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Caring for the Patient with Congenital Heart Defect on Dialysis
Aug 28, 2020 7:00am ‐ Aug 28, 2020 8:15am
It is estimated that 2-3 million people in the United States have a congenital heart defect (CHD), and 30%-50% of those have kidney disease. Learn more about the unique needs, potential complications, and treatment considerations for patients with CHD requiring vascular access.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:
Contact hours available until 8/31/2022.
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 (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 an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP17499.
ANNA urges participants to be aware of the CNE requirements for relicensure in the states in which they hold a license.
Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will review issues related to caring for patients with congenital heart defects who require dialysis.
Speaker(s):
- Kristen Stocker, MSN, RN, CPN, Clinical Practice Specialist, Children's Hospital Colorado
The Advocacy Journey
Aug 28, 2020 9:30am ‐ Aug 28, 2020 10:45am
Follow the advocacy journey of a professional nurse and explore opportunities for personal advocacy engagement. Learn how you can use your position as a nurse to advocate for patients.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:
Contact hours available until 8/31/2022.
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 (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 an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP17499.
ANNA urges participants to be aware of the CNE requirements for relicensure in the states in which they hold a license.
Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will describe ways to advocate for patients and be effective in an advocacy role.
Speaker(s):
- Jodie Szlachta, PhD, CRNA, Nurse Anesthesia Program Director, Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Cognitive Impairment, Vascular Dysfunction, and Physical Inactivity in Older Adults with Chronic Kidney Disease
Aug 28, 2020 12:00pm ‐ Aug 28, 2020 1:15pm
This presentation shares the findings of a research study examining the differences in cognitive function, vascular function, and physical inactivity levels in older adults with and without kidney disease and the implications for appropriate assessment and interventions in older patients with kidney disease.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:
Contact hours available until 8/31/2022.
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 Disclosures:
• Mary Hannan – Postdoctoral Fellow, funding by National Institutes of Health National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
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 an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP17499.
ANNA urges participants to be aware of the CNE requirements for relicensure in the states in which they hold a license.
Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will compare assessment findings and nursing interventions in older adults with and without chronic kidney disease in regard to cognitive impairment, vascular dysfunction, and physical inactivity levels.
Speaker(s):
- Mary Hannan, PhD, APRN, Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Illinois at Chicago
Home Dialysis: Reaching the CMS Goal of 50% by 2025
Aug 28, 2020 1:15pm ‐ Aug 28, 2020 2:30pm
Enhancing patient education about kidney disease treatment options enables patients and families to make informed decisions about home care. This session focuses on the components of an effective patient education plan and strategies to increase home dialysis penetration.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:
Contact hours available until 8/31/2022.
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 (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 an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP17499.
ANNA urges participants to be aware of the CNE requirements for relicensure in the states in which they hold a license.
Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will summarize the components of chronic kidney disease education designed to ensure patients and their families are aware of home dialysis treatment options.
Speaker(s):
- Lisa Koester-Wiedemann, ANP, CNN-NP, Renal Nurse Practitioner, Washington University School of Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease: It's Not Just for Adults
Aug 28, 2020 2:30pm ‐ Aug 28, 2020 3:45pm
Left ventricular hypertrophy is the most common cardiac abnormality in children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and can disrupt the conduction system in the heart, leading to fatal arrhythmias, sudden cardiac death, or cardiac failure. Learn more about the importance of accurately measuring blood pressure, managing hypertension, and performing frequent dry weight assessments to reduce the risks associated with cardiovascular disease in children with CKD.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:
Contact hours available until 8/31/2022.
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 (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 an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP17499.
ANNA urges participants to be aware of the CNE requirements for relicensure in the states in which they hold a license.
Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will reiterate the need for accurate assessments, including blood pressure, in children with cardiovascular disease who also require dialysis because of chronic kidney disease.
Speaker(s):
- Suzan Stephens, BSN, RN, CNN, Staff Nurse, Children's Hospital Colorado
- Barbara Cometti, MA, BSN, RN, CDN, Nursing Operations Manager, Orlando Health - Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
Rhabdomyolysis
Aug 28, 2020 3:45pm ‐ Aug 28, 2020 5:00pm
This session provides an overview of rhabdomyolysis, including etiology, signs and symptoms, laboratory values, and treatment options.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:
Contact hours available until 8/31/2022.
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 (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 an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP17499.
ANNA urges participants to be aware of the CNE requirements for relicensure in the states in which they hold a license.
Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will state an ability to assess when rhabdomyolysis is occurring in a patient and describe treatment options and desired outcomes.
Speaker(s):
- Rasheed Balogun, MD, FACP, FASN, HP (ASCP), Medical Director and Professor, University of Virginia Health System
New Advances in Apheresis
Aug 28, 2020 5:00pm ‐ Aug 28, 2020 6:15pm
Learn about recent advances in therapeutic apheresis, including technical improvements, new indications for use, and recommendations for treatment. This session addresses the nephrology nurse’s role as a stakeholder in this therapy.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:
Contact hours available until 8/31/2022.
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 (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 an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP17499.
ANNA urges participants to be aware of the CNE requirements for relicensure in the states in which they hold a license.
Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will outline the preparation for regulatory surveys and how they compare with those in the inpatient setting.
Speaker(s):
- Darinka Povrzenic, MBA, HP(ASCP), RN, Vice President, Clinical Operations, Fresenius Medical Care
The Relationship Between Inflammation, Depression, and Nonadherence Among Persons with ESRD
Aug 28, 2020 6:15pm ‐ Aug 28, 2020 7:30pm
This presentation shares findings of a research study examining the relationship between inflammation and nonadherence to dialysis treatment in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients with depression as a mediating factor. Implications for patient care also are discussed.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:
Contact hours available until 8/31/2022.
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 (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 an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP17499.
ANNA urges participants to be aware of the CNE requirements for relicensure in the states in which they hold a license.
Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will apply information from a study of the relationship among inflammation, depression, to non-adherence to therapy.
Speaker(s):
- Kathleen Fulmer, PhD, FNP, RN, Nurse Practitioner, Medicine and Nephrology Associates
How Can We Help Patients Find a Living Kidney Donor?
Aug 28, 2020 7:30pm ‐ Aug 28, 2020 8:45pm
Patients who receive a living donor kidney live longer than those who receive a transplant from a deceased donor; however, the barriers to living donation are considerable. This session shares information about resources, training, and support available to overcome barriers to living organ donation, including a National Kidney Foundation initiative to train people to share their story about the need for a kidney donor and a transplant.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:
Contact hours available until 8/31/2022.
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 (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 an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP17499.
ANNA urges participants to be aware of the CNE requirements for relicensure in the states in which they hold a license.
Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will describe resources, training, and support that can be used to overcome patient barriers to transplantation with a living donor kidney.
Speaker(s):
- Jennifer Martin, Vice President, Program Development, National Kidney Foundation
Coaching and Communication Skills for the Nephrology Nurse Leader
Aug 28, 2020 8:45pm ‐ Aug 28, 2020 10:15pm
Nephrology nurses may be promoted to leadership positions without receiving formal leadership orientation or education. This session will provide tips for enhancing your coaching and communication skills as a nephrology nurse leader to more effectively lead your team and achieve desired outcomes.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:
Contact hours available until 8/31/2022.
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 (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 an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP17499.
ANNA urges participants to be aware of the CNE requirements for relicensure in the states in which they hold a license.
Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will describe and practice effective communication and coaching skills that will lead their teams to desired outcomes.
Speaker(s):
- Jennifer Payton, MHCA, BSN, RN, CNN, Surveyor, National Dialysis Accreditation Commission