Sponsored by Novo Nordisk

Prasad Devarajan, MD, FAAP, FASN

Challenge and change are given in health care and in nephrology nursing. We all survive these experiences, but our keynote speaker will enlighten nurses on how to move beyond survival so that we can thrive. Facing change is inevitable. Learn to recognize the silver lining as your growth opportunity. Be inspired

Increase your awareness and understanding of the challenges presented by the shortage of organs available for transplant. Explore how technological advances can be leveraged to help address this problem.

Make the most of your current role by elevating your professionalism. Boost your professionalism and be poised for the next big opportunity that awaits

Both high-risk and problem-prone, vascular access management is on your surveyor’s radar. Learn how to keep your patients safe with best practices, discover what surveyors pay particular attention to, and identify deficits that you can correct.

Sponsored by Novartis

Identify ways to create a safe environment around the medication management processes, particularly in the outpatient dialysis environment.

This session will provide tips for managing smooth transitions for patients. Learn what approaches can help maintain continuity of care for patients on dialysis while optimizing outcomes in this patient population.

Is a professional presentation in your future? Preparation is as important as delivery. This session will provide you with tips for a successful presentation. You can do this!

This session will cover a range of pediatric glomerular diseases and highlight advancements in novel therapies.

This session will explore the impact of value-based care (VBC) in nephrology. Specifically, the presenters will provide information about VBC related to chronic kidney disease, dialysis, and transplant and discuss the role of the nurse practitioner in VBC to improve patient outcomes.

Contemplating board service? Nurse leaders will share their expertise and provide answers for all the questions you were afraid to ask! Learn how you can make an impact in another dimension of your nursing career.

Sponsored by AstraZeneca

Elizabeth Santa, PharmD, BCPS

Speaker: Polly Bittle, APRN, FNP-C

Esteemed leaders of the American Nephrology Nurses Association and the American Society of Nephrology will share proposed solutions to address the kidney care workforce shortage across the healthcare system from the legislative and regulatory perspectives.

Topic: Navigating IgA Nephropathy

Presenters will offer insight into the mysterious world of healthcare supplements and natural products. They will discuss product metabolism and considerations for nephrology patients, and will offer alternatives to products that may not be the optimal choice for this patient population.

This session will provide a thorough review of the In-Center Hemodialysis Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (ICH CAHPS) Survey. You will take away suggested strategies and learn about processes that can increase patient satisfaction and lead to improved scores.

Home caregiving for a person with kidney disease can be both challenging and rewarding. Discussion will focus on identifying poor coping and potential burnout among caregivers, as well as providing resources and support as challenges arise.

ANNA leaders want to hear from you! Join this session to use your voice and share your ideas regarding initiatives to address important challenges impacting the nursing work - force and the future of nephrology nursing.

Relax and unwind with friends while you enjoy the music of David Rush, a recording artist and producer who is also a home dialysis patient and transplant recipient and the meeting’s closing speaker. Beverages and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

As the American Nephrology Nurses Association continues the journey to maximize health equity, join this session for an update on diversity, equity, and inclusion activities and initiatives to date. Learn more about the transgender population and the implications for nephrology nurses related to caring for this population.

What’s COVID-19 got to do with it? More than you may think! Since COVID is a common thread in the world now, learn how to rethink its everyday impact on patients and their care needs.

The presenter will share advice and effective methods for tackling difficult and challenging circumstances while also applying holistic approaches to patient-centered care.

Explore the role of the nephrology nurse practitioner in providing supportive kidney care to patients with kidney disease. This session will provide the essentials of comprehensive assessment and management of these patients, as well as pearls related to patient education, selfmanagement, symptom management, and psychosocial support.

Health policy experts will review key legislative, regulatory, and health policy issues affecting nephrology nursing. Policies that have the potential to influence nursing practice, education, and the delivery of care to patients with kidney disease will be discussed. Stay informed about these important issues!

Our closing session presenter will leave you feeling inspired! David Rush, a recording artist and producer, host of the WinsOnly Lifestyle podcast, as well as a home dialysis patient and transplant recipient, will walk the audience through his personal and emotional journey with kidney disease and will share his passion for his work in patient self-advocacy.