Marian Charlton, SRN, RN, CCTC
Matthew Cooper, MD
Peter Kennealey, MD, FACS
David Serur, MD

This session will address current issues in transplantation, including laparoscopic versus robotic transplantation, United Network for Organ Sharing/Organ Procurement and Transplant Network kidney allocation system 1 year later, innovations in kidney paired donations, and the ethics of compensation for living donations.

Alice Luehr, DNP, RN, CNN

This session will review anatomy and physiology changes during pregnancy, warning signs for acute kidney injury in the pregnant population, nursing care considerations and interventions for pregnant patients with kidney disease, as well as needed education for this patient population post-delivery.

Loretta Jackson Brown, PhD, RN, CNN

Being a nurse leader is difficult and requires a willingness to continually learn and adapt. Dr. Jackson Brown will provide practical leadership applications focusing on organization of time and responsibilities and the essential tool of communication. She also will share tips on conflict resolution, coaching/mentoring, innovation, succession planning, and work-life balance.

Carolyn Latham, DNP, MBA, MSN, RN, CNN
Charlotte Thomas-Hawkins, PhD, RN, FAAN

Healthy practice environments matter! Find out why they are so important and how you can make a difference in your formal or informal leadership roles. Learn about powerful, essential, and actionable elements of healthy work environments and gain insight into the evidence driving these approaches. (Continued in Session 144.)

Dionne Mayes, CDN, RN

This session will provide an overview of peritoneal membrane anatomy and physiology. The peritoneal transport process, PD solutions, membrane transport variability, and how they relate to the peritoneal equilibration test also will be reviewed.

JoAnn Morey, MS, CPNP, CCTC

Focal segmental glomerular sclerosis (FSGS) in the pediatric population is a challenging and complex disease. This session will provide an overview of the pathophysiology and treatment for FSGS, including transplant evaluations, apheresis in the pre-transplant phase, and post-transplant management of FSGS recurrence. The efficacy of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) apheresis in refractory FSGS also will be discussed.

Anna Pasour, MSN, APRN, FNP

This session will provide a historical perspective on transitional care units, including their use, goals, and benefits. However, the primary focus will be the role of the nephrology nurse and advanced practice nurse in these programs. The session will wrap up by addressing the question: Where do we go from here?

Kristin Larson, MSN, RN, AGNP-BC

Learn more about the mineral supplements your patients may be using and how they can affect kidney function. This high-energy session will focus on essential patient education related to supplement use and the importance of asking each patient the question: “What are you taking besides your prescribed medications?”

Carolyn Latham, DNP, MBA, MSN, RN, CNN
Charlotte Thomas-Hawkins, PhD, RN, FAAN

Healthy practice environments matter! Find out why they are so important and how you can make a difference in your formal or informal leadership roles. Learn about powerful, essential, and actionable elements of healthy work environments and gain insight into the evidence driving these approaches. (Continued from Session 134.)

Cassidy Allison, BSN, RN

This session will provide a how-to guide on acquiring organizational skills and tips to improve workflow when managing PD patients. Learn how to manage your time effectively, build a nurse toolkit of resources, and strategically navigate through unexpected events that may occur during the day.