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President’s Message: Taking ANNA Forward!
Glenda Payne, MS, RN, CNN, of Duncanville, TX, assumed the position of 2012-2013 ANNA President during ANNA's 43rd National Symposium in Orlando. She officially launched her presidency during the Nephrology Nurse Recognition Luncheon on May 1. In her luncheon address, Ms. Payne shared her vision for ANNA for the upcoming year. She challenged ANNA members to "make a difference" by working together to take ANNA forward. Go to the ANNA President’s Message to learn more.
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ANNA Hosts Successful Symposium in Orlando
Over 1,000 nephrology professionals gathered in Orlando for ANNA's 43rd National Symposium. Held April 29 through May 2, 2012, at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, the symposium featured an exciting program full of educational and networking opportunities. The symposium was a paperless conference; session materials as well as the continuing nursing education (CNE) and evaluation processes were featured in ANNA's Online Library. Please note that symposium attendees must complete the evaluation process in the Online Library by May 31, 2012, in order to receive their contact hours for this meeting. Click below for additional information.
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Recruit 3 New Members and Receive a 1-Year ANNA Membership FREE!
ANNA has launched a "Free for 3 / Strive for 5" membership incentive program. Every ANNA member who recruits 3 new members will receive a 1-year ANNA membership free. Every ANNA member who recruits 5 or more new members will be entered into a drawing to win free registration to ANNA’s 44th National Symposium (April 21-24, 2013 ~ Las Vegas, NV). This campaign runs from January 1 through December 31. Click below for more details.
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Call for Nominations for 2013-2014 National and Regional Offices
The Nominations Committee is seeking qualified members for the 2013-2014 ANNA national and regional elections. Candidates are needed for the following positions: National President-Elect, National Treasurer, Northeast Regional Vice President, North Central Regional Vice President, and Chapters Coordinator-Elect for each of ANNA's four regions. The deadline for submission of candidate materials is August 15, 2012. Click below to go to the Nomination Packet Request Form.
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Participate in ANNA's Specialty Practice Networks (SPNs)
ANNA is pleased to announce an exciting change that will enhance the functioning of what we once called Special Interest Groups (SIGs), now called Specialty Practice Networks (SPNs). Through ANNA Connected, SPN members are automatically subscribed to SPN eGroups that connect them with other members with the same interests. You’ll be "SPiNning" with the valuable information you’ll receive. The SPNs have tapped into the excellent specialty practice talent in our general membership. This means that educational opportunities, publications, and best practice tools will be better tailored to meet your needs. You also can ask and get real-time answers to specialty-related questions from expert SPN members across the country. You will be able to easily provide direct input that will be used in planning the educational opportunities, publications, and best practice tools for our members. You will have the opportunity to volunteer your help on small or large projects as well as network with experts in the field. To join a SPN, simply click here. (If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to do so.) Then, click on Edit/Add next to SPN Participation. To join more than one SPN, simply hold down the Control key.
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Celebrate Nephrology Nurses Week ~ September 9-15, 2012
To honor the dedicated nurses who care for patients with kidney disease, ANNA has designated the second full week in September as Nephrology Nurses Week. Nephrology Nurses Week gives employers, patients, and others the opportunity to thank nephrology nurses for their life-saving work. "You Make the Difference" is the theme for this special week of celebration and recognition. For more information and to order Nephrology Nurses Week products, click below.
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Save the Dates! Fall Meeting Scheduled for September 28-30, 2012 (Chicago, IL)
ANNA's 2012 Fall Meeting for Nephrology Nurses, Managers, and Advanced Practice Nurses will be held September 28-30 at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, IL. The educational program will address the challenges of providing care to patients with chronic kidney disease within a variety of clinical settings. Watch for more information.
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Listen to the Presidential Minute in ANNA's Online Library
Stay "up to the minute" with the latest ANNA news. Each month ANNA President Glenda Payne provides a brief update on the latest news for ANNA members. Click below to listen to this month's Presidential Minute.
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Reshaping ANNA for the Future ~ Proposed Changes to ANNA's Governance Structure
To more effectively represent our membership and to advance the practice of nephrology nursing, ANNA is reconsidering its basic governance structure. The regional governance structure has served the Association well for more than 30 years, but we feel now is the time to move to a national governance structure, with each member of the Board of Directors being elected nationally. During the 2012-2013 elections, members will have the opportunity to vote on proposed revisions to ANNA's Bylaws that would change the Association's governance structure. Click below for more information about the evolution of the proposal to move to a nationally based governance structure and the implications for the future.
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Call for Proposals and Abstracts for ANNA’s 44th National Symposium (April 21-24, 2013 ~ Las Vegas, NV)
ANNA's 44th National Symposium will be held April 21-24, 2013, at the Rio All-Suite Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, NV. The Program Committee has issued a Call for for Abstracts for the symposium. The deadline for submission of proposals is July 15, 2012, while the abstract submission deadline is October 28, 2012. Click below for more information.
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Free CNE Credit Available in ANNA's Online Library
Each month ANNA offers a FREE continuing nursing education (CNE) program in ANNA’s Online Library. This special offer is available to ANNA members only! This month's featured session, "Amyloidosis and Renal Disease," was originally offered at the 2011 Fall Meeting in Atlanta. Presented by Jane Davis, CRNP, this session addresses amyloidosis, its impact on renal function, and treatment strategies. Listen to the recording of the session, view the accompanying presentation materials, and earn CNE online - all for FREE. Click below to access this session in ANNA's Online Library.
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Complete / Update Your Volunteer Profile in the ANNA Resource Corps
Have you considered getting more involved in ANNA? The ANNA Resource Corps (ARC) enables members to create and maintain a volunteer profile to register their specific areas of expertise and special skills as well as to select volunteer activities in which they would be willing to serve ANNA. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference by getting more involved in your professional association. Update (or create) your profile today.
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Take Advantage of ANNA Connected, a Social and Professional Networking Resource for Members
ANNA Connected is the Association’s online social and professional networking site. This resource is designed to make your experience as an ANNA member more valuable while providing you the opportunity to network and collaborate with your peers in an easy and exciting new way. This site is similar to Facebook, LinkedIn, or MySpace, but it has been customized for use by ANNA members only. Click below to start enjoying the benefits of ANNA Connected.
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Discover Nephrology Nursing Brochure Available Online
Nephrology nursing is a dynamic, diverse, and holistic practice. Nephrology nurses care for patients of all ages who are experiencing, or are at risk for, kidney disease. Download the Discover Nephrology Nursing brochure today to learn more about nephrology nursing and ANNA!
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