Recently added articles from CANNT Journal:
More than 1,000 nephrology nurses with certification in Canada
Apr 01, 2008; Brunier, Gillian ... We can be proud that there are now more than 1,000 nephrology nurses with Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification-such a program of which to be proud. Through attendance at local supper clubs with guest speakers or attendance at CANNT regional and national symposia, the CNA certification ...
Message from the President
Apr 01, 2008; Thomas, Alison ... No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow. -Proverb It was, indeed, a long, hard winter and we are all finally enjoying the beautiful spring and (soon-to-be) summer weather. With spring came the CANNT spring board of directors' meeting in Toronto. At that meeting we ...
Regional reports Rapports régionaux
Apr 01, 2008; Anonymous ... Western Region (Rick Luscombe) British Columbia Northern Health Authority * New self-care unit to open April 21, 2008, with six to eight stations, two home hemodialysis training rooms and a consultation room. Vancouver Coastal Health ...
NOTICE BOARD
Apr 01, 2008; Anonymous ... * Ottawa Supper Clubs-Contact Janet Graham, Nephrology Unit, Ottawa Hospital, jgraham@ottawahospital.on.ca * June 15, 2008. CANNT Awards, Bursaries and Grant Application Deadline. For more information, contact Debbie Maure at the CANNT National Office (705) 720-2819, e-mail ...
Predictors of hemodialysis central venous catheter exit-site infections
Apr 01, 2008; Harwood, Lori; Wilson, Barbara; Thompson, Bonita; Brown, Elizabeth; Young, Danae ... Abstract Central venous catheter (CVC) exit-site infections contribute to bacteremia and patient morbidity and mortality among patients on hemodialysis. This structured observational study examined predictors of positive CVC exit-site infections. Hemodialysis nurses documented the ...
From a volunteer's heart
Apr 01, 2008; May, Elaine ... This is a story submitted by one of our renal technicians, Elaine May, who also devotes her time and soul to volunteer work. This is her story, published first in the Surrey Hospice Newsletter, Surrey BC, Spring 2008 edition, page 3. In the past, my one-to-one volunteer assignments in ...
Are CSN and NKF-K/DOQI mineral metabolism guidelines for hemodialysis patients achievable? Results from a provincial renal program
Apr 01, 2008; Wazny, Lori D; Raymond, Colette B; Lesperance, Esther M; Bernstein, Keevin N ... Learning objectives After reading the article, the reader will be able to: 1. Understand the differences in recommendations between the Canadian Society of Nephrology (CSN) and National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (NKF-K/DOQI) mineral metabolism ...
Two perspectives on nursing student exposure to nephrology nursing
Apr 01, 2008; Wilson, Barbara; Daniel, T Lindsay ... A mentor's perspective Last summer, our organization, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), offered a summer employment initiative for nursing students. As part of that program, I had the opportunity to mentor Lindsay, a third-year nursing student. The purpose of the program was to ...
Low molecular weight heparins in patients with renal insufficiency
Apr 01, 2008; Symes, Jodi ... Abstract Low molecular weight heparins (LMWHs) have been evaluated in a large number of randomized clinical trials and have been shown to be safe and effective for the prophylaxis and treatment of thromboembolic disorders, myocardial infarction and unstable angina in patients with normal ...
Elizabeth Kelman, Advanced Practice Nurse Nephrology, University Health Network, Toronto General Hospital, recipient of the University of Missouri Annual Dialysis Conference Lifetime Achievement Award for PD Nursing, 2008
Apr 01, 2008; Watson, Diane ... Still waters run deep Elizabeth (Betty) Kelman is one of those precious gems you meet rarely in life, and are thankful for-particularly if you are one of her patients, students, colleagues or friends. From humble beginnings in Timmins, Ontario, our Betty chose a career in nursing and has ...
Dr. Mrinal Dasgupta, MD, MSc, FRCPC, Professor Emeritus, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, recipient of the University of Missouri Annual Dialysis Conference Lifetime Achievement Award for PD, 2008
Apr 01, 2008; Nhan, Julie ... Behind that gentle smile ... Behind that gentle smile ... is a physician who is dedicated to advancing peritoneal dialysis (PD) and improving the lives of PD patients. After graduating in India and receiving his post-graduate training in nephrology at University of Alberta, Dr. Dasgupta ...