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Learning points from the 7th course of the European School of Urology Nurses (ESUN): NMIBC patient pathways
During EMUC24 in Lisbon, the 7th ESUN Course took place from 9-10 November. Titled, “Improving NMIBC (non-muscle invasive bladder cancer) patient pathways”, this course focused on enhancing the care experience for NMIBC patients by addressing intravesical therapies, side effect...
6th ESUN report: Systemic treatments for prostate cancer course in Lisbon
The 6th ESUN course – “Systemic treatments for prostate cancer – promoting wellness and improving quality of life and adherence” took place from 9-10 November, during EMUC24 in Lisbon, Portugal. Through a series of lectures, discussions, interactive group work,...
Insights from ERUS-EAUN24 Robotic Urology Nursing Meeting
In September we travelled with a delegation from the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital in Amsterdam to Bordeaux for the annual ERUS Meeting. On the first day, we attended the EAUN meeting, and we both had the opportunity to present...
AI-powered live translation to be offered at EAUN25
The EAUN is proud to offer, for the first time at an Annual Meeting, live translation for almost every session at EAUN25. Attendees can use their phone to access a live translation into one of 60 languages, either to...
The role of the nurse: prostate cancer in the elderly
Prostate cancer (PCa) is a significant health issue, particularly in elderly men, who constitute the majority of new diagnoses. With increasing life expectancy, managing prostate cancer in older adults presents unique challenges. Drawing on the insights of key studies,...
Urology nurses’ personal wellbeing: Strategies and insights to developing your resilience
Wellbeing and resilience are global concerns for all working in healthcare. Montgomery & Patrician (2020) and Kinman et al (2020) identify that nurses’ wellbeing and resilience are impacted significantly more than the general population. In the United Kingdom a...
A preview of EAUN25 in Madrid
The next International EAUN Meeting is to be held in Madrid, Spain from 22-24 March 2025, marking a special jubilee edition of Europe’s largest urological nursing event. For 25 years, this annual meeting has been an important educational platform...
Introducing new EAUN Chair: Dr. Corinne Tillier
First and foremost, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the former chairs who have contributed to making the EAUN the prominent association it is today for urology nurses. Serving as chair is not just an...
EAUN Guideline Intermittent Catheterisation receives new update
The revised guidelines for intermittent catheterisation including urethral dilatation were presented at EAUN24. The guideline from 2013 was revised and due to the large time span, a lot of literature had to be reviewed. Hence, those responsible have agreed...
Reflecting on my time as EAUN Chair
At the last Annual EAUN Meeting (EAUN24), I handed over the position of EAUN chair to my valued colleague Ms. Corinne Tillier (NL). After three great years as chair and over seven years on the EAUN Board as treasurer...
New EAUN Podcast: Continence matters – How to navigate life’s leaks
Welcome to another EAUN edition of EAU Podcasts! In this episode, two very experienced nursing professionals, Ms. Therese Kelly (IE) & Ms. Eva Wallace (IE) discuss the complexities of continence issues. They talk about the need for healthcare professionals...
First ever EAUN podcast episode: Urinary incontinence – the “superunknown”
Welcome to the very first EAUN edition of EAU Podcasts. In this episode, Dr. Serena Maruccia (IT), an expert in pelvic floor rehabilitation and the treatment of urinary incontinence, is interviewed by Dr. Stefano Terzoni (IT), a researcher in...