LEVEL-3 - COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF URINARY-INCONTINENCE BY CONTINENCE NURSE SPECIALISTS

An increasing number of NPs are specializing in the management of inco ntinent patients. These continence nurse specialists may be involved i n collaborative practice arrangements with physicians or have their ow n independent practices. They practice in a variety of settings from h ome and ambulatory care to acute and long-term institutional care. Thi s article describes the comprehensive assessment and management of uri nary incontinence that may be provided by a continence nurse specialis t. Copyright (C) 1994 by W.B. Saunders Company