Welcome to Chicago Metro SUNA
We are one of the largest chapters of the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates. Chicago Metro has been honored with the Chapter of the Year 2003-2004 & 2008, Chapter with Exceptional Education Programs 2005, Chapter with Best Communication 2006 and Chapter with Exceptional Community Activiteies 2009.
Chicago Metro provides monthly urologic nursing educational meetings in the Chicagoland area.
Chicago Metro also participates in community awareness for Urologic Health.
We are also proud of our members national contributions. Chicago Metro members include Jeff Albaugh, Past-President of SUNA, Mary Ann Wasner, Past-President of SUNA and Past Regional Director, Vic Senese, Past Regional Director and current Web-Editor of the National Website and Kathy Marchese & Katy Bortel as members of the SUNA Annual Conference Planning Committee.
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Dinner and Lecture Meeting
Chicago Metro Chapter of SUNA
Date: September 15, 2010 at 6:30pm
“ Ask the Experts “
Nursing Round Table Discussion Lecture
Speakers: Vanessa Spears, RN: Prostate Cancer Support Groups
Vic Senese, RN: Tips for Urodynamics
Mary Ann Wasner, RN: The White Paper on Cystoscopy Sterilization Guidelines
Location: Loyola University Medical Center
2160 South First Avenue
Maywood, IL 60153
Leschner Hall, room 390, Stritch School of Medicine
Parking is available for $5.00 in the adjacent parking Garage.
Please RSVP for this meeting so we can have an accurate count for the food. This event is open to members and non-members, there is no waiting for non-member reservations.>RSVP
This activity has been submitted to the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) for the approval to award contact hours. SUNA is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation
Don't forget to support Harbor House in Kankakee, IL.
Please bring a donation for abused women and children.
Our President, Lori Cornelius will gladly accept the donations at the meeting.
Check out video footage from The Chicago World Continence event.
This video includes Vanessa Spears from our chapter! Video
Come Join our team!
Join us for a day of camaraderie, education and celebration. One step at a time, your participation in the SEA Blue Walk/Run helps us raise vital funds to make significant strides toward increasing awareness and education. Register, volunteer or donate today!
We have set up an team for Chicago Metro, so join us for the Prostate Cancer Walk!
Register Now for SUNA's 41st Annual Conference (October 8-11 ~ Boston, MA)
SUNA's 41st Annual Conference will be held October 8-11, 2010, at the Westin Boston Waterfront in Boston, MA. The conference promises to be an educational, energizing, and fun event! The meeting will feature optional preconference workshops, a choice of concurrent sessions on varied topics, an advanced practice track, Special Interest Group meetings, networking opportunities, social events, and an exhibit hall featuring the latest products and services in the specialty. Click below to view the complete conference program and register online. Register by September 2 to take advantage of reduced registration fees!
> Conference Program and Registration Information
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Chapter get-together in Boston!
NCCN 2010 Congress Series: Genitourinary Cancers™
October 18, 2010, Chicago, IL
The NCCN 2010 Congress Series provides a comprehensive analysis of the evidence and clinical decision-making that result in the development of the NCCN Guidelines™. There is no registration fee for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other health care-related professionals to attend. This Congress covers the NCCN Guidelines™ for Bladder, Kidney, and Prostate Cancers. Click here to register
Female Pelvic Medicine for the Office-based Practitioner
October 23-24, 2010
Hilton Suites Chicago
Chicago, IL
For more information visit www.augs.org and click on Education and Meetings.