ANNA Publishes New Edition Of Scope And Standards For Advanced Practice In Nephrology Nursing

Main Category: Nursing / Midwifery
Also Included In: Urology / Nephrology
Article Date: 23 Oct 2008 - 2:00 PDT

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To help advanced practice nurses (nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists) improve patient care delivery and optimize outcomes for renal patients, ANNA has released the 2008 edition of the Scope and Standards of Advanced Practice in Nephrology Nursing. This valuable resource also serves as a reference for nurses, physicians, and the nephrology community at large regarding the role of advanced practice nurses in nephrology. The Scope and Standards is $15, with an ANNA member-discounted price of $10. The new edition is available for purchase in ANNA's Online Store.

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

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