Registration Brochure

The Fall Meeting for Nephrology Nurses, Managers, andAdvanced Practice Nurses offers you an opportunity tolearn, experience, and recharge for a productive return toyour workplace. If your role includes clinical practice,advanced practice, and/or nursing management, thisprogram will provide valuable information and help youimprove your practice and skills. No matter what yourpractice setting or area of expertise, the Fall Meeting hassomething for you!

Optional preconference workshops are just one of theexciting features of this year’s program. Concurrentsessions provide a choice of “hot” topics addressingcurrent issues and trends in nephrology nursing practiceand offer you the opportunity to tailor your program tomeet your interests.

Be sure to join your colleagues for this dynamiceducational program. Register by August 17 to takeadvantage of reduced registration rates!

Sincerely,

2012 Fall Meeting Planning Committee

Conferences Committee ChairpersonNancy Sanderson, MSN, RN, CNN, CDE, CNS

Conferences Committee Chairperson DesignateSally Campoy, DNP, ANP-BC, CNN-NP

Committee MembersSandy Bodin, MA, RNDawn Koonkongsatian, MSN, Ed, RN, CNNKristin Larson, MSN, RN, ANP, GNP, CNNDenise Murcek, MSN, APRN, CNNClara Neyhart, BSN, RN, CNNBeth St. John, MSN, RNAngela Taylor-Smith, BSN, RN, CDNLucy Todd, MSN, ACNP-BC, CNN

Director of Education ServicesHazel Dennison, DNP, RN, APNc, CPHQ, CNE

The purpose of the Fall Meetingis to provide nephrology nurses an opportunity to learn and developan interest in career tracks that are available within the field of nephrology. Participants are welcome at anysession within the conference so that they can explore a variety of educational offerings and create their ownlearning experience. This conference addresses the challenges in caring for the patient with chronic kidneydisease in a variety of settings and across the lifespan.

Thursday, September 277:30 am - 9:00 am Registration Open7:30 am - 8:30 am Preconference Continental

Breakfast8:30 am - 4:30 pm Optional Preconference Workshops12:30 pm - 5:30 pm Nephrology Nursing Certification

Examinations4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Registration Open

Friday, September 287:30 am - 6:00 pm Registration Open7:30 am - 8:30 am Preconference Continental

Breakfast8:30 am - 12:00 nn Optional Preconference Workshops1:30 pm - 4:15 pm General Session2:45 pm - 3:00 pm Stretch Break4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Exhibits Open / Reception

Saturday, September 297:00 am - 6:00 pm Registration Open7:00 am - 8:45 am Breakfast Symposium (pending

corporate support)8:45 am - 9:45 am Exhibits Open10:00 am - 11:30 am Concurrent Sessions11:30 am - 12:30 pm Exhibits Open12:45 pm - 2:30 pm Luncheon Symposium (pending

corporate support)2:45 pm - 4:15 pm Concurrent Sessions4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Concurrent Sessions

Sunday, September 307:00 am - 1:00 pm Registration Open7:00 am - 7:45 am Continental Breakfast7:45 am - 9:15 am Concurrent Sessions9:30 am - 11:00 am Concurrent Sessions11:15 am - 12:45 pm Closing Session

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Thursday – September 277:30 am - 9:00 amRegistration Open for Preconference Workshops

7:30 am - 8:30 amPreconference Continental BreakfastAvailable for registrants of sessions 010, 020, and 030.

8:30 am - 4:30 pmOptional Full-Day Preconference Workshops 6.0 CHA separate registration fee is required to attend a preconferenceworkshop (see fees on page 9). Lunch is on your own.

010: New RNs to Nephrology Practice - ℞Mary Schira, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, CNN-NPDebra Mollicone, MSN, MBAHC, RN, CNNCharlotte Thomas-Hawkins, PhD, RN

If you are newer to nephrology nursing – or just think youneed a little more in-depth background – this workshop will meetyour needs. This course includes an in-depth analysis of thepathophysiology involved in glomerular vs. tubular diseaseprocesses, reviews common medications used in the treatment ofchronic kidney disease (CKD), provides an analysis of how to teachpatients about the spectrum of available modality options, andshares methods to provide clear and effective patient education.This program provides the “why” that many nephrology nursesfeel that they are missing. (Pharmacology content: 60 minutes)

020: New APRNs to Nephrology Practice - ℞Kate Brady, MS, ANP-BCPatricia McCarley, MSN, RN, ACNPc, CNNTimothy Ray, DNP, CNP, CNN-NPLucy Todd, MSN, ACNP-BC, CNN

Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) are entering intonephrology practice still in need of a solid nephrology foundation.This program provides a great introduction into the entire spectrumof nephrology – from starting your practice to pathophysiology,renal pharmacology, preparing your patient to begin a renalreplacement therapy (RRT), and managing the various modalitiesof RRT. You’ll leave this program with a notebook full ofinformation! (Pharmacology content: 60 minutes)

030 New to Nephrology ManagementJennifer Payton, MHCA, BSN, RN, CNNNeil Ihde, MA, BA

Accepted a position as a manager? Congratulations . . . nowwhat? This course provides you with the skills to transition from thestaff role into a management position. Dealing with difficultsituations, effectively managing conflict, and learning how tointeract with other personality types through the Meyers-BriggsDISC program will help you build an effective team. This interactiveprogram includes case studies. You’ll leave this program wantingto implement the new techniques you’ve learned.

