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LIST OF ARTICLES

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IV Iron Use in Patients With Higher Serum Ferritin: Case Study on Anemia in Kidney Disease (Vol 35/No. 2. Expires 04/20/2010) Kristin Larson, MSN, ANP, GNP, CNN	1.5 hr
Relationships Between Registered Nurse Staffing, Processes of Nursing Care, and Nurse-Reported Patient Outcomes in Chronic Hemodialysis Units (Vol 35/No. 2. Expires 04/20/2010) Charlotte Thomas-Hawkins, PhD, RN; Linda Flynn, PhD, RN; Sean P. Clarke, PhD, CRNP, FAAN	1.4 hr
The Self-Management Experience Of People with Mild to Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease (Vol 35/No. 2. Expires 04/20/2010) Lucia Costantini, MN, RN; Heather Beanlands, PhD, RN; Elizabeth McCay, PhD, RN; Daniel Cattran, MD; Michelle Hladunewich, MD; Daphene Francis, BScN, RN	1.5 hr
Learning from Stories of People with Chronic Kidney Disease (Vol 35/No. 1. Expires 02/20/2010) Anita E. Molzahn, PhD, RN; Anne Bruce, PhD, RN; Laurene Sheilds, PhD, RN	1.3 hr
Cognitive Function and Adherence of Older Adults Undergoing Hemodialysis (Vol 35/No. 1. Expires 02/20/2010) Debra J. Hain, DNS, ARNP, GNP, BC	1.4 hr
Nephrology Nurses’ Perspectives On Difficult Ethical Issues And Practice Guideline for Shared Decision Making (Vol 34/No. 6. Expires 12/20/2009) Christy Price Rabetoy, NP; Bradley C. Bair, MS, MStat	1.5 hr
Fatigue in African American Women on Hemodialysis (Vol 34/No. 6. Expires 12/20/2009) Amy G. Williams, MSN, RN; Patricia B. Crane, PhD, RN, FAHA; Daria Kring, MSN, RN, BC	1.5 hr
Blood Pump Speed vs. Actual or “Compensated” Blood Flow Rate (Vol 34/No. 5. Expires 10/20/2009) Helen F. Williams, BSN, RN, CNN; Kirsten Jensen, BSN, RN, CNN; David Gillum, MD; Jose Nabut, MS	1.5 hr
Perceptions of Adult Patients on Hemodialysis Concerning Choice Among Renal Replacement Therapies (Vol 34/No. 5. Expires 10/20/2009) Kandace J. Landreneau, PhD, RN, CCTC; Peggy Ward-Smith, PhD, RN	1.5 hr
Adherence in Patients On Dialysis: Strategies for Success (Vol 34/No. 5. Expires 10/20/2009) Jean K. Kammerer, BSN, RN, CNN; Glenn Garry, BS; Marguerite Hartigan, MSN, RN; Barbara Carter, MEd, BSN, RN, CNN; Linda Erlich MS, RN	1.5 hr
Updating Practices in an Evolving IV Iron and Anemia Environment: Practical Solutions (Vol 34/No. 5. Expires 10/20/2009) Richard Amerling, MD; Andrea Easom, MA, MNSc, APN, BC, CNNNP; Peter Juergensen, PA-C	1.5 hr
Prayer Warriors: A Grounded Theory Study of American Indians Receiving Hemodialysis (Vol 34/No. 4. Expires 08/20/2009) Joni Walton, PhD, APRN, BC, RRT	1.3 hr
Important Considerations in Iron Management and Nutritional Status in Select Hemodialysis Populations (Vol 34/No. 4. Expires 08/20/2009) JRosie Olivares, RN	1.5 hr
Sodium Profiling: The Key to Reducing Symptoms of Dialysis? (Vol 34/No. 4. Expires 08/20/2009) Paula McLaren, PgDipHigherEd, BSc (Hons),RGN; Cheri Hunter, MSc, BA (Hons) Ed, Cert Ed (Distinction), Cert Counselling, FETC, RGN, Dip Nursing (Canada)	1.5 hr
Von Hippel-Lindau Disease: An Overview (Vol 34/No. 4. Expires 08/20/2009) Michele Inglese, MSN, RN, CNN	1.0 hr
Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy/Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (Vol 34/No. 3. Expires 06/20/2009) Karen Hamilton-Persaud, BSN, RN; Loretta D. Ezell, BSN, RN, CNN; Joyce G. Macklin, RN, CNN	1.4 hr
