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LIST OF ARTICLES

TOPIC
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
Knowledge Expectations of Patients On Dialysis Treatment (Vol 35/No. 3. Expires 06/20/2010) Mirkka Rantanen, MNSc, RDH; Tapio Kallio, MNSc, RN; Kirsi Johansson, PhD, RN; Sanna Salanterä, PhD, RN; Heli Virtanen, PhDc, MNSc, RN; Helena Leino-Kilpi, PhD, RN	1.5 hr
Pharmacotherapeutic Options for the Treatment of Depression in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease (Vol 35/No. 3. Expires 06/20/2010) Colette B. Raymond, BScPharm, Pharm D, MSc, ACPR; Lori D. Wazny, BScPharm, Pharm D; Patricia L. Honcharik, BScPharm, Pharm D, ACPR	1.5 hr
Improved Patient Outcomes in Chronic Kidney Disease: Optimizing Vitamin D Therapy (Vol 35/No. 2. Expires 04/20/2010) Frank A. Gesek, PhD, RPh; Jennifer S. Desmond, MFA, BSN, MSN, FNPC	2.5 hr
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

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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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