American Nephrology Nurses' Association Hosts Successful Fall Meeting In Chicago

Main Category: Nursing / Midwifery
Article Date: 23 Oct 2008 - 2:00 PST

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With more than 600 attendees and a full exhibit hall, ANNA's 2008 Fall Meeting for Nephrology Nurses, Managers, and Advanced Practice Nurses was a great success. Held September 27-29, 2008, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, IL, the meeting was packed with educational programs, inspirational speakers, networking opportunities and corporate-sponsored events.

Education sessions included such hot topics as diabetes management, islet cell transplantation and infectious diseases, as well as transcultural issues, mental illness in chronic kidney disease, pulmonary hypertension, legal issues and conflict resolution. Sonya Hardin, PhD, RN, CCRN, opened the conference on Saturday, September 27 with the session, "Empowerment Through Caring and Self-Advocacy." Dr. Hardin discussed how to create a nurturing environment that empowers patients, staff and caregivers.

For those unable to attend the 2008 Fall Meeting, access to the meeting presentations is available in ANNA's Online Library. Those interested may purchase access to individual sessions, the preconference workshops, or the entire symposium in ANNA's Online Library at http://www.prolibraries.com/anna.

About ANNA

The mission of the American Nephrology Nurses' Association (ANNA) is to advance nephrology nursing practice and positively influence outcomes for patients with kidney disease through advocacy, scholarship, and excellence.

Since it was established as a nonprofit organization in 1969, ANNA has been serving members who span the nephrology nursing spectrum. ANNA has a membership of over 11,000 registered nurses and other health care professionals at all levels of practice. Members work in such areas as conservative management, peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement therapies, transplantation, industry, and government/regulatory agencies.

ANNA is committed to advancing the nephrology nursing specialty and nurturing every ANNA member. We achieve these goals by providing the highest quality educational products, programs, and services. Our members are leaders who advocate for patients, mentor each other, and lobby legislators, all to inspire excellence.

American Nephrology Nurses' Association