A Descriptive Study of Individuals with Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis (Vol 34/No. 3. Expires 06/20/2009) Der-Fa Lu, PhD, RN; Ann Marie McCarthy, PhD, RN, FAAN; Lynne D. Lanning, BSN, RN, JD; Connie Delaney, PhD, RN, FAAN; Craig Porter, MD	1.5 hr
The Relationships Between Nurses’Perceptions of the Hemodialysis Unit Work Environment and Nurse Turnover, Patient Satisfaction, and Hospitalizations (Vol 34/No. 3. Expires 06/20/2009) Jane K. Gardner, DNP, RN; Charlotte Thomas-Hawkins, PhD, RN; Louis Fogg, PhD, RN; Carolyn E. Latham, MSN, MBA, RN, CNN	1.5 hr
Chronic Kidney Disease and Cardiovascular Disease: A Case Presentation (Vol 34/No. 2. Expires 04/20/2009) Patricia B. McCarley, MSN, RN, NP, CNN; Patricia B. Salai, MSN, RN, CRNP, CNN	1.5 hr
Assessment of the Impact of Weekly Versus Monthly Erythropoiesis Stimulating Protein Therapy on Patients with CKD and Their Families (Vol 34/No. 2. Expires 04/20/2009) Denise Globe, PhD; Deborah Glidden, MSN, ARNP-C, CNN; Joachim Hertel, MD, FACP; Joele Thomas, BSN, RN; Michele Ackerman, ASN, RN; Felicia Chidolue, MSN, RN, FNP-C; Bianca Blanco, BSN, RN; Annette Borden, MA; Thomas F. Goss, PharmD; Xiao Xu, PhD, RN; Reshma Kewalramani, MD	1.5 hr
Impact of an Anemia Clinic on Emergency Room Visits and Hospitalizations in Patients with Anemia of CKD Pre-Dialysis (Vol 34/No. 2. Expires 04/20/2009) Robert M. Perkins, MD; Stephen Olson, MD; Janice Hansen, RN; Joseph Lee, DO; Kevin Stiles, MD; Christopher Lebrun, MD	1.4 hr
Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis: A Case Study with Review of Pathophysiology (Vol 34/No. 2. Expires 04/20/2009) Anndee M. Glick, MPH, MBA, BSN, RN	1.4 hr
Chronic Kidney Disease and Cardiovascular Disease: Pathophysiologic Links (Vol 34/No. 1. Expires 02/20/2009) LaVonne Burrows, APRN, BC, CNN; Robert Muller, MSN, RN, FNP-C	1.5 hr
Flash Pulmonary Edema in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease and End Stage Renal Disease (Vol 34/No. 1. Expires 02/20/2009) Carol M. Headley, DNSc, RN, CNN; Barry M. Wall, MD	1.5 hr
The Multidimensional Characteristics of Symptoms Reported by Patients on Hemodialysis (Vol 34/No. 1. Expires 02/20/2009) Anita Jablonski, PhD, RN	1.5 hr
Feasibility of Using a Personal Digital Assistant to Self-Monitor Diet and Fluid Intake: A Pilot Study (Vol 34/No. 1. Expires 02/20/2009) Janet L. Welch, DNS, RN; Shannon Dowell, MSN, RN; Cynthia S. Johnson, MA	1.4 hr
Symptom Occurrence, Symptom Distress, and Quality Of Life in Renal Transplant Recipients (Vol 33/No. 6. Expires 12/20/2008) April Zarifian, APRN, DNSc, CNN	1.5 hr
Narrative Literature Review: Sexual Dysfunction in the Patient on Hemodialysis (Vol 33/No. 6. Expires: 12/20/2008) Merry Stewart, MSN, RN, APRN	1.4 hr
A Preceptor Training Program Model for the Hemodialysis Setting (Vol 33/No. 6. Expires: 12/20/2008) Chris Singer, MN, RN, CNN	1.4 hr
Erythropoietin Claims Monitoring Policy: Implications of the October 2006 Update (Vol 33/No. 6. Expires: 12/20/2008) Tony Messana	1.4 hr
Chronic Kidney Disease and Cardiovascular Disease - Using the ANNA Standards and Practice Guidelines to Improve Care (Vol 33/No. 6. Expires 12/20/2008) Patricia B. McCarley, MSN, RN, NP, CNN Sally Burrows-Hudson, MS, RN, CNN	1.4 hr
