Developing Chapter Bylaws

  • All chapters must submit bylaws to the SUNA National Office at the time they are requesting chapter affiliation.
  • Chapters may adapt the current national bylaws or request a copy of another chapter’s bylaws to assist them in creating bylaws for their chapter.
  • Chapter bylaws must be reviewed / revised as necessary and submitted to the National Office where they will be kept on file.

SUNA National Bylaws

Chapter of the Year Award

The Chapter of the Year Award acknowledges the chapter that has outstanding achievements in terms of:

  • Quality educational programs offered.
  • Growth in SUNA membership.
  • Involvement in community programs promoting awareness and education of urologic issues.
  • Full member active participation in chapter activities.
  • Innovative ideas to promote industry and member support.
  • Advancement of members to become certified by CBUNA.

Procedure

  • There is no limit to the number of times a chapter may win this award.
  • The winning chapter is selected by the SUNA Executive Committee through the information obtained from the completed Annual Chapter Review form submitted to the SUNA Secretary.
  • This form will be reviewed annually by the SUNA Secretary.
  • The Chapter Review Forms will be mailed with instructions and a cover letter to the Director-at-Large by the National Office.
  • The selected chapter is recognized with a special award during the Annual Conference.

Complete the Chapter Review Form

Chapter Review Form Submission Deadline: June 1

Chapter Education Opportunities

NCPD Fast Track

The NCPD Fast Track series is a group of sessions that are available for SUNA chapters only. The programs are pre-recorded and available in SUNA’s Online Library. Your chapter can view sessions together and earn contact hours (free for SUNA members, $10 for nonmembers). Contact the SUNA national office for access codes and more information.

Program Title Contact Hour Information Preview Program
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocols for Common Urologic Procedures 1.0 contact hour
Expires 10/02/24

Preview program in SUNA Online Library

New CDC Guidelines for Managing STIs 1.0 contact hour
Expires 10/02/24

Preview program in SUNA Online Library

Note: Programs cannot be used after contact hour expiration date.

SUNA Store

Publications, Educational Materials, SUNA Logo Merchandise, and More

SUNA offers a variety of products, including publications, educational materials, and SUNA logo merchandise. Click the buttons below to learn more about SUNA products and order online.

SUNA Publications

SUNA publications include the Urologic Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, Core Curriculum for Urologic Nursing, as well as resources addressing urodynamics, erectile dysfunction, telephone triage, and much more!

New Merchandise

Explore our new products – T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Mugs, Hats, and more! Includes both SUNA and CBUNA official merchandise

Standard Merchandise

Products include lunch totes, pashminas, pins, posters, stickers, etc.

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Membership

Join or Renew Your SUNA Membership

As a member of SUNA, you will:

Membership Dues

 
Member Category Description 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years
Active Health care professionals who have completed an approved course of instruction or its equivalent, or who have special skills or knowledge related to urology $95.00 $170.00 $215.00
Sustaining Physicians, industry representatives, and those who wish to support SUNA $135.00 N/A N/A
International Fee Non US or Canada $105.00 N/A N/A
Student Full-time nursing student (proof of full-time enrollment status must be provided) $65.00 N/A N/A
Senior SUNA members who have reached age 65 and who have been active for 5 years (proof of age must be provided) $65.00 N/A N/A

*Note: Initial Membership and Renewals for Student and Senior Membership must be submitted to the National Office and cannot be done online.

 

Sign Up Today

For information about group membership discounts, contact the SUNA National Office at suna@ajj.com.

*Membership is non-refundable and non-transferable.

The Critical Need to Provide Intermittent Catheter Urological Supplies Specific to Patient Need to Improve Health Outcomes (White Paper)

SUNA joined the American Association for Homecare; United Spinal Association; Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society; and Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board to develop a white paper to educate payers and state Medicaid programs on the types of intermittent catheter products and services needed to successfully manage an individual’s urinary retention needs in a home-based setting to improve patient experience, health outcomes, and reduce overall cost.