Role of a urology nurse in evaluating patients with prostatism

Nurses play a prominent role in educating patients. This article presents experiences of one certified urology nurse collaborating with a urologist in the initial evaluation of 475 men randomly selected from the community for urinary symptoms or health status work-ups. Referrals to the urologist for further diagnosis and treatment were made for suspicion of prostate cancer, moderate to severe symptoms of prostatism, and microhematuria. The nurse also provided information about treatment options and watchful waiting. Participants showed a strong acceptance of the nurse in performing assessments.