Book excerpt: This comprehensive publication is an excellent, unique, resource for all urologic nurses.This new practice resource contains over 700 pages of content written by and for urologic professionals. The high-quality content Impacts the everyday practice of RNs, APRNs, PAs, technicians, and urologic associates. Content encompasses every stage of life, from pediatric to geriatric patient populations. The Core offers fundamental curriculum for the novice and in-depth knowledge for the experienced practitioner in a hybrid text. The Core provides essential information and reflects the complexity, diversity, and unique clinical challenges encountered by urology nurses caring for the urologic patient across the lifespan. It provides a comprehensive resource for all urologic nurses and professionals, in all care settings, who are involved in the care of urologic patients, enabling them to practice confidently and delivery clinically effective, patient-centered care.