C-Reactive Protein and Anemia: Implications for Patients on Dialysis (Vol 33/No. 5. Expires 10/20/2008) Randee Breiterman-White, MSN, RN, CNN	1.4 hr
Perceptions of Incorporating Spirituality into Their Care: A Phenomenological Study of Female Patients on Hemodialysis (Vol 33/No. 5. Expires 10/20/2008) Ruth A. Tanyi, MSN, RN, APRN-BC, FNP-C; Joan Stehle Werner, DNS, RN, BCETS,FAAETS; Ann C. Gentry Recine, BSN, RN, SFO; Rita A. Sperstad, MSN, RN	1.4 hr
The Controversy Over Sodium Modeling: Should We Use It or Not? (Vol 33/No. 5. Expires 10/20/2008) Michael R. Henning, BSN, RN	1.4 hr
The Challenges of Using Serum Ferritin to Guide IV Iron Treatment Practices in Patients on Hemodialysis With Anemia (Vol 33/No. 5. Expires 10/20/2008) Andrea Easom, MA, MNSc, APN, BC, CNN	1.4 hr
Patterns of Interdialytic Weight Gain During the First Year of Hemodialysis (Vol 33/No. 5. Expires 10/20/2008) Janet L. Welch, DNS, RN; Susan M. Perkins, PhD; Cynthia S. Johnson, MA; Michael A. Kraus, MD	1.3 hr
Self-Care Management in Adults Undergoing Hemodialysis (Vol 33/No. 4. Expires 08/31/2008) Cleo J. Richard MSN, RN	1.5 hr
Patients’ Perceptions Concerning Choice Among Renal Replacement Therapies: A Pilot Study (Vol 33/No. 4. Expires 08/31/2008) Kandace J. Landreneau, PhD, RN, CCTC	1.4 hr
Hemodialysis Special Interest Group Networking Session: Fluid Management: Moving and Removing Fluid During Hemodialysis (Vol 33/No. 4. Expires 08/31/2008) Diana Hlebovy, BSN, RN, CHN, CNN	1.4 hr
Adjusting IV Iron and EPO Doses in Patients on Hemodialysis Prior to Surgery: Can We Protect Our Patients From Iron-Deficiency Anemia? (Vol 33/No. 4. Expires 08/31/2008) Kim Deaver, BSN, RN, CNN	1.5 hr
The KDOQI Clinical Practice Guidelines And Clinical Practice Recommendations for Treating Anemia in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: Implications for Nurses (Vol 33/No. 4. Expires 08/31/2008) Patricia McCarley, MSN, RN, ACNP, CNN	1.4 hr
Infection and Inflammation in Patients on Dialysis: An Underlying Contributor to Anemia and Epoetin alfa Hyporesponse (Vol 33/No. 3. Expires 06/30/2008) Randee Breiterman-White, MSN, RN, CNN	1.0 hr
Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 Associated Nephropathy (HIVAN): Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Histology, Diagnosis, and Medical Management (Vol 33/No. 3. Expires 06/30/2008) Michelle L. Lochner, MSN, RN, FNP, CNN; Andrea Wolf, BSN, RN	2.3 hr
Quality of Life: Subjective Descriptions of Challenges to Patients With End Stage Renal Disease (Vol 33/No. 3. Expires 06/30/2008) Safa’a Al-Arabi, PhD, MSN, MPH, RN	2.2 hr
The Buttonhole Technique for Arteriovenous Fistula Cannulation (Vol 33/No. 3. Expires 06/30/2008) Lynda K. Ball, BS, BSN, RN, CNN	1.4 hr
Use of Electronic Self-Monitoring for Food and Fluid Intake: A Pilot Study (Vol 33/No. 3. Expires 06/30/2008) Shannon Dowell, MSN, RN, CNS, CCTN ;Janet Welch, DNS, RN, CNS	1.3 hr
Erythropoietin Claims Monitoring Policy: Implications for Clinical Practice (Vol 33/No. 2. Expires 04/20/2008) Tony Messana	1.4 hr
Illness Representations in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease on Maintenance Hemodialysis (Vol 33/No. 2. Expires 04/20/2008) Christopher Fowler, MSN, RN, CS, ACNP; Linda S. Baas, PhD, RN, CS, ACNP	2.1 hr
