Guidelines for determining the severity of hypertension as well as recommended treatments continue to change. This session answers your questions about the stages of hypertension, treatment guidelines, and nursing care indications.
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 the stages of hypertension and the guidelines for treatment and relate those to the medical and nursing care indications.
This session focuses on strategies to address issues and concerns for pediatric patients and their parents, including living with a chronic disease, childhood obesity, bullying, prescription medication abuse, and more.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information
Contact hours available until 5/5/2023.
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 state an increased ability to talk with, and care for, patients with common pediatric problems.
When and how should a manager prepare staff to assume leadership positions? Integrating leadership into daily practice, self-awareness when transitioning from staff nurse to leader, and supporting professional development are addressed.
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 create a plan for fostering professional development and preparing them for future leadership positions.
Gout is often a comorbidity of kidney disease. Review the symptoms, etiology, and risk factors for gout as well as prevention and treatment goals for individuals 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 state an ability to effectively care for CKD patients with gout, acknowledging the adjustments in treatment necessary depending upon the CKD Stage.
This session provides an overview of the various types of peritoneal dialysis (PD) and how to refine the PD prescription with the goal of keeping the patient at home.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information
Contact hours available until 5/5/2023.
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 the various methods of peritoneal dialysis and the prescriptions used to keep the patient at home.
How do we identify patients in stages 1 and 2 chronic kidney disease (CKD)? This session reviews the manifestations of CKD stages 1 and 2 and propose ways to slow disease progression while preserving and protecting kidney function.
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
Speaker:Â
Kristin Larson - Employee, United Health 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 who should be assessed for CKD stages 1 and 2, the manifestations noted in those stages, and education to slow the progression of the disease process.
As a leader, how do you ensure communicate effectively, engage in collaboration, exercise effective decision making, and demonstrate authentic leadership? Strategies to enhance your leadership skills and facilitate a healthy work environment are covered during this leadership session.
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 effective communication, an authentic vs. vulnerable leadership, authentic leadership that includes maintaining a healthy work environment.
This session is ideal if you work with adolescents who are preparing to transition to adult nephrology services. Learn more about the special concerns and issues of adolescent (and their families) who are preparing for care transitions and how to assist them in creating a successful transition plan.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information
Contact hours available until 5/5/2023.
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
Speaker:Â
Sandra Rodriguez - Employee, DaVita Healthcare Partners, Inc.
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 the scope of the issues facing adolescent (and their family) who are transitioning to adult services, including the barriers and special concerns, and the transition plan.