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Description: Who knows more about kidney disease than ANNA nurses? KDAE (Kidney Disease Awareness and Education) Week is dedicated to working with those in political positions, that may not understand how their decisions impact our profession. For the first time, KDAE Week ideas are presented with CNE. Listen as members of our Health Policy Committee discuss the impact that YOU, yes you! - can have on decisions that Congress makes. There are easy ways to voice your opinions and concerns and let Congress know we are ANNA: we care about our patients and our profession!
Contact hours available until 6/4/2016
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: There are no disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship: No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
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:
Summarize the key points of lobbying basics and ANNA's Asks.
Analyze social media's role in advocacy.
Determine HP resources available on ANNA and other websites.