Nephrology
Nursing Journal
Journal of the American Nephrology Nurses Association
The Nephrology Nursing Journal

is a refereed clinical and scientific resource that provides current information on a wide variety of subjects to facilitate the practice of professional nephrology nursing.
Its purpose is to disseminate information on the latest advances in research, practice, and education to nephrology nurses to positively influence the quality of care they provide.
The Nephrology Nursing Journal is designed to meet the educational and information needs of nephrology nurses in a variety of roles at all levels of practice.
It also serves as a source for nonnephrology nurses.
Its content expands the knowledge base for nephrology nurses, stimulates professional growth, guides research-based practice, presents new technological developments, and provides a forum for review of critical issues promoting the advancement of nephrology nursing practice.
NNJ has been vetted by the International Academy of Nursing Editors (INANE) and is included in the INANE Nursing Journal Directory.
Highlights from the Current Issue –
May/June 2025

An Interview with Faith Lynch, President of the American Nephrology Nurses Association (2025-2026)
A 2025 Update: The Authority for Certain Clinical Tasks Performed by Assistive Personnel in the Care of Patients in Hemodialysis and Home Dialysis Settings
The Role of the Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) in Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, and Home Dialysis Care
Community-Based Screening for Unmet Social Needs and Kidney Disease Risk Factors: Findings from the DECK Pilot Observational Study
Nursing Knowledge in the Care of Patients on Hemodialysis Who Are Living with Depression: An Integrative Review
Hallmarks of Pressure Injury Occurrence Among Older Adult Critically Ill Patients Receiving Hemodialysis
The Positive Impact of Patient Education on Tenapanor Adherence in the OPTIMIZE Study
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Why Join ANNA?
The American Nephrology Nurses Association is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization established to support nephrology nurses through education, advocacy, networking and science.
We are committed to advancing the nephrology nursing specialty and nurturing every ANNA member.
