Congratulations to 2023 -2024 ANNA Art Contest Winner, Mariel Lambino
Congratulations to Mariel Lambino for winning the 2023 -2024 ANNA Art Contest with her artwork titled, ” Urine Good Hands.” Mariel says, “As an HD Nurse, my artwork captures the hope and positivity I bring to my patients. It beautifully highlights the idea that despite the challenges of dialysis, there’s still a life to be […]
ANNA President Gives State of the Association Address
ANNA 2023-2024 National President Jennifer Payton, MHCA, BSN, RN, CNN provided an annual state of the association address to the membership. View the Address
Nephrology Nursing Certification Review Course
Are you studying for a nephrology nursing certification exam? Maybe you are providing orientation to new nephrology nurses? If so, ANNA has the course you need to succeed! Prepare for the following exams: Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN) Certified Nephrology Nurse-Nurse Practitioner (CNN-NP) Nursing Continuing Professional Development Participants will be able to […]
Nephrology Nursing Summit Proposal Deadline Extended
The Conferences Committee extended the proposal deadline to Monday, January 1 for the 2024 Nephrology Nursing Summit at the Courtland Grand Hotel in Atlanta, GA on September 20-22. This educational program provides valuable information on current issues and trends in nephrology nursing practice, management, and leadership. Don’t miss this opportunity to lead a session by […]
ANNA Art Contest
We are excited to announce ANNA’s first Art Contest! Here’s your opportunity to share your passion for kidney care through creativity and design! The Art Contest winner will receive a free registration to ANNA’s 2024 National Symposium in Orlando. The contest opens Dec. 1, 2023, and will run through January 31, 2024. Find out More and […]
Unique Leadership Opportunity Available
ANNA is seeking applicants once again for the role of Board of Directors Resident (formerly Emerging Nephrology Nurse Professional Fellow). This is an opportunity for new, up-and-coming leaders to engage directly at the Board of Directors level. This is a one-year commitment and the deadline for applications is January 14, 2024. Find Out More and Apply […]
DEI Webinar Series Begins
Last week, Ebony D. Caldwell, founder of At the Table Consulting, LLC along with Deborah Stamps, ANNA’s DEI Consultant discussed the multiple dimensions of diversity, its benefits, and more in the first of this DEI Webinar Series. The next in the series will have a focus on bias and will be held Tuesday, December 5, […]
Free Transplant Waitlist Webinar
ANNA’s Transplant Specialty Practice Network (SPN) will host a free webinar entitled, Transplant 101 Series Waitlist and Waitlist Management on November 8, 2023, at 12:00 noon ET. This webinar will discuss the details about transplant listing, candidacy, HLA matching, and recipient preparation and readiness for transplant. Contact hours will be available in the ANNA Online Library; processing fees apply; members $10, […]
ANNA Nightingale Tribute for 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 has continued at subsequent […]
How to Help People in Maui, Hawaii
ASN has partnered with Direct Relief to establish a fund to support the provision of medicines and supplies to people with kidney diseases, their families, and their caregivers (including nephrologists and other health professionals) affected by the devastating wildfires in Maui, Hawaii. All donations will support Direct Relief’s emergency response to the Maui crisis. Donate […]
ANNA Pediatric SPN Webinar
ANNA’s Pediatric Specialty Practice Network (SPN) will host a free webinar entitled Infectious Complications in Pediatric Kidney Transplantation on September 19, 2023, at 1:00 pm ET. This webinar will discuss the potential infectious complications that can occur during a pediatric kidney transplant, treatment options, and rejection and infection. Contact hours will be available in the ANNA Online Library; […]
Transplant 101: Free Educational Series
ANNA’s Transplant SPN developed this educational series as a mechanism to provide nephrology nurses with comprehensive learning opportunities on the topic of kidney transplantation. This series will be continually updated throughout the year with topics including referring a patient for transplant, transplant evaluation, the waiting list, living kidney donation options, peri-operative risks, transplant medications and […]
2023 Symposium Content Available
Couldn’t make it to the ANNA 2023 National Symposium? Just because we missed you, doesn’t mean you have to miss out on a great education! Content from the event is now available for purchase in the Online Library. Packages and a la carte options available. Earn up to 30 contact hours. View Content
New to Nephrology Nursing Education Package
This collection is ideal for those who are new to nephrology nursing. Build your foundation of knowledge with specialty-specific clinical topics like kidney disease diagnostics, medications and dialysis, and diabetes mellitus pathophysiology. Learn about the impact of socioeconomic deprivation for this patient population and the implications for the nephrology nurse. Finally, gain some tips and […]
Free “Cybersecurity for the Clinician” Training Video
The Health Sector Coordinating Council released a free cybersecurity training video series titled, “Cybersecurity for the Clinician.” This eight-episode series explains in simple, non-technical language, the basics for how cyber-attacks can affect clinical operations and patient safety, and how clinicians can do their part to help keep healthcare data, systems, and patients safe from cyber […]
Call for Abstracts for 2024 National Symposium
The ANNA National Symposium will be held April 14-17, 2024 at the Caribe Royale All Suite Hotel & Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The ANNA National Conferences Committee invites individuals, regardless of clinical or corporate affiliation, to share their expertise by submitting an abstract for presentation. The deadline to submit a an abstract is November […]
