Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA)

Geriatric Activities

• Increased geriatric content in association publications
• Created a Urologic Nursing/Nurse Competence in Aging Writer’s Award

• Publications and Position Statements
• Special Interest Groups
• Education Modules, Programs and Learning Tools
• Awards

Publications and Position Statements

• *The Effects of a Continence Program on Frail Community-Dwelling Elderly Persons – April 2003
• *Urinary Dysfunction and Urodynamics in the Elderly – April 2003
• *Criteria for Urinary Tract Infection in the Elderly: Variables that Challenge Nursing Assessment – June 2004
• *August 2004 was a Special Issue on Urologic Care of the Older Adult

Special Interest Groups

• A Special Interest Group focused on Continence issues will form a subgroup with those professionals who work with the geriatric clients.

Education Modules, Programs and Learning Tools

• *Educational sessions at Annual Conference and at Annual Symposium
• A Geriatric Web page will be formed, with links and related content available to those who visit the SUNA website.

Awards

• Create a Urologic Nursing/Nurse Competence in Aging Writer’s Award

Note:*indicates activities that occurred prior to NCA grant funding
Bold text indicates activities that occurred after NCA grant funding