In this episode, our host Dr. Lillian Pryor interviews Dr. Jami S. Brown, ANNA Board Secretary and Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and Laurie Benson, Executive Director of the Nurses on Boards Coalition. Together, they discuss the critical importance of having nurses serve on Boards of Directors and the impact of nurse leadership in shaping healthcare policy and improving community health.

Tune in to hear insights from Dr. Brown’s extensive experience in nephrology nursing and nursing education, alongside Ms. Benson’s expertise in board governance and healthcare innovation. Don’t miss this compelling conversation on how nurses can leverage their unique skills to lead and influence at the highest levels of decision-making.

Dr. Jami S. Brown is an Associate Professor and Traditional BSN Concentration Coordinator at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Nursing in Memphis, Tennessee. A registered nurse for over 20 years, Dr. Brown’s background includes critical care, dialysis nursing, and nursing academia. She is ANNA’s 2024-2025 National Secretary, Chair of the Bylaws and Policy Committee, a member of the Nephrology Nursing Journal’s Editorial Board, and a representative on the Nurses on Boards Coalition Board of Directors.

Laurie Benson is the Former Executive Director of the Nurses on Boards Coalition, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving community health by advancing nurses into leadership roles on boards, commissions, and appointments. With a distinguished career as a CEO and advisor, Ms. Benson has served on seven corporate boards and brings deep expertise in governance, strategy, and healthcare innovation.

Dr. Lillian Pryor, DNP, RN, CNN, is Dialysis Program Manager at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Henry. A member of the American Nephrology Nurses Association since 1990, Dr. Pryor has served in roles that include president-elect, ANNA director, ANNA Awards and Scholarships Committee chairperson, ANNA representative to the Kidney Health Initiative Patient Preference Task Force, and an author and peer reviewer for the Nephrology Nursing Journal. Dr. Pryor served as the 2020-2021 President of the American Nephrology Nurses Association. In addition, she is an active member of ANNA’s Dogwood Chapter in Georgia and has served the chapter as both its president and health policy representative.

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In this episode, our host Dr. Lillian Pryor interviews John Davis, former Chief Executive Officer of Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO), about the vital role nephrology nurses play in advancing kidney care worldwide. With over three decades of leadership in global kidney health and medical nonprofits, John brings a wealth of experience and insights to the conversation. Tune in as John discusses the importance of nephrology nurses in implementing evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, improving patient outcomes, and shaping the future of kidney care. Don’t miss this inspiring episode that highlights the invaluable contributions of nephrology nurses to the global kidney health community.

John Davis is the Chief Executive Officer Emeritus of Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) and a global leader in kidney health advocacy and education. Over his distinguished career, John has led groundbreaking initiatives in kidney disease detection, treatment, and prevention, including raising over $200 million for programs that have advanced kidney care worldwide.

Dr. Lillian Pryor, DNP, RN, CNN, is Dialysis Program Manager at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Henry. A member of the American Nephrology Nurses Association since 1990, Dr. Pryor has served in roles that include president-elect, ANNA director, ANNA Awards and Scholarships Committee chairperson, ANNA representative to the Kidney Health Initiative Patient Preference Task Force, and an author and peer reviewer for the Nephrology Nursing Journal. Dr. Pryor served as the 2020-2021 President of the American Nephrology Nurses Association. In addition, she is an active member of ANNA’s Dogwood Chapter in Georgia and has served the chapter as both its president and health policy representative.

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In this episode, our host Dr. Lillian Pryor interviews Donna Bednarski, RN, MSN, ANP-BC, CNN, and Donna Painter, MS, BSN, RN, CNN, ANNA’s Co-Chief Nurse Advisors on Health Policy and Advocacy. Together, they discuss ANNA’s advocacy efforts and health policy initiatives, highlighting the vital role nephrology nurses play in shaping policies that impact kidney care.

Tune in to hear insights from Donna Bednarski’s extensive experience in quality improvement and legislative advocacy, alongside Donna Painter’s expertise in home dialysis and patient education. Don’t miss this engaging conversation on how nephrology nurses can influence health policy and advance care for individuals with kidney disease.

Donna Bednarski, RN, MSN, ANP-BC, CNN, is an ANNA Past President and has over 30 years of experience in nephrology nursing, specializing in dialysis access planning, quality improvement, and education. A passionate advocate for quality care, Donna has held leadership roles in legislative and regulatory initiatives with ANNA and the Michigan Nurses Association, bringing her expertise to nephrology health policy efforts. 

