Explore the journey of nephrology nurse practitioners (NPs), tracing their inception in nephrology to the present day. Witness the evolution of their roles across the kidney care spectrum, highlighting diverse responsibilities. Uncover the substantial investments required for hiring, educating, and onboarding these professionals, while also examining strategies for retaining them in these critical roles. Examine state regulatory requirements to discern practice disparities and commonalities. Comprehend the significant financial contributions nephrology NPs can make within various practice settings. Conclude by advocating for the elevation of professionalism in this indispensable role, emphasizing NPs value within health care.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 9/18/2026.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
The American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

As a designated Approved Provider by the American Board for Transplant Certification (ABTC), American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) grants Category 1 Continuing Education Points for Transplant certifications (CEPTC) for this offering. Approval #20004.

ANNA is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 17499.

ANNA urges participants to be aware of the CE requirements for re-licensure in the states in which they hold a license.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to describe the evolution of the NP role in kidney care and the responsibilities and impact of being advance practice nurses.

DaNae Smith MSN, APP, FNP-C

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