| Thursday, October 22, 2026 |
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Pre-Conference Workshop: Introduction to Urodynamic Testing Workshop
Dr. MiKel Gray
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| 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Pre-Conference Workshop: Fit to Thrive: Practical Pessary Skills for Nurse Practitioners
Katie Wall, MSN, FNP-C, FAUNA
Tiffanie Kemp, MSN, CRNP, WHNP-C
Patricia Katzenmoyer, DNP, FNP-BC
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| 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Pre-Conference Workshop: Optimizing Sexual Recovery of Prostate Cancer Patients and their Partners: Implementing the International Guidelines for Sexual Health Care after Prostate Cancer Treatment in Nursing Practice
Susanne Quallich, PhD, ANP-BC, NP-C, CUNP, FAANP
Daniela Wittmann, PhD, LMSW
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| Friday, October 23, 2026 |
| 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM |
A Nurse’s Guide to TRUQAP (capivasertib)
Kelli Garcia MSN, RN, OCN
Sponsored Breakfast - Supported by Astrazeneca
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| 8:00 AM - 8:15 AM |
New Member Orientation
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| 8:20 AM - 8:30 AM |
Opening/Welcome
Christina Marie Hicks, MS, APRN, WHNP-BC, FAUNA
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| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
Golden Preceptors
Teresa Kristek, DNP, MSN, RN, FNE, TCRN
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| 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM |
Break
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| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM |
GENREAL SESSION - RESEARCH
Tumescent Lidocaine Technique for Transperineal Urology Procedures
Alicia Dougherty, MSN, RN-BC
Facilitators and Barriers to Culturally Competent Psychosocial Support for Black Men with Erectile Dysfunction Post Prostate Cancer Treatment: A Dimensional Concept Analysis
Hiboombe Haamankuli, DNP, CRNP, ACNP-BC, FNAP
Discreetness, Usability, and Social Participation in Intermittent Self‑Catheterization: Insights from a Multinational Registry
Diane K Newman, DNP, APN-BC, FAAN, FAUNA, BCB-PMD
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| 11:00 AM - 11:45 M |
CONCURRENT SESSION 1
1A: Intravesical Gentamicin Instillation for the Management of Chronic Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections: A Nursing-Led Clinical Approach
Alicia Torpey, BSN, RN
1B: Advances in Bladder Cancer Management: Integrating Evidence-Based Practice and Emerging Therapies
Katie Wall, MSN, FNP-C, FAUNA
1C: When LUTS Is Not BPH: Recognizing Metabolic and Systemic Contributors to Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Nakia A. Edwards, DNP, AGNP-C
Escape Room
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| 11:50 AM - 1:05 PM |
Understanding and Managing Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions Related to Treatment with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Julia Fukuhara MSN, RN, BS
Sponsored Lunch - Supported by Astrazeneca
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| 1:10 PM - 1:55 PM |
CONCURRENT SESSION 2
2A: Precepting with Purpose: A Competency-Based Approach to Reducing Orientation Time and Strengthening Urology Staff Retention
Vivian Aiken, BSN, RN, CURN
2B: Pee rinciples of Practice: Essentials for the Suspected Bladder Cancer Case
John Brandon Arruda, MSN, APRN, AGNP-C, CUNP
2C: Impact of Pregnancy and Postpartum on the Urologic System
Rachael Medrano, FNP-C
Escape Room
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| 2:05 PM - 2:50 PM |
CONCURRENT SESSION 3
3A: Elevating the Role: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Post-Circumcision Excellence and Clinical Efficiency
Jesica Sola Konz, LPN
Molly Grilli, BSN, RN
3B: Integrating Competencies, Elevating Care: A New Model for Urologic and Transplant Nursing Education
Gonxhe Hadzi, MSN, RN AGPCNP-BC
Ruzha Skolbar, DNP, RN, CCRN, MPH, RN-C, NPD-BC
Julia Reinertsen, BSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC
Megan Weinman, MSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC, NE-BC
