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This workshop provides a comprehensive review of nephrology nursing, including nephrology concepts and treatment modalities, and is ideal for individuals preparing for certification in nephrology nursing.
Contact hours available until 4/18/2020.
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:
Planning Committee Disclosures:
• Marijo Johnson – Employee, Fresenius Medical Care
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
American Nephrology Nurses Association – Provider is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Learning Outcome:
Nephrology nurses state an increased ability to answer questions about all areas of chronic kidney disease patient care, including all modalities and care planning.
This session focuses on reactive oxygen species (ROS), current research related to acute and chronic kidney disease, and how nephrology nurses can use this knowledge to improve patient outcomes.
Contact hours available until 4/18/2020.
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:
Planning Committee Disclosures:
• Marijo Johnson – Employee, Fresenius Medical Care
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
American Nephrology Nurses Association – Provider is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Learning Outcome:
Nephrology nurses state an increased ability to discuss reactive oxygen species and what that means for patient care.
Who is a candidate for peritoneal dialysis (PD)? Learn more about the selection criteria for PD, how to determine the appropriate PD prescription, and barriers that may prevent adequate PD.
Contact hours available until 4/18/2020.
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:
Planning Committee Disclosures:
• Marijo Johnson – Employee, Fresenius Medical Care
Speaker Disclosure:
• Joanne Bargman – Speakers Bureau, Amgen; Speakers Bureau, Baxter Canada; Speakers Bureau, DaVita Healthcare Partners; Speakers Bureau, Fresenius Medical Care; Consultant, Amgen; Consultant, Baxter US; Consultant, Keryx; Consultant, NxStage; Consultant, Otsuka; Consultant, Rockwell Medical
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
American Nephrology Nurses Association – Provider is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Learning Outcome:
Nephrology nurses describe an increased ability to discuss the peritoneal dialysis selection guidelines for management.
How is the transition to dialysis managed if a kidney transplant fails? This session addresses the impact of dialysis modality on survival, the care pathway interventions for dialysis preparation, and recommendations for outpatient surveillance.
Contact hours available until 4/18/2020.
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:
Planning Committee Disclosures:
• Marijo Johnson – Employee, Fresenius Medical Care
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
American Nephrology Nurses Association – Provider is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Learning Outcome:
Nephrology nurses state the ability to care for and educate patients with a failing transplant who must begin dialysis therapy.
This session explores how telehealth can enhance health care delivery for CKD patients in rural areas, including innovative programs that leverage information technology such as smartphones and computers.
Contact hours available until 4/18/2020.
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:
Planning Committee Disclosures:
• Marijo Johnson – Employee, Fresenius Medical Care
Speaker Disclosure:
• Mitchell Rosner – Consultant, Baxter Healthcare
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
American Nephrology Nurses Association – Provider is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Learning Outcome:
Nephrology nurses are able to discuss current use of telehealth and speculate on future uses.
Work-based leadership skills provide a foundation for leading in a volunteer organization, but are the approaches and skills the same? Explore the differences of leadership in a volunteer organization versus the workplace and strategies for success.
*Session is designed for ANNA volunteer leaders but open to all.
Contact hours available until 4/18/2020.
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:
Planning Committee Disclosures:
• Marijo Johnson – Employee, Fresenius Medical Care
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
American Nephrology Nurses Association – Provider is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Learning Outcome:
Nephrology nurses discuss leadership skills they use in their professional lives and how those may be blended into their volunteer roles.
As an ANNA leader, there are many online tools that can make your volunteer job easier. Review the basics of the tools you will need to use most: ANNA Connected, social media for your chapter, Doodle, Dropbox, and if time allows, perhaps a few more.
*Session is designed for ANNA volunteer leaders but open to all.
Contact hours available until 4/18/2020.
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:
Planning Committee Disclosures:
• Marijo Johnson – Employee, Fresenius Medical Care
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
American Nephrology Nurses Association – Provider is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Learning Outcome:
Nephrology nurses use technology tools to better serve in their volunteer roles.
Contact hours available until 4/18/2020.
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:
Planning Committee Disclosures:
• Marijo Johnson – Employee, Fresenius Medical Care
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
American Nephrology Nurses Association – Provider is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Learning Outcome:
Nephrology nurses working in acute and chronic hemodialysis units will relate the virility of hepatitis B to infection control guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to prevent the occurrence of hepatitis B in this patient population.
Contact hours available until 4/18/2020.
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:
Planning Committee Disclosures:
• Marijo Johnson – Employee, Fresenius Medical Care
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
American Nephrology Nurses Association – Provider is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Learning Outcome:
Nephrology nurses will be knowledgeable of technology advancements that lead to increased adherence to prescribed therapy.
Contact hours available until 4/18/2020.
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:
Planning Committee Disclosures:
• Marijo Johnson – Employee, Fresenius Medical Care
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
American Nephrology Nurses Association – Provider is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Learning Outcome:
Nephrology nurses will describe the circumstances under which high-risk kidney donors are utilized, such as why and how a donor with hepatitis C or HIV infection might be transplanted.
