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  LIST OF ARTICLES
TOPIC
Intra-Operative Hemodialysis During Liver Transplantation: An Expanded Role of the Nephrology Nurse
(Vol 37/No. 4. Expires 8/20/2012)
Angela Henson, MN, RN,and Sally Carpenter, BN, RN
1.0 hr
Negotiating Living with an Arteriovenous Fistula for Hemodialysis
(Vol 37/No. 4. Expires 8/20/2012)
Cleo J. Richard, PhD, MSN, RN, CNS,and Joan Engebretson, DrPH, AHN-BC, RN
1.3 hr
Compliance, Normality, and the Patient on Peritoneal Dialysis
(Vol 37/No. 3. Expires 6/20/2012)
Alexandra McCarthy, PhD, RN, Ramon Shaban, PhDc, RN, Jennifer Boys, MHSc, RN, and Sarah Winch, PhD, RN
1.0 hr
Organ Donation Experiences of Family Members
(Vol 37/No. 3. Expires 6/20/2012)
April Manuel, MN, BN, Shirley Solberg, MN, BN, BA, PhD, and Sandra MacDonald, PhD, RN
1.3 hr
Relationship between Illness Perceptions, Treatment Adherence, and Clinical Outcomes in Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis
(Vol 37/No. 3. Expires 6/20/2012)
Kandace Youngmee Kim, PhD, RN, FNP-C, and Lorraine S. Evangelista, PhD, RN
1.5 hr
Understanding the Negative Effects of Depressive Symptoms in Patients with ESRD Receiving Hemodialysis
(Vol 37/No. 3. Expires 6/20/2012)
Amani A. Khalil, PhD, RN, Terry A. Lennie, PhD, RN, and Susan K. Frazier, PhD, RN
1.3 hr
Legal Nurse Consultant: A Role for Nephrology Nurses
(Vol 37/No. 3. Expires 6/20/2012)
Rowena Elliott, PhD, RN, CNN, BC, LNC, and Kristin Larson, RN, ANP, GNP, CNN
1.0 hr
Quality of Life Measures for Patients on Hemodialysis: A Review of Psychometric Properties
(Vol 37/No. 3. Expires 6/20/2012)
Francess Victoria Nelson Danquah, PhD, RN, Joan Wasserman, DrPH, MBA, RN, Janet Meininger, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Nancy Bergstrom, PhD, RN, FAAN
1.4 hr
Identification of Modifiable CKD Risk Factors by Gender in an African-American Metabolic Syndrome Cohort
(Vol 37/No. 2. Expires 4/20/2012)
Loretta Jackson Brown, MSN, RN, CNN, Patricia C. Clark, PhD, RN, FAAN, Sandra B. Dunbar, DSN, RN, FAAN, Karen A. Armstrong, MA, RN, OCN, and Zhao Liping, MS, DDS
1.4 hr
The Emotional Impact of Malpractice
(Vol 37/No. 2. Expires 4/20/2012)
Kristin Larson, RN, ANP, GNP, CNN, and Rowena Elliott, PhD, RN, CNN, BC, LNC
1.2 hr
Perceived Informational Needs, Problems, or Concerns among Patients with Stage 4 CKD
(Vol 37/No. 2. Expires 4/20/2012)
Andrea L. Lewis, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, CNN, Kellee A. Stabler, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, CNN, and Janet L. Welch, DNS, RN, CNS
1.4 hr
A New Nursing Model for the Care of Patients with CKD: The UNC Kidney Center Nephrology Nursing Initiative
(Vol 37/No. 2. Expires 4/20/2012)
Clara D. Neyhart, BSN, RN, CNN, Lynn McCoy, RN, CNN, Beverly Rodegast, RN, Constance A. Gilet, MSN, ANP, Cynthia Roberts, RN, CNN, and Kelley Downes, BSN, RN
1.5 hr
Perceptions of a Multiple Kidney Transplant Recipient: Understanding a Fragile Life
(Vol 37/No. 2. Expires 4/20/2012)
Karen Wilson Scott, PhD, and
Guy M. Hollingsworth, PhD
1.4 hr
Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis and Renal Transplantation A Meta-Analytic Review
(Vol 37/No. 1. Expires 2/20/2012)
Kandace Landreneau, PhD, RN, CCTC, Kathryn Lee, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Michael D. Landreneau, MD
1.3 hr
