Pending corporate support. 

Key updates in legal and regulatory considerations for home dialysis will be shared. And how home dialysis must ensure the same infrastructure as in center dialysis. Understand the impact of CMS Conditions of Coverage on facility responsibilities, liability, and patient rights.

Review best practices for preserving kidney function in CKD. Learn how to apply pharmacologic and lifestyle strategies, including incremental dialysis approaches.

An overview of key differences in inpatient and outpatient dialysis care delivery. Unpack the challenges and opportunities related to practice environments, patient needs, and care coordination.

Pending corporate support. 

A comprehensive review of hypertension in maintenance hemodialysis. Strengthen your understanding of diagnosis, pathophysiology, and management strategies based on current evidence.

Engage in a case-based review of patient safety challenges in nephrology at all levels of care to dissect actual incidents that expose system gaps and challenges. Learn practical approaches to strengthening clinical judgment and prevent harm to mitigate risk and improve patient outcomes.

Explore current trends in end-of-life care for patients with kidney disease and how to utilize the “Surprise Questions” to guide care planning. Gain insight into care planning, communication strategies, and honoring patient preferences.

Discover strategies for advancing interprofessional communication in nephrology care. Review real-world applications of team-based approaches that improve outcomes and safety.

Take a deeper dive into transplant rejection, from immunologic mechanisms to prevention. Hear expert perspectives on emerging therapies and precision approaches to care.

Key updates in vascular access care for nephrology nursing practice. Enhance your knowledge of emerging technologies, guidelines, and monitoring strategies; while gaining evidence-based insight that can be applied to everyday dialysis practice.

Pending corporate support. 

Explore how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are transforming kidney care today—and redefining the future of nephrology nursing. Gain insight into real-world applications, opportunities, limitations, and ethical considerations, while discovering the evolving role of nurses in tech-enabled care. Designed with nurses in mind, this session emphasizes practical relevance, workforce readiness, and responsible innovation—not product promotion.

Explore how value-based care is reshaping nephrology nursing—and your role within it. Gain insight into how evolving care models impact patient outcomes, coordination, and cost-effective practice across the care continuum. Learn practical strategies to lead, adapt, and succeed through real-world application, interdisciplinary collaboration, and nurse-driven innovation. Turn policy into everyday practice.

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Receive key updates in health policy affecting nephrology nursing, as expert speakers discuss key legislation and regulatory policy. Gain insight into legislative and regulatory changes shaping practice and patient care in the field of kidney disease; and how these important developments affect the overall well-being of patients.

Hear expert perspectives on the lived experience of dialysis through a patient and caregiver lens. Strengthen your understanding of the human impact of kidney disease.

Join us for a special outdoor event in support of the Nephrology Nursing Foundation! Enjoy music, refreshments, and networking while helping make a difference in the future of nephrology nursing. Relax, connect with colleagues, and support scholarships, research, and education through your generous donation to the Foundation. Together, we can make an impact — one gift at a time!

Explore the evolving landscape of nephrology nursing and the opportunities to grow your impact. Whether you're early in your career or ready for what’s next, gain insight into diverse pathways—from bedside care to advanced practice, research, education, and policy. Hear real-world perspectives from expert nurses on transitioning into leadership roles, the importance of certification, and building a resilient, future-ready career.