FOR SUNA ATTENDEES
(Updated 9/29/10)

The Western Region of SUNA’s Annual Conference
October 25-27, 2010
Hilton Waikoloa Village, Hawaii

Aloha SUNA Members!

The 2010 Western Region of SUNA Annual Conference will be held during the Western Section AUA’s Annual Meeting on the Big Island of Hawaii at the Hilton Waikoloa Village Hotel. Meetings will be held in Kohala 4 Ballroom. Please be sure to make your hotel reservations now as rooms will sell-out fast – you must reserve through the link below (with University Travel) in order to get the discounted room rates and benefits. You can also reserve flights and car rental through University Travel.


Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates
WESTERN REGION CONFERENCE SCHEDULE 2010

(Program agenda, timing, topics and credits are subject to change due to speaker availability)
SUNDAY, October 24:
4:00PM - 6:00PM
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Registration
WSAUA Aloha President's Welcoming Reception (ticket required)
MONDAY, October 25:

7:00AM - 7:45AM
7:45AM - 8:00AM
8:00AM - 9:00AM
9:00AM - 10:00AM

10:00AM - 10:30AM
10:30AM - 11:30AM

11:30AM - 12:30PM

Registration/Breakfast
Welcome: Jeannie DeSantis, AUA
Urodynamics in Patients with Complex Symptoms: Craig Commiter, M.D.
Sexual Dysfunction: It’s a Couples Issue: Solutions for both Male and Female Sexual Dysfunction: Denise Kramer Levien
Break
Firmagon - An Innovative Treatment for Men with Prostate Cancer:
Henri W. Boodee, M.D.
Behind Closed Doors: Hospital Cysto Suites: Herbert Ruckle, M.D.
TUESDAY, October 26:
7:30AM - 8:00AM
8:00AM - 9:00AM
9:00AM - 10:00AM
10:00AM - 10:30AM
10:30AM - 11:30AM
11:30AM - 12:30PM
Breakfast/Exhibits
Robotics and Urology: Christopher Kane, M.D.
Practical Approach to Kidney Stones: Rajesh Shinghal, M.D.
Break
Pediatric Voiding Dysfunction: Susan Fessenden, CURN
Hypogonadism – Current Treatments: David Winchester, M.D.
WEDNESDAY, October 27:
7:30AM - 8:00AM
8:00AM - 9:00AM

9:00AM - 10:00AM
10:00AM - 10:30AM
10:30AM - 11:30AM

11:30AM - 12:30PM
Breakfast/Exhibits
Overactive Bladder/Interstim: Raymond Merrell, M.D.
Prostate Cancer Screening: Jonathan Wright, M.D.
Break
Chaos to Comprehension: Cleaning, Sterilization and Disinfection:
Tracy Sanford, RN, BSN, CNOR
Laparoscopy In Urology: W. Jack Lovern, M.D.
   
Program Overview
Our three-day program offers healthcare workers a variety of educational urologic topics to enhance the understanding of urologic conditions and the current treatments available for patients and networking opportunities. Participants will return home empowered with knowledge. Our meeting is held in conjunction with the Western Section American Urological Association.

Contact Hour Credit
This activity has been submitted to the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) for approval to award 12 contact hours. SUNA is an accredited approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
 
Travel
Travel plans can be made through University Travel (818) 563-9808 or (800) 821-5094. Website: www.wsauahawaii.com or E-mail: wsauahawaii@unitrav.com

Contact
Yakima Valley Chapter of SUNA
Attn: Cindie Neufeld, RN,
2500 Racquet Lane, Suite 150, Yakima Wa 98902
Call or email: jwells@yua.com or cnuefeld@yua.com, T; 509-249-3910

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