Assessing Advance Care Planning Readiness in Individuals with Kidney Failure (Vol 33/No. 2. Expires 04/20/2008) Amy O. Calvin, PhD, RN; Lillian R. Eriksen, DSN, RN	1.4 hr
The Effectiveness of Low-Dose Maintenance IV Iron Therapy: A Dialysis Facility’s Experience (Vol 33/No. 1. Expires 02/20/2008) Peter Juergensen, PA-C; Fredric Finkelstein, MD	1.0 hr
Morbidity and Mortality in Patients on Dialysis: The Impact of Hemoglobin Levels (Vol 33/No. 1. Expires 02/20/2008) Mary Brattich, RN, BSN, CNN	1.2 hr
Scleroderma: A Case Presentation (Vol 33/No. 1. Expires 02/20/2008) Sara Otterness, RN, CNP, CNN	1.0 hr
Amyloidosis and Its Impact on Patients With ESRD (Vol 33/No. 1. Expires 02/20/2008) Sandra D. Copeland, MSN, RN, BC	1.0 hr
Diabetic Nephropathy in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (Vol 33/No. 1. Expires 02/20/2008) Troy A. Russell, MSN, RN, APRN, BC, CNN	2.5 hr
Effective and Safe IV Iron and Anemia Management During Home Hemodialysis: A Dialysis Facility’s Experience (Vol 32/No. 6. Expires 12/20/2007) Monica Utley, RN	1.5 hr
Developing Clinical Protocols for Nursing Practice: Improving Nephrology Care for Children and their Families (Vol 32/No. 6. Expires 12/20/2007) Michele Mills, MS, RN, CPNP; Suzanne C. White, BSN, RN; David Kershaw, MD; Joseph T. Flynn, MD, MS; Patrick D. Brophy, MD; William Smoyer, MD, FAAP	1.5 hr
Improving AV Fistula Cannulation Skills (Vol 32/No. 6. Expires 12/20/2007) Lynda K. Ball, BS, BSN, RN, CNN	1.5 hr
Using CQI Strategies to Improve and Simplify IV Iron and Anemia Management: A Dialysis Facility's Experience (Vol 32/No. 5. Expires 10/20/2007) Deborah Bowe, RN, CNN, Debra Ammel, MS, RD, CD.	2.0 hr
Diabetes and Kidney Failure: How Individuals with Diabetes Experience Kidney Failure (Vol 32/No. 5. Expires 10/20/2007) Eleanor F. Ravenscroft, MSN, RN, CNeph(C).	2.0 hr
Impact on Living Kidney Donors:Quality of Life, Self-Image and Family Dynamics (Vol 32/No. 5. Expires 10/20/2007) Patricia A. Fisher, BSN, RN, CCTC,Denise J. Kropp, BS, BSEd,Eileen Fleming, MSN, RN.	2.0 hr
Acute Renal Failure Related to Rhabdomyolysis: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Collaborative Management (Vol 32/No. 4. Expires 8/20/2007) Troy A. Russell, MSN, RN, APRN, BC, CNN;Joan Spittal, MSW, RSW; Barbara Wilson, MScN, RN, CNeph(C); Sharon White, MBA, RN.	2.5 hr
Preparing For Hemodialysis: Patient Stressors and Responses (Vol 32/No. 3. Expires 6/20/2007) Lori Harwood, MSc, RN, CNeph(C),: Heather Locking-Cusolito, MScN, RN, CNeph(C);Joan Spittal, MSW, RSW; Barbara Wilson, MScN, RN, CNeph(C); Sharon White, MBA, RN.	2.0 hr
Clinical Management of Intradialytic Hypotension: Survey Results (Vol 32/No. 3. Expires 6/20/2007) Susan M. Hossli, MSN, RN	1.0 hr
Water Treatment for Hemodialysis - Updated to Include the Latest AAMI Standards for Dialysate (RD52: 2004) (Vol 32/No. 2. Expires 4/20/2007) Rebecca L. Amato, BSN, RN,	4.0 hr
The Benefits of IV Iron Therapy in Treating Anemia in Patients With Renal Disease and Comorbid Cardiovascular Disease (Vol 32/No. 2. Expires 4/20/2007) Ajay K. Singh and Paula Hertello	1.8 hr
