Recently added articles from Nephrology Nursing Journal:

Predictors of participant adherence and retention in the African American study of kidney disease and hypertension.(Clinical report)

Mar 01, 2008; Brooks, Deborah ... Multiple factors contribute to the success of a long-term clinical trial. Timely and complete data collection with accurate analysis and interpretation of the results can only be achieved if participants attend protocol visits where study data can be collected. Depending on the study ...

Relationships between registered nurse staffing, processes of nursing care, and nurse-reported patient outcomes in chronic hemodialysis units.(Continuing Nurse Education)(Clinical report)

Mar 01, 2008; Thomas-Hawkins, Charlotte ... The achievement of quality patient outcomes for persons with end stage renal disease (ESRD) is a major focus of the nephrology community. Considerable effort has gone into identifying and addressing factors that have a potential for exerting negative effects on the health outcomes of these ...

Mentoring generations today for tomorrow's leaders.(President-Elect Message)(American Nephrology Nurses' Association)

Mar 01, 2008; Cary, Sue ... Guided by the ANNA strategic plan, each incoming President of ANNA identifies a focus and goals for the coming year. I have chosen "Mentoring Generations Today for Tomorrow's Leaders" for 2008-2009. This theme encompasses concepts from the ANNA strategic plan goals of recruitment and ...

Keeping individuals with kidney disease safe: raising awareness of the effects of nurse fatigue.(President's Message)(Clinical report)

Mar 01, 2008; Bodin, Sandra ... The effects of fatigue on worker performance are well documented in the literature. In recent years, increased attention has been given specifically to the effects of fatigue on nurses and the ensuing impact on patient safety that results. The evidence is clear: there is a well-documented ...

Nephrology RNs make a difference.(From the Editor)(Registered Nurse)

Mar 01, 2008; Ulrich, Beth ... Does it make a difference if a nephrology patient is cared for by a Registered Nurse (RAN)? Do we need to have RNs in dialysis units? In transplant units? In CKD clinics? If you answer "yes" or "of course," then the next question is "How do you know?" Not Everyone Agrees ...

The self-management experience of people with mild to moderate chronic kidney disease.(Continuing Nursing Education)(Clinical report)

Mar 01, 2008; Costantini, Lucia ... The importance of early identification and treatment for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is gaining increasing attention. Preservation of renal function and prevention of progression to end stage renal disease (ESRD) have been identified as essential goals for nephrology care ...

How do families adjust to having a child with chronic kidney failure? A systematic review.(Clinical report)

Mar 01, 2008; Aldridge, Michael D. ... The treatment of kidney failure in the pediatric population presents many challenges for the health care team as well as the children and families affected by the disease. According to the 2007 United States Renal Data System (USRDS) report, 1,292 children (19 years old or younger) were ...

Should patients eat during hemodialysis treatments?(Controversies in Nephrology Nursing)

Mar 01, 2008; Christner, Helene ... Should patients on hemodialysis be allowed or encouraged to eat during a dialysis treatment? As with any debate, there are always at least two opposing views and this argument is one that continues to have clinicians on the "pro" and also on the "con" sides. One point made by ...

Commentary on article: is a change in adequacy standards necessary?(Letter to the editor)

Mar 01, 2008; Bennett, Paul N. ... To the Editor: We would like to offer an Australian response to Cahill's question "Is a change in adequacy standards necessary?" (Cahill, 2007). Our answer is an overwhelming "yes." Our Australian experience has shown that innovative therapies such as nocturnal home ...

Revisions in the prescribing information for Epoetin alfa: implications for nephrology nurses and patients on dialysis.(Sponsored Educational Supplement)(Clinical report)

Mar 01, 2008; Hayslip, Deborah ... Epoetin alfa (EPOGEN[R]) revolutionized the treatment of anemia and has been used to treat patients with anemia due to chronic renal failure (CRF) over the past two decades. On November 8, 2007, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved updated prescribing information for Epoetin ...

IV iron use in patients with higher serum ferritin: case study on anemia in kidney disease.(Sponsored Educational Supplement)

Mar 01, 2008; Larson, Kristin ... The following case study, along with an indepth discussion, addresses the issues of anemia management practices in patients on hemodialysis that incorporate a balanced approach to erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) and intravenous (IV) iron therapy, use the lowest effective dose of ...

Gadolinium and kidney disease: are your patients at risk?(Clinical Consult)(Clinical report)

Mar 01, 2008; Hollister, Debra ... Q: Can the use of contrast materials for radiographic studies be harmful to patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD)? A: In the past few years there has been considerable concern in the nephrology community about the use of gadolinium-based contrast agents that are used as a ...

Commentary on article: strategies for prevention of the acute kidney injury induced by iodinated contrast media.(Letter to the editor)

Mar 01, 2008; Solomon, Richard ... To the Editor: Thank you for allowing me this opportunity to contribute my comments to the recent article by Dr. Barreto (2007) regarding strategies for prevention of the acute kidney injury induced by iodinated contrast media. The evidence for the use of iso-osmolar contrast ...

ANNA chapter presidents.(American Nephrology Nurses' Association)

Mar 01, 2008 ... NORTHEAST REGION Vice President Debra Castner, MSN, RN, APNC, CNN Chapters Coordinator Marilyn Eilert, RN, CNN Chapters Coordinator-Elect Paula O: Richards, MSN RN CNN Connecticut Colonial # 103 ~ ...

Nutritional implications of pregnancy in dialysis: a case study.(Issues in Renal Nutrition: Focus on Nutritional Care for Nephrology Patients)(Case study)(Clinical report)

Mar 01, 2008; McPhatter, Lesley L. ... Pregnancy is associated with a permanent decrease in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of 0-10% in women with normal to mildly reduced GFR (plasma creatinine less than 1.5 mg/dL) at pregnancy onset. Renal function declines as a result of pregnancy depending on the severity and the ...

Calendar of events.(American Nephrology Nurses' Association)(Brief article)(Calendar)

Mar 01, 2008 ... April 27-30, 2008 39th American Nephrology Nurses' Association (ANNA) Annual National Symposium. Sponsor: ANNA. Location: Philadelphia Marriott and Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA. Contact: ANNA National Office.* May 21-22, 2008 ANNA ...

A primer on pharmacokinetics.(Pharmacology Review)(Clinical report)

Mar 01, 2008; Quan, David J. ... The clinical use of drugs is becoming increasingly more complex. An understanding of the relationship between the administered dose of a drug, the resulting concentration, and its biologic effect will facilitate the rational use of drug therapy. The study of pharmacokinetics (what the body ...

Dialyzing children in the adult world.(Practice Issues in Nephrology Nursing: Focus on Issues from ANNA's Special Interest Groups)(Clinical report)

Mar 01, 2008; Krueger, Angel ... Due to increasing numbers of children requiring maintenance hemodialysis, lack of pediatric nephrologists and distance from pediatric dialysis facilities, some children are receiving dialysis therapy in adult programs. According to the United States Renal Data System (USRDS, 2007), there ...