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The State of the Association

The State of the Association. Opening Ceremonies April 15, 2004 Washington, DC. ANNA 1969. ~ 50 nurses met in Atlantic City & formed the American Association of Nephrology Nurses. The organization’s purpose was “to promote knowledge about the care of patients with renal disease.”

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The State of the Association

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  1. The State of the Association Opening Ceremonies April 15, 2004 Washington, DC

  2. ANNA 1969 • ~ 50 nurses met in Atlantic City & formed the American Association of Nephrology Nurses. • The organization’s purpose was “to promote knowledge about the care of patients with renal disease.” • Officers: Bernice Hinkley, President; Barbara Fulton, VP; & JoAnn Albers, Secretary

  3. ANNA 2004 • Over 1200 nurses are meeting in Washington, DC at the 35th National Symposium. • Our mission: “ANNA will advance nephrology nursing practice & positively influence outcomes for patients with kidney or other disease processes requiring replacement therapies through advocacy, scholarship, & excellence.”

  4. Advocacy • Joined Kidney Care Partners • Subscribed to CapWiz • CMS 2744 form • Continued the work of the Nephrology Nursing Shortage & Solutions: An Invitational Summit • Continued work with the NRAA & RPA to develop a position statement on acute dialytic care services

  5. Recruitment & Retention • Discover Nephrology Nursing brochure • “Memories of Nephrology Nursing” • Johnson & Johnson’s Campaign for Nursing’s Future • Focused on developing a mentorship program • Defining a “magnet” dialysis unit • Linking with schools of nursing

  6. Membership • Dues remain at $60 per year • Over 60,000 emails & phone calls received responses from the National Office • RenalWEB E-News • ANNA E-News • Surveys • Nephrology Nursing Journal • ANNA Update • Members who did not renew

  7. Scholarship • NNJ – 35 articles; 660 pages • Hypertension, Dialysis, & Clinical Nephrology website (www.hdcn.com) • Educational program for nursing homes or long term care facilities • Attendance records were broken at the Fall meeting & the audioconferences • Publications under revision

  8. Leadership • First ESRD Education Day – August 15th • 2nd ESRD Education Day – August 13th • Leadership Development • Position Statements • Press Releases & Media Coverage

  9. Business • Financial records – certified audit • Income exceeded expenses • The financial plan was reviewed by the Board of Directors in February, 2004 • The 2004 –2005 budget will continue to keep expenses below income • Sponsorship from corporate friends & members • Received a $13,000 grant award “Nurse Competence in Aging”

  10. Thank you! • ANNA members • All ANNA volunteers • The Board of Directors • The staff of AJJ “We make a living by what we get; but we make a life by what we give.”

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