12:30 pm - 5:30 pmNephrology Nursing Certification Examinations

Separate registration fees and registration forms are requiredto take the certification examinations offered by the NephrologyNursing Certification Commission (NNCC): Certified NephrologyNurse (CNN), Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN), Certified NephrologyNurse-Nurse Practitioner (CNN-NP), and Certified ClinicalHemodialysis Technician (CCHT). Contact NNCC for moreinformation (888-884-6622 or 856-256-2321) or downloadapplications online at www.nncc-exam.org.

4:00 pm - 7:00 pmRegistration Open

Friday – September 287:30 am - 6:00 pmRegistration Open

7:30 am - 8:30 amPreconference Continental BreakfastAvailable for registrants of sessions 040 and 050.

8:30 am - 12:00 nnOptional Half-Day Preconference Workshops 3.25 CHA separate registration fee is required to attend a preconferenceworkshop (see fees on page 9).

040: The Impact of the Quality Incentive Program on PracticeCarolyn Latham, MSN, MBA, RN, CNNKathleen Lester, JD, MPHPaula Richards, MSN, RN, CNN

The impact of the quality incentive program (QIP) on nursingand dialysis facilities has become a reality. How do we improvethe quality of care for our patients and make sure that we providethe level of detailed documentation required to have our facilitiesappropriately compensated for that care? This exciting andeducational session will help all nephrology nurses deal with theimpact of this legislation on our programs, our patients, and ourstaff.

050: Impaired Cognition and CKDDebra Hain, PhD, APRN, ANP/GNP, BCKathryn Daniel, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, GNP-BCMindy Fain, MD

Individuals with impaired cognition absorb a great deal ofnurses’ efforts during a dialysis treatment. Differentiating betweendelirium and dementia and developing a plan of care to providesafe and effective treatment for this group of individuals will bediscussed. Prevention and management of delirium andappropriate nursing interventions also will be presented.

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1:30 pm - 4:15 pmGENERAL SESSION 2.5 CH101: Cultural Competency: Learning to Do

and Say the Right ThingDivina Grossman, PhD, RN, FAAN

The integration of many different cultures within the UnitedStates and the impact within the dialysis community has becomemore prevalent over the last decade. Recognizing cultural needsand utilizing tools provided within this program to improve thequality of care delivered can positively impact health outcomes.The effects of culture, community, and family will be discussedacross the lifespan.

2:45 pm - 3:00 pmStretch Break

4:30 pm - 6:30 pmExhibits Open / Reception

Saturday – September 297:00 am - 6:00 pmRegistration Open

7:00 am - 8:45 am102: Breakfast Symposium Pending Corporate Support 7:00 am - 7:30 am Breakfast Served 7:30 am - 8:45 am Symposium

Note: This meal and symposium will be offered only ifcorporate support is received. If offered, additional contacthours and pharmacology minutes will be available.

8:45 am - 9:45 amExhibits Open

10:00 am - 11:30 amCONCURRENT SESSIONS 1.5 CH

111: Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) -MGMTGerry Altmiller, EdD, APRN, ACNS-BC

This program has been implemented by the Robert WoodJohnson Foundation to assist nurses in implementing qualitystrategies within the health care setting. Patient-centered care,teamwork, evidence-based practice, quality, safety, andinformatics are all addressed within the Quality and SafetyEducation for Nurses (QSEN) competencies for nursing.Developing resources and strategies for implementation intopractice will be reviewed.

112: Depression: Nephrology APN Assessment and Drug Management for the Individual with CKD - AP, ℞Pamela Staves, MS, RN, NP

This program will provide the APN with the skills to assessdepression, review appropriate pharmacologic therapies for thevarious stages of CKD, and discuss dosing modifications. A reviewof the impact of differing modalities, drug interactions, andappropriate treatment strategies will be provided. (Pharmacologycontent: 60 minutes)

113: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - CP, ℞Keisha Gibson, MD, MPH

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a disease process thatcan severely impact an individual. Contemporary treatmentstrategies lead to healthier lives for those with SLE. Identification,knowledge of clinical manifestations, and treatment protocols tocare for individuals with SLE will be discussed. (Pharmacologycontent: 60 minutes)

114: Motivational Interviewing - HPatricia McCarley, MSN, RN, ACNPc, CNN

Teaching and educating our patients is what we do. Often,we feel like we provide the same education without an impact –nothing changes. Motivational interviewing is a different approachto working with patients and having them develop goals andstrategies to improve their care. This session will provide you withtechniques you can implement to assist patients in developingstrategies to manage their care.

11:30 am - 12:30 pmExhibits Open

12:45 pm - 2:30 pm120: Luncheon Symposium - ℞

Pending Corporate Support12:45 pm - 1:15 pm Luncheon Served1:15 pm - 2:30 pm Symposium

Note: This meal and symposium will be offered only ifcorporate support is received. If offered, additional contacthours and pharmacology minutes will be available.

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2:45 pm - 4:15 pmCONCURRENT SESSIONS 1.5 CH

131: Keeping Your House in Order - MGMTJennifer Payton, MHCA, BSN, RN, CNN

The demands of staff, patients, and oversight organizationsall require our time and effort. Balancing these requirements takesskill on the part of the manager. Time management, techniquesfor effective delegation, and behavioral interviewing will bediscussed in this interactive presentation.

