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| Last Call for 2025 National Symposium Pre-Registration Join us in Portland, Oregon, from May 1–4, 2025 or participate via livestream! Explore in-depth sessions, connect with peers, and earn valuable Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) contact hours. Registration Highlights: – In-Person and Livestream Options: Full symposium registrants receive access to all recorded content. – Best Deal: Combine a preconference workshop with your symposium registration for additional savings (in-person only). – ANNA Member Discounts: Save $125 or more on registration. Don’t miss out! Preconference workshops (in-person only) offer 5.0 CH, while the full symposium provides up to 18.75 CH, with bonus on-demand content adding an extra 5.0 CH. Pre-registration closes April 21, 2025 so visit annanurse.org/symp25 and secure your spot today. In-person registrations received after this date will be processed onsite. Questions? Contact ANNA at [email protected] or 888-600-2662. We look forward to seeing you at the 2025 Symposium! Register Now |
| Last Call for 2025: Honor the Legacy of Nephrology Nurses This invitation is extended to all ANNA members, encouraging them to contribute their cherished memories of a departed fellow ANNA member. These individuals’ names will be honored in a commemorative book titled “The Nightingale Tribute for Nephrology Nurses.” This heartfelt tradition commenced at the April 2024 National Symposium in Orlando and will be upheld at subsequent National Symposia. A dedicated table in the registration area will feature the memory book and a continuous video loop showcasing the shared reminiscences. Should you wish to contribute a memory of a departed ANNA member for inclusion in the tribute, click below to submit a tribute along with a photograph of the individual by Monday, April 14, 2025. Share your memories and help us honor those who have paved the way. Learn More |
| Being Prepared for the 119th Congress Webinar Thursday, April 17, 2025 8 – 9 PM ET This webinar provides an overview of the potential impact with the change in President and new majority in the 119th Congress. Attendees will gain insights into how this may impact legislative developments affecting healthcare and learn how to actively engage in the policymaking process. Key topics covered include: – Current Policy and Political Issues with the 119th Congress. – Overview of the 119th Congress and how federal health policy is shaped. – Key legislative priorities of the 119th Congress and the President and their potential impact on healthcare professionals and patients. – Opportunities for Involvement – Strategies for engaging with policymakers and advocating for health policy changes. – Resources and organizations that support healthcare professionals in policy advocacy. – Staying Informed – Reliable sources for staying up to date on health policy developments. By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to identify actionable steps to get involved in health policy activities, ensuring their voices are heard in shaping the future of healthcare legislation. Participant will be eligible for 1.00 CH. Register Now |
| 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 |
| ANNA Bylaws & Constitution Updates – March 2025 As part of the 2024-2025 Board of Directors (BOD) Orientation, governance education was provided by ANNA’s General Counsel whose specialty is nonprofit associations. In review of ANNA’s Constitution and Bylaws it was identified that there were several opportunities to clarify and strengthen the bylaws to protect ANNA and volunteers. In July 2024, the membership was notified about a vote to update the Bylaws to enable revisions of the bylaws either by vote of membership or by BOD vote. This change in bylaws was approved by the membership in August 2024. Beginning in September 2024, the BOD worked diligently with ANNA’s General Counsel to review each section of the bylaws to ensure that ANNA’s bylaws are clear and consistent with the current best practices for non-profit associations. On March 13, 2025, the BOD approved the final updates to ANNA’s Bylaws and Constitution which are summarized in the table below. Although these revisions have little impact on processes for ANNA’s members, these revisions are important to protect ANNA’s volunteer leaders and the association in years to come. To review the updated 2025 bylaws: https://www.annanurse.org/sites/default/files/download/reference/pnp/pnp1.02A.pdf Review the Updated Bylaws |
| 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 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 |
| 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 | The Nurse as Advocate in Fostering Patient Self-Advocacy April’s featured FREE NCPD selection is, “Empowering Voices: The Nurse as Advocate in Fostering Patient Self-Advocacy” where David Rush, a recording artist and producer, host of the WinsOnly Lifestyle podcast, as well as a home dialysis patient and transplant recipient, walks the audience through his personal and emotional journey with kidney disease and shares his passion for his work in patient self-advocacy. 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 1.00 contact hour – FREE! Available through April 30, 2025! Access Now |
| ANNA Member Spotlight: Prince Tenoso, BSN, RN, CNN 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: Prince Tenoso, from San Francisco Bay Area Chapter #504! Prince says “What’s unique about nephrology nursing is having a specific field in kidney care while being able to specialize in a diverse practice such as CKD care, dialysis, or kidney transplantation.” Learn more about Prince 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 Donna Bednarski, RN, MSN, ANP-BC, CNN, and Donna Painter, MS, BSN, RN, CNN, ANNA’s Co-Chief Nurse Advisors on Health Policy and Advocacy. Together, they discuss ANNA’s advocacy efforts and health policy initiatives, highlighting the vital role nephrology nurses play in shaping policies that impact kidney care. Tune in to hear insights from Donna Bednarski’s extensive experience in quality improvement and legislative advocacy, alongside Donna Painter’s expertise in home dialysis and patient education. Don’t miss this engaging conversation on how nephrology nurses can influence health policy and advance care for individuals with kidney disease. 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 | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ANNA leadership values the diversity of our membership, and is committed to an environment of inclusion, equity, and belonging. 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. 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 |
