Nephrology Nurses Week is observed in September each year. In 2022, Nephrology Nurses Week was celebrated September 11-17. During this week and throughout the month of September, ANNA leaders and members were interviewed about the nephrology nursing specialty.
Nurse Alice interviews ANNA President-Elect Jennifer Payton about the nephrology nursing specialty, what it takes to become a nephrology nurse, and various career opportunities in nephrology nursing.
Barry Lefkowitz, the host of New Perspectives for RVN television, interviews ANNA Executive Director Tamara Kear. Dr. Kear discusses the nephrology nursing specialty, the care of individuals living with chronic kidney disease, the increase in acute kidney injury observed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the role of ANNA in advancing and advocating for nephrology nursing practice.
Nurse Keith interviews ANNA President Angela "Angie" Kurosaka about the importance of nephrology nursing, the celebration of Nephrology Nurses Week, advocacy in nephrology nursing, and the overall impact of the current nursing shortage.