Donna Painter, MS, BSN, RN, CNN, is an ANNA Past President and a Certified Nephrology Nurse with over 30 years of experience. Donna has a background in both in-center and home dialysis, with a focus on quality improvement and patient education. She is currently a surveyor for the National Dialysis Accreditation Commission and serves as ANNA’s representative on the Steering Committee of the Alliance for Home Dialysis.

Lillian Pryor, DNP, RN, CNN, is Dialysis Program Manager at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Henry. A member of the American Nephrology Nurses Association since 1990, Dr. Pryor has served in roles that include president-elect, ANNA director, ANNA Awards and Scholarships Committee chairperson, ANNA representative to the Kidney Health Initiative Patient Preference Task Force, and an author and peer reviewer for the Nephrology Nursing Journal. Dr. Pryor served as the 2020-2021 President of the American Nephrology Nurses Association. In addition, she is an active member of ANNA’s Dogwood Chapter in Georgia and has served the chapter as both its president and health policy representative.

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In this episode, host Lillian Pryor interviews Deborah Brouwer-Maier, RN, CNN, a nephrology nursing expert with over 40 years of experience, focusing on hemodialysis vascular access. Deborah has played a pivotal role in developing and implementing key vascular access guidelines and initiatives, including her work with the NKF KDOQI Vascular Access Work Groups and the National Vascular Access Improvement Initiative. Deborah shares her extensive knowledge on vascular access care, her contributions to various professional organizations, and her dedication to improving patient outcomes. Don't miss this insightful conversation—tune in now to learn from a true leader in vascular access care.

Deborah Brouwer-Maier, RN, CNN, has over 40 years of nephrology nursing experience in all forms of kidney replacement modalities. Her area of focus includes hemodialysis vascular access. She served on the National Kidney Foundation KDOQI Vascular Access Work Groups for 1997, 2000, and 2006 versions. She currently is serving as the Co-chair of the 2019 KDOQI Vascular Access Guidelines Implementation Committee. Deborah served on the National Leadership Group for the National Vascular Access Improvement Initiative and various Fistula First Work Groups, including the Work Group that created the One Minute Check toolkit. She is an active member of ANNA, American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology, and Vascular Access Society of the Americas professional organizations. She has given numerous local, national, and international presentations on vascular access care. Her body of work includes publications on vascular access in various professional publications geared toward patients, nephrology nurse professionals, and physicians. Her work experience also includes medical devices related to vascular access and clinical studies to improve vascular access care. Deborah joined the DEI committee to foster the principles of DEI within the ANNA organization and membership. Nephrology nurses need to be leaders for DEI principles as it relates to the process of care for all individuals with kidney diseases.

Lillian Pryor, DNP, RN, CNN, is Dialysis Program Manager at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Henry. A member of the American Nephrology Nurses Association since 1990, Dr. Pryor has served in roles that include president-elect, ANNA director, ANNA Awards and Scholarships Committee chairperson, ANNA representative to the Kidney Health Initiative Patient Preference Task Force, and an author and peer reviewer for the Nephrology Nursing Journal. Dr. Pryor served as the 2020-2021 President of the American Nephrology Nurses Association. In addition, she is an active member of ANNA’s Dogwood Chapter in Georgia and has served the chapter as both its president and health policy representative.

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In this episode, host Lillian Pryor interviews two distinguished guests about the impact of new technology, including virtual reality, on the nephrology industry. Joining the conversation are Beth Ulrich, EdD RN FACHE FAONL FAAN, a nationally recognized thought leader in nephrology nursing, and Tim Fitzpatrick, co-founder and CEO of IKONA, a pioneer in using virtual reality for patient education in nephrology.

Dr. Ulrich brings her extensive experience as a healthcare executive, educator, and researcher, while Tim Fitzpatrick shares his innovative work in virtual reality technology and analytics to improve outcomes for patients with end stage kidney disease. Tune in to explore the transformative potential of technology in nephrology and how it is shaping the future of patient care and nursing practice.