132: Post-Transplant Management - AP, ℞Jean Colaneri, ACNP-BC, CNN

Getting a patient prepared to be on the transplant list issomething that has become familiar, but what happens after apatient receives a transplant? Monitoring the post-transplantpatient for complications and the corresponding nursinginterventions will be analyzed. (Pharmacology content: 60minutes)

133: An Educational Strategy to Identify Barriers toImprove AVF Rates for Incident Patients - H, ℞Norma Gomez, MSN, MBA, RN, CNNDeuzimar Kulawik, MSN, RN

Improving fistula rates is a national initiative. A collaborativeeffort among surgeons, nephrologists, nurses, and patients isrequired to move this endeavor forward. Strategies fordevelopment and implementation of an effective program toimprove the incident patient fistula insertion rates will be the focusof this session. Barriers that have been identified to improvingfistula rates since this project was initiated will be detailed.

134: Rethinking Calcium - CP, ℞David Spiegel, MD

Electrolyte distortions are common within the field ofnephrology. Calcium management is a complex series ofpharmacologic therapies. The principles of calcium metabolismand the appropriate therapies throughout the phases of CKD andacross the modalities will be presented. (Pharmacology content:60 minutes)

4:30 pm - 6:00 pmCONCURRENT SESSIONS 1.5 CH

141: Bullying in the Workplace: From Playground to the Nurses’ Station - MGMTTerri Townsend, MA, RN, CCRN, CVRN

Horizontal violence has been known to be an issue – whennurses act disrespectfully to each other. Dialysis units are noexception. Recognizing and addressing these behaviors toimprove the health of the workplace and creating a zero-toleranceplan to deter bullying will be addressed.

142: Acute Kidney Injury - AP, ℞Joy Logan, MD

Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs at an alarming rate withinthe hospital setting. Knowledge of the pathophysiology, analysisof patient risk factors, and the course of AKI will be detailed.Prevention, prognosis, and a detailed course of treatment basedon a comprehensive analysis of the data will be presented.(Pharmacology content: 30 minutes)

143: Peritoneal Dialysis Kinetics - CPMary Gellens, MD

Determining how to perform and interpret a peritonealequilibration test (PET) study will be discussed. The characteristicsof the physiologic impact that the peritoneal membrane provideson solute transport also will be detailed. Developing a peritonealdialysis prescription based upon this knowledge will bedetermined utilizing case studies.

144: Undocumented CKD Patients: The Great HealthCare Conundrum - HMark Meier, MSW, LICSW

What are the incidence and prevalence rates ofundocumented CKD patients within the United States? Themagnitude of this issue and its impact on the health care systemare vast, multifaceted, and often emotionally charged. Effects onthe provision of non-standard patient care also will be addressed.

Sunday – September 307:00 am - 1:00 pmRegistration Open

7:00 am – 7:45 amContinental Breakfast

7:45 am - 9:15 amConcurrent Sessions 1.5 CH

211: The Ten Percent of Patients Who Take NinetyPercent of Your Time - MGMTMark Meier, MSW, LICSW

Every unit has a few patients who take so much time andeffort, you feel like you aren’t providing much care to the rest ofyour patients. This course will review some patient care situationsand assist you in developing interventions to maintain a safe careenvironment for all of your patients.

212: Pharmacology Potpourri - AP, ℞Heather Nyman, PharmD, BCPS

New medications come on the market constantly. Recalls,black box warnings, and drug shortages all affect how prescribersand nurses can provide effective treatment for a patient. This coursewill review new medications and their impact on the renal patientand address the impact of the current changes in our drug marketson persons with CKD. (Pharmacology content: 90 minutes)

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213: Sleep Apnea and Its Impact on the Person withRenal Disease - CPMichael Frace, MSN, RNC, C-NPT, NNP-BC, RRT

Many of our patients have sleep apnea, and the impact ofthis disease process on the renal patient can be significant. Thevarious types of sleep disorders and testing procedures to developa diagnosis will be reviewed. Devices, such as a continuouspositive airway pressure, (CPAP) or bi-level positive airway pressure(BiPAP) machine, can enhance the functional status of the patientand improve breathing. The impact of this condition on the patientwith CKD will be addressed.

214: Anatomy of Writing for Publication - HCynthia Saver, MS, RN

Have a subject that you know you’d love to share withothers? Considered publishing, but not sure of the process?Wondering how to take that idea and make it into an article? Thisprogram provides a different approach to writing – looking atwriting as an anatomy lesson. You’ll leave this session with tips toimplement more effective writing skills. Soon we might see yourname in the Nephrology Nursing Journal!

9:30 am - 11:00 amCONCURRENT SESSIONS 1.5 CH

221: Social Media and Digital Ethics - MGMTCynthia Saver, MS, RN

Immediate interactions with others through social media,such as Twitter and Facebook, can provide a downside in healthcare. Some of the potential issues of new communicationplatforms, including ethical and legal considerations, will beanalyzed. Recommendations for developing best practices andpolicies for the health care professional also will be covered.

