FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Linda Alexander January 3, 2006 856-256-2300, ext. 2411 [email protected] American Nephrology Nurses’ Association (ANNA) News & Events
News New Fact Sheet on Pediatric Nephrotic Syndrome Available ANNA’s Pediatric Nephrology Special Interest Group has developed a new fact sheet on pediatric nephrotic syndrome. The fact sheet provides an overview of the syndrome, focusing on symptoms and causes, as well as management strategies that include medications, dietary restrictions and other special considerations. This and many other fact sheets developed by ANNA’s Special Interest Groups are available for free download on ANNA’s Web site, www.annanurse.org, under “Resources.”
Nephrology Nursing Journal – The Official Journal of the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association The November/December 2005 issue of Nephrology Nursing highlights such topics as developing clinical protocols to improve nephrology care for children; caregiving by friends and family of adults receiving dialysis; and effectively managing IV iron therapy during home hemodialysis. For a free copy of Nephrology Nursing, visit www.nephrologynursingjournal.net.
Events American Nephrology Nurses’ Association 37th Annual National Symposium April 2-5, 2006 Location: Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville, TN Contact: ANNA National Office; East Holly Avenue/Box 56; Pitman, NJ 08071-0056; Phone 888-600- 2662; 856-256-2320; Fax 856-589-7463; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: www.annanurse.org.
National ESRD Education Week August 6-12, 2006 ESRD Education Week is an ongoing campaign to educate members of Congress about end stage renal disease (ESRD) and the needs of this patient community. As in previous years, ANNA invites legislators and staff members to visit dialysis units in their legislative districts. The campaign, which started in 2003, has proven so successful that ANNA also welcomes lawmakers to visit units and learn more about ESRD throughout the year. More information is available about the event on ANNA’s Web site, www.annanurse.org. ANNA has also published the “ESRD Briefing Book for State and Federal Policymakers” which is available for download at www.annanurse.org.
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ANNA National Office East Holly Avenue Box 56, Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 888.600.ANNA (2662) 856.256.2320 FAX 856.589.7463 Email:[email protected] http://www.annanurse.org National Nephrology Nurses Week September 10-16, 2006 ANNA has designated the second full week in September each year as “National Nephrology Nurses Week.” Employers and others may take this opportunity to recognize and reward nephrology nurses for their work and dedication. Nephrology Nurses Week is also meant to spark interest in other nurses to discover the many career opportunities available in this exciting specialty. ANNA has created an online toolkit to help nurses communicate with their workplace and community. For more information about Nephrology Nurses Week or to download the online toolkit, visit www.annanurse.org/NNW.
American Nephrology Nurses’ Association Fall Meeting for Nephrology Nurse Managers, Advanced Practice Nurses and Clinicians September 22-24, 2006 Location: The Westin Boston Waterfront, Boston, MA Contact: ANNA National Office; East Holly Avenue/Box 56; Pitman, NJ 08071-0056; Phone 888-600- 2662; 856-256-2320; Fax 856-589-7463; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: www.annanurse.org.
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ANNA is a professional nursing association comprised of more than 11,500 nephrology nurses. The association is dedicated to advancing nephrology nursing practice and positively influencing outcomes for patients with kidney or other disease processes requiring replacement therapies through advocacy, scholarship, and excellence.
ANNA National Office East Holly Avenue Box 56, Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 888.600.ANNA (2662) 856.256.2320 FAX 856.589.7463 Email:[email protected] http://www.annanurse.org