Beth Ulrich, EdD, RN, FACHE, FAONL, FAAN, is a nationally recognized thought leader who is known for her research studying nursing work environments and the experiences of new graduate nurses as they transition from nursing school into the workforce and for her leadership in developing the roles of nephrology nurses and improving the care of nephrology patients. Dr. Ulrich has extensive experience as a healthcare executive, educator, and researcher. She is currently a professor of nursing at the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Nursing at Galveston, teaching in the DNP Program, and Editor-in-Chief of the Nephrology Nursing Journal. Dr. Ulrich is a past president of the American Nephrology Nurses Association, a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives, a Fellow in the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, and a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing. She has been recognized as a Distinguished alumnus of the Medical University of South Carolina School of Nursing and the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Nursing. In 2018, she received the Marguerite Rodgers Kinney Award for a Distinguished Career from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses and in 2023 she received the Nell J. Watts Lifetime Achievement Award from Sigma Theta Tau. Dr. Ulrich has been the primary investigator on a series of national nursing workforce and work environment studies, including five studies of nurse work environments conducted for the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.  She has numerous publications and presentations to her credit on topics including nurses' work environments, how new graduate nurses transition into professional nurses, and nephrology nursing.  Both editions of Dr. Ulrich’s books Mastering Precepting (2012, 2019) and Mastering Simulation (2014, 2020) have received the American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Awards. The 3rd edition of Mastering Precepting was published in July 2023.

Tim Fitzpatrick is the co-founder and CEO of IKONA, a learning company trusted by over 250 clinics to improve ESRD outcomes using virtual reality and analytics. His interest in healthcare stems from his own experiences as a patient in the US Navy and VA Health System. Before launching his first company, Tim worked as an equities trader in New York where he covered emerging technologies (such as augmented reality, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence) and new media (streaming, studios, content). Building on his co-founders’ research, Tim launched IKONA in 2017 to help tackle the uncertainties he once faced in the Navy, a company now backed by top research, healthcare and technology partners including the National Science Foundation, Department of Defense, StartUp Health and NVIDIA. Tim has served as Principal Investigator on multiple patient education-focused research grants, published several papers on the neuroscience of learning and immersive technologies in a leading peer-reviewed nephrology journal, and supported early stage healthcare technology startups as Venture Partner at New York-based FundRx. He also...

In this episode, our host Lillian Pryor interviews Nancy Colobong Smith, President of the American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA), and Deborah Crews, President of the American Society of Nephrologists (ASN), about a groundbreaking new agreement. This historic pact is the first formal agreement of support between nephrologists and nephrology nurses, aimed at fostering collaboration and enhancing patient care. Tune in to learn how this agreement will impact the nephrology field, improve patient outcomes, and create new opportunities for professional development. Don't miss this insightful discussion on the future of nephrology care and the importance of interdisciplinary cooperation.

Nancy Colobong Smith, MN, ARNP, CNN, has over 28 years of experience as a nephrology nurse in multiple roles from direct care to leadership.  She earned her Master's in Nursing from the University of Washington with a dual focus as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and Advanced Practice Specialist.  Currently, Nancy is a Clinical Nurse Specialist for inpatient nephrology, dialysis & transplant at the University of Washington Medical Center. Nancy was the lead RN in the first FDA trial in the United States of the Wearable Artificial Kidney.  She is an active member of the University of Washington Medical Center Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee, an EDI Peer Trainer, and a member of the University of Washington Medicine Bias Incident Report Committee.  Nancy serves on regional and national boards including, ESRD Network 16 Medical Review Board, ESRD Network 16 Board of Directors, American Nephrology Nurses Association Board of Directors, and Nephrology Nursing Journal Editorial Board.  Nancy is honored to be ANNA’s National President for 2024-2025.   

Deidra C. Crews, MD, ScM, FASN, MACP, is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She holds appointments with the Schools of Public Health and Nursing, the Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology and Clinical Research, the Center on Aging and Health, and the Center for Health Equity, where she is Deputy Director. Her work has elucidated root causes of the disproportionate burden of kidney disease among socially marginalized populations; addressed social and behavioral risk factors for adverse kidney outcomes through interventions; and informed guidelines for optimizing care processes for people with kidney failure. An elected member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation, the Association of American Physicians and the National Academy of Medicine, Dr. Crews has received numerous awards for her research contributions, including the 2018 Johns Hopkins University President’s Frontier Award—a $250,000 award given annually to a faculty member who demonstrates significant academic achievement and the potential for transformative future work. Dr. Crews received the W. Lester Henry Award for Diversity and Access to Care from the American College of Physicians and is a Master of the American College of Physicians. The American Society of Nephrology has honored Dr. Crews with its Distinguished Leader Award, and she currently serves as ASN President. Dr. Crews received her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and her medical degree from Saint Louis University. A graduate of the Osler Medical Training Program, she completed nephrology fellowship and a master’s in clinical epidemiology degree at Johns Hopkins.