222: Nephrotic Syndrome - AP, ℞Gerald Groggel, MD, FACP

Nephrotic syndrome has a myriad of causes. Thepresentation of this disease process from childhood and acrossthe lifespan will be discussed. How to diagnose, manage, and treatnephrotic syndrome and its sequelae utilizing a multi-disciplinarycare team also will be covered. (Pharmacology content: 60minutes)

223: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Weight Loss inPre-Transplant Candidates - CPJean Colaneri, ACNP-BC, CNN

The obesity epidemic has had a vast impact on health carein the United States. The prevalence of this disease process on theCKD and pre-transplant patient influences health outcomes andneeds to be addressed prior to the transplant process. Developingand implementing a program for weight loss in pre-transplantcandidates to improve their long-term success will be analyzed.

224: Giving a Deposition - HLisa Zokas Kindy, JD

Receiving a legal notice from your “risk manager” isfrightening. The legal process is foreign to many nurses – a worldwe prefer not to enter. So what happens to us when we are“deposed”? How does the legal profession function? Thisinteractive session will make you feel like you are in a courtroom.The action is intense, but you will leave feeling better prepared“just in case” it ever happens to you.

11:15 am - 12:45 pmCLOSING SESSION 1.5 CH230: Compassion Fatigue: Are We at Risk?

Mark Meier, MSW, LICSWWe care, maybe too much. Learn to differentiate the

concept of compassion fatigue from burnout. Become aware ofwhen the giving process becomes too great. Recognize the signsof compassion fatigue in yourself. Implement strategies topromote self-care and rejuvenate your passion for nursing.

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Register by August 1for a Chance to Win!

All participants who register for the Fall Meeting and reserve aroom at the Palmer House Hilton by August 1, 2012, will beentered into a drawing for a chance to receive one of thefollowing prizes:

1st prize – Hotel Room Upgrade One registrant will be selected at random to receive acomplimentary upgrade from standard room accommodationsto a junior suite at the Palmer House Hilton. Each junior suitefeatures a larger space, sitting area with sofa and coffee table,a partitioned sleeping area, and two flat screen televisions, inaddition to all the Palmer House signature amenities. ($400value)

2nd prize – Kindle e-Reader with Scope & Standards e-Book One registrant will be selected atrandom to receive a Kindle e-Reader preloaded with theelectronic version of the 7th

Edition of the Nephrology NursingScope and Standards of Practice(2011). ($150 value)

3rd prize – Nephrology NursingScope and Standards of PracticeOne registrant will be selected atrandom to receive a printversion of the 7th Edition of theNephrology Nursing Scopeand Standards of Practice(2011). ($50 value)

Register early for yourchance to win one of thesegreat prizes!

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Gerry Altmiller, EdD, APRN, ACNS-BC, Assistant Professor,LaSalle University School of Nursing & Health Sciences,Philadelphia, PA (Session 111)

Kate Brady, MS, ANP-BC, Renal Nurse Practitioner, SeniorInstructor, Division of Renal Diseases & Hypertension, Uni-versity of Colorado, Aurora, CO (Session 020)

Jean Colaneri, ACNP-BC, CNN, Acute Care Nurse Practi-tioner/ Clinical Nurse Specialist, Albany Medical Center, Al-bany, NY (Sessions 132, 223)

Kathryn Daniel, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, GNP-BC, Assistant Pro-fessor & Director of the Adult/Gerontologic Nurse Practi-tioner Program, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington,TX (Session 050)

Mindy Fain, MD, Professor of Medicine, Chief, Geriatrics,General Internal Medicine and Palliative Medicine Co-Direc-tor, Arizona Center on Aging, University of Arizona Collegeof Medicine, Tucson, AZ (Session 050)

Michael Frace, MSN, RNC, C-NPT, NNP-BC, RRT, NeonatalNurse Practitioner, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center,Lebanon, NH (Session 213)

Mary Gellens, MD, Medical Director, Medical Affairs, BaxterHealthcare, McGaw Park, IL (Session 143)

Keisha Gibson, MD, MPH, Pediatric Nephrologist, UNC Kid-ney Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,Chapel Hill, NC, (Session 113)

Norma Gomez, MSN, MBA, RN, CNN, Director, NJG Con-sultants, Inc., Russellville, TN (Session 133)

Gerald Groggel, MD, FACP, Nephrologist, Bozeman Dea-coness Nephrology Bozeman, MT (Session 222)

Divina Grossman, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor, Florida Inter-national University, Miami, FL (Session 101)

Debra Hain, PhD, APRN, ANP/GNP, BC, Assistant Profes-sor, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic Uni-versity, Boca Raton, FL; Nurse Practitioner, Cleveland ClinicFlorida, Weston, FL (Session 050)

Neil Ihde, MA, BA, Master Practitioner MBTI® Consultant,Appleton, WI (Session 030)

Lisa Zokas Kindy, JD, Attorney, General Counsel’s Office,Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC (Ses-sion 224)

Deuzimar Kulawik, MSN, RN, Director of Clinical Quality,Office of the Chief Medical Officer, DaVita, Lakewood, CO(Session 133)

Carolyn Latham, MSN, MBA, RN, CNN, Corporate VicePresident, Clinical Quality and UltraCare, Fresenius MedicalCare North America, Waltham, MA (Session 040)

Kathleen Lester, JD, MPH, Equity Partner (Public Policy,Medicare Reimbursement and Coverage Policies, HIPAA,Privacy, and Health Law), Patton Boggs LLP, Washington,DC (Session 040)

