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| ANNA Celebrates Class of 2025 FANNA Recipients ANNA is thrilled to announce the induction of our 2025 class of Fellows of the American Nephrology Nurses Association (FANNA). These 10 outstanding leaders were recognized for their extraordinary contributions to nephrology nursing during a special ceremony on May 2, 2025, at ANNA’s National Symposium in Portland, Oregon. – Donna Bednarski, MSN, RN, ANP-BC, CNN, CNP, FANNA – Christine Corbett, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CNN-NP, ACHPN, FNKF, FANNA – Nikeyia Davis, MBA-HCM, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-C, CNN, FNKF, FANNA – Sheila Deziel, MSN, RN, CNN, FNKF, FANNA – Rowena Elliott, PhD, RN, CNN, CNE, AGNP-C, LNC, FADLN, ANEF, FAAN, FANNA – Leah Foster Smith, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CNN-NP, FNKF, FANNA – Mary Haras, PhD, MBA, APN, NP-C, CNN, FANNA – Donna Painter, MS, BSN, RN, CNN, FANNA – Cindy Richards, BSN, RN, CNN, CCTC, FANNA – Lucy Todd, MSN, ACNP, CNNe, FANNA Learn more about the FANNA program at https://www.annanurse.org/membership/fanna. Learn More |
| Call for Nominations for 2026-2027 National Board of Directors | July 1 The ANNA Nominations Committee is seeking qualified members for the following Board of Directors positions for this year’s national election: – President-Elect – Treasurer – Director (2 positions available) Additional information, including role descriptions, eligibility criteria, and the candidate application, are available on the ANNA website. The deadline for submission of candidate materials is July 1, 2025. Learn More and Apply |
| Happening Now: Celebrate Nurses in May Nurses Day – May 6, Nurses Week – May 6-12, 2025 May is for celebrating nurses and this year is no different. National Nurses Week will occur May 6th – May 12, with National Nurses Day on May 6th. The ANA gave this year the theme “The Power of Nurses” to “recognize the invaluable contributions of nurses worldwide and the real-life challenges they face every day.” Join ANNA in celebrating National Nurses Day on May 6, 2025, and Nurses Week May 6 – 12, 2025. Learn More |
| LAST CALL: ANNA 2026 National Symposium Call for Proposals The 2026 ANNA National Symposium will be held April 25 – 28, 2026 at the Hilton Riverside New Orleans in New Orleans, LA. The ANNA National Conferences Committee invites individuals, regardless of clinical or corporate affiliation, to share their expertise by submitting a proposal for presentation. Proposals are being accepted until June 9, 2025. Submit a Proposal |
| Advocacy in Action: ANNA Heads to Capitol Hill Next month, a dedicated group of ANNA members will gather in Washington, D.C., for the 2025 ANNA Advocacy Forum, taking place June 9–10. During this annual event, participants will receive policy briefings, connect with fellow nurse advocates, and meet with members of Congress to speak out on issues impacting kidney health and the nephrology nursing workforce. Stay tuned for updates as we amplify your voice on Capitol Hill. Learn More |
| Save the Date! Nephrology Nursing Summit | September 25-28, 2025 This year’s Summit will occur at the Le Méridien Sheraton Charlotte in Charlotte, NC from September 25-28, 2025. We’re honored to welcome Dr. Robert Montgomery, named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2025, as our Keynote Speaker. Renowned for pioneering laparoscopic live-donor nephrectomy and domino paired donation strategies, and leading the first genetically modified pig-to-human kidney transplant in 2021, Dr. Montgomery will share his vision for xenotransplantation and the exciting potential of this approach in addressing the organ shortage crisis as well as the complex challenges it brings. Summit Highlights: – Empowering Kidney Care: One-Day Conference with Nurse-Physician Partners in collaboration with the American Society of Nephrology, Saturday, September 27 (included with full registration). – Cutting-Edge Sessions: From dialysis evolution and pediatric care to health-equity policy update — designed to enhance your practice and patient outcomes. – Flexible Attendance: Join us in person or livestream from anywhere—tailor your experience to fit your needs. Stay tuned for complete agenda and registration details. We can’t wait to advance kidney health with you! Learn More |
| Share Your Story. Strengthen Our Voice. Federal policy changes and proposed funding cuts are already disrupting kidney care—and we know the impact is being felt across the nephrology community. From staff reductions at key agencies to threats to Medicaid and safety-net programs, these shifts affect not just patients, but also the professionals who care for them. ANNA is calling on nephrology nurses, caregivers, patients, educators, and advocates to share their personal stories. Your experiences help us show policymakers what’s truly at stake and give voice to the real challenges facing our community. Stories may be submitted anonymously, and you can choose how your story is used. Every voice matters—especially now. I want to share my story Learn More |