The Dual Vitamin D Pathways: Considerations for Adequate Supplementation
(Vol 37/No. 1. Expires 2/20/2012)
Susan C. Cronin, MS, RN
1.4 hr
Seeking Optimal Renal Replacement Therapy Delivery in Intensive Care Units
(Vol 37/No. 1. Expires 2/20/2012)
Marinka Kocjan, MN, RN, CNCC(C), and Fabrice P. Brunet, MD, FRCPC
1.3 hr
Pictures and Perspectives: A Unique Reflection on Interdialytic Weight Gain
(Vol 36/No. 6. Expires 12/20/2011)
Peter M. Sinclair, RN, and Vicki Parker, PhD, RN
1.1 hr
A Qualitative Analysis of Patient Reported Symptoms of Anemia
(Vol 36/No. 6. Expires 12/20/2011)
Kathryn F. Lasch, PhD, Christopher J. Evans, PhD, and Dori Schatell, MS
1.1 hr
Lethality of Endocarditis Due To S. Aureus among Patients On Hemodialysis
(Vol 36/No. 6. Expires 12/20/2011)
Cibele Grothe, MSc, Angélica Belasco, PhD, Ana Bettencourt, PhD, Solange Diccini, PhD, Lucila Vianna, PhD, Antonio Pignatari, MD, Ricardo Sesso, MD, and Dulce Barbosa, PhD
1.4 hr
African-American Women’s Perceived Health Status While Caring for a Relative with End Stage Renal Disease
(Vol 36/No. 6. Expires 12/20/2011)
Dina J. Byers, PhD, ARNP, CNS-C, Tamara Harris Beard, PhD, FNP, and Mona N. Wicks, PhD, RN
1.4 hr
So Just What Can I Eat? Nutritional Care in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus and Chronic Kidney Disease
(Vol 36/No. 5. Expires 10/20/2011)
Judith A. Beto, PhD, RD, Mary Nicholas, MSN, RN
1.4 hr
Periodontal Disease – The Overlooked Diabetes Complication
(Vol 36/No. 5. Expires 10/20/2011)
Trisha Dunning, MEd, PhC, AM, RN
1.1 hr
Understanding Diabetes Mellitus And Kidney Disease
(Vol 36/No. 5. Expires 10/20/2011)
James A. Fain, PhD, RN, BC-ADM, FAAN
1.3 hr
Understanding Malpractice: A Guide for Nephrology Nurses
(Vol 36/No. 4. Expires 08/20/2011)
Clara D. Neyhart, BSN, RN, CNN and Rowena Elliott, PhD, RN, CNN, BC, LNC
1.1 hr
Experiences of Hmong Patients on Hemodialysis and the Nurses Working with Them
(Vol 36/No. 4. Expires 08/20/2011)
Linda Krueger, EdS, MSN, RN
1.2 hr
Patient Questions About Transplantation: A Resource Guide
(Vol 36/No. 3. Expires 06/20/2011)
Clara D. Neyhart, BSN, RN, CNN
1.5 hr
Dialysis Staff Encouragement and Fluid Control Adherence in Patients On Hemodialysis
(Vol 36/No. 3. Expires 06/20/2011)
Yoko Yokoyama, MPH, MA; Yoshimi Suzukamo, PhD; Osamu Hotta, MD, PhD; Shin Yamazaki, PhD; Takehiko Kawaguchi, MD, MPH; Takeshi Hasegawa, MD, PhD, MPH; Shigemi Chiba, MD, PhD; Toshiko Moriya, RD; Emi Abe, RD; Satoshi Sasaki, MD, PhD; Megumi Haga, RD, PhD; and Shunichi Fukuhara, MD, DMSc
1.4 hr
Stressors and Coping in Individuals With Chronic Kidney Disease
(Vol 36/No. 3. Expires 06/20/2011)
Lori Harwood, MSc, RN; Barbara Wilson, MScN, RN; Heather Locking-Cusolito, MScN, RN; Jessica Sontrop, PhD; and Joan Spittal, MSW, RSW
1.4 hr
The Development of Kidney Transplant Nursing
(Vol 36/No. 2. Expires 04/20/2011)
Nancy Hoffart, PhD, RN
1.2 hr
Factors Affecting Quality of Life in Persons on Hemodialysis
(Vol 36/No. 1. Expires 02/20/2011)
Daria L. Kring, PhD, RN-BC; Patricia B. Crane, PhD, RN, FAHA
1.4 hr
Exploring the Symptom of Fatigue in Patients with End Stage Renal Disease
(Vol 36/No. 1. Expires 02/20/2011)
Dawn O’Sullivan, MSc, BSc, RN, RNT; Geraldine McCarthy, PhD, MSN, MEd, BSN, RNT, RN
1.3 hr
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: A Case Study
(Vol 36/No. 1. Expires 02/20/2011)
