British Association of Urological Nurses

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The British Association of Urological Nurses (BAUN) is an association based in the United Kingdom that exists to improve standards in urological care.[1][2] As a UK registered charity, BAUN's executive affairs are governed by an elected board of working urology nurses.[3][4][5] Full association members must be Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)–registered nurses but other global healthcare professionals with interests in urology may join as associate members.[6][7][8]

History[edit]

BAUN was founded in 1992 by Sarah Heatley, a urology nurse who wished to promote advancement in urological nursing and support the personal and professional development of urology nurses.[9] The group was originally named "The British Urology Research Nurse Support Group" (BURNS). In April 1995, the organisation evolved into a more general association and took its present name.[9]

BAUN meetings were originally held as supplementary gatherings of the annual conference of the British Association of Urological Surgeons, with secondary independent meetings taking place later in the year.[9] The first annual BAUN conference took place in 2001. Pre-conference one-day educational workshops focusing on skills development in sub-specialty clinical activities such as flexible cystoscopy and prostate biopsy were introduced in subsequent years.[9]

Organization[edit]

As a registered charity, BAUN is accountable to the Charity Commission. It is also required to follow standard charitable trust governance protocols. The Trustee board consists of eleven full members elected by eligible members of the association. The association requires representation from all four nations within the United Kingdom to be reflected within the executive.[10] The executive officers are President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. All members of the board are eligible to stand for election to any of these positions when a vacancy arises. All trustee members hold corporate responsibility, and as such are all registered with Companies House. Each trustee serves for a term of three years, after which they may stand for election again for a further three years. Once a six-year period of tenure has been served, the trustee must stand down for a further three years before being eligible for re-election.[citation needed]

BAUN are involved in the production of the International Journal of Urological Nursing, a journal for healthcare professionals with an interest or specialisation in urology[11][12]

Aims[edit]

  • Improve the care of urological patients in all healthcare settings.[13]
  • Provide educational opportunities including study days and conference.[14]
  • Provide educational materials including best practice guidelines.[15]
  • Provide networking, professional and personal development opportunities for BAUN members.[14][16]
  • Influence the national healthcare agenda and work collaboratively with other organizations including other charities to the benefit of patients.[17][18]

BAUN Presidents[edit]

BAUN President's Medal
  • Sarah Heatley, 1995–1997
  • Mary Kirkham, 1997–2002
  • Lyn Kirkwood, 2002–2004
  • Jerome Marley, 2004–2006
  • Tom Ladds, 2006–2008
  • Lucinda Poulton, 2008–2012
  • Philippa Aslet, 2012–2014
  • Fiona Sexton, 2014–2016
  • Julia Taylor, MBE, 2016–2018
  • Jane Brocksom, 2018–2020
  • Clare Waymont, 2020–2022
  • Sarah Hillery, 2022–present[19]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Sexton, Fiona (2017-11-09). "Advancing urological nursing". British Journal of Nursing. 26 (20): S6. doi:10.12968/bjon.2017.26.20.S6. ISSN 0966-0461. PMID 29125351.
  2. ^ Ford, Steve (3 May 2023). "British Association of Urological Nurses: Annual Conference 2023". Nursing Times. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  3. ^ Thompson, Kathryn; Marley, Jerome; Taylor, Julia; Basketter, Vanessa; O?Neill, Kathleen; Parahoo, Kader; Hulme, Tarnya; McCaughan, Eilis (March 2007). "A baseline description of the research, clinical practice and development needs of urology nurses in the United Kingdom". International Journal of Urological Nursing. 1 (1): 36–46. doi:10.1111/j.1749-771X.2007.00004.x. ISSN 1749-7701.
  4. ^ "BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF UROLOGICAL NURSES - Charity 1140616". register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
  5. ^ Fletcher, Nicholas; Russell, Bradley (November 2019). "The diverse role of the Urological Surgical Care Practitioner: A brief examination". International Journal of Urological Nursing. 13 (3): 110–113. doi:10.1111/ijun.12204. ISSN 1749-7701. S2CID 203444025.
  6. ^ "Join Us | BAUN - British Association of Urological Nurses". www.baun.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
  7. ^ "Unidym and Battelle form nanotubes alliance". Reinforced Plastics. 52 (7): 15. 2008-07-01. doi:10.1016/S0034-3617(08)70233-9. ISSN 0034-3617.
  8. ^ "Courage, Resilience and Vision: BAUN Update". International Journal of Urological Nursing. 15 (2): 94–95. July 2021. doi:10.1111/ijun.12274. ISSN 1749-7701. S2CID 241844974.
  9. ^ a b c d "History of BAUN | BAUN – British Association of Urological Nurses". www.baun.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
  10. ^ "BAUN Constitution | BAUN – British Association of Urological Nurses". www.baun.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
  11. ^ Marley, Jerome (27 July 2023). "Editorial Board of IJUN". Wiley International Journal of Urological Nursing. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  12. ^ Marley, Jerome (27 July 2023). "About the International Journal of Urological Nursing". Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  13. ^ "Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates". library.suna.org. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
  14. ^ a b Marley, Jerome; Taylor, Julia; Brocksom, Jane; Schubach, Kath; Nixon, Andrea; Allchorne, Paula; Lauridsen, Susanne Vahr (March 2020). "Developing an Educational Framework for Urological Nursing: Using a World Café approach to gain an emerging international understanding of issues, challenges and responses". International Journal of Urological Nursing. 14 (1): 5–12. doi:10.1111/ijun.12227. ISSN 1749-7701. S2CID 213478175.
  15. ^ Reid, Sheilagh; Brocksom, Jane; Hamid, Rizwan; Ali, Ased; Thiruchelvam, Nikesh; Sahai, Arun; Harding, Chris; Biers, Suzanne; Belal, Mo; Barrett, Rachel; Taylor, Julia; Parkinson, Richard (December 2021). "British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS) and Nurses (BAUN) consensus document: management of the complications of long‐term indwelling catheters". BJU International. 128 (6): 667–677. doi:10.1111/bju.15406. ISSN 1464-4096. PMID 33811741. S2CID 232772553.
  16. ^ Brocksom, Jane E (October 2013). "Digital engagement in nursing: a urology nurse's journey". British Journal of Nursing. 22 (Sup18): S23–S28. doi:10.12968/bjon.2013.22.Sup18.S23. ISSN 0966-0461. PMID 24121770.
  17. ^ Mostafid, Hugh; Malde, Sachin; Mir-Kohler, Ali; Bagnall, Pauline; Taylor, Julia; Cresswell, Jo; Catto, James (April 2018). "Mp08-08 Discharge of Low Risk non Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer After One Year: Results of a Baus/Baun National Survey of the Adoption of the Nice Bladder Cancer Guidelines Recommendations in the UK". Journal of Urology. 199 (4S). doi:10.1016/j.juro.2018.02.313. ISSN 0022-5347.
  18. ^ "Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates". library.suna.org. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
  19. ^ "BAUN Past Trustees | BAUN – British Association of Urological Nurses". www.baun.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-05-31.

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