Nephrology
Nursing Journal

Journal of the American Nephrology Nurses Association

The Nephrology Nursing Journal

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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 –
March/April 2026

What's Inside This Issue:
An Interview with Michelle Gilliland, President of the American Nephrology Nurses Association (2026-2027)

Strategies to Reduce Caregiver Burden among Family Caregivers of Patients on Hemodialysis

Assessing Staff Knowledge of Nutritional Management in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Quality Improvement Project

Nurse Practitioner-Led Comprehensive Conservative Kidney Care Program: Description of Program Implementation and Outcomes for Supportive Care for Persons with Chronic Kidney Disease

Retaining Confidence and Competence: Utilizing the American Nephrology Nurses Association’s Competencies for Newly Graduated Nephrology Nurses

Experiences of Individuals with Chronic Kidney Disease Who Participated in Shared Decision-Making Regarding Choice of Dialysis Modality

Current Perspectives of the Licensed Practical Nurse and Nephrology Nursing
Improving CKRT Outcomes in Neonates and Infants through Interdisciplinary Collaboration (ICONIIC): Education Practices and Care Delivery Models
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