Joy Logan, MD, Nephrologist, General Program Director,University of Arizona College of Medicine, Nephrology Sec-tion and Vascular Access Center, Tucson and Phoenix, AZ(Session 142)

Patricia McCarley, MSN, RN, ACNPc, CNN, Vice Presidentof Clinical Services, Renal Advantage, Inc., Franklin, TN (Ses-sions 020, 114)

Mark Meier, MSW, LICSW, Founder & Executive Director,Face It Foundation, Minneapolis, MN (Sessions 144, 211,230)

Debra Mollicone, MSN, MBAHC, RN, CNN, Director Treat-ment Options Program, Fresenius Medical Care NorthAmerica, Waltham, MA (Session 010)

Heather Nyman, PharmD, BCPS, Assistant Professor (Clin-ical), Pharmacotherapy, University of Utah College of Phar-macy; Clinical Pharmacist, Internal Medicine, VA Salt LakeCity Healthcare System, Salt Lake City, UT (Session 212)

Jennifer Payton, MHCA, BSN, RN, CNN, Nurse Educator,Dialysis Clinic, Inc., Charleston, SC (Sessions 030, 131)

Timothy Ray, DNP, CNP, CNN-NP, Nurse Practitioner,Cleveland Kidney & Hypertension Consultants, Euclid, OH(Session 020)

Paula Richards, MSN, RN, CNN, Clinical Manager, FreseniusMedical Care, Plymouth Meeting, PA (Session 040)

Cynthia Saver, MS, RN, Senior Publishing Executive, CLS Development, Inc., Columbia, MD (Sessions 214, 221)

Mary Schira, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, CNN-NP, Associate Dean& Associate Professor, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX (Session 010)

David Spiegel, MD, Professor of Medicine, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO (Session 134)

Pamela Staves, MS, RN, NP, Psychiatric Mental HealthNurse Practitioner, Department of Veterans Affairs MentalIllness Research, Education & Clinical Center, Denver, CO(Session 112)

Charlotte Thomas-Hawkins, PhD, RN, Associate Professor,Rutgers University College of Nursing, Newark, NJ (Session010)

Lucy Todd, MSN, ACNP-BC, CNN, Medical Science Liaison,Baxter Healthcare, Renal Division, Asheville, NC (Session020)

Terri Townsend, MA, RN, CCRN, CVRN, Registered Nurse,Cardiac Services, Indiana University Health Ball MemorialHospital; Instructor, School of Nursing, Ball State University,Muncie, IN (Session 141)

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Continuing Nursing EducationGain continuing nursing education (CNE) credit for professional

development, recertification, and relicensure. Earn 11.5 contacthours (CH) for the Fall Meeting. Additional credit is available forattending optional preconference workshops: 6.0 CH for full-dayworkshops and 3.25 CH for half-day workshops. If corporatesupport is received for the pending symposium, additional contacthours will be available.

Sessions marked with ℞ contain pharmacology content thatcan be applied toward pharmacology credit requirements.Pharmacology content credit is time-based on the objectives andcontent outline. Pharmacology credit of 300 minutes is possible tobe accumulated (if attending sessions offering the highest numberof pharmacology minutes available). Additional pharmacologycredit is available from preconference workshops where indicated.

ANNA urges participants to be aware of the CNE requirementsfor relicensure in the states in which they hold a license.

ANNA is a provider approved by the California Board ofRegistered Nursing, provider number CEP 00910.

American Nephrology Nurses’ Association is accredited as aprovider of continuing nursing education by the American NursesCredentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Accreditation status does not imply endorsement by theprovider or the American Nurses Credentialing Center of anycommercial product.

Session SelectionParticipants are welcome at any session within the conference

so that they can explore a variety of educational offerings andcreate their own learning experience. Concurrent sessions arecoded to assist attendees in identifying session content andselecting sessions that are most applicable to their practice.

Registration Fees Members Regular

Optional Preconference WorkshopsFull-Day (Thursday) $200 $250Half-Day (Friday morning) $100 $135

Fall Meeting OnlyReceived by August 17 $330 $405Received August 18-September 14 $355 $430Received on/after September 15 and onsite $380 $455

Special Combination Rates — Must be received by August 17Combination Full-Day Preconference, Half-Day Preconference, and Fall Meeting $595 $670

Combination Half-Day Preconferenceand Fall Meeting $405 $480

1-Day Fall Meeting Registration $200 $275

All preregistrations must be received with payment bySeptember 19, 2012. Registrations received after this date will beprocessed onsite.

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Please provide your email address when registering toensure that you receive confirmation of your registration andother important communications regarding the meeting. You willnot receive confirmations or correspondence via mail. Allcommunications regarding the meeting will be sent via emailunless you request they be mailed to you.

Special Offer for NonmembersThe regular meeting registration fee includes a 1-year ANNA

membership. Simply check the appropriate box on the registrationform, and complete the membership application on the reverseside.

Guest RegistrationGuest badges are available as a courtesy for paid attendees.

A “guest” is defined as a spouse, family member, significant other,friend, or an adult child (over 16 years old). A co-worker or anassociate within the industry does not qualify for the guestregistration fee. Guest registration is available for ONE guest perregistrant. The fee is $50 and entitles the guest to visit the ExhibitHall. Guest fees do not include meal functions or corporate-sponsored symposia. Corporate representatives may not registeras guests. Corporate representatives must register for the FallMeeting and pay published registration fees.

