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Transplant 101: Free Educational Series

ANNA’s Transplant SPN developed this educational series as a mechanism to provide nephrology nurses with comprehensive learning opportunities on the topic of kidney transplantation. This series will…

2023 Symposium Content Available

Couldn’t make it to the ANNA 2023 National Symposium? Just because we missed you, doesn’t mean you have to miss out on a great education! Content from the event is now available…

New to Nephrology Nursing Education Package

This collection is ideal for those who are new to nephrology nursing. Build your foundation of knowledge with specialty-specific clinical topics like kidney disease diagnostics, medications and…

Free “Cybersecurity for the Clinician” Training Video

The Health Sector Coordinating Council released a free cybersecurity training video series titled, “Cybersecurity for the Clinician.” This eight-episode series explains in simple, non-technical…

Call for Abstracts for 2024 National Symposium

The ANNA National Symposium will be held April 14-17, 2024 at the Caribe Royale All Suite Hotel & Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The ANNA National Conferences Committee invites individuals,…

ANNA Develops New Fact Sheet on CKD-Associated Pruritus

ANNA’s Advanced Practice Specialty Practice Network recently developed a new fact sheet on chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus (CKD-aP). The fact sheet provides an overview of CKD-aP,…

New Resource to Educate Patients about Kidney Disease Treatment Options

A new resource from Medical Education Institute (MEI) helps people understand how kidney disease treatment options may affect their lifestyle so they can choose the treatment that is right for them.…

2022 Edition of Contemporary Nephrology Nursing Textbook: Print and eBook Versions Available

The 2022 edition of Contemporary Nephrology Nursing is now available! The scope of this respected and trusted classic has been expanded to include the most complete collection of nephrology nursing…

President Angela Kurosaka Delivers ‘State of the Association’ Address

On November 21, ANNA President Angela "Angie" Kurosaka provided a "State of the Association" address, updating members on the Association's current and future strategic initiatives. If you missed…

KDIGO Releases Updated Guideline on Hepatitis C in CKD

Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) released the 2022 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Prevention, Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment of Hepatitis C in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD…

ANNA Announces National Election Results

The results of the national ANNA election have been finalized. The following individuals have been elected to serve on the ANNA Board of Directors. President-Elect Nancy Colobong Smith, MN, ANP-BC,…

CMS Releases Final Rule on ESRD Prospective Payment System for 2023 (CMS-1768-F)

On October 31, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that updates payment policies and rates under the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment…

March Is National Kidney Month

March is National Kidney Month, and March 9 is World Kidney Day. World Kidney Day is a global campaign to raise awareness of the importance of our kidneys to overall health and to reduce the…

KDIGO Releases Updated Guideline on Diabetes Management in CKD

Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) released the 2022 Clinical Practice Guideline for Diabetes Management in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Released 2 years after the first KDIGO…

Spotlighting the Nephrology Nursing Specialty: Interviews with ANNA Leaders

Nephrology Nurses Week is observed in September each year. In 2022, Nephrology Nurses Week was celebrated September 11-17. During this week and throughout the month of September, ANNA leaders and…