American Nephrology Nurses Association launches new fellowship program
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Key takeaways:
- The program is open to ANNA members interested in nursing, clinical settings, education, research and leadership.
- An application portal will open from October 2024 to November 2024.
The American Nephrology Nurses Association launched a nephology-focused Fellow of the American Nephrology Nurses Association program, according to an association press release.
“I’m thrilled to see American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) take this important step to elevate the specialty of nephrology nursing,” Angie Kurosaka, DNP, RN, CNN, CCM, NEA-BC, 2022-2023 ANNA National President and founding council member, said in the release provided to Healio. “Becoming a fellow of [ANNA] demonstrates to nephrology nurses and kidney care leaders, both in the U.S. and around the world, the life-changing work nephrology nurses do to improve the lives of those with kidney disease, as well as their innovative efforts to help people with chronic kidney disease delay disease progression and enhance kidney wellness.”
The initiative is open to ANNA members interested in nursing, clinical settings, education, research and leadership. Backed by a council of established nephrology nurses, the program will sponsor the inaugural class with formal FANNA designation, networking and mentorships, according to the release.
“The fellowship represents the highest level of professional recognition within our organization,” Nancy Colobong Smith, ANNA National President, said in the release. “We are excited to launch this program to acknowledge the dedication and impact of nephrology nurses who have gone above and beyond in their service to patients and the nursing community. This fellowship honors their contributions and inspires others to strive for excellence in nephrology nursing.”
An application portal will open from October 1, 2024, to November 30, 2024. The first class will be inducted at ANNA’s 2025 National Symposium in May in Portland, Oregon.
Further details about the program can be found at anna@annanurse.org.
Reference:
Announcing the ANNA Fellowship Program: A New Era of Recognition in Nephrology Nursing. https://www.annanurse.org/article/announcing-anna-fellowship-program-new-era-recognition-nephrology-nursing-october-01-24. Published Oct. 1, 2024. Accessed Oct. 3, 2024.
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