Certification Review Course: Chronic Kidney Disease

So you want to become certified in nephrology nursing. It's a big step. Concerned that you may not have all of the necessary information to successfully pass the certification exam? This workshop will provide a comprehensive review of nephrology nursing, including concepts of nephrology and treatment modalities. Test taking tips is also included in this well received annual presentation. Not ready to take the exam, but just want to broaden your knowledge base? This course provides a valuable knowledge base for all nephrology nurses.

Contact hours available until 4/24/2015

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.

Faculty, Planners and Authors Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Planning Committee:
Kristin Larson – Consultant, Nephrology Clinical Solutions; Employee, Affymax; Other financial support, Kristin M. Larson, RN, MSN, LLC; Sandy Bodin – Employee, Affymax; Dawn Koonkongsatian – Employee, Fresenius Medical Care; Elizabeth St. John - Employee, Fresenius Medical Care

Presenter(s) have no disclosures to declare.

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

Non-Endorsement of Products:
Accreditation of activities for contact hours does not imply approval or endorsement of any product, advertising, or educational content by ANNA or the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Accreditation Statement:
American Nephrology Nurses’ Association is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education 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.

Objectives:
• Identify patients who have or are at risk for developing CKD.
• Describe strategies to slow progression to ESRD.
• Discuss occurrence, prevention, and treatment of complications and co-morbid conditions of CKD.