1. Advancing the Roles of the Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Continence and Pelvic Health Care in the United States: A White Paper
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Newman, Diane K., Carillo, Megan, Talley, Kristine, Starr, Julie A., Thompson, Donna, and Wyman, Jean F.
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United States. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services -- International economic relations -- Training ,Societies ,Evidence, Expert ,Nursing ,Workplace multiculturalism ,Medical care -- Quality management ,Urinary incontinence ,Professional workers -- Training ,Associations, institutions, etc. ,Evidence-based medicine ,Registered nurses -- Training ,Health ,Health care industry - Abstract
The high prevalence and costs of urinary incontinence and related pelvic floor disorders in adults highlights the need for competent nurses and advanced practice nurses who can provide high-quality continence and pelvic health care. However, challenges exist in recognizing this as a nursing specialty, preparing new and experienced nurses with specialty knowledge and skills, increasing the number and diversity of the workforce, and promoting individual achievement and professional recognition as a continence and pelvic health nursing specialist. This White Paper provides recommendations based on evidence and expert opinion to support the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associate's efforts in advancing the roles of registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses in the expanded specialty area of continence and pelvic health nursing. Keywords Incontinence, pelvic floor, nurses, advanced practice nurses, urology, urogynecology, competencies., White Paper NCPD 1.3 contact hours Identification of the Topic The high prevalence and costs of urinary incontinence (UI) and other pelvic floor disorders in adults highlight the need for [...]
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- 2024
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