Learner must complete sections A) Concepts of Kidney Disease, B) Chronic Kidney Disease, C) Transplant, D) Peritoneal Dialysis, E) Hemodialysis, F) Acute Care, and G) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
The 2021 edition of the Nephrology Nursing Certification Review Guide, Sixth Edition, is an excellent resource to assist professionals in preparing for the Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN), the Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN), and the Certified Nephrology Nurse – Nurse Practitioner (CNN-NP) exams. The review guide includes comprehensive case studies and more than 275 questions covering multiple areas within the specialty, a practice test answer key with rationale, as well as references and additional readings, and sections on critical thinking related to test taking. Focus areas include Concepts of Kidney Disease (new in this edition), Chronic Kidney Disease, Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Transplantation (expanded in this edition), Acute Care, and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (expanded in this edition). This resource can be used in conjunction with other primary sources, such as the Core Curriculum for Nephrology Nursing, Seventh Edition, as a study guide for the nephrology nursing certification exams.
Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, nephrology nurses are enabled to prepare in order to be successful at passing a certification exam.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:
Contact Hours available until 2/15/2026.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Learner must complete sections A) Concepts of Kidney Disease, B) Chronic Kidney Disease, C) Transplant, D) Peritoneal Dialysis, E) Hemodialysis, F) Acute Care, and G) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
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 Authors Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Marijo Johnson disclosed that she works as a kidney care advocate for Fresenius Medical Center.
Vickie Kanute disclosed that she is a PD clinical specialist for Baxter Healthcare.
Kim Lambertson disclosed that she is employed by Baxter Healthcare.
Elizabeth St. John disclosed that she is employed by Fresenius Medical Center.
All other contributors reported no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this continuing nursing education activity.
This publication was reviewed and formatted for contact hour credit by Donna Bednarski, MSN, RN, ANP-BC, CNN, CNP, Editor; and Sally S. Russell, MN, CMSRN, CNE, ANNA Education Director.
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 CEP17499.
This CNE article meets the Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission’s (NNCC’s) continuing nursing education requirements for certification and recertification.