ANNA Develops New Fact Sheet on CKD-Associated Pruritus
ANNA’s Advanced Practice Specialty Practice Network recently developed a new fact sheet on chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus (CKD-aP). The fact sheet provides an overview of CKD-aP, including risk factors, signs and symptoms, assessment and diagnosis, treatment options, considerations for advanced practice providers, and implications for nursing practice. Download CKD-aP Fact Sheet ANNA Fact Sheets provide […]
New Resource to Educate Patients about Kidney Disease Treatment Options
A new resource from Medical Education Institute (MEI) helps people understand how kidney disease treatment options may affect their lifestyle so they can choose the treatment that is right for them. Choosing My Future with Kidney Failure is a 28-page booklet that describes transplant, seven types of dialysis, hemodialysis access, conservative management, what to expect […]
2022 Edition of Contemporary Nephrology Nursing Textbook: Print and eBook Versions Available
The 2022 edition of Contemporary Nephrology Nursing is now available! The scope of this respected and trusted classic has been expanded to include the most complete collection of nephrology nursing topics ever published. An excellent resource for all nurses caring for patients with kidney disease, the Contemporary Nephrology Nursing textbook includes 60 chapters written by […]
President Angela Kurosaka Delivers ‘State of the Association’ Address
On November 21, ANNA President Angela “Angie” Kurosaka provided a “State of the Association” address, updating members on the Association’s current and future strategic initiatives. If you missed this update, click below to view a video recording and learn more about ANNA’s strategic priorities, current activities, and future initiatives.
KDIGO Releases Updated Guideline on Hepatitis C in CKD
Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) released the 2022 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Prevention, Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment of Hepatitis C in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Released 4 years after the previous KDIGO guideline on this subject, the updated guideline addresses new evidence in several areas, including the role of additional direct-acting antiviral regimens […]
ANNA Announces National Election Results
The results of the national ANNA election have been finalized. The following individuals have been elected to serve on the ANNA Board of Directors. President-Elect Nancy Colobong Smith, MN, ANP-BC, CNN Treasurer Molly Cahill, MSN, APRN, BC, NP-C, CNN, FNKF Director Teresa Villaran, MS, MSN, CNN, CCRN (alumnus), CNE(ret) The newly elected leaders will assume […]
CMS Releases Final Rule on ESRD Prospective Payment System for 2023 (CMS-1768-F)
On October 31, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that updates payment policies and rates under the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System (PPS) for renal dialysis services furnished to beneficiaries on or after January 1, 2023. This rule also updates the acute kidney injury dialysis payment […]
March Is National Kidney Month
March is National Kidney Month, and March 9 is World Kidney Day. World Kidney Day is a global campaign to raise awareness of the importance of our kidneys to overall health and to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease and associated health problems worldwide. The 2023 theme is “Kidney Health for All: Preparing […]
KDIGO Releases Updated Guideline on Diabetes Management in CKD
Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) released the 2022 Clinical Practice Guideline for Diabetes Management in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Released 2 years after the first KDIGO guideline on this subject, the updated guideline applies to a broad population of patients with diabetes and CKD. The guideline addresses type 1 and type 2 diabetes and […]
Spotlighting the Nephrology Nursing Specialty: Interviews with ANNA Leaders
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 […]
KDIGO and ADA Release Consensus Report on Diabetes Management in CKD
On October 3, 2022, Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) released a consensus report addressing diabetes management in chronic kidney disease (CKD). The report provides direction for the implementation of care to improve clinical outcomes for people with diabetes and CKD. The organizations collaborated in areas of CKD screening […]
Order Now! New Edition of Nephrology Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice
ANNA has released the ninth edition of the Nephrology Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice. The Nephrology Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice (2022) provides a method of defining the scope of nephrology nursing practice and a conduit for evaluating that practice. This resource serves as a guide in identifying nephrology nurses’ responsibilities to their […]
NAM Releases Plan for Health Workforce Well-Being, Calls for Action to Address Burnout Crisis
On October 3, 2022, the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) released a new publication, National Plan for Health Workforce Well-Being, which calls for policy and systems changes to strengthen health workforce well-being and support the health of all communities. Learn More / Access the Publication
New Report Examines Inequities in the Organ Transplant System
The National Institutes of Health sponsored a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to review the fairness, equity, transparency, and cost-effectiveness in the system of procuring, allocating, and distributing deceased donor organs. A new report entitled “Realizing the Promise of Equity in the Organ Transplantation System” describes the committee’s recommendations for […]