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Happy New Year from the NNCC!
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As we welcome the new year, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to you—our nephrology nurse practitioners, nephrology and dialysis nurses, and dialysis technicians.
This past year, you’ve brought hope and healing to countless lives through your expertise, compassion, and resilience. Whether in hospitals, clinics, or dialysis centers, you’ve made an extraordinary impact, ensuring that patients and their families receive the care they need.
As we step into 2025, we celebrate you and the vital role you play in shaping healthier futures for so many. May this year bring you renewed energy, moments of joy, and the recognition you so richly deserve.
Thank you for all that you do—you are truly the heart of nephrology care. Wishing you and your loved ones a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!
With appreciation and warmest wishes,
Your Nephrology Nursing Certification Commissioners Board of Commissioners and National Office Staff
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Thank You to Our Clinical/Technical Exam Board and Test Committee Members
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A heartfelt thank you to the NNCC Clinical/Technical Exam Board and Test Committee members! Despite winter weather challenges, flight cancellations, and the flu/cold season, you volunteered your time this month to support the ongoing work for the CCHT and CCHT-A certification credentials. Your resilience and dedication are truly appreciated!
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NNCC 2024 QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AWARD WINNER!
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Elyssa Noce Ely, DNP APRN AGPCNP-C CDCES CNN-NP CGCP of Yale-New Haven Hospital received the 2024 Quality Improvement Award for her project titled: Implementation of an Evidence-Based Educational Toolkit to Enhance Self-Management in Individuals with Chronic Kidney Disease.
Now we will dive deeper into Elyssa’s project and how it has impacted the nephrology community.
There is a lack of consistent self-management support strategies in those with CKD within specialty nephrology care. As such, this project intended to promote a self-
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management support strategy in this population to augment medical management.
The purpose of this project was to implement an evidence-based educational toolkit in an ambulatory nephrology practice utilizing a self-management approach to enhance patient knowledge and engagement in the management of their CKD. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a complex chronic condition requiring patient engagement in management. Clinical practice guidelines for CKD encourage the use of self-management for improved patient outcomes though there is inconsistent use of self-management support in routine nephrology practice.
An educational toolkit entitled CKD Coach was created with content regarding self-management strategies in the form of short modules for patients with early-stage CKD. Modules were sent to participants over nine weeks. Demographic data and health literacy assessment were collected before education. Assessment of self-efficacy, perception of illness, and knowledge of CKD self-management were collected pre-and post-intervention. A qualitative review of patient experience with the modules was collected post-education.
54 patients completed data collection pre-education, and 46 patients completed data collection post-education. There was a significant increase in self-efficacy, cognitive perception of illness, emotional perception of illness, and understanding of illness following education. There was a significant increase in knowledge in those with and without diabetes. Perceived knowledge increased significantly following education.
CKD Coach was effective in increasing self-efficacy, illness perception, and knowledge in the project population. Implementation of educational programs for patients with CKD could improve self-efficacy, perception, and knowledge and should be used to inspire behavior change in this population to incorporate self-management strategies in their care.
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Nephrology Nurse Practitioners
Take the NNCC JANUARY Pop Quiz
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JANUARY QUESTION! Here is another question of the month! “NNCC’s Question of the Month” helps you test your knowledge. This month we pose this question for the Nephrology Nurse Practitioners: Patients who are taking tolvaptan (Jynarque) therapy for ADPKD are at risk for…
Take the quiz to see the list of options, choose the correct answer, and find the rationale and reference information.
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NNCCs Water for Dialysis Program: What's in your Water?
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NNCC’s Water for Dialysis Program, What’s in your Water? is a learning activity provided by NNCC to help participants obtain knowledge and competency concerning water treatment for dialysis. Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
• Identify the components of the dialysis water system including their purposes, monitoring requirements, and patient safety considerations.
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• Explain how water-related clinical problems occur, are identified, and can be prevented.
• Discuss the elements of the CMS water survey that ensure compliance with safety.
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Great News: Upon completion, a certificate will be provided awarding a four-contact hour credit to be used towards NNCC certification or recertification continuing education requirements.
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Free Practice Exam! Approved CCHT-A Test-Takers!
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Experienced Dialysis Technicians, NNCC is now offering a free online practice exam when you are approved to take the CCHT-A certification examination. You now have one more reason to take the next step in the advancement of your career goals!
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FREE Online CNN-NP Practice Exam
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NNCC Board of Commissioners and the Advanced Practice Examination Board have examined some of the roadblocks for nephrology nurse practitioners taking the CNN-NP certification examination.
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A lack of resources and preparation materials seem to be a large factor. NNCC will now offer a free online CNN-NP practice examination to nephrology nurse practitioners who have been approved to take the CNN-NP examination. Upon approval for testing, nephrology nurse practitioners will receive a link to take the online practice exam. This, in addition to the free CNN-NP Certification Preparation Guide, will have you well on your way to preparing for the exam!
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UPCOMING EVENTS: SPRING 2025
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NNCC will be exhibiting at the following conferences this Spring. We hope to see you there!
Las Vegas, NV
March 13 – 16, 2025
Las Vegas, NV
April 1 – 4, 2025
Boston, MA
April 10 – 13, 2025
Portland, OR
May 1 – 4, 2025
San Diego, CA
June 17 – 22, 2025
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