Specialists & ServicesThank goodness for the approaching arrival of spring. I
am ready! Along with spring comes a new list of greatWebinars offered by the National Association for Continence(NAFC). The following is a list of free upcoming Webinars:• March 16 – Surgical Treatment of SUI and/or Prolapse led by
Donna Deng, MD, Assistant Professor, Department ofUrology, UCSF
• April 20 – Nocturia: Risk Factors for Falls & Fractures andNighttime Fall Prevention Strategies led by Carolyn Welty,MD, Clinical Associate Professor, Division of Geriatrics,UCSF
• May 18 – Types of Incontinence, Voiding Dysfunction, andthe Impact of the Aging Process led by Eric Widera, MD,Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Geriatrics, UCSF
• June 15 – Bowel Health: Managing Chronic Constipation,the Treat of Fecal Incontinence, and Symptoms of RectalProlapse led by Madhulika Varma, MD, Chief ofColorectal Surgery, UCSF
• July 20 – Combating Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections ledby Abner Korn, MD, Director of the Women’sGynecologic-Urology Clinic, San Francisco GeneralHospitalAll you have to do to participate is sign up on the NAFC
Web site at www.nafc.org. These are great ways to learnsomething new if you are unable to attend other education-al conferences.
Do not forget to say hello at the Annual Symposium inColorado Springs. If your interest is continence, urinary orfecal, this is the best conference of the year to attend. I hopeto see you there! If you cannot attend and your interest iscontinence, you can email me at [email protected] join our SIG. Another way to communicate with the SIGmembers is via the SUNA Web site at www.suna.org (Clickon the Resources tab, select Discussion Area, and then theContinence Specialists and Services area). I monitor the siteto get your questions and topics for discussion out to othermembers. I also want to thank those who jump in and offerideas and solutions when we have questions submitted tothe SUNA Web site by nonmembers. You all are a wealth ofinformation!
Shanna Atnip MSN, WHNP-BCSIG Leader
Sacral Nerve StimulationI am very excited to be leading the Sacral Nerve
Stimulation SIG. I have been involved with Interstim thera-py for nearly 10 years, programming, selecting patients, andassisting with the surgical implantation. I hope that many ofyou will be able to visit my home state of Colorado for theAnnual Symposium at the historic Broadmoor Hotel inColorado Springs. Understanding urodynamics is essential to
incorporating Interstim therapy into your practice.Fortunately, the opportunity to immerse yourself in urody-namics and the pelvic floor exists at this conference.
One of the goals set at the Chicago conference was tocontinue to educate ourselves and the patient. I agree thatdeveloping standardized forms for the pre and post stages ofInterstim should be implemented, and we will be exploringthis in the coming months.
I would like to share a new Web site just recentlylaunched by Medtronic to reinforce efforts in managingInterstim patients. It’s called the “virtual patient” and is avail-able at http://professional.medtronic.com/interstimtraining.This link allows you to interact with eight different patientsthat present with a variety of issues regarding their implantedInterstim. A programmer is available online to make pro-gramming adjustments. In addition to programming, youwill exercise other decision making skills just as you wouldduring a real patient encounter.
I hope to see many of you in Colorado Springs.Lisa Zwiers, PA-C
UrodynamicsI am excited to report that we have six groups of people
matched up to be mentored in urodynamics (UDS). I tried tomatch equipment and type of catheter per team. I hope thisis the start of something wonderful for those of you startingout in the world of UDS. If you are interested in mentoringsomeone or you would like to be assigned a mentor, emailme at [email protected].
I have received several inquires regarding certification. Iwould like to clear this matter up. SUNA offers a UDS courseannually at the Annual Symposium. This is usually a 3-4 daycourse that concentrates on UDS only. This course offers acertificate of attendance, not certification. Go towww.suna.org for more information on the symposium.Certification is being examined by SUNA and CBUNA sosome day there may be a certification offered for UDS.
A common question has been, “What is a special inter-est group (SIG)?” It is a group of people who specialize in acertain area of urology. For us, the UDS SIG is a way to getfeedback on any question regarding UDS via the SUNA Website. The inquiries come to me via email, and I do my bestto answer your question or find your answer if I do notknow it. As the current SIG leader, I have been developingthe mentoring program for nurses and associates new to thisspecialty.
