Intravesical therapy for NMIBC

The 9th ESUN Course on Intravesical therapy for NMIBC organised by the European School of Urology Nurses (ESUN) will take place in Gdansk, Poland, on 12-13 June 2026.

For who

This course is aimed at experienced or specialised nurses involved in the care of bladder cancer patients in clinical, outpatient, or community settings. Participants should be motivated to act as local ambassadors for NMIBC best practice and be able to disseminate the knowledge and skills gained during the course to colleagues in their own organisations or regions.

Aims and objectives

The aim of the course is to enhance nurses’ knowledge, confidence, and practical competence in the delivery of intravesical therapy for patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). The course aims to standardise practice across Europe, strengthen patient safety, and empower participants to become local trainers and advocates for evidence-based NMIBC care within their institutions.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the principles and rationale of intravesical therapy in the management of non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC).
  • Differentiate between types of intravesical agents (e.g. BCG, chemotherapy, hyaluronic acid) and their mechanisms of action.
  • Demonstrate safe preparation, administration, and handling procedures for intravesical treatments in clinical practice.
  • Identify contraindications, side effects, and appropriate nursing interventions for managing adverse events.
  • Apply evidence-based guidelines and standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and patient safety.
  • Evaluate strategies for patient assessment through effective communication and education to enhance patient adherence to treatment.
  • Develop the confidence and competence to train colleagues locally, supporting a sustainable “Train-the-Trainer” model for NMIBC care.

Preliminary Scientific Programme overview

Friday, 12 June

Module 1. NMIBC disease overview and treatment pathways
Module 2.Intravesical guidelines update – what’s new and why
Module 3.Guidelines in practice – interactive discussion and Q & A 
Module 4.Patient perspective – living with NMIBC and intravesical therapy
Module 5.Workshop 1:  Case-based group work - Improving communica

Saturday, 13 June
 

Module 6.Train-the-trainer essentials – Teaching and adapting locally 
Module 7.Workshop 2. Building a local education session
Module 8.Workshop 3. Sharing ideas for local education sessions & overcoming barriers
Module 9.Implementation support & resources

Please find the complete Preliminary Scientific Programme here

Registration fees, accommodation and travel

Registration fee for the full course is €140 (incl. VAT) for EAUN members and €185 (incl. VAT) for non-EAUN members.

The EAUN books your hotel room for one night (incl. breakfast) and a networking dinner on Friday evening and reimburses your economy flight (max. 500 euro). No other travel costs will be reimbursed.

Accreditation

Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) Accreditation 

An application for the 9th ESUN Course on Intravesical instillation for NMIBC has been submitted for… accreditation within the EU-ACME/CNE programme by the EUAB-CNE (European Urology Accreditation Board – Continuing Nursing Education) 

Within the EU-ACNE programme, the activities are accredited following the rule – 1 credit per hour (in 0.25 increments), with a maximum of 8 credits per day.

Each medical professional should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

Application procedure

  • Candidates fill out an online application form by 15 February
  • The link to the form can be found below under the header “How to apply”
  • The number of participants is limited to 30, and candidates are selected by the organising committee.
  • To be selected for the course, applicants must be experienced or specialised nurses involved in the care of bladder cancer patients in clinical, outpatient, or community settings.
  • Participants should be motivated to act as local ambassadors for NMIBC best practice and be able to disseminate the knowledge and skills gained during the course to colleagues in their own organisations or regions..
  • Selection will be based on the information you disclose in the application form, with consideration given to clinical experience, motivation, and potential impact on local practice.
  • Applicants will be informed by 3 March.
  • The decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

How to apply

  • Fill out the online form carefully and completely by 15 February 2026.
  • Selection will be based on the information you disclose in this application form only, with consideration given to clinical experience, motivation, and potential impact on local practice.

Acknowledgement

This activity is supported by educational grants with no involvement in the programme nor speakers.  Acknowledgements 

More information

For more information please send an e-mail to eaun@uroweb.org

 

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

Bente Thoft Jensen (DK), Kaythryn Chatterton (UK), Susanne Vahr Lauridsen (DK)

The Organising Committee