Patient Education and the Nursing Process: Meeting the Patient’s Needs (Vol 32/No. 2. Expires 4/20/2007) Rebecca Wingard, MSN, RN, CNN	1.1 hr
BA Clinical Review of Antibody-Mediated Pure Red Cell Aplasia (Vol 32/No. 1. Expires 2/20/2007) Susan Vogel, MHA, RN, CNN; Jérôme Rossert, MD, PhD	1.0 hr
Evaluating Traditional Iron Measures and Exploring New Options for Patients on Hemodialysis (Vol 31/No. 1. Expires 2/20/2007) Suanne Petroff, RNCS, FNP, CNN	1.7 hr
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The Peritoneal Dialysis Experience: Insights from Long-Term Patients (Vol 31/No. 6. Expires 12/20/2006) Roberta Braun Curtin, PhD, RN; H. Keith Johnson, MD; Dorian Schatell, MS	2.1 hr
Accurate Dry Weight Assessment: Reducing the Incidence of Hypertension and Cardiac Disease in Patients on Hemodialysis (Vol 31/No. 6. Expires 12/20/2006) Wendy Purcell, RN, BEdStud, GradDipNurs; Elizabeth Manias, PhD, RN, BPharm, MPharm, GradCertCritCare, MNursStud; Allison Williams, PhD(c), RN, GradCertNurs, GradDipNurs, MNursStud; Rowan Walker, MD, MBBS, FRACP	1.6 hr
Managing Catheter Dysfunction for Better Patient Outcomes: A Team Approach (Sponsored Educational Supplement - Vol 32/No. 1. Expires 12/20/2006) Lesley C. Dinwiddie, MSN, RN, FNP, CNN	2.2 hr
How Peritoneal Dialysis Works (Vol 31/No. 5. Expires 10/20/2006) Karen T. Kelley, BSN, RN, CNN	1.0 hr
Comparison of Peritoneal Dialysis Solutions (Vol 31/No. 5. Expires 10/20/2006) Terri L. Crawford-Bonadio, RN, CNN; Jose A. Diaz-Buxo, MD, FACP	1.5 hr
Troubleshooting Non-Infectious Peritoneal Dialysis Issues (Vol 31/No. 5. Expires 10/20/2006) Donna E. Maaz, BSN, RN, CNN	1.0 hr
Celebrating 50 Years of Transplantation: Past, Present, and Future (ANNA 2004 Annual Symposium Expires: 04/20/2006) Patricia Weiskittel RN,MSN,CNN,CS,ARNP,BC	1.5 hr
Chronic Kidney Disease& DYSLIPIDEMIA (ANNA 2004 Annual Symposium Expires: 04/20/2006) Sally Campoy RN, MS, CS, CNN, ANP	1.5 hr
Alport’s Syndrome Strep D (AKA enterococcus) (ANNA 2004 Annual Symposium Expires: 04/20/2006) Mary Schira, PhD, RN, APRN, BC, ACNP	1.5 hr
ANNA 2004 Bones, Moans, and Groans: Skeletal Disorders in Chronic Kidney Disease (ANNA 2004 Annual Symposium Expires: 04/20/2006) Kim Alleman, MS, RN, FNP, CNN	1.5 hr
Self-Management, Knowledge, and Functioning and Well-Being of Patients on Hemodialysis (Vol 31/No. 4. Expires 08/20/2006) Roberta Braun Curtin, PhD, RN; Dara Bultman Sitter, PhD, RPh; Dorian Schatell, MS; Betty A. Chewning, PhD	2.0 hr
Renal Regulation of Extracellular Fluid Volume and Osmolality (Vol 31/No. 4. Expires 08/20/2006) Lori Candela, EdD, RN; Carolyn Yucha, PhD, RN	2.5 hr
Challenges for Nephrology in the Management of Children with Chronic Kidney Disease (Vol 31/No. 3. Expires 06/20/2006) Deborah Miller, MSN, RN, Cnn; Dina Macdonald, BSN, RN, MN, CNN; Ken Kolnacki, BSN, RN, CNN; Teresa Simek, MSN, CPNP, CDE, CNN	2.0 hr
Urinary Concentration and Dilution (Vol 31/No. 3. Expires 06/20/2006) David Guthrie, MN, ARNP; Carolyn Yucha, PhD, RN	1.5 hr
Obstructive Uropathy: Considerations for the Nephrology Nurse (Vol 31/No. 2. Expires 04/20/2006) Angelique C. Hinds, RN, MN, CPNP	3.0 hr
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism in Chronic Kidney Disease: Clinical Consequences and Challenges (Vol 31/No. 2. Expires 04/20/2006) Maureen Michael, BSN, MBA, CHN; Donna Garcia, RD, LD/N	1.8 hr
