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Learning from Stories of People with Chronic Kidney Disease
(Vol 35/No. 1. On-line test expires: 02/20/2010)
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  AUTHOR
Anita E. Molzahn, PhD, RN
 Anita E. Molzahn, PhD, RN, is a Professor, School of Nursing, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada. She is a member of ANNA’s Greater Puget Sound Chapter.
Anne Bruce, PhD, RN
 Anne Bruce, PhD, RN, is an Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada.
Laurene Sheilds, PhD, RN
 Laurene Sheilds, PhD, RN, is an Associate Professor, School of Nursing, and Associate Dean, Faculty of Human and Social Development, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada.
  OUTLINE

The purpose of this study was to explore how people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) describe/story experiences of liminality associated with CKD and its treatment. This narrative inquiry was undertaken using secondary data. The people relating the stories described a number of liminal spaces, including living/not living, independence/dependence, restrictions/freedom, normal/not normal, worse off/better off, and alone/connected. Awareness of the liminal spaces can help nurses provide care that addresses the complexity of CKD.
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  CE RELATED INFORMATION
This offering for 1.3 contact hours is being provided by the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association (ANNA), which is accredited as a provider and approver of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center-Commission on Accreditation (ANCCCOA). This educational activity is approved by most states and specialty organizations that recognize the ANCC-COA accreditation process. ANNA is an approved provider of continuing education in nursing by the California Board of Registered Nursing, BRN Provider No. 00910; and the Kansas State Board of Nursing, Provider No. LT0148-0738. This offering is accepted for RN and LPN relicensure in Kansas

  EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Goal:
To increase awareness in nurses caring for patients with CKD about the experiences of patients with CKD who experience life in liminal spaces.

Objectives:
1. Define liminal spaces.
2. Relate the need for awareness of liminal spaces to nursing care.
3. Summarize the research findings regarding the stories of patients with CKD about their experiences with living in and managing liminal spaces.

AUTHOR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Anita E. Molzahn has no conflicts of interest to disclose.
Anne Bruce has no conflicts of interest to disclose.
Laurene Sheilds has no conflicts of interest to disclose.

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