Lillian Pryor, DNP, RN, CNN, is Dialysis Program Manager at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Henry. A member of the American Nephrology Nurses Association since 1990, Dr. Pryor has served in roles that include president-elect, ANNA director, ANNA Awards and Scholarships Committee chairperson, ANNA representative to the Kidney Health Initiative Patient Preference Task Force, and an author and peer reviewer for the Nephrology Nursing...

In this episode, host Lillian Pryor interviews two distinguished members of the American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA), Deborah Degree, BSN, RN, and Michelle Gilliland, MSN, RN, CNN, about the nephrology industry and the variety of roles within nephrology nursing. Deborah Degree, Renal Program Nurse Educator at Pentec Health and President of the ANNA Dogwood Chapter brings her extensive experience in home dialysis therapies. Michelle Gilliland, Clinical Site Manager at Alio and former Director on the National Board of ANNA, offers her expertise in non-invasive remote monitoring and clinical management. Join us for an engaging conversation on the diverse and evolving landscape of nephrology nursing.

Deborah Degree, BSN, RN, is currently the Renal Program Nurse Educator at Pentec Health. She serves as a liaison and subject matter expert for IDPN and IPN therapy in Home Dialysis including PD and HHD. Her role includes advising IPN prescriptions, contributing resources related to PD and HHD to the Renal team, speaking to colleagues at various conferences, and providing patient education and hands-on training to patients, their families and home dialysis nurses. Deborah also advocates for IDPN and IPN therapy by consulting with ordering nephrologists, nurses, pharmacists and dietitians as needed. Deborah completed her BSN in nursing at University of Alabama. She has been a nurse for over 30 years serving in the Renal Community since 1990, first as a PD Coordinator and then as a Clinical Manager with Gambro Healthcare. She has also worked in the Pharmaceutical industry with American Regent for Venofer, and Sanofi for Hectorol and Renvela. Currently, she is the President for the ANNA Dogwood Chapter in the greater Atlanta, Georgia area.

Michelle Gilliland, MSN, RN,, CNN, is a Clinical Site Manager at Alio, a leader in non-invasive remote monitoring for dialysis patients. She develops clinical materials, manages product launches, and provides clinical training. Michelle’s strategic expertise in nephrology includes leading technology initiatives, nurturing customer relationships, and implementing best practices. Her previous roles at Outset Medical and Fresenius Medical Care highlight her strengths in clinical management, team leadership, and continuous improvement, significantly contributing to home dialysis programs and advanced renal solutions. Michelle holds a Master of Science in Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, both magna cum laude, from the College of Saint Mary in Omaha, Nebraska. She is a Certified Nephrology Nurse and holds certifications in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Project Management. An active member of the American Nephrology Nursing Association, she has served as Director on the National Board and President of the Platte River Nebraska Chapter. Michelle is dedicated to community service with the Nebraska Kidney Association and has been honored with the Wayne G. Schroeder Humanitarian Award. Her contributions to nephrology are also evidenced by her numerous publications and presentations at national conferences.

Lillian Pryor, DNP, RN, CNN, is Dialysis Program Manager at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Henry. A member of the American Nephrology Nurses Association since 1990, Dr. Pryor has served in roles that include president-elect, ANNA director, ANNA Awards and Scholarships Committee chairperson, ANNA representative to the Kidney Health Initiative Patient Preference Task Force, and an author and peer reviewer for the Nephrology Nursing Journal. Dr. Pryor served as the 2020-2021 President of the American Nephrology Nurses Association. In addition, she is an active member of ANNA’s Dogwood Chapter in Georgia and has served the chapter as both its president and health policy representative.

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In this episode of Nephrology Nursing Perspectives, host Lillian Pryor interviews Dr. Deborah Stamps,  a leading expert in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in health care. With over 30 years of experience and a distinguished record in workforce development, nursing education, and leadership, Dr. Stamps brings invaluable insights into DEI initiatives. Dr. Stamps discusses her passion for health equity, eliminating health care disparities, and increasing diversity within the nursing workforce. She also shares her experiences and strategies for advancing DEI in nephrology nursing and beyond. Tune in to hear how you can contribute to a more equitable healthcare environment and learn from one of the nation’s top diversity leaders.

