UroNurse

About UroNurse

UroNurse is a one hour podcast connecting healthcare workers to urology expert panelists. You can check out our videos and live webinars at uronurse.com. Our podcasts provide an audio copy for you to enjoy in your car or wherever.

Publisher

UroNurse

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Jun 2023

Latest episode

24 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

218 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Oct 2026

   Audio: Live from Las Vegas! SUNA Meeting: What Happens in Vegas…

   Join Vic Senese, RN, BSN, FAUNA, for a special edition of UroNurse, LIVE from Las Vegas at the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) meeting! We're bringing you the excitement, camaraderie, professional connections, and behind-the-scenes atmosphere of one of the important gatherings for urology nursing professionals. From reconnecting with colleagues and sharing experiences to celebrating the people who make a difference in urologic healthcare, Las Vegas provides the perfect backdrop for this special UroNurse episode. 🌟 WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS? 📍 Live from Las Vegas: Experience the SUNA meeting through the eyes of a longtime urology nurse and educator. 👩⚕️ Urology Nursing Community: Celebrate the nurses, advanced practice providers, educators, and healthcare professionals dedicated to improving urologic care. 🤝 Networking & Connections: Discover the value of professional relationships, shared experiences, and collaboration within the urology community. 🎓 Education & Professional Growth: Celebrate ongoing learning, new ideas, and the commitment to advancing urology nursing practice. 🎲 A Little Vegas Fun: After all, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas… unless Vic brings a camera! Whether you're a urology nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, medical assistant, healthcare educator, or someone passionate about urologic health, this special episode celebrates the people and experiences that make our professional community unique. ABOUT URONURSE UroNurse provides educational conversations, professional insights, and information for the urology healthcare community. Hosted and presented by Vic Senese, RN, BSN, FAUNA, a nationally recognized urology nurse, educator, and advocate, UroNurse connects healthcare professionals through digital education and shared experiences. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO URONURSE! Don't miss upcoming interviews, educational programs, and conversations covering urology nursing, clinical practice, patient education, and advances in urologic healthcare. 👉 Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@UroNurse1 (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/@UroNurse1&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw1I05-Suh1EwA-tG9D3M2id) 👍 Like this video, share it with your colleagues, and leave a comment: What's your favorite memory from a SUNA meeting? #SUNA #UrologyNursing #UroNurse #SUNAConference #Urology #NursingEducation #LasVegas #HealthcareProfessionals #NurseEducator #UrologicNursing The expert's opinions in this communication are personal and not representative of any organization. They are for informational purposes only, not official guidance. Viewers are advised to use their judgment, seek additional advice, and take responsibility for any actions based on these opinions.

2. 

   17 Oct 2026

   (Audio) How BCG Became a Bladder Cancer Treatment

   BCG is one of the most fascinating stories in modern urology. Originally developed as a vaccine against tuberculosis, Bacillus Calmette-Guérin eventually became an important immunotherapy for selected patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. In this edition of UroNurse News, Vic Senese, RN, BSN, FAUNA, takes you through The Story of BCG — from its development by Albert Calmette and Camille Guérin in the early 20th century to the landmark use of intravesical BCG for bladder cancer. BCG was developed from an attenuated strain of Mycobacterium bovis and became a tuberculosis vaccine. Researchers later discovered that BCG could stimulate immune responses against cancer. In 1976, Dr. Álvaro Morales and colleagues reported the use of BCG directly inside the bladder for recurrent superficial bladder tumors. That discovery helped establish intravesical BCG as a major treatment for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Subsequent clinical trials demonstrated reductions in bladder cancer recurrence, helping establish BCG as an important form of cancer immunotherapy. In this episode, we explore: 🔹 The origins of BCG 🔹 Albert Calmette and Camille Guérin 🔹 How a TB vaccine became cancer immunotherapy 🔹 Dr. Álvaro Morales and the landmark 1976 study 🔹 Why BCG is placed directly into the bladder 🔹 How BCG stimulates the immune system 🔹 Why BCG remains important in bladder cancer treatment 🔹 What happens when bladder cancer becomes BCG-unresponsive The story of BCG demonstrates how unexpected discoveries can transform medicine. Subscribe to UroNurse: Subscribe to the UroNurse YouTube channel (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/@UroNurse1?utm_source%3Dchatgpt.com&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw1dMtf-0eHNFrZzg0M714C7) The expert's opinions in this communication are personal and not representative of any organization. They are for informational purposes only, not official guidance. Viewers are advised to use their judgment, seek additional advice, and take responsibility for any actions based on these opinions.

