0105.75 CH Certification Review Course

Lynda Ball, MSN, RN, CNN, Chair
Deborah Brooks, MSN, ANP-BC, CNN-NP
Cindy Richards, BSN, RN, CNN
Randee Breiterman White, MS, RN, CNN

So you want to become certified in nephrology nursing. It's a big step. Concerned that you may not have all of the necessary information to successfully pass the certification exam? This workshop will provide a comprehensive review of nephrology nursing, including concepts of nephrology and treatment modalities. Test taking tips also will be included in this well received annual presentation. Not ready to take the exam, but just want to broaden your knowledge base? This course provides a valuable knowledge base for all nephrology nurses. (Note: This workshop begins at 7:30 am.)

0205.25 CH, 1.0 Rx Acute Care Technologies

Rasheed Abiodun Balogun, MD, FACP, FASN, HP(ASCP)
Maureen Craig, MS, RN, CNN
Eileen Lischer, MA, BSN, RN, CNN
Mary Lee Neuberger, MSN, RN
Mary Perrecone, MS, RN, CNN, CCRN

A focus on apheresis, indications for using this procedure, and the complications associated with performing apheresis will be reviewed. While the use of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) has grown tremendously, there are special challenges and considerations for the nephrology nurse in using this procedure with infants and children. Want to learn more about these therapies or gain a more thorough knowledge base of how and why we use them? Listen and learn as this workshop provides details to current acute dilemmas.

0305.25 CH, 1.5 Rx Volume Control and Management: More Than Osmosis

Carol Headley, DNSc, RN, CNN
Jesse Piceno, MD
Isaac Teitelbaum, MD

Learn in detail the pathophysiology behind fluid volume and the sequelae in common comorbid conditions faced by our patients. Learn how to manage fluid volume status in various special populations and specific methods to improve control in different modalities – from specialists who will provide the theories behind the therapies. Medications, sodium modeling, and peritoneal practices that can improve fluid control also will be covered.

0405.25 CH, 2.5 Rx Liver-Renal Connection

Gerald Groggel, MD, FACP
Christine Mudge, MS, RN, CNS/PNPc, FAAN, CNN
Norah Terrault, MD, MPH

Many of the issues associated with liver disease impact either the care we provide to our patients or lead to renal impairment. This session will review the obstacles in CKD care that can occur with the various forms of liver diseases and outline the care of the individual with hepatitis, including medical management of this disease. In addition, the disease of hyperoxaluria, its incidence, diagnosis, and treatment options will provide another piece of the puzzle. The last facet to this "connection" will concern hepato-renal failure and interventions to care in both the acute and chronic stages of disease management.

050 1.25 CH, 1.25 RxLunch Symposium ~ Coronary Artery Calcification in Individuals with CKD: Slowing the Progression

Supported by an educational grant from Sanofi Renal