Deborah Stamps, EdD, MBA, MS, RN, GNP, NE-BC, CDE®, FAAN, has over 30 years of progressive health care leadership experience. She is a recognized authority on workforce development, diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, nursing education, and leadership. In 2021, Dr. Stamps was named among 50 of the nation’s most influential diversity leaders, receiving the prestigious Leadership Excellence Award at the 2021 National Diversity and Leadership Conference. As a speaker and trainer, she uses her expertise and influence to deliver engaging training to teams and individuals. She is nationally certified as a Nurse Executive by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and achieved the credentials of Certified Diversity Executive (CDE®) through the Institute for Diversity System, at the Society for Diversity. Dr. Stamps is passionate about health equity, eliminating health care disparities, and increasing the diversity of the nursing workforce. She is an active participant in many local, regional, and national initiatives and committees working to impact poverty, health equity, racism, and workforce development in the field of nursing.   

Lillian Pryor, DNP, RN, CNN, is Dialysis Program Manager at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Henry. A member of the American Nephrology Nurses Association since 1990, Dr. Pryor has served in roles that include president-elect, ANNA director, ANNA Awards and Scholarships Committee chairperson, ANNA representative to the Kidney Health Initiative Patient Preference Task Force, and an author and peer reviewer for the Nephrology Nursing Journal. Dr. Pryor served as the 2020-2021 President of the American Nephrology Nurses Association. In addition, she is an active member of ANNA’s Dogwood Chapter in Georgia and has served the chapter as both its president and health policy representative.

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In this episode, Dr. Lillian Pryor talks with Dr. Anjay Rastogi about the UCLA CORE Kidney Health Program, which is based on the CORE values of Clinical excellence, Outreach, Research, and Education. To discover more about the UCLA CORE Kidney Health Program, please visit:
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Anjay Rastogi, MD, PhD, is a Professor and the Clinical Chief of Nephrology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California. Dr. Rastogi founded and is the Director of the UCLA CORE Kidney Health Program, which is based on the CORE values of Clinical excellence, Outreach, Research, and Education. Heavily involved in research, Dr. Rastogi also serves as the Director of Nephrology Clinical Research Program and other multiple programs at UCLA.

Lillian Pryor, DNP, RN, CNN, is Dialysis Program Manager at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Henry. A member of the American Nephrology Nurses Association since 1990, Dr. Pryor has served in roles that include president-elect, ANNA director, ANNA Awards and Scholarships Committee chairperson, ANNA representative to the Kidney Health Initiative Patient Preference Task Force, and an author and peer reviewer for the Nephrology Nursing Journal. Dr. Pryor served as the 2020-2021 President of the American Nephrology Nurses Association. In addition, she is an active member of ANNA’s Dogwood Chapter in Georgia and has served the chapter as both its president and health policy representative.

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In this episode, Dr. Lillian Pryor talks with Dr. Zayna Khayat about where the future of health care is now, the impact artificial intelligence (AI) will have and is already having on health care, and the positive impace AI has for nephrology nurses.

Zayna Khayat, PhD, is the In-House Health Futurist with Deloitte Canada's Healthcare and Life Sciences practice. She is an adjunct faculty in the Health Sector Strategy stream at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management, instructing courses in healthcare innovation and partnerships for the health MBA program. Dr. Khayat also serves as a Growth Advisor at Teladoc Health in Canada and advises several emerging health startups. Previously, Dr. Khayat led the Futures team at SE Health, a national home healthcare and aging social enterprise, where she served as their Future Strategist. She also held the position of lead for health system innovation at MaRS Discovery District, a health innovation hub in Toronto, Canada. In 2017, she was seconded to the REshape Innovation Centre at Radboud University Medical Centre in The Netherlands.

Lillian Pryor, DNP, RN, CNN, is Dialysis Program Manager at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Henry. A member of the American Nephrology Nurses Association since 1990, Dr. Pryor has served in roles that include president-elect, ANNA director, ANNA Awards and Scholarships Committee chairperson, ANNA representative to the Kidney Health Initiative Patient Preference Task Force, and an author and peer reviewer for the Nephrology Nursing Journal. Dr. Pryor served as the 2020-2021 President of the American Nephrology Nurses Association. In addition, she is an active member of ANNA’s Dogwood Chapter in Georgia and has served the chapter as both its president and health policy representative. 

