This workshop provides valuable information and resources for nurse managers. Topics include recognizing and defining your core values as a leader, supporting new staff, strategies for building trust among staff, coaching/mentoring, and tips for increasing productivity while decreasing stress.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information
Contact hours available until 10/14/2021.
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:
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:
The American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development 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:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will determine and describe their core values, the driving purpose that gets them to work each day and inspires them and their staff to take action.
Individuals with advanced kidney disease may experience various comorbidities, including peripheral neuropathy, restless leg syndrome, insomnia, anorexia, cachexia, and pruritis. This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of these conditions with a focus on assessment, therapeutic management, and patient education.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information
Contact hours available until 10/14/2021.
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:
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:
The American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development 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:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will state an increased ability to care effectively for patients with chronic kidney disease who are experiencing peripheral neuropathy, anorexia, cachexia, or pruritus.
Does hypertension affect organs in addition to the kidney and heart? Learn about the multisystem effects of hypertension, including the potential impact on the eyes, brain, and sexual function.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information
Contact hours available until 10/14/2021.
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:
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:
The American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development 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:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will compare the effects of hypertension on other body organs (for instance, the eyes and the brain) to the damage that occurs in the kidney.
This session provides an in-depth review of sickle cell disease, including genesis, pathophysiology, symptoms (and triggers), treatment options, as well as medical and nursing interventions.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information
Contact hours available until 10/14/2021.
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:
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:
The American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development 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:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will outline a care plan for patients with sickle cell disease, including medical and nursing interventions.
Empowering patients to participate in health care decisions is associated with a decrease in mortality and hospitalizations. Is there a secret formula for patient empowerment? Explore ways to empower your patients by fostering trust, building relationships, and sharing stories.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information
Contact hours available until 10/14/2021.
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:
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:
The American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development 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:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will utilize the principles of patient-centered care planning when talking and working with a patient considering a change in treatment modality.
How do you determine the optimal modality for a hospitalized patient requiring dialysis? Who makes that decision - the intensivist or the nephrologist? When is dialysis initiated? This session reviews dialysis treatment options for the hospitalized patient and how to achieve the ultimate dialysis prescription for each patient.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information
Contact hours available until 5/5/2023.
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:
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:
The American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development 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:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will analyze the decision making process for a hospitalized patient requiring dialysis, including the pro and cons of each modality and how to determine the ultimate dialysis prescription.
This session provides an overview of the various types of peritoneal dialysis (PD) and how to refine the PD prescription with the goal of keeping the patient at home.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information
Contact hours available until 5/5/2023.
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:
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:
The American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development 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:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will describe the various methods of peritoneal dialysis and the prescriptions used to keep the patient at home.
How do we identify patients in stages 1 and 2 chronic kidney disease (CKD)? This session reviews the manifestations of CKD stages 1 and 2 and propose ways to slow disease progression while preserving and protecting kidney function.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information
Contact hours available until 10/14/2021.
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:
Marijo Johnson - Employee, Fresenius Medical Care
Speaker:Â
Kristin Larson - Employee, United Health Care
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
The American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development 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:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will describe who should be assessed for CKD stages 1 and 2, the manifestations noted in those stages, and education to slow the progression of the disease process.
As a leader, how do you ensure communicate effectively, engage in collaboration, exercise effective decision making, and demonstrate authentic leadership? Strategies to enhance your leadership skills and facilitate a healthy work environment are covered during this leadership session.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information
Contact hours available until 10/14/2021.
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:
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:
The American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development 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:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will describe effective communication, an authentic vs. vulnerable leadership, authentic leadership that includes maintaining a healthy work environment.
This session is ideal if you work with adolescents who are preparing to transition to adult nephrology services. Learn more about the special concerns and issues of adolescent (and their families) who are preparing for care transitions and how to assist them in creating a successful transition plan.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information
Contact hours available until 5/5/2023.
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:
Marijo Johnson - Employee, Fresenius Medical Care
Speaker:Â
Sandra Rodriguez - Employee, DaVita Healthcare Partners, Inc.
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
The American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development 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:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will describe the scope of the issues facing adolescent (and their family) who are transitioning to adult services, including the barriers and special concerns, and the transition plan.
New pharmaceutical agents are released regularly for use in the nephrology care setting. Learn about the newest nephrology-related medications and the implications for your patients and your practice.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information
Contact hours available until 10/14/2021.
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:
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:
The American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development 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:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will describe nursing assessments and interventions necessary for a number of updated pharmaceutical agents.
This session provides an overview of chronic kidney disease stages 4 and 5, including the disease manifestations at each stage, medical and nursing interventions, strategies to delay progression, and tools and resources available for patient care.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information
Contact hours available until 10/14/2021.
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:
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:
The American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development 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:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will describe manifestations of CKD stages 4 and 5, medical and nursing interventions for treatment, and education to slow progression of the disease process.
Nurses are mandated to report suspected abuse in their patients. Unfortunately, one form of abuse that is becoming more prevalent is human trafficking. This session provides insight into human trafficking, including risk factors, identification, reporting, and ways to assist victims.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information
Contact hours available until 10/14/2021.
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:
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:
The American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development 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:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will describe an increased ability to assess for signs of human trafficking and to respond to that situation.
Nephrology nurses are skilled at recognizing vascular changes in the kidneys, heart, and vascular access, but what about changes that may occur in the legs, the abdominal aorta, or other areas of the body? This session focuses on the "downstream" effects of vascular changes in patients with kidney disease.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information
Contact hours available until 10/14/2021.
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:
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:
The American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development 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:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will discuss vascular changes in areas not typically assessed in nephrology patients such as the legs, the abdominal aorta, among others.