Register now for ANNA's 41st National Symposium to be held May 2-5, 2010, at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio and Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX. The meeting, planned around the theme of Integrating a Culture of Caring into a Technological World, will feature an exciting and education-packed program. Register by March 12 to take advantage of reduced registration rates!

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Thank you to all members for your continued participation within ANNA. Your support is vital to help ANNA lead the way for nephrology nurses, and ANNA wants you to get the most out of your membership. Be sure to extend your membership at the current rate of $60 per year by renewing now! Beginning April 1, 2010, membership dues will start at $75 for 1 year.

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ANNA’s Pediatric Special Interest Group (SIG) has developed a comprehensive interdisciplinary patient assessment tool designed for use with pediatric patients. According to the Conditions for Coverage for End-Stage Renal Disease Facilities issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), facilities must complete a comprehensive interdisciplinary patient assessment on all new patients. Facilities may incorporate this tool to meet the CMS regulations. Click below to download the tool.

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ANNA's 2010 Fall Meeting for Nephrology Nurses, Managers, and Advanced Practice Nurses will be held October 9-11 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. 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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ANNA's 42nd National Symposium will be held 27-30, 2011, at the Sheraton Boston & Hynes Convention Center in Boston, MA. The Program Committee has issued a Call for Proposals and a Call for Abstracts for the symposium. The deadline for submission of proposals is May 24, 2010, and the abstract submission deadline is October 11, 2010. Click below for more information.

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Educational sessions from ANNA’s 2009 Fall Meeting are now available online. Held October 9-11 in Lake Buena Vista, FL, the Fall Meeting featured educational content for nephrology nurses, managers, and advanced practice nurses. ANNA’s Online Library features the live recording of educational sessions, accompanying presentation materials, and the opportunity to earn continuing nursing education (CNE) credit for sessions not already attended. All Fall Meeting registrants have unlimited free access to the Fall Meeting Library for 1 full year! If you were unable to attend the Fall Meeting, you can purchase access to the meeting presentations in the Online Library and earn CNE credit (fees apply).

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With 12,000 members, ANNA has a tremendous reservoir of talent and expertise. The ANNA Resource Corps allows 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 the Assocation. Log in to your Web site account, then click the link below to find out more about this program.

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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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