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In April 2024, Lillian Pryor, DNP, RN, CNN, attended the American Nephrology Nurses Association's (ANNA) 55th Anniversary National Symposium in Orlando, Florida. This episode highlights testimonials from ANNA members and Symposium attendees about ANNA and nephrology nursing.

Lillian Pryor, DNP, RN, CNN, is Dialysis Program Manager at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Henry. A member of the American Nephrology Nurses Association since 1990, Dr. Pryor has served in roles that include president-elect, ANNA director, ANNA Awards and Scholarships Committee chairperson, ANNA representative to the Kidney Health Initiative Patient Preference Task Force, and an author and peer reviewer for the Nephrology Nursing Journal. Dr. Pryor served as the 2020-2021 President of the American Nephrology Nurses Association. In addition, she is an active member of ANNA’s Dogwood Chapter in Georgia and has served the chapter as both its president and health policy representative.

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This episode highlights the 2022 ANNA National Symposium, held in May 2022, in Ft. Worth, Texas.

Lillian Pryor, MSN, RN, CNN, is Sr. Manager for Medical Education for CVS Kidney Care. A member of the American Nephrology Nurses Association since 1990, Ms. Pryor has served in roles that include president-elect, ANNA director, ANNA Awards and Scholarships Committee chairperson, ANNA representative to the Kidney Health Initiative Patient Preference Task Force, and an author and peer reviewer for the Nephrology Nursing Journal. Ms. Pryor served as the 2020-2021 President of the American Nephrology Nurses Association. In addition, she is an active member of ANNA’s Dogwood Chapter in Georgia and has served the chapter as both its president and health policy representative.

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This episode provides a preview of ANNA’s 2022 National Symposium, being held May 22-25, 2022, at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel & Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas. This is a hybrid event: Attend either in person or livestream from anywhere.

Presentations at this year's ANNA National Symposium include topics on healthy work environments, professionalism, transplantation, chronic kidney disease, genetics, nutrition, infection control, best practices for acute care, and much more!

For more information about the 2022 ANNA National Symposium and to register, visit https://www.annanurse.org/symp22

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In this episode, Lillian Pryor, MSN, RN, CNN, the 2020-2021 President of the American Nephrology Nurses Association, talks with Deidra C. Crews, MD, ScM, FASN, MACP, a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD. In her conversation with Ms. Pryor, Dr. Crews discusses how nephrology nurses can advance equity in kidney disease outcomes by focusing on social drivers of health inequities.

Deidra C. Crews, MD, ScM, FASN, MACP, is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland, and she holds appointments with the School of Nursing; the Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology, and Clinical Research; the Center on Aging and Health; and the Center for Health Equity, where she is Deputy Director. Her research focuses on addressing disparities in the care and outcomes of kidney disease and hypertension through epidemiologic studies and clinical trials. An elected member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation, Dr. Crews has received numerous awards for her research contributions, including the 2018 Johns Hopkins University President’s Frontier Award, the 2019 W. Lester Henry Award for Diversity and Access to Care from the American College of Physicians, and the 2019 Distinguished Leader Award from the American Society of Nephrology, where she currently serves as secretary.

Lillian Pryor, MSN, RN, CNN, is Sr. Manager for Medical Education for CVS Kidney Care. A member of the American Nephrology Nurses Association since 1990, Ms. Pryor has served in roles that include president-elect, ANNA director, ANNA Awards and Scholarships Committee chairperson, ANNA representative to the Kidney Health Initiative Patient Preference Task Force, and an author and peer reviewer for the Nephrology Nursing Journal. Ms. Pryor served as the 2020-2021 President of the American Nephrology Nurses Association. In addition, she is an active member of ANNA’s Dogwood Chapter in Georgia and has served the chapter as both its president and health policy representative.

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In this episode, Lillian Pryor, MSN, RN, CNN, the 2020-2021 President of the American Nephrology Nurses Association, talks with Mr. Richard Knight, President of the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), about his life with chronic kidney disease, how he was first introduced to chronic kidney disease, and how nursing has impacted his experience. He also gives us some perspectives on how, from his point of view, nursing can make a difference in the CKD world.

