Judy Kauffman, DNP, MSN, RN, CNN

In this session, participants will explore conflict resolution in the workplace. Strategies for effective resolution will be discussed. This session will also raise awareness of the benefits to conflict resolution.

Jami Smith Brown, DHEd, MSN, RN, CNN
Andrea Moore, LMSW
Amber Paulus, PhD, RN, CPHQ

Participants will discover a newly validated risk assessment tool that identifies socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods to predict risk for poorer health outcomes in smaller geographic areas and target health resources at the patient level. A quality improvement project for patients with chronic kidney disease involving this predictor tool will be discussed.

Mary Schira, PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC

Refresh your understanding of inflammatory processes and immunity. This session will explore these concepts in the context of the COVID-19 virus, and will cover viral replication and variant development while addressing the relevance to nephrology nursing practice.

Tracy Anderson-Haag, PharmD, BCPS

This presentation will address how a value-based care model can significantly improve patient outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease. Discussion will cover complex medication management and partnering with pharmacists and other clinical team members to achieve success for the greatest number of patients.

Beth Ulrich, EdD, RN, FACHE, FAONL, FAAN

Nephrology Nursing Journal Editor-in-Chief Beth Ulrich will review the manuscript development, peer review, and publication processes and provide tips for developing a plan for writing and submitting a manuscript for publication.

Rasheed Balogun, MD, FACP, FASN, HP (ASCP)

This session will cover considerations for patients with chronic kidney disease related to vaccinations, with emphasis on COVID-19 vaccines. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of vaccine acceptance and vaccine hesitancy.

Marijo Johnson, MSN, RN, CNN

This session will outline the eligibility criteria for modality selection for patients with chronic kidney disease and will explore common misconceptions surrounding this process. Participants also will have an opportunity to explore how they can best support patients who are using home modalities.

Kimberly Wallace, PhD, RN, NP-C

The speaker will present original research findings around the correlation of poor oral health to overall poorer general health and decreased quality of life for patients on hemodialysis. Implications for nephrology nursing practice will be discussed.