3. 

   10 Oct 2026

   (Audio) Simple Prostatectomy Explained: Robotic vs Open Surgery

   If you have a significantly enlarged prostate and medications or other treatments are no longer providing enough relief, your urologist may discuss simple prostatectomy as a treatment option for severe benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). But what is the difference between a robotic simple prostatectomy and an open simple prostatectomy? In this episode of UroPatient, hosted by Vic Senese, RN, BSN, FAUNA, and joined by co-host Laurie Atkinson, RN, FAUNA, we take a closer look at these two surgical approaches and explain what patients may want to know before discussing simple prostatectomy with their urologist. A simple prostatectomy removes the enlarged inner portion of the prostate that is causing urinary obstruction. It is different from a radical prostatectomy, which removes the prostate as part of prostate cancer treatment. In this episode, we discuss: • What a simple prostatectomy is • Why simple prostatectomy may be recommended for men with a very large prostate • The difference between robotic simple prostatectomy and open simple prostatectomy • How the two procedures are performed • The role of robotic-assisted surgery • Incisions and surgical access • Hospital recovery and length of stay • Urinary catheter considerations after surgery • Possible differences in pain and recovery • Bleeding and other potential complications • How urinary symptoms may improve after surgery • Recovery at home • When patients may return to normal activities • Questions to ask your urologist before choosing a surgical approach Robotic-assisted simple prostatectomy uses several small abdominal incisions and robotic surgical instruments controlled by the surgeon. The approach may offer advantages such as smaller incisions and potentially easier recovery for some patients. Open simple prostatectomy uses a larger incision to access the prostate. Although it is a more traditional surgical approach, it remains an important option for selected patients, particularly those with very large prostates or specific anatomical considerations. So, is robotic simple prostatectomy better than open surgery? There isn't one answer for every patient. The best approach depends on factors such as prostate size, anatomy, previous abdominal or prostate procedures, the surgeon's experience, available technology, overall health, and the patient's individual goals and preferences. The purpose of this episode is to help patients understand the conversation they should have with their urologist before making a treatment decision. If you or someone you know has BPH, an enlarged prostate, urinary obstruction, weak urine flow, urinary retention, or is considering prostate surgery, this episode can help you understand some of the terminology and questions surrounding simple prostatectomy. Hosted by Vic Senese, RN, BSN, FAUNA 👉 Subscribe to my UroNurse YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UroNurse1 (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/@UroNurse1&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw1I05-Suh1EwA-tG9D3M2id) simple prostatectomy, robotic simple prostatectomy, open simple prostatectomy, robotic vs open prostatectomy, BPH surgery, enlarged prostate surgery, benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH treatment, prostate surgery, robotic prostate surgery, prostatectomy recovery, large prostate treatment, urinary obstruction, urinary retention, urology, urology nurse, UroPatient, Vic Senese #OpenProstatectomy #BPH #EnlargedProstate #BPHSurgery #ProstateSurgery #Urology #UroPatient #UroNurse #MensHealth #ProstateHealth The expert's opinions in this communication are personal and not representative of any organization. They are for informational purposes only, not official guidance. Viewers are advised to use their judgment, seek additional advice, and take responsibility for any actions based on these opinions.

Who has been a guest on UroNurse

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Kirsten Trudeau
• Dr Mia Maged
• HR Healthcare
• Dan Rocker
• Melissa Forton

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

861,665

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 74 / 100

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Quality

89

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

60

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