At the 2025 ANNA National Symposium held in Portland, Oregon, ANNA proudly debuted “I Want to Live: The Impact of Nephrology Nursing,” an inspiring short documentary created in partnership with award-winning filmmaker Carolyn Jones.
This powerful film follows nephrology nurses alongside the patients and families in their care, including the story of a living kidney donor and recipient in Seattle, participants at the Transplant Games in Alabama, and patients receiving hemodialysis in New York. Through these stories, “I Want to Live” captures the skill, compassion, and dedication that define the nephrology nursing specialty.
You can now watch the full documentary on ANNA’s YouTube channel. We hope you’ll:
- Watch the film to experience the moving portrayal of nephrology nursing excellence.
- Share it with colleagues, friends, and family to raise awareness of the essential role nephrology nurses play in kidney health.
- Be inspired by the stories of hope, resilience, and the promise of life that nephrology nurses help deliver every day.
