My patient has a what? What happens if it goes off during dialysis? Can I touch the patient? Listen and learn about the left ventricular assist device (LVAD) and how it is a helpful tool in supporting patients with heart failure.

Contact hours available until 10/10/18.

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:

Conferences Committee Disclosures:

Kyra Trappett – Employee, DaVita Dialysis

There are no other 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.

Learning Outcome:
Nephrology nurses in dialysis settings plan and implement appropriate care for patients using an LVAD.

Eileen Lischer MA, BSN, RN, CNN

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