| Reminder: the ANNA Ambassador Program 2.0 is Live! We’re excited to unveil the revamped ANNA Ambassador Program 2.0—a rewarding way to recognize and thank you for sharing your passion for ANNA with colleagues! Here’s how it works: From January 1 to December 31, 2025, any Full Member who recruits a new member will earn a $25 discount on their next year’s membership renewal—up to $125 off for recruiting five new Full Members! Exclusive Rewards for Top Ambassadors: – Recruit 5 new Full Members: Enjoy a complimentary membership renewal for the following year AND a custom embroidered ANNA Ambassador Jacket. – Recruit 10 new Full Members: Earn complimentary registration for the 2026 ANNA National Symposium! Let’s grow our community together—one referral at a time! Ready to share the benefits of ANNA with your colleagues? Learn More |
| Free NCPD Program | Dialysis Drug Considerations: More Than Just a Dose May’s featured FREE NCPD selection is, “Dialysis Drug Considerations: More Than Just a Dose” which discusses the complexities of dialysis drug dosing and appropriate situations that require intervention in the form of patient education and reviews guidance related to dosage of medications specific to patients with end-stage kidney disease and patients on dialysis. ANNA offers members one free nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) program in the Online Library every month. View the recording, complete the evaluation questions, and earn 1.25 contact hour – FREE! Available through May 31, 2025! Access Now |
| ANNA Member Spotlight: Jhoannel Valerio, MSN, RN, NI-BC, CCM Each month, ANNA highlights the unique experiences and perspectives of a member with our Member Spotlight. This month’s ANNA member in the spotlight is: Jhoannel Valerio, from South Florida Flamingo Chapter #206! Jhoannel says nephrology nursing is unique because “in nephrology nursing education never stops. There is always an opportunity to learn something new and to teach patients something new.” Learn more about Jhoannel and why your colleague loves nephrology nursing! Member Spotlight |
| New Episode of Nephrology Nursing Perspectives Available Now! Look out for a new episode of Nephrology Nursing Perspectives on the 1st of every other month. In this episode, our host Dr. Lillian Pryor interviews John Davis, former Chief Executive Officer of Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO), about the vital role nephrology nurses play in advancing kidney care worldwide. With over three decades of leadership in global kidney health and medical nonprofits, John brings a wealth of experience and insights to the conversation. Tune in as John discusses the importance of nephrology nurses in implementing evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, improving patient outcomes, and shaping the future of kidney care. Don’t miss this inspiring episode that highlights the invaluable contributions of nephrology nurses to the global kidney health community. Listen Now |
| ANNA’s Online Learning App Ditch the hassle of app store downloads and reclaim valuable space on your phone! Our Online Learning app sidesteps the traditional route altogether – simply navigate to annanurse.org/library and follow the prompts on your device to seamlessly add our app to your home screen (and don’t forget to enable push notifications for an enhanced experience). Get Started |
| Join the Virtual Chapter Community A virtual chapter community has been established to serve and connect members, regardless of location. The community meets once a month, on the first Tuesday of the month, at 7:30pm ET. All members are welcome to join the next meeting. To receive meeting announcements, join the chapter community on ANNA Connected: – Visit the Virtual Chapter Community page in ANNA Connected (make sure you are signed in). – Look for the JOIN button and click. That’s it- you’re in! Or, follow the link below to go directly to the community in ANNA Connected (you must be logged in to see it). For any questions, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]. Join Now |
| Member Milestone | Share Your Achievements! Have you or a fellow ANNA member hit a career milestone in the last few years? We invite each of you to share your recent career accomplishments with us! Whether you’ve received an award, published a paper, or earned a promotion, we want to hear all about it. The achievements of nurses inspire us all. That is why we want to showcase the remarkable talent within ANNA. Submit the recent career milestones of yourself or another ANNA member to be featured in our Member Milestone social media campaign! Submit Here |
| Engage on Social ANNA leadership values the diversity of our membership and is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, equity, belonging, and health access. We will be highlighting this diversity (in all its forms) on social media throughout the year. We encourage members to share ways in which they are diverse or ways they have cared for patients with a diverse set of needs, ensuring equitable health access for all. Learn More & Submit |
| Visit Jobs Page for Career Opportunities The ANNA website includes a list of positions available. The Jobs section makes it easy to locate career opportunities of interest to you. View Jobs |
| ANNA Membership Benefit! Discounts through ‘MemberDeals’ ANNA members have access to exclusive savings on theme parks, hotels, attractions, movie tickets, tours, shows, and more through MemberDeals. Visit the MemberDeals website often as new products and discounts are continually being added. MemberDeals |
