Role of the Women’s Health ARNP in Male Urology Care

An inquiry requested information on the expansion of practice for an ARNP certified in women’s health care to provide urology services to men after obtaining a “urology advanced practice” certification issued by the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates.

Following discussion of the question, statutes governing nursing practice, and 201 KAR 20:056 and 201 KAR 20:057 governing ARNP   
registration and practice, the Board provided information that the ARNP certified in women’s health care would need to complete academic educational preparation, and hold certification as an adult or family nurse practitioner, prior to providing ARNP practice to men with urological conditions.  After obtaining this educational preparation and certification, the individual may then also certify in the subspecialty area of urological practice.