Anthropologist Gerald VanBolt has researched the culture in dialysis units and other nephrology settings. He explores ways to examine the culture in your workplace and its impact on patient care, and provides tips for changing the unit culture, if necessary.
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 work to assess their unit culture and work to make it a positive one for all who work and receive treatment there.
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.
Using dialysis facility reports and ESRD Quality Incentive Program data, this session explores factors that influence hospital readmissions for ESRD patients as well as quality measures to reduce readmissions, including care coordination interventions.
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 the challenges and opportunities that present themselves when patients with chronic kidney disease are readmitted to the hospital.
What would you do if you were diagnosed with kidney disease? One patient shares his journey from diagnosis with kidney disease to treatment with home hemodialysis to kidney transplant.
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 understand the emotions patients experience after being diagnosed with chronic kidney disease.
This session focuses on teaching dialysis concepts to patients. Cannulation of a vascular access serves as an example to demonstrate instructional tools such as the ASSURE model and Gagne’s nine events of instruction.
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 who teach other nurses how to cannulate vascular accesses will state an ability to use various methods to plan that educational experience.
Ideal for the advanced practice nurse, this session features case studies focusing on the pathophysiologic changes that occur in various renal diseases as well as the implications for patient assessment and plan of 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 relate the assessments and care plans devised for patients to the pathophysiological changes occurring because of patients’ disease processes.
Current and projected statistics related to the number of people living with CKD set the stage for a discussion of the impact that transportation has on access to care, adequacy of treatment, and treatment delivery options for patients with 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
Speaker Disclosure:
• Tamara Kear – Scientific Advisory Board Member, Kibow Biotech, Inc.
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 the methods of transferring patients to in-center dialysis for treatment and training while avoiding errors.
This session addresses the pathophysiology, assessment, and treatment of liver-kidney disease, including hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy, peritoneovenous shunt, etc. Patient care in both ICU and non-ICU care settings are also covered.
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 the connection of liver-kidney disease and the nursing care required by patients.
The demographics of children with CKD, special care considerations in pediatric patients with CKD, as well as the challenges of transitioning children to adult care settings are discussed.
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 the differences between assessment findings and care planning in children versus adults.
The 2017 KDIGO CKD-Mineral and Bone Disorder Clinical Practice Guideline providez the foundation for this session which focuses on the updated recommendations for the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of bone abnormalities in patients with 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
Speaker Disclosure:
• Theresa Payne – Speakers Bureau, Amgen Pharmaceuticals
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 the new KDIGO guidelines related to bone metabolism and how knowledge of the guidelines will change their practice.