Angela Phillips, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, CNN
1.2 hr
Patients’ Experiences with Learning a Complex Medical Device for the Self-Administration of Nocturnal Home Hemodialysis
(Vol 36/No. 1. Expires 02/20/2011)
Jennifer Wong, MASc; Joan Eakin, PhD; Paul Migram, PhD, PEng; Joseph A. Cafazzo, PhD, PEng; Nancy V.D. Halifax, PhD and Christopher T. Chan, MD, FRCPC
1.0 hr
Contraindication of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors For Patients Receiving Therapeutic Plasma Exchanges
(Vol 35/No. 6. Expires 12/20/2010)
Kylie A. Perkins, BSN, RN, AT(ASCP)
1.0 hr
Clinical Management of the HIV-Positive Kidney Transplant Recipient
(Vol 35/No. 6. Expires 12/20/2010)
Laurie Carlson, MSN, RN
1.5 hr
Hospice and ESRD: Knowledge Deficits and Underutilization of Program Benefits
(Vol 35/No. 5. Expires 10/20/2010)
Kimberly F. Thompson, BSN, RN, CNN; Jaya Bhargava, PhD; Roberta Bachelder, MA, BS; Renee Bova-Collis, MSW, LCSW; Alvin H. Moss, MD
1.5 hr
Planning for a Good Death: A Neglected but Essential Part of ESRD Care
(Vol 35/No. 5. Expires 10/20/2010)
Mary S. Haras, MS, MBA, APN, NP-C, CNN
1.5 hr
Optimizing Dialysis Modality Choices Around The World: A Review of Literature Concerning The Role of Enhanced Early Pre-ESRD Education in Choice of Renal Replacement Therapy Modality
(Vol 35/No. 4. Expires 08/20/2010)
Sharon M. Key, MSN, RN, ACNP-BC
1.5 hr
IV Iron Therapy and Anemia Management In Patients on Hemodialysis: Benefits Of a Revised CQI Strategy
(Vol 35/No. 4. Expires 08/20/2010)
Deborah Bowe, RN, CNN
1.4 hr
Smoking Cessation Therapy Considerations for Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
(Vol 35/No. 4. Expires 08/20/2010)
Harold J. Manley, PharmD, FASN, FCCP, BCPS; Nicole M. Stack, PharmD
1.9 hr
A Successful 39-Week Pregnancy on Hemodialysis: A Case Report
(Vol 35/No. 4. Expires 08/20/2010)
Mary Coyle, MS, FNP; Elyn Sulger, BSN, RN, CNN, CNA-BC, CPHQ, LNC; Cindy Fletcher, MSW, LMSW; Diane Rouse, MS, RD, CDN
1.5 hr

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This activity has been planned and produced in accordance with CE guidelines and policies.
Posting Dates, Contact hours, Expiration dates: See individual programs. Target Audience: Nurses, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals who treat and manage patients with kidney diesase.
Method of participation: Download and read the journal CE article, complete the on-line post-test with >75% correct answers, fill out the evaluation form.

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This offering is being provided by the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association (ANNA). ANNA is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. ANNA is a Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 00910. The Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC) requires 60 contact hours for each recertification period for all nephrology nurses. Forty-five of these 60 hours must be specific to nephrology nursing practice. This CE article may be applied to the 45 required contact hours in nephrology nursing.

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Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient's conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer's product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.