ANNA Nightingale Tributes

Frank was an amazing nurse and amazing friend. He served ANNA tirelessly for many years, and he is truly missed. He was a member of the Alamo City Chapter.

Cindy Richards and Susan Bridger

NN educator extraordinaire - she taught me that it takes nurses to teach nurses, that nursing is teaching, and there's a difference between teaching and nagging! Thank you, Annette!

Lesley Dinwiddie

Alex Rosenblum

Alex Rosenbaum was a legendary member of the ANNA Dallas Chapter. Alex served as the QI Manager for ESRD Network 14 and known for his animated educational presentations.

Nenita Cuellar & Gail Dewald/ANNA Dallas Chapter 208

I was fortunate to have Barb as my mentor and friend. She was a wealth of knowledge and compassion. She was a life long ambassador for Nephrology Nursing.

LaVonne Burrows

Sally was an incredible mentor to so many. Her leadership and guidance were an inspiration. Her writing and accomplishments are endless

Molly Cahill, Donna Bednarski & Donna Painter

Pat was a mentor for me when my company was purchased by Fresenius and I will always fondly remember her for welcoming me and helping me during the transition.

Sheila Deziel - Desert Vista 501

Janie was a tireless ANNA member, colleague and friend. She mentored many, and served her chapter and the members of ANNA with love.

Cindy Richards, Sara Kennedy and Susan Bridger

Janie was one of our Chapter leaders who gave her heart and soul to assist others. She won multiple national ANNA awards. We miss her dearly!

Alamo City Chapter 205

A quintessential leader, she possessed the essential qualities: personal integrity; a strong moral compass; clear professional values/goals; ability to listen to diverse opinions through the best and worst of times.

Geraldine Biddle

Frank Borsey was a teddybear of a guy and was loved by all who worked with him. He was a Chapter Leader, a mover, and a shaker. We miss him.

Alamo City Chapter 205

Jan was God's servant and changed many lives during her nursing career. She was everyone's best friend and never missed a chance to make funny comments. We miss you friend.

Gail Dewald

Sally, ANNA president 1990-1991, was a dedicated advocate for patients in the ESRD Networks, quality assurance, research, and safety and a fierce proponent of continuing education for all nurses.

Glenda Payne, Donna Syracuse, Lesley Dinwiddie

Donna was a wonderful nephrology nurse, colleague and friend. She was a wealth of knowledge about dialysis accesses and always willing to share her knowledge.

Cindy Richards / Hazel Taylor Chapter of ANNA

Lil worked her last 17 years at Dialysis Center of Lincoln as a nurse and vascular access coordinator. She was known for her kindness and her positivity. Both were contagious!

Platte River Chapter #324

Mary was an amazing cheerleader and motivator for the chapters. She was always at the National Symposium and greeting her friends from around the country with warm hugs

Molly Cahill & Donna Bednarski

Pat was my extraordinary Nephrology mentor. If not for her I would not have been an active ANNA member since 1989.

Maryam Lyon MSN RN CNNe

Barb taught the world about CAPD. She was also a beneficent NN leader, a prolific author, and an incredible editor for nephrology scientific/nursing journals and textbooks! She is greatly missed!

Leonor Ponferrada, Glenda Payne, Lesley Dinwiddie

Sara was a long-term member of ANNA (since 1988). She managed dialysis clinics, taught PD for Baxter, and was Home Therapy Director for US Renal Care. Alamo City misses her.

Alamo City Chapter 205

Laura loved being a nephrology nurse at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle. She was a bright and shining star, always learning, teaching, and caring. Dance on, Laura!

Irene Krall on behalf of ANNA #503 PNW

Sonia was a Friend, Leader, and compassionate Nurse. She will be missed. Gone too soon.

Bluegrass Chapter 322

Anyone who worked with Linda on a committee has a million stories. All are fun! Her work dedication to education and professional practice was impeccable. Huge supporter of Nephrology Nurses

Molly Cahill, Donna Bednarski & Donna Painter

Helen was a past leader of ANNA she was a champion for Acute Care. She a past SPN leader, published author with a beautiful smile & kind heart.

Molly Cahill

Vivacious, vibrant, effective, Janel's leadership ushered in a new era of education for ANNA including the first Core Curriculum, Scope and Standards of Practice, and NNCB - Gone too soon!

Lesley Dinwiddie

Donna was an active member of ANNA and passionate about vascular access for patients. We miss her expertise and friendship.

Hazel Taylor Chapter 239

Janie had a great attitude about her role in ANNA and loved her San Antonio Chapter. She loved doing the regional parties. She was a treasure on the BOD

Molly Cahill, Donna Bednarski & Donna Painter

Mary was an educator at heart. She worked hard everyday to teach and train new nephrology nurses and celebrated every win with them.

Elizabeth St John

Barb taught the world about CAPD. She was a beneficient NN leader and mentor, a prolific author and incredible editor for nephrology scientific/nursing journals and textbooks! She is greatly missed!"

Leonor Ponferrada, Glenda Payne, Lesley Dinwiddie

Deloris was one of the first dialysis nurses in Oklahoma. She was an encyclopedia of dialysis and a mentor to many. She introduced ANNA to me. She is greatly missed.

Barbara L. McKie Northeast Oklahoma Chapter 256

Gloria was such a fun part of the regional team in the 90's, always part of the chapter support team. Her family honored her for several years with scholarships

Molly Cahill & Donna Bednarski

Pat was short in stature but made up for that in leadership and presence. She was respected in the transplant field and in the association for her enormous contributions

Molly Cahill & Donna Bednarski

Marilyn was not just a nephrology nurse but a mentor, friend, leader, ANNA advocate, and source of inspiration. Jersey North thanks you as we continue your legacy

ANNA Jersey North 126

Rosanna was a strong leader, hard worker, compassionate, and skilled dialysis/transplant RN. She was a brave cancer warrior with a big heart & joyful laugh. We will always remember you.

ANNA 503 Pacific Northwest Chapter

Our colleague and mentor Pat was a beacon for nephrology nursing education and kidney patients. Her delightful humor and kindness brought a smile to all who worked with her.

Fresenius Clinical Support Specialists

ANNA President Janel Parker was a force of nature in her efforts to improve nephrology nursing and the care of nephrology patients.

Beth Ulrich

Jean was a past president and known for her wit and sense of humor. She was a Boston girl and her accent her trademark

Molly Cahill & Donna Bednarski

Janel was a passionate, inspirational, and fun loving nephrology nursing visionary and past ANNA president. She pioneered the concept, structure, and process of nephrology nursing certification and lead early efforts.

Gail Wick, Karen Robbins, and Sandy Bodin

Nephrology Nursing was her passion. A member since 1984. She started ANNA's Master's City chapter serving as their first chapter President. Her proudest accomplishment was Southeast Regional Chapter Coordinator.

Glinda Stricklin, BSN, RN, CNN

As a dynamic nephrology NP and CNS, Patti held many leadership positions across ANNA. She was also a prolific nurse educator and scholar, whose publications continue to advance nephrology nursing.

Mary Ann Gould and Helen Currier

Marilyn was the spirit of leadership during several decades of ANNA. Her cheerleader energy and guidance to the chapters was incredible.

Molly Cahill, Donna Bednarski & Donna Painter

When I met Debbie, she was FKC's regulatory manager, she took me under her wing and taught me so much. I just learned of her passing, she's now my angel.

Jovohn Belle, SR Manager, Clinical Education, Fresenius

Dr. Astroth was an excellent, caring mentor to Research Committee members. Despite her health challenges, she maintained an optimistic attitude that inspired others.

Kelly Dyar