Renal Regulation of Acid-Base Balance (Vol 31/No. 2. Expires 04/20/2006) Carolyn Yucha, PhD, RN	1.8 hr
Preventing Amputations in Patients with Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease (Vol 31/No. 1. Expires 02/20/2006) Annette Broersma, MSN, RN, NP-C,CNN	2.6 hr
Renal Handling of Phosphorus and Magnesium (Vol 31/No. 1. Expires 02/20/2006) Carolyn Yucha, PhD, RN; Jennifer Dungan, MSN, RN, ARNP	1.2 hr
Renal Homeostasis of Calcium (Vol 30/No. 6. Expires 12/20/2005) Carolyn Yucha, PhD, RN; David Guthrie, MN, ARNP	1.9 hr
Optimizing Nutrition in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (Vol 30/No. 6. Expires 12/20/2005) Catherine Wells, MSN, APRN, BC, CCRN	2.4 hr
Renal Handling of Potassium (Vol 30/No. 5. Expires 10/20/2005) Marlys Ludlow, RN, MS	2.3 hr
ANNA 2003 Keynote Address: Focus on the Future: Realities, Challenges, Solutions (ANNA 2003 Annual Symposium Expires: 04/28/2005) Gen. Barbara C. Brannon, MSN, BSN, CNAA	1.5 hr
Achieving Optimal Patient Outcomes With Intravenous Iron (Vol 30/No. 4. Expires: 08/20/2005) Martha Colfer, BSN, RN, CHN	1.2 hr
Renal Hemodynamics: An Overview (Vol 30/No. 4. Expires: 08/20/2005) Mary Jo Holechek, MS, CRNP, CNN	1.7 hr
Glomerular Filtration: An Overview (Vol 30/No. 3. Expires: 06/20/2005) Mary Jo Holechek, MS, CRNP, CNN	1.7 hr
How Abnormal Calcium, Phosphate, and Parathyroid Hormone Relate to Cardiovascular Disease (Vol 30/No. 3. Expires: 06/20/2005) Susanne Bro, MD, PhD	1.5 hr
Renal Anatomy and Overview of Nephron Function (Vol 30/No. 2. Expires: 04/20/2005) Christine Chmielewski, MS, CRNP, CNN, CS	1.5 hr
The Supply of Organs for Transplantation: Issues and Challenges (Vol 30/No. 1. Expires: 02/20/2005) Anita E. Molzahn, PhD, RN; Rosalie Starzomski, PhD, RN; Janice McCormick, PhD, RN	1.7 hr
HIV/AIDS and HIV Nephropathy: State of the Science (Vol 30/No. 1. Expires: 02/20/2005) Jerry Burns, MSN, RN, CS, NP; Sharon Longton, BSN, RN,C; Patrick Robinson, PhD, RN, ACRN; Gary Wolfe, RN, CCM	1.3 hr
Advancing Chronic Kidney Disease Care: New Imperatives for Recognition and Intervention (Vol 29/No. 6. Expires: 12/20/2004) Charlotte Szromba, MSN, RN, CS, CNN, APN; Mary Ann Thies, RN, CCRN; Sherry Smith Ossman, RN, CS, ANP, CDE	2.8 hr
ESRD-Associated Cutaneous Manifestations in a Hemodialysis Population (Vol 29/No. 6. Expires: 12/20/2004) Carol M. Headley, MSN, RN, CNN Barry Wall, MD	2.0 hr
Calciphylaxis: What Nurses Need to Know (Vol 29/No. 5. Expires: 10/20/2004) Deborah E. Bliss, MSN, RN	2.0 hr
Estimated Dry Weight (EDW): Aiming For Accuracy (Vol 29/No. 5. Expires: 10/20/2004) Sheila Mitchell, BSN, RN, CNN	1.4 hr
Lytic Therapy in Central Venous Catheters for Hemodialysis (Vol 29/No. 4. Expires: 8/20/2004) Holly Fadness McFarland, MSN, RN, CNN ;Lesley Dinwiddie, MSN, RN, FNP, CNN ;Janice Ferrell, MS, RN, CNN, APN; Sue Furloines-Lynn, MSN, RN, ANP-C	1.5 hr
Polyoma Virus in Renal Transplant Recipients (Vol 29/No. 3. Expires: 6/20/2004) Patricia D. Weiskittel, MSN, RN, CNN, CS	1.4 hr
The Patient with Progressive Renal Insufficiency and a Failing Renal Transplant: A Unique Practice Challenge (Vol 29/No. 3. Expires: 6/20/2004) Clara D. Neyhart, BSN, RN, CNN	2.0 hr

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