Contact hours available until 4/18/2020.
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:
Planning Committee Disclosures:
• Marijo Johnson – Employee, Fresenius Medical Care
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
American Nephrology Nurses Association – Provider is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Learning Outcome:
Nephrology nurses will be knowledgeable of best practice recommendations for fluid management for acute dialysis patients.
Contact hours available until 4/18/2020.
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:
Planning Committee Disclosures:
• Marijo Johnson – Employee, Fresenius Medical Care
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
American Nephrology Nurses Association – Provider is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Learning Outcome:
Nephrology nurses will discuss methods to improve communication about patient needs and care in collaboration with other health care providers.
This session provides an up-to-date review of essential infection prevention elements that are used to make dialysis safer for patients.
Offered in collaboration with the American Nurses Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Contact hours available until 4/18/2020.
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:
Planning Committee Disclosures:
• Marijo Johnson – Employee, Fresenius Medical Care
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
American Nephrology Nurses Association – Provider is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Learning Outcome:
Nephrology nurses state an increased confidence in assuring that patients receiving dialysis are safe.
This session addresses the incidence of bed bug infections in dialysis units, the risks for patients and staff, and the development of eradication plans to assist staff in maintaining a bed bug-free environment.
Contact hours available until 4/18/2020.
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:
Planning Committee Disclosures:
• Marijo Johnson – Employee, Fresenius Medical Care
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
American Nephrology Nurses Association – Provider is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Learning Outcome:
Nephrology nurses describe an increased ability to use correct procedures to respond to a bed bug infestation in their units.
Learn more about online search tools such as Google (verbatim wording, time frames, etc.), social media platforms, managing bookmarks and security settings, navigating ANNA’s Online Library and ANNA Connected, and other technology tips.
Contact hours available until 4/18/2020.
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:
Planning Committee Disclosures:
• Marijo Johnson – Employee, Fresenius Medical Care
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
American Nephrology Nurses Association – Provider is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Learning Outcome:
Nephrology nurses state an increased ability to utilize portable technology in their professional and volunteer roles.
This session provides an overview of the kidney transplant evaluation process, specific patient considerations (cardiovascular issues, surgical complications, etc.), as well as postoperative medication management and care.
Contact hours available until 4/18/2020.
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:
Planning Committee Disclosures:
• Marijo Johnson – Employee, Fresenius Medical Care
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
American Nephrology Nurses Association – Provider is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Learning Outcome:
Nephrology nurses state an increased comfort level in talking with patients about the assessments used to determine ability for transplant as well as the evaluations and follow-up care patients will receive.
Presenters focus on the implications of CKD as a global health issue, comparing the development of end-of-life guidelines in the United States and Italy, including factors that affect nephrology nurses’ perceptions of advanced care planning.
Contact hours available until 4/18/2020.
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:
Planning Committee Disclosures:
• Marijo Johnson – Employee, Fresenius Medical Care
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
American Nephrology Nurses Association – Provider is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Learning Outcome:
Nephrology nurses describe an increased ability to talk about end-of-life issues with patients from varying cultures.
Immunosuppressive medications are prescribed routinely for patients with CKD. Medication uses (and potential side effects) for patients on dialysis, patients who have had a transplant, or patients with other disease processes are covered in this informative session.
Contact hours available until 4/18/2020.
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:
Planning Committee Disclosures:
• Marijo Johnson – Employee, Fresenius Medical Care
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
American Nephrology Nurses Association – Provider is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Learning Outcome:
Nephrology nurses state an increased confidence in their assessment and management skills in caring for ESRD patients utilizing dialysis or transplant who also receive immunosuppressants.
This session reviews manuscript deelopment and publication processes and help participants create a plan for writing a manuscript for publication.
Contact hours available until 4/18/2020.
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:
Planning Committee Disclosures:
• Marijo Johnson – Employee, Fresenius Medical Care
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
American Nephrology Nurses Association – Provider is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Learning Outcome:
Nephrology nurses with a desire to publish will describe the steps from developing a manuscript idea to preparing an article for publication.
This session focuses on the differences between patient-centered care and patient and family engagement in care. Evidence for the importance of engaging both patients and families in care and tips for success are also shared.
Contact hours available until 4/18/2020.
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:
Planning Committee Disclosures:
• Marijo Johnson – Employee, Fresenius Medical Care
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
American Nephrology Nurses Association – Provider is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Learning Outcome:
Nephrology nurses describe patient engagement strategies that will assist in achieving person-centered care and better outcomes.
This session outlines nutritional goals for patients with CKD and discusses the impact of various protein allowances in the progression of CKD.
Contact hours available until 4/18/2020.
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:
Planning Committee Disclosures:
• Marijo Johnson – Employee, Fresenius Medical Care
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
American Nephrology Nurses Association – Provider is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Learning Outcome:
Nephrology nurses state an increased confidence in teaching ESRD patients about low-protein diets.