Latest Training and Continuing Education in Nephrology Nursing
It is a good plan in any career to find ways to stay educated about the latest information in your field. If you want to provide the best care possible for patients finding opportunities to grow in your knowledge should be a continual goal.
Here are a few avenues you can take to stay fresh on topics related to Nephrology nursing:
American Kidney Fund – Provides online CE courses, accredited by the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association, National Association of Social Workers and American Academy of Family Physicians. Some classes offered are Professionalism, Building Relationships, and Teaching Patients Self-Management Techniques.
American Nephrology Nurses Association – ANCC approved provider for nephrology nurses. Offerings range from 1.0 to 60.0 contact hours. Topics cover the entire spectrum of nephrology nursing. Formats available include live, online, CD-ROM and publications.
Kidney School by Life Options – The Life Options Program is expanding the opportunities for nurses and other healthcare professionals to earn online CE credit for its popular Kidney School. Two additional modules of Kidney School have been approved for CE, along with a presentation about using Kidney School for patient education.
Medi-Smart – Online, ANCC approved provider for nephrology nurses and dialysis technicians. Offerings range from 1.0 to 5.0 hours. Phenomenal resource for dialysis-specific issues; practice liability, vascular access, mood disorders, ethical issues, dementia, Hepatitis C, fluid balance, stress at work, impact of social services, and water treatment.
National Kidney Foundation – Various on-line offerings that are ANCC/ASWB/ADA/ACCME approved for nephrology nurses. They have a wide range of topics to choose from.
Nephrology Clinical Solutions – Offers an on-line, self-paced program for Patient Care Technicians that awards 10.3 contact hours on successful completion.
Whether you are a new student to Renal Nursing preparing for your upcoming career or a veteran nurse, staying on top of the latest trends and education will assist in you giving the best care possible.
