Published in the May/June 2021 issue of Urologic Nursing, this article includes the results of a survey conducted to examine the role of the urogynecology nurse practitioner (NP) and highlights the need for the development of a current, distinct description of the subspecialty role. The article reports on the urogynecology subspecialty NP role, creates a basis that can be used when negotiating a new position or promotion, and provides insight into whether NPs who practice in this subspecialty are interested in a national certification examination to distinguish their expertise. Proposing a new designation that aligns with current female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery (FPMRS) physicians to replace urogynecology NP is discussed as a possible natural progression to define the specific knowledge, clinical competence, and aptitude needed to practice in this field.
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