I hope you all had an opportunity to read the November2009 issue of the Uro-Gram and take the time to fill out theUDS SIG survey that will provide valuable data to our group.Also, feel free to email me your thoughts or ideas for this spe-cial group of people. You may email me your reply or fax itto 210-567-6868.
I hope those of you going to the symposium have awonderful time learning new things and experiencing newideas. Don’t forget SUNA offers a UDS manual, A PracticalGuide to Performing Urodynamics, which should be a part ofevery beginner’s library.
Myra Joseph RNSIG Leader
Special Interest Groups
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Tips from the Approver UnitWriting Behavioral Objectives
Individuals who are submitting applications toSUNA’s Approver Unit for continuing nursing educationcredit seem to have the most difficulty with writingobjectives and content. Before you start writing objec-tives, you need to know the content or focus of the edu-cational presentation. The objectives should state whatthe participant of the activity will learn or be able to doupon the completion of the presentation. A properlywritten behavioral objective is a measurable statementof how participants will demonstrate that learning hasoccurred.
For example, the objective “Understand the proce-dure for intramuscular injection” is a poorly writtenobjective. How can you measure participants’ under-standing of a procedure? An example of a correct behav-ioral objective is: “Describe the procedure forintramuscular injection.” Participants know exactlywhat is expected them with this objective.
The most commonly used behavioral terms are:define, describe, discuss, explain, demonstrate, identify,recognize, and list.
The content should describe what is to be discussedin the educational presentation specifically. Please donot restate the objective. For example: Describe treat-ment options for overactive bladder. The content shouldinclude conservative measures, medications, and surgi-cal options. Each of these areas should include whatmedications will be discussed, what conservative meas-ures will be taught, and what surgeries will be covered.The content should be listed in outline form.
For more information regarding writing behavioralobjectives and content, see the Guidelines for CNEApproval Manual, which is available online atwww.suna.org (click on Resources and select Guidelinesfor CNE Approval Manual).
Gina Powley, MSN, APRN-BCSUNA Approver Unit Chair
Thank You!Fifteen years ago, SUNA (then AUAA) had a problem. Many of us remember the shock of dis-
covering that all but $54,000 of our organization’s funds had been embezzled and our manage-ment firm at the time was closed. Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ), was the only management firmwilling to accept our organization. The papers were signed on February 6, 1995, and AJJ becameour management services company. Anthony “Tony” Jannetti was there for us. He continues tosupport, direct, and encourage us. There is no easy way to say “thank you” for his foresight andthe courage to salvage the pieces and make a bigger, better, and more secure organization. For thepast 15 years, Tony has watched us grow in numbers, quality, and respect, knowing that we couldsucceed. Of course, he has made available a staff of experts knowledgeable in our needs to assistand guide us. Mr. Anthony J. Jannetti, we salute you and your fantastic staff!
Call for Chapter Review FormsAttention Chapter Presidents! On behalf of the
SUNA Board of Directors, I would like to thank you foryour continued leadership and dedication to our organi-zation and membership. The end of March marks theend of the fiscal year for SUNA. In order to keep commu-nication open, we want to hear from each active chapterregarding meetings and events for the past year.
Per policy 40-400, each chapter president (or presi-dent’s designee) is required to report on your chapter’sactivities in order to maintain active chapter status. Thisform is a great tool to acknowledge your chapter’s suc-cesses and achievements and is reviewed for the presti-gious Chapter of the Year Award as well as seven otherchapter awards announced at the Annual ConferenceBusiness Meeting and Awards Luncheon. This form alsoprovides an opportunity to communicate any needs,concerns, or interests in your chapter that may requiresupport from the national level. Your feedback is valuableto us, and we want to hear from you!
A list of your chapter members and a chapter reviewform with instructions will be mailed to you in earlyApril to be completed and returned to me by June 1,2010. Forms can be returned with any additional attach-ments via mail, email, or fax. If you do not receive achapter review form in the mail, please contact medirectly or you may access the form on the SUNA Website. To access the chapter review form online, go towww.suna.org, click on the Chapters tab, and selectChapter Review Form from the drop down menu.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do nothesitate to contact your Regional Director or me directly.We appreciate all the hard work and dedication you putforth for SUNA and look forward to hearing from yousoon. Hope to see you in Boston at SUNA’s AnnualConference!
Debbie Hensley, BSN, RNSUNA National Secretary
Congratulations
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The philosophy statement of the Certification Boardfor Urologic Nurses and Associates (CBUNA) states:
We believe that individuals, families, and communitiesseeking urologic health care expect and deserve a standard ofexcellence.
