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Old Dominion University

Nursing Faculty Publications

Urology

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Enhancing The Geriatric Competence Of Urologic Nurses, Karen A. Karlowicz Jan 2005

Enhancing The Geriatric Competence Of Urologic Nurses, Karen A. Karlowicz

Nursing Faculty Publications

Editorial. Provides strategies for enhancing the geriatric competence of urologic nurses. Improvements in nursing practice and in other health care professions; Considerations in caring for older adults; Implications for nursing practice.


Making Tough Decisions, Karen A. Karlowicz Jan 2004

Making Tough Decisions, Karen A. Karlowicz

Nursing Faculty Publications

This article focuses on the aspect of critical thinking in making tough decisions in life. Advances in urology have resulted in a range of therapies for many urologic diseases and disorders. Patients need information about each treatment, and the time to fully consider the effect of a given therapy on their overall health. Keep in mind that patients who are empowered to make decisions about their health care are more likely to comply with the treatment plan. Likewise the author urges readers to use their critical thinking skills to solve the clinical problems they are confronted with daily.


Needed: Urologic Nursing Mentors For New Grads, Karen A. Karlowicz Jan 2003

Needed: Urologic Nursing Mentors For New Grads, Karen A. Karlowicz

Nursing Faculty Publications

Presents the accomplishment felt after a completion of intense course of study. Inundation of nursing graduates; Assessment of nursing education programs; Tips to develop the role as urologic nurse.