Exhibitor RegistrationExhibitors receive exhibit badges for their booth personnel as

part of their exhibit participation. Exhibitors with badges aregranted access to most educational sessions on a space availablebasis, excluding meal functions and corporate-sponsored events.One nurse per exhibit booth (employed full-time by exhibitingcompany) may apply for CNE credit for the programs attendedand will receive an exhibitor’s badge unless he/she registersseparately as a meeting attendee. ANNA encourages corporatenurses to register separately for the meeting and pay the standardregistration fees since exhibitors do not receive the same benefitsas paid registrants.

Payment PolicyNo registrations will be processed unless full payment is

received with the registration form. If a check is returned by thebank for insufficient funds, full payment must be received bycashier’s check or money order and must include an additional$25 for bank processing charges. If payment is not received bythe national office prior to the meeting, the registrant must paythe full amount onsite before the registration will be processed. Ifyou do not receive a confirmation a week prior to the meeting,please contact the national office (888-600-2662 or 856-256-2320) to confirm receipt of your registration. If you haverequested payment through your facility/employer, check with thefacility/employer to be sure they have processed the payment.You will be responsible for the registration fee onsite if your facilitydid not send the money in advance. Purchase orders (includinggovernment purchase orders) are not an acceptable form ofpayment.

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American Nephrology Nurses’ Association2012 Fall Meeting

September 28-30, 2012Palmer House Hilton Hotel • Chicago, IL

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Thursday (9/27)8:30am-4:30pmFull-Day Preconference Workshop (Separate Fee)

010 New RN 030 New Manager020 New APRN

Friday (9/28)8:30am-12:00nnHalf-Day Preconference Workshop (Separate Fee)

040 Quality Incentive Program050 Impaired Cognition

Saturday (9/29)7:00-8:45am

102 Breakfast(pending)

10:00-11:30am111112113114

12:45-2:30pm120 Lunch (pending)

2:45-4:15pm131132133134

4:30-6:00pm141142143144

Sunday (9/30)7:45-9:15am

211 212213 214

9:30-11:00am221 222223 224

11:15am-12:45pm230 Closing Session

Fall Meeting Registration Fees Payment Summary

Session Choices (Please mark the sessions and activities you will attend.)

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Refund Policy: No telephone cancellations will be accepted. Written notice of cancellation must be sent to the ANNA National Office, East Holly Avenue Box 56, Pitman, NJ08071-0056 (fax 856-218-0557). A $50 administrative fee will be assessed on all cancellations received in writing by September 10, 2012. No refunds will be issued afterSeptember 10, 2012. Membership fees are nonrefundable. All other monies will be returned to the party who originally issued the payment.

Please indicate if you are:Attending Fall Meeting for the first timeOrdering printed speaker reference materials (to be delivered onsite) $25 (see Payment Summary below)

Registrations will not be processed without pay ment. Send check payable to ANNA in U.S.funds to:

ANNA Fall MeetingEast Holly Avenue Box 56Pitman, NJ 08071-0056

Check enclosedCharge myVISA MASTERCARD AMEXfor the amount of$ _____________________________

Card Security Code: ________ (3-digit codeon back of Visa & Mastercard; 4-digit code onfront of American Express.)

If paying by credit card, you may fax to 856-218-0557.

Expiration Date________________________

____________________________________Account Number

____________________________________Signature

NAME ANNA Membership #

CREDENTIALS

PREFERRED ADDRESS Personal Business

COMPANY (if work address)

CITY STATE/PROV ZIP/POSTAL CODE COUNTRY

PREFERRED DAYTIME TELEPHONE Personal Business

EMAIL (required for confirmation)

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EVALUATE sessions online when you return home, or while onsite. You will have approximately 4 weeks after the meeting to completeyour evaluations and earn your CNE credit.

PRINT your CNE certificates at home. No need to worry aboutlosing them during your travels. Just access the certificates in ANNA’sOnline Library and print them whenever you need them post-meeting.

ACCESS and print speaker reference materials approximately 2 weeks before the Fall Meeting. Simply redeem conference codeANNF12 in the Online Library to access handouts. Registrants will benotified when the speaker reference materials are posted. Becausespeaker reference materials will be available online prior to themeeting, only attendees who purchase printed speaker referencematerials at the time of registration will receive a printed copy of thesematerials onsite. Please see the registration form for this option.

Online Library and Fall Meeting Educational Materials

Free Access to ANNA’s Online Library is an added value for your conference investment!

Enjoy free access to Fall Meetingeducational sessions through the ANNA Online Library!

Approximately 3 weeks after the FallMeeting, you can visit ANNA’s OnlineLibrary (www.annanurse.org/library) toview the sessions you could not attendat no additional charge (CNE processingfees apply). Download the audiorecordings of the sessions you missedand listen to them at your convenience.