We believe that excellence may be enhanced by certifica-tion of those professionals entrusted to deliver that care.
We believe that certification should be awarded followingsuccessful completion of a comprehensive examination assess-ing a broad scope of knowledge applicable to the field of uro-logic health care.
AccreditationFollowing input from certified members, CBUNA
identified a need to seek national accreditation of ourcertification process. When inquiring about accredita-tion, we learned that CBUNA has a lot of work to do toupdate our process before we can even apply for accredi-tation. The process includes updating practice analysesfor all levels of practice, rewriting tests to match whatindividuals are actually doing on a day-to-day basis, andimplementing the tests for a minimum of 1 year prior tosubmitting the application.
Susanne Quallich, ANP-BC, CUNP, has completedthe NP practice analysis and, with input from the Board,is currently tweaking the RN practice analysis for distri-
bution. Saundra Seidel, APRN-BC, CNOR, CUCNS, andJeff Albaugh, PhD, APRN-BC, CUCNS, SUNA memberswho are not members of the CBUNA Board, have volun-tarily composed and distributed the CNS practice analy-sis and are in the process of collecting data.
Additional ProjectsThe Board will continue to test and certify urologic
associates. We will not, however, be able to nationallyaccredit this examination because individuals sitting forthe examination are not limited to “nursing” practice.Since our practice analysis is outdated, Doug Clay, CUA,has composed and is ready to survey SUNA members.
In addition, Jeff Guse, CUA, is composing a practiceanalysis for individuals involved in urodynamic studies(UDS). With the assistance of Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc.staff, he is in the process of recruiting a qualified UDScommittee to assist with creation of a comprehensiveand appropriate UDS examination.
Your Assistance Is AppreciatedNow I can tell you what assistance is needed. In your
packets at the SUNA Annual Symposium and AnnualConference you will find a practice analysis appropriateto your level of practice. Whether or not you are certified,your input is important. We need to know what activitiesyou perform on a daily basis so that we can offer testingrepresentative of the care individuals are actually provid-ing. Please complete this survey and return it to theSUNA registration desk. CBUNA thanks you in advancefor your participation in improving our service to you,the membership.
Phyllis A. Matthews, MS, ANP-BC, CUNPCBUNA President
A Call for Help from CBUNA
Congratulations to the following individuals who became board certified by passing one of the urolog-ic certification examinations administered by the Certification Board for Urologic Nurses and Associates(CBUNA) at test centers across the country in October 2009.
Teresa Allen, CURN - Gulfport, MS
Donna Lee Block, CURN - Bradenton, FL
Linda Bolt, CUPA - Cincinnati, OH
Betty Brown, CURN - Gulfport, MS
Sungnye Choe, CURN - River Edge, NJ
Bennie Clonts, CURN - Gilbert, AZ
Arline D'Addario, CURN - Taunton, MA
Patty Dumont, CURN - Auburn, NH
Melissa Dunn, CURN - Hyde Park, MA
Karen Marie Dziuba, CUNP - East Tawas, MI
Rachel Fleming, CUA - Ashland, MO
Adrienne Fransas, CUA - Palm City, FL
Darren Griggs, CUA - Centralia, MO
Joyce Wood Harter, CUNP - Columbia, MO
Donna Henry, CURN - St Petersburg, FL
Gwendolyn Hooper, CUNP - Lexington, KY
Virginia Hudson, CUNP - Warm Springs, GA
Karla Joann Hutcheson, CURN - Round Rock, TX
Susan Kennedy Gruber, CURN -Westchester, IL
Fran Lange, CUA - Littleton, CO
Nancy Meyer, CURN - Cincinnati, OH
James Miller, CUA - Mentone, CA
Genevive Mingle, CURN - Grand Praire, TX
Mary Neckermann, CUA - Boonville, MO
Angela Ogle, CUNP - Ooltewah, TN
Chad Rotan, CUA - Wheat Ridge, CO
Debra Schmaltz, CUNP - Grand Forks, ND
Donna Schmidt, CUA - Collierville, TN
Mary Kathleen Schupp, CUNP - St. Augustine, FL
Hansley Scott, CUA - Suffolk, VA
Deborah Stepp, CURN - Lakeview, AR
April Turner, CUNP - Chicago, IL
Kellie Vigil, CUA - Thornton, CO
Gina Vitagliano, CURN - Pittsford, VT
Marianne Warrell, CUNP - Crawfordville, FL
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SUNA’s Management ServicesCompany Earns Prestigious
Accreditation
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ), SUNA’s managementservices company, has been accredited by theAssociation Management Company (AMC) Institute.This is the highest recognition that an association man-agement company can receive. The accreditationprocess offered by the AMC Institute is the mostdemanding and comprehensive in the industry. Thereare over 500 association management companiesworldwide and only 50 have earned this designation.