Richard A. Knight is a health care professional and a former patient who received hemodialysis and received a kidney transplant approximately 15 years ago. Mr. Knight is President of the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the oldest and largest independent kidney patient organization in the United States. He is a former member of the NIDDK Advisory Council and serves as the Co-Chair of the Stakeholder Engagement Sub Group for NIDDK’s Strategic Plan. He also is a member of the Scientific Registry for Transplant Recipients Review Committee and Co-Chair of the SRTR’s Patient and Family Advisory Sub-Committee.

Lillian Pryor, MSN, RN, CNN, is Senior Manager for Medical Education for CVS Kidney Care. A member of the American Nephrology Nurses Association since 1990, Ms. Pryor has served in roles that include president-elect, ANNA director, ANNA Awards and Scholarships Committee chairperson, ANNA representative to the Kidney Health Initiative Patient Preference Task Force, and an author and peer reviewer for the Nephrology Nursing Journal. Ms. Pryor served as the 2020-2021 President of the American Nephrology Nurses Association. In addition, she is an active member of ANNA’s Dogwood Chapter in Georgia and has served the chapter as both its president and health policy representative.


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In this episode, Lillian Pryor, MSN, RN, CNN, the 2020-2021 President of the American Nephrology Nurses Association, talks with Virginia Henry, BSN, RN, about her initial involvement with nephrology nursing and ANNA, her experience as ANNA’s first Emerging Professional Fellow, and how the experience has influenced her both personally and professionally.

Virginia Henry, BS, RN, is a Canadian/American nephrology nurse who is currently serving as ANNA’s first New Emerging Nephrology Nurse Fellowship. She is an acute hemodialysis nurse at Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona. Her passion for serving on the ANNA Board stems from her previous BA in Political Science with a focus in Health Policy at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She is passionate about nephrology nursing and the population she serves, and eventually would love to get her feet back into politics and policy to advocate for and help improve the lives of nephrology patients.

Lillian Pryor, MSN, RN, CNN, is Senior Manager for Medical Education for CVS Kidney Care. A member of the American Nephrology Nurses Association since 1990, Ms. Pryor has served in roles that include president-elect, ANNA director, ANNA Awards and Scholarships Committee chairperson, ANNA representative to the Kidney Health Initiative Patient Preference Task Force, and an author and peer reviewer for the Nephrology Nursing Journal. Ms. Pryor served as the 2020-2021 President of the American Nephrology Nurses Association. In addition, she is an active member of ANNA’s Dogwood Chapter in Georgia and has served the chapter as both its president and health policy representative.

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Music by Scott Holmes.
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In this episode, Lillian Pryor, MSN, RN, CNN, the 2020-2021 President of the American Nephrology Nurses Association, talks with Loretta Jackson Brown, PhD, RN, CNN, the Senior Health Communication Specialist and Team Lead, Education, Campaigns, and Implementation, for the National Center of Injury Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and a leader within the American Nephrology Nurses Association. Dr. Brown discusses her career journey, some of her experiences leading up to her nursing career, how she was introduced to nephrology nursing, her involvement with the American Nephrology Nurses Association, her mantra for her own personal goals, and the importance of “Owning Your Practice.”

Loretta Jackson Brown, PhD, RN, CNN, began her nursing career as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Dr. Brown is the Senior Health Communication Specialist and Team Lead, Education, Campaigns, and Implementation, for the National Center of Injury Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Brown is a leader within the American Nephrology Nurses Association, having served as a Southeast Vice President on the ANNA Board of Directors, chaired the ANNA Leadership Development Committee, and an author for ANNA publications and the Nephrology Nursing Journal. She currently serves as chair of ANNA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, and is a member of ANNA’s Dogwood Chapter in Georgia.

Lillian Pryor, MSN, RN, CNN, is Sr. Manager for Medical Education for CVS Kidney Care. A member of the American Nephrology Nurses Association since 1990, Ms. Pryor has served in roles that include president-elect, ANNA director, ANNA Awards and Scholarships Committee chairperson, ANNA representative to the Kidney Health Initiative Patient Preference Task Force, and an author and peer reviewer for the Nephrology Nursing Journal. Ms. Pryor served as the 2020-2021 President of the American Nephrology Nurses Association. In addition, she is an active member of ANNA’s Dogwood Chapter in Georgia and has served the chapter as both its president and health policy representative.

