Required education
ADN or BSN
Attributes
Patient-facing
Work hands-on, directly with patients.
Structured
Follow a routine that allows you to anticipate and prepare for every situation.
You’ll spend a lot of time guiding patients and teaching them about preventive care.
What you’ll do
Education
You’ll teach patients about proper hygiene, avoiding sexually transmitted diseases and home care for affected areas of the body.
Interpretation
You’ll interpret the results of medical diagnoses.
Treatment
You’ll administer medications and assist with catheterization.
Where you’ll work
- Doctors’ offices
- Hospitals
- Outpatient care centers
How to become a Urology Nurse
01
Get an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
02
Pass the NCLEX-RN.
03
Work as a Registered Nurse for two years, gaining 800 hours’ experience in Urology Nursing.
04
Pass the Certified Urology Registered Nurse exam
through the Certification Board for Urology Nurses and Associates.
05
You’re ready to work as a Urology Nurse.
Join an Organization
Become a member of a Urology Nurse organization to find career opportunities, learn from your colleagues, and support the profession.
Join an Organization
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A Supplemental Nurse is another type of community nurse.