To earn the accreditation, AJJ demonstrated that itmeets the highest industry standards for such businesspractices as contracts and service delivery; employeerecruitment, training, and professional development;and financial management and internal controls.
“I am so proud of our staff for their hard work anddedication,” said Anthony Jannetti, AJJ president. “Notonly are they experts at what they do, but they put theirhearts into providing innovative services for SUNA andother client partners every day.”
AJJ has partnered with SUNA since 1995, providingfull-service association management, public relationsand marketing, creative design and publishing, corpo-rate sales, professional education, Web site andInternet, membership and database management, andconference management services. AJJ also publishesSUNA’s journal, Urologic Nursing, and official newsletter,Uro-Gram.
Administered by the AMC Institute, AMC InstituteAccreditation is recognized and supported by theAmerican Society of Association Executives (ASAE) andThe Center for Association Leadership and is based onthe American National Standards Institute (ANSI)Standard of Good Practices for the AMC Industry.
Under the program, AJJ must earn re-accreditationevery 4 years, demonstrating to an independent outsideauditor that the company continues to meet all stan-dards.
2010 Corporate MembersAmerican Medical Systems, Inc.
Amgen, Inc.Astellas Pharma US, Inc.
Astra Tech, Inc.AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, LP
Bard Medical DivisionColoplast Corporation
Cook Medical - UrologyDale Medical Products, Inc.
Duraline Medical Products, Inc.Endo Pharmaceuticals
Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc.HDIS (Home Delivery Incontinent Supplies
Company)Hollister Incorporated
LABORIELiberty Medical Supply
Life-Tech, Inc.Mediwatch plcMedtronic, Inc.
Novartis OncologyOlympus
OncoDiagnostic Laboratory, Inc.Pfizer, Inc.
Procter & Gamble PharmaceuticalsRochester Medical Corporation
sanofi pasteurT-DOC Company, LLC
Uroplasty, Inc.VIVUS, Inc.
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SUNA extends our sympathy to all the victimsof the devastating earthquake in Haiti inJanuary. Individuals wishing to donate or pro-vide assistance in Haiti are encouraged to con-tact the Center for International DisasterInformation at http://www.cidi.org/incident/
haiti-10a/.
The SUNA Foundation Trustees have been busypreparing for the third annual FUN(d)raisingRaffle at the SUNA Annual Symposium. The fan-
tastic prizes will be revealed along with the names of thewinners and other details in the May issue of the Uro-Gram and on the SUNA Web site.
Scholarships Available! Applications Due June 1
All SUNA members who are considering applying forthe 2010 SUNA Annual Conference Scholarships shouldbe working on their applications now. Applications mustbe submitted by June 1, 2010. Applications and addition-al information are available online at www.suna.org(click on the Foundation tab and click on What WeProvide). See the article on page 3 of this issue for infor-mation about additional scholarships and awards avail-able to SUNA members.
2010 Silent AuctionIt is also time to think about the Fourth Annual
SUNA Foundation Silent Auction to be held during the2010 SUNA Annual Conference in Boston. Reminderswill be going out shortly to allow plenty of time formembers to think of items to donate and for the artisans
to start creating. There will be suggestions on the dona-tion form for consideration as well. We had 62 items lastyear and with your help, we’ll have at least that manyagain this year. Funds generated by the Silent Auction gotoward the scholarships that are available to SUNA mem-bers. Your efforts are gratefully appreciated.
Ardeth S. Hale, CURN(Ret)SUNA Foundation Chair & Trustee
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EditorEvey Kliever, MA, RN, CURNAssociate EditorJeanne Held-Warmkessel, MSN, RN, AOCN®, ACNS-BC
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The SUNA Foundation Trustees met during SUNA’s Annual Conference inChicago. Pictured are (front) Ardeth Hale, Nancy Mueller; (back) Judy Smit,Jean Lewis, Anthony J. Jannetti, and Joyce Colling. Not pictured areCarolina Facciani and Larry Heinemann.
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