Requirements for Urology Nurse Education

A urology nurse is a registered nurse that cares for patients that have kidney or urinary tract conditions and men having problems with their reproductive organs. A urology nurse goes to school to become a registered nurse and then specializes in urology.

A registered nurse must hold either a two-year associate's degree or a four-year bachelor's degree. An associate's degree can be obtained at a community college, and a bachelor's degree can be earned at a university. Before being accepted into a nursing program prerequisites must be met. Required prerequisite classes include general education courses such as math, English and psychology. Science courses such as biology, chemistry, physics, and anatomy and physiology are also required. During nursing school students receive a broad education of patient care in all fields of medicine. A good nursing program combines classroom teaching with laboratory studies and hands on clinical work that is supervised by an experienced nurse.

Following nursing school a nurse will study for and take the National Council Licensure Examination- Registered Nurse, or NCLEX-RN. This exam is required in order to get a nursing license. After the exam is passed and the nurse is licensed they can begin working in a hospital, clinic, or private care center. When a nurse specializes in urology most of the training and education is taught on the job. Many urology nurses do seek professional certification which requires a combination of education and experience. All urology nurses must take continuing education classes to ensure that they keep up to date on medical advancement and technology.