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12:15pm - 01:45pm EDT - October 14, 2019

Monday
12:15pm - 01:45pm EDT - October 14, 2019 | Room: Indigo ABEF
Credits Available:
1.50 CH | 1.50 Rx

New pharmaceutical agents are released regularly for use in the nephrology care setting. Learn about the newest nephrology-related medications and the implications for your patients and your practice.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information

Contact hours available until 10/14/2021.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Faculty, Planners, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Planning Committee:

Marijo Johnson - Employee, Fresenius Medical Care

There are no other disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

Accreditation Statement:
The American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ANNA is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 00910.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will describe nursing assessments and interventions necessary for a number of updated pharmaceutical agents.


Monday
12:15pm - 01:45pm EDT - October 14, 2019 | Room: Indigo D
Credits Available:
1.50 CH | 1.00 Rx

This session provides an overview of chronic kidney disease stages 4 and 5, including the disease manifestations at each stage, medical and nursing interventions, strategies to delay progression, and tools and resources available for patient care.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information

Contact hours available until 10/14/2021.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Faculty, Planners, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Planning Committee:

Marijo Johnson - Employee, Fresenius Medical Care

There are no other disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

Accreditation Statement:
The American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ANNA is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 00910.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will describe manifestations of CKD stages 4 and 5, medical and nursing interventions for treatment, and education to slow progression of the disease process.


Monday

Nurses are mandated to report suspected abuse in their patients. Unfortunately, one form of abuse that is becoming more prevalent is human trafficking. This session provides insight into human trafficking, including risk factors, identification, reporting, and ways to assist victims.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information

Contact hours available until 10/14/2021.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Faculty, Planners, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Planning Committee:

Marijo Johnson - Employee, Fresenius Medical Care

There are no other disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

Accreditation Statement:
The American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ANNA is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 00910.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will describe an increased ability to assess for signs of human trafficking and to respond to that situation.


Monday

Nephrology nurses are skilled at recognizing vascular changes in the kidneys, heart, and vascular access, but what about changes that may occur in the legs, the abdominal aorta, or other areas of the body? This session focuses on the "downstream" effects of vascular changes in patients with kidney disease.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information

Contact hours available until 10/14/2021.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Faculty, Planners, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Planning Committee:

Marijo Johnson - Employee, Fresenius Medical Care

There are no other disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

Accreditation Statement:
The American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ANNA is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 00910.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will discuss vascular changes in areas not typically assessed in nephrology patients such as the legs, the abdominal aorta, among others.