Energize your day by starting off the morning with a jog, walk, or leisurely stroll with friends.

This activity is supported through an educational grant from Amgen

Contact hours are available for viewing poster displays in the exhibit hall. Presenters will be available to discuss their posters during designated times.

This session will raise your awareness about why wellness is important and will cover aspects that you may not have previously considered. Take away some practical tips that can be incorporated into your everyday life as permanent habits!

Update your knowledge to keep abreast of new innovations in dialysis access. Learn the implications for nephrology nurses as well as the implications for patients on dialysis.

Sharpen your understanding of calciphylaxis with this review of factors influencing risk, early recognition, diagnosis, and medical management.

Examine value-based care in nephrology and take away a greater understanding of clinical considerations and how this concept is applied in the dialysis setting.

The session will summarize the interpretation of introspective data regarding ANNA collected at the 2023 North Carolina Statewide Symposium and discuss the implications for ANNA going forward. (This session is designed for ANNA volunteer leaders as part of the LEAD orientation program.)

This discussion will review guidance related to dosage of medications specific to patients with end-stage kidney disease and patients on dialysis.

Each speaker will give a brief review of their specific area of expertise related to kidney transplantation. Topics to be covered include pancreas-kidney transplantation, xenotransplantation, transplant designee in the unit, and the rise of robots.

This presentation will raise your awareness about medical waste – the cost, disposal methods, and the environmental impact. Ways to reduce overall medical waste in facilities will be explored.

This session will provide an overview of the components of strategic planning and an update on current ANNA diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives to achieving health equity.

This presentation will highlight the unique opportunities for nephrology nurses to take on leadership roles in the transition to value-based care, thereby influencing policy, practice, and patient outcomes in kidney health. (This session is designed for ANNA volunteer leaders as part of the LEAD orientation program.)

Home Therapies SPN:

Pediatric SPN

Acute Care SPN

Chronic Kidney Disease SPN

Contact hours are available for viewing poster displays in the exhibit hall. Presenters will be available to discuss their posters during designated times.

Hemodialysis SPN

Advanced Practice SPN

Administration SPN

Transplantation SPN

Educator SPN

Meet with members of the ANNA Board of Directors who will be available to answer questions, listen to suggestions, and discuss issues of importance to ANNA members.

Join colleagues and friends as we celebrate nephrology nursing and ANNA’s 55th anniversary with a special gala. The evening will open with a cocktail reception and networking opportunity. Then, enjoy dancing and refreshments during a special anniversary celebration and dance party. (Note: Cocktail/party attire encouraged.)

Anirban Bose, MD
Monali Majmudar, PharmD, FAPhA
Sponsored by Novartis

Contact hours are available for viewing poster displays in the exhibit hall. Presenters will be available to discuss their posters during designated times.

This workshop will review all the phases of research development, plus grant writing and submission. Mentorship opportunities through the ANNA Research Committee also will be discussed.

This session will provide a comprehensive review of complement-mediated chronic kidney disease (CMCKD). The presenter will cover the complement pathway and its role in kidney disease, distinguish between the various complement-mediated kidney disorders, and review medical management of CMCKD.

This session will present an alternate to use of heparin for anticoagulation in hemodialysis. Regional citrate anticoagulation will be explained, including the benefits versus risks of its use.

The presenter will share best practices to achieving and maintaining a home therapies program over the long term.

Network with friends and celebrate the professional accomplishments of colleagues as the ANNA Outstanding Achievement Award winners are announced. The luncheon also will include the annual ANNA business meeting, induction of the 2024-2025 Board of Directors, and a message from incoming ANNA President Nancy Colobong Smith

Nephrology Nursing Journal Editor-in-Chief Beth Ulrich will review the manuscript development, peer review, and publication processes and provide tips for developing a plan for writing and submitting a manuscript for publication.

This presentation will cover the assessment, treatment, and ongoing management of common mental health diagnoses of children who have chronic kidney disease.

This session will provide insight into how to proactively deal with staff turnover and move the dial in the direction of retention.

This session will provide the latest updates on pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management options for polycystic kidney disease.

Connect with experienced nurses from diverse specialties, including pediatric, transplant, kidney transplant, value-based care, in-center hemodialysis, home dialysis (hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis), CKD management, acute dialysis, research, and industry specialties, to explore career opportunities in kidney care and dialysis.

This session will cover common gastrointestinal symptoms experienced by patients with chronic kidney disease. The presenter will explore the multifactorial etiologies and will offer interventions and medical management options to reduce symptom burden and improve overall well-being.

This session will provide an update on health policy impacting nephrology nursing. Learn about legislative and regulatory policies that have the actual or potential power to influence nursing practice, education, and delivery of care to patients with kidney disease. Explore legislative and policy issues of importance to the nursing profession and patients’ lives.

This presentation will cover the critical actions that should occur during the first 15 minutes following a cardiopulmonary arrest in order to achieve the best possible outcome. Case scenarios will encourage audience participation in discussing common errors, best practices in resuscitation, and the importance of teamwork.

These presenters return by audience request to cover the multifaceted topic of malpractice.  Emphasis will be on high-risk litigation situations such as driving after dialysis, falls in and outside of the unit (this includes the parking lot!), and IV push medications administered by patient care technicians (Some states currently permit them to administer heparin).  Discussion will include some case examples.  Presenters will point out implications for ALL nephrology nurses.  You won't want to miss this!