Description

Adrenal pathologies are not uncommon in individuals with renal disease. This session provides an overview of adrenal hormones, pathologies causing increased or decreased secretion of these hormones, evaluation of adrenal function in patients, and therapeutic management of adrenal pathologies.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 11/8/2022.

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:

There are no other disclosures to declare.

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

Accreditation Statement:
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 an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP17499.

ANNA urges participants to be aware of the CNE requirements for relicensure in the states in which they hold a license.

Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of this session the learner will compare and contrast hyperfunction and hypofunction of the adrenal glands including patient assessment findings and the therapeutic management.

Speaker(s):

• Mary Schira, PhD, APRN, RN, ACNP-BC, Associate Professor, University of Texas at Arlington