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People with Down Syndrome and other