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Music by Scott Holmes.
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In October 2021 and under the direction of the American Nephrology Nurses Association’s Leadership Committee chaired by Gail Dewald, BS, RN, CNN, ANNA presented its second episode of the Way Into Nephrology Nursing Webinar Series. This series is designed for the student or new-to-practice nurse who is interested in learning more about nephrology nursing. Facilitated by Leadership Committee members Dr. Jami Brown and Dr. Amber Paulus, this episode provides the conversations from the inaugural episode of the series. You’ll meet some nephrology nurses and hear about the benefits available to you from a professional nursing association.

Jami Smith Brown, DHEd, MSN, RN, CNN, is an Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Brown holds national certification as a certified nephrology nurse. Dr. Brown is an active member of the American Nephrology Nurses Association and other national organizations. She is the Leader of ANNA’s Educator Specialty Practice Network, serves on ANNA’s Leadership and Research Committee, and is a member of the Manuscript Review Panel for the Nephrology Nursing Journal.

Amber B. Paulus, PhD, RN, CPHQ, is a Registered Nurse and Health Services Researcher whose research endeavors focus on evaluating the quality of health care delivery, health care outcomes, and quality improvement initiatives among individuals with kidney disease and providers of transplant and dialysis services. She currently serves as the Director of Data Science at Quality Insights, driving the organizational strategy for data initiatives. Through her role at Quality Insights, she also leads research projects focused on evaluating the 5-Diamond Patient Safety program concerning several components of patient safety among dialysis providers, including emergency management, identifying barriers to home dialysis and kidney transplantation utilization, and the screening and management of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. Dr. Paulus serves as the chapter president of the Old Dominion chapter of the American Nephrology Nursing Association, chair designee of the ANNA Research Committee, and is a member of the ANNA Leadership Committee.

This episode was originally published in October 2021 as the second episode of the American Nephrology Nurses Association’s Way Into Nephrology Nursing Webinar Series. This series is available on the association’s YouTube channel and at annanurse.org

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All rights reserved. No portion of this podcast may be used without written permission.

Podcast production management by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc., for the American Nephrology Nurses Association.

Music by Scott Holmes.
http://www.scottholmesmusic.com

In September 2021 and under the direction of the American Nephrology Nurses Association’s Leadership Committee chaired by Gail Dewald, BS, RN, CNN, ANNA presented its second episode of the Way Into Nephrology Nursing Webinar Series. This series is designed for the student or new-to-practice nurse who is interested in learning more about nephrology nursing. Facilitated by Leadership Committee members Dr. Jami Brown and Dr. Amber Paulus, this episode provides the conversations from the inaugural episode of the series. You’ll meet some nephrology nurses and hear about the benefits available to you from a professional nursing association.

Jami Smith Brown, DHEd, MSN, RN, CNN, is an Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Brown holds national certification as a certified nephrology nurse. Dr. Brown is an active member of the American Nephrology Nurses Association and other national organizations. She is the Leader of ANNA’s Educator Specialty Practice Network, serves on ANNA’s Leadership and Research Committee, and is a member of the Manuscript Review Panel for the Nephrology Nursing Journal.

Amber B. Paulus, PhD, RN, CPHQ, is a Registered Nurse and Health Services Researcher whose research endeavors focus on evaluating the quality of health care delivery, health care outcomes, and quality improvement initiatives among individuals with kidney disease and providers of transplant and dialysis services. She currently serves as the Director of Data Science at Quality Insights, driving the organizational strategy for data initiatives. Through her role at Quality Insights, she also leads research projects focused on evaluating the 5-Diamond Patient Safety program concerning several components of patient safety among dialysis providers, including emergency management, identifying barriers to home dialysis and kidney transplantation utilization, and the screening and management of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. Dr. Paulus serves as the chapter president of the Old Dominion chapter of the American Nephrology Nursing Association, chair designee of the ANNA Research Committee, and is a member of the ANNA Leadership Committee.

This episode was originally published in September 2021 as the second episode of the American Nephrology Nurses Association’s Way Into Nephrology Nursing Webinar Series. This series is available on the association’s YouTube channel and at annanurse.org

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Podcast production management by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc., for the American Nephrology Nurses Association.

Music by Scott Holmes.
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On August 31, 2021, Mr. David Walz, MBA, BSN, RN, CNN, FACHE, the 2021-2022 President of the American Nephrology Nurses Association, provided a “State of the Association” address. During his address, Mr. Walz updated association members and the nephrology community on the strategic planning session held during the July 2021 ANNA Board of Directors meeting.

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Podcast production management by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc., for the American Nephrology Nurses Association.

Music by Scott Holmes.
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