3C: Transforming Pelvic Health Physical Therapy: Implementing Gender-Affirming and Trauma-Informed Care for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Patients
Ashley Palmisano, MSN, RN, ONC, CURN
Escape Room
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| 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM |
CONCURRENT SESSION 4
4A: Urologic Diseases and Interventional Radiology, A Primer
Zhongxia Hu (Zee), MD
4B: Elevating Urologic Practice: A Blueprint for Implementing an Expert-Level, APP/RN-Led Transperineal Prostate Biopsy Clinic
Lori Guelman, MSN, NP
4C: “Catheter Confidence:” Enhancing Patient Safety in Urinary Catheter Care Getting It Right First Time
Eva Wallace, RGN, RM
Therese Kelly, RGN
Escape Room
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| 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
Grand Opening/Welcome Reception - Exhibits / Posters / Silent Auction
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| 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
Sponsored Dinner Slot - Available (or dinner on your own)
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| Saturday, October 24, 2026 |
| 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM |
Sponsored Breakfast Slot - Available
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| 8:00 AM - 8:15 AM |
Passing of President Gavel
Christina Marie Hicks, MS, APRN, WHNP-BC, FAUNA
Nichole Zhang, PhD, RN, FAUNA
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| 8:25 AM - 9:10 AM |
CONCURRENT SESSION 5
5A: To Pee or Not to Pee
Mary Conklin, BSN, RN, CRRN
5B: Reclaiming Intimacy: A Couple-Centered Approach to Sexual Dysfunction
Jeffrey Albaugh, PhD, APRN, CUCNS, CSC
5C: Elevating Practice: Nurse-Led Jackson-Pratt Drain Removal
Nidhi Desai, MSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC
Julia Reinertsen, BSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC
Amanda Covo, BSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC
Krishna Savalia, BSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC
Megan Weinman, MSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC, NE-BC
Escape Room
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| 9:10 AM - 10:40 AM |
Exhibits / Posters / Silent Auction
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| 10:40 AM - 11:25 AM |
GENERAL SESSION
Bridging the Urology Access Gap: A Digital-First Triage and Navigation Model Led by Advanced Practice Providers
Jerome Wilson, PA-C
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| 11:35 AM - 12:20 PM |
CONCURRENT SESSION 6
6A: When LUTS Is Not BPH: Interpreting Urodynamics to Guide Diagnosis and Team-Based Care
Nakia A. Edwards, DNP, AGNP-C
6B: Podcasting: The Art of Virtual Presentation
Vic Senese, RN, BSN, FAUNA
6C: Teaching the Adult Learner: Patient Education for Urologic Success
Michelle Robberts, MSN, RN, CMSRN
Escape Room
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| 12:20 PM - 1:35 PM |
Title TBD
Sponsored Lunch - Supported by Merck
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| 1:35 PM - 2:20 PM |
Exhibits / Posters / Silent Auction
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| 2:20 PM - 3:20 PM |
GENERAL SESSION
A Decade of Advancing Bladder Health: Scientific and Nursing Leadership Contributions of the PLUS Research Consortium (2015–2025)
Diane K. Newman, DNP, APRN, FAUNA, FAAN
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| 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM |
CONCURRENT SESSION 7
7A: The Experience of Cystectomy Caregivers in Enhanced Recovery Program
Brandon Sterling, PhD, APRN, AGACNP-BC, CCRN, CMQ
7B: Cretostimogene Grenadenorepvec in Urology Practice Workflows: Optimized Administration Supporting Clinical Practice
Debra Cohen, RN
7C: Patient Experiences with UGN-102 for Recurrent Low-Grade Intermediate-Risk Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (LG-IR-NMIBC): Insights for Shared Decision-Making
Ruchika Talwar, MD
Nikky Ugwuoke, PharmD, MPH
Victoria M. Tsurutis, PharmD, BCPS
Michael J. Louie, MD MPH
Charles C. Peyton, MD
Escape Room
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| 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
Membership Meeting and Awards
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| TBD |
Evening Networking Event (TBD)
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