A. PROFESSIONALSTATUS:

Full Member ■■ RN Associate Member ■■ LPN/LVN ■■ Technician ■■ Social Worker ■■ Dietitian ■■ Physician ■■ Industry ■■ Other__________

B. SPECIALTY PRACTICE NETWORKS (SPNs):

■■ Acute Care ■■ Administration ■■ Advanced Practice ■■ Chronic Kidney Disease ■■ Hemodialysis ■■ Peritoneal Dialysis ■■ Pediatric Nephrology ■■ Transplantation

* SPN selections entitle members to eGroup sub-scriptions

C. POSITION: ■■ Head Nurse/ Supervisor ■■ Staff/Clinical Nurse ■■ Education ■■ Administration ■■ Clinical Nurse Specialist ■■ Coordinator ■■ Nurse Practitioner ■■ Case Manager ■■ Other ______________

D. YEARS IN NEPHROLOGY NURSING:

■■ One ■■ Two ■■ Three ■■ Four ■■ Five-nine ■■ Ten-fourteen ■■ Fifteen-nineteen ■■ Twenty or more

E. YEARS IN CURRENTPOSITION:

■■ One ■■ Two ■■ Three ■■ Four ■■ Five-nine ■■ Ten-fourteen ■■ Fifteen-nineteen ■■ Twenty or more

ANNA occasionally makes available its members’ mailing addresses (not telephone or e-mail) to organizations/vendors who provide products and servicesto the nephrology nursing community. If you do not wish to receive mailings, you may opt out by calling the National Office at 888-600-2662.

Check allthat apply

Send completed application with payment to:ANNA

East Holly Avenue, Box 56Pitman, NJ 08071-0056or fax to 856-589-7463

or join online at www.annanurse.org/join

(Make check payable to ANNA in U.S. Funds). $30.00 of the membershipdues is applied to subscriptions to the Nephrology Nursing Journal andANNA Update. International and Virtual International membership is appli-cable for members residing outside North America.

My check is enclosed for $_______________

Charge my credit card in the amount of $ ____________ ■■ VISA ■■ Mastercard ■■ American Express

Account number:_______________________________________________ Card Security Code*:_____________(*3-Digit code found on back of Visa and Mastercard; 4-Digit code on front of American Express.)

Expiration date: ______________ Signature: ____________________________________________________

Print cardholder’s name:_____________________________________________________________________

Billing address of cardholder if different than above: _______________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

Member RatesF. HIGHEST NURSING DEGREE: (RNs only)

■■ Diploma-Nursing ■■ Associate Degree-Nursing ■■ Bachelor’s Degree-Nursing ■■ Master’s-Nursing ■■ Doctorate-Nursing

G. HIGHEST LEVEL OFEDUCATION COMPLETED: (If different than G)

■■ Associate Degree-Other ■■ Bachelor’s Degree-Other ■■ Master’s-Other ■■ Doctorate-Other ■■ Other ______________

H. PRIMARY PRACTICESETTING/EMPLOYER:

■■ Community/University Hospital Medical Center-Inpatient

■■ Community/University Hospital Medical Center-Outpatient

■■ Freestanding Dialysis Unit ■■ Other Inpatient/ Outpatient/

Extended Care/Prisons/Private Settings

■■ Corporate/Government/College/University

■■ Self-Employed ■■ Not Employed

I. AREAS OF PRACTICE:(check all that apply)

■■ Acute Care ■■ Chronic Hemodialysis ■■ Chronic Kidney Disease ■■ Conservative

Management ■■ Continuous Renal

Replacement Therapy ■■ Medical-Surgical Unit ■■ Nursing Education ■■ Pediatric Nephrology ■■ Peritoneal Dialysis ■■ Research ■■ Therapeutic Apheresis ■■ Transplantation ■■ Other ____________

J. ARE YOU A MEMBER OF YOUR STATE NURSING ASSOCIATION (i.e. ANA)?■■ YES■■ NO

K. CERTIFICATION STATUS:(mark all that apply)

■■ CNN ■■ CDN ■■ CCRN ■■ CDE ■■ Certified by ANA ■■ CNN-NP ■■ CCHT ■■ Other ___________

YearlyDues: ■■ Full Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75

■■ Associate Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65 ■■ International Member. . . . . . . . . . . . . $110 ■■ Student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37.50 ■■ Virtual International

Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $652 Year: ■■ Full Member. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $140

■■ Associate Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120 ■■ International Member. . . . . . . . . . . . . $200 ■■ Virtual International

Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1203 Year: ■■ Full Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $205

■■ Associate Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175 ■■ International Member. . . . . . . . . . . . . $290 ■■ Virtual International Member . . . . . . . $175

Name: ______________________________________ Credentials:__________

Home Address: ___________________________________________________

City: ____________________________________________________________

State/Prov: ____________________ Zip: _________ Country: _____________

Home Tel: _______________________________________________________

Date of Birth: _____________________________________________________

Employer:________________________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________

City: ____________________________________________________________

State/Prov: _________________ Zip: __________ Country: _____________

Work Tel: ________________________________________________________

Preferred E-mail*: _________________________________________________

Preferred Daytime Telephone: ■■ Home ■■ Work

Preferred Address: ■■ Home ■■ Work

SAVE TIME — Join ANNA online at www.annanurse.org/join* E-mail addresses are required to access the ANNA Web site and receive ANNA E-News.Please note that ANNA does not release e-mail addresses to any outside vendors.

