We’re excited to invite you to something new this summer — ANNA’s Winter Book Club! Whether you're an avid reader or just looking for a fresh way to connect with fellow nephrology nurses, this is a relaxed and rewarding opportunity to engage with your peers.

• Everyone will read the same book over the summer - Taking Care: The Story of Nursing and Its Power to Change Our World
• We’ll come together for one virtual book discussion via Zoom on Sunday, January 4 at 7:00 pm ET -- snack and favorite drink in hand! Even if you only read one page, we’d still love to have you. Come as you are-- all are welcome!
• ANNA's President, Dr. Faith Lynch, will be joining us for the discussion!
• As a thank you, members who attend the Zoom and stay until the end will receive a coupon code for one free contact hour session in ANNA's Online Library.

No cost to participate!

There’s no cost to participate in ANNA’s book club—just a great opportunity to connect, reflect, and share perspectives with others in the nephrology community. Whether you finish the whole book or just a few chapters, your voice is welcome in the conversation.

All you need is access to the book. You can purchase it wherever you'd like, or explore free options through your local library. Many libraries offer digital borrowing through apps like Libby and Hoopla, which let you read or listen to books on your phone or tablet with just a library card. It's a simple, no-cost way to join the discussion!

We encourage you to read over the holiday downtime as a gift to yourself. Rather than adding one more thing to your to-do list, think of it as a moment of rest—a chance to step away from charts and reflect on why you do what you love.

Share the Journey!

Throughout the summer, we encourage you to post about your reading experience — favorite quotes, reflections, or even a cozy reading spot — and tag @ANNAnurses on social media. Be sure to use our hashtag #TurnThePageWithANNA so we can follow along and share the inspiration!

Let’s read, relax, and reconnect this summer. We can’t wait to see you there!

In the current landscape, undocumented patients encounter significant barriers throughout the transplant pathway. These include inconsistent insurance coverage, restrictive state-level policies, and lack of access to pre-transplant diagnostics. Many dialysis programs struggle with unclear processes for referring undocumented patients, especially when coverage for evaluation varies across regions. Language barriers, fear of immigration enforcement, and limited health literacy further reduce engagement in transplant workups. On the provider side, common misconceptions regarding eligibility and financial responsibility hinder consistent advocacy and referral practices. The result is a fragmented system where undocumented patients are often under-evaluated and infrequently listed for transplantation, despite meeting clinical criteria.

A more equitable transplant landscape is attainable through targeted interventions. In the desired future state, dialysis and transplant programs implement standardized policies and workflows that ensure all clinically appropriate patients—regardless of immigration status—are consistently referred for evaluation. Hospitals and dialysis providers partner with community organizations to support navigation, translation, and resource alignment. Providers receive training that corrects misconceptions, strengthens cultural competency, and improves understanding of coverage options for undocumented patients. Clear communication pathways between nephrology, social work, transplant teams, and patient advocates promote timely testing and evaluation. Policy advocacy at local and state levels helps expand medication access and long-term sustainability of transplant care. In this improved state, undocumented patients receive transparent, compassionate, and equitable access to transplant listing aligned with national quality standards.

Learning Outcome:
Participants will be able to identify barriers to transplant listing for undocumented patients and apply equity-focused strategies—standardized workflows, coordinated team practices, and culturally responsive communication—to improve referral, evaluation, and listing outcomes.

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.

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.