In 1992, Sarah Heatley, a urology research nurse started BURNS -the British Urology Research Nurse support group. Other nurses working in Urology heard of this, and were quite envious; a meeting was arranged in April 1995 to see if enough nurses were interested in forming a general association - the room was crowded! BAUN was born!

The aims of the Association were always to develop Urological Nursing and support Urology Nurses. Meetings were held at the BAUS annual conference and independent winter meetings also took place.These provided networking and learning oppotunities for nurses and were always very well evaluated. In 2001 the first Annual Conference was inaugerated; this remains the highlight of the BAUN year, thoroughly enjoyed by all who attend.

The Association has also produced various guidelines for practice; a function that continues today.
As it has grown BAUN has forged links with the Departments of Health throughout the United Kingdom, various publishing groups, other Nursing organisations , Universities and pharmaceutical companies. International links are also being established.

The Association has always worked closely with with the Urological surgeons; a member of BAUN Council sits on BAUS Council and our meetings are held in the BAUS offices.

BAUN continues to grow and develop; it established its first sub-section(Oncology) in 2002 and more will follow as members identify sub-specialities needing individual attention.

Over the years, thanks to the enthuiasm of its members and the hard work of those who have served on Council,the British Association of Urological Nurses has developed and grown into the vibrant organisation it is today.