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Refund PolicyNo telephone cancellations will be accepted. Written notice of

cancellation must be sent to the ANNA National Office, East HollyAvenue Box 56, Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (fax 856-218-0557). A$50 administrative fee will be assessed on all cancellationsreceived in writing and must reach the office no later thanSeptember 10, 2012. No refunds will be issued after this deadline.Membership fees are nonrefundable. All other monies will bereturned to the party who originally issued the payment. In theevent that ANNA should find it necessary to cancel or postponethis educational offering for any reason, including, but not limitedto low registration responses, strikes, or acts of God, theAssociation shall not be liable for registrants’ expenses.

SubstitutionsIf you cannot attend the meeting and would like to send a

substitute, please have the substitute complete a registration formand send it to the National Office along with a copy of yourconfirmation. If you are an ANNA member, your substitute alsomust be a current member or pay the difference between themember and nonmember registration fees.

Pending Symposia“Pending” symposia will be offered only if corporate support

is received. If supported, additional contact hours andpharmacology minutes will be available. We regret that if supportis not received, these meals will be on your own.

Hotel ReservationsThe Palmer House Hilton has been designated as the official

hotel for the 2012 Fall Meeting.

Palmer House Hilton17 East Monroe StreetChicago, IL 60603877-865-5321Reservation cut off date: August 31, 2012Check in: 3:00 pm Check out: 12:00 nn

A block of rooms has been secured at the specialsingle/double rate of $195 plus applicable state and local taxes(currently 15.4%). The conference rate is available throughAugust 31, 2012 or until the room block is full. Reservationsreceived after August 31 will be accepted on a space and rateavailable basis.

To receive the conference rate, make online reservations atwww.annanurse.org (click on Events and select Fall Meeting) orcall hotel reservations at 877-865-5321 and refer to the ANNAFall Meeting.

Hotel ParkingSelf-parking is $42 and valet parking is $62 with in/out

privileges. (Prices subject to change.)

WeatherA typical day in Chicago in September varies from 55 to 74

degrees.

Hotel Room Sharing ListIf you are interested in sharing a hotel room and would like

your name included on the Room Sharing List, emailanna@ajj.com with the subject line: Fall Meeting Room SharingList. Please include your name, address, phone number, emailaddress, the nights you will be staying at the hotel, and whetheryou are a smoker or nonsmoker. This information must bereceived by August 15, 2012. The Room Sharing List will beemailed in August to everyone who signed up. Your contactinformation will be circulated to others on the list, and it will beyour responsibility to contact them directly and makearrangements to share a room.

Airport/TransportationO’Hare International Airport is 18 miles from the Palmer

House. Taxi service is approximately $35 one way. Subway/railservice is approximately $2.25 one way. (From the airport, takethe Blue Line train to Monroe/Dearborn stop. Take Monroe eastto the hotel. The Palmer House is on the south side of the street.)

The Midway Airport is 12 miles from the Palmer House. Taxiservice is about $25 one way. Subway/rail is about $2.25 one way.(From the airport, take the Orange Line to downtown. Get off atthe Adams/Wabash stop. The Palmer House is located on the westside of Wabash stop.)

(Prices subject to change.)

Suggested Meeting AttireBusiness or professional dress is preferred for all educational

sessions. Keep in mind that hotel temperatures are not constant,and a jacket or sweater is recommended for the educationalsessions. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended forconference activities.

PhotographsANNA occasionally uses photographs of ANNA meeting

participants in its newsletter, Web site, promotional materials, andin the Nephrology Nursing Journal. By virtue of your attendance atthe Fall Meeting, you agree to usage of your likeness in suchmaterial.

ExhibitsANNA is not responsible or liable for any products, services,

or information presented at its Fall Meeting. ANNA does notendorse any product or service exhibited, nor does it necessarilysupport the content of any educational session provided byexhibitors. Acceptance of advertising does not indicate or implyendorsement by ANNA.

ANNA Products & ResourcesThere will be an ANNA sales desk at the meeting where you

may purchase ANNA products and resources.

For More InformationFor additional registration forms or more information,

contact the ANNA National Office, East Holly Avenue Box 56,Pitman, NJ 08071-0056; 888-600-2662 toll-free; 856-256-2320;856-589-7463 fax; anna@ajj.com. Or visit us online atwww.annanurse.org.

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American Nephrology Nurses’ AssociationEast Holly Avenue, Box 56Pitman, New Jersey 08071-0056

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2012-2013 Board of DirectorsPresident

Glenda Payne, MS, RN, CNN

President-ElectNorma Gomez, MSN, MBA, RN, CNN

Immediate Past PresidentRowena Elliott, PhD, RN, CNN, BC, CNE

TreasurerCharla Litton, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CNN

SecretaryLynda Ball, MSN, RN, CNN

Northeast Vice PresidentPaula Richards, MSN, RN, CNN

Southeast Vice PresidentCindy Richards, BSN, RN, CNN

North Central Vice PresidentPhyllis Wille, MS, RN, FNP-C, CNN

Western Vice PresidentSheila Doss-McQuitty, BSN, RN, CNN, CCRA

Executive DirectorMike Cunningham

Top Reasons to Attend the Fall Meeting!• Enhance your clinical and management skills.

• Learn about the latest trends in nephrology nursing practice.

• Stay abreast of new treatments for your patients.

• Focus on your professional development.

• Earn continuing nursing education (CNE) credits.

• Network with colleagues and industry representatives.

ANNA’s MissionANNA will promote excellence by advancing nephrology

nursing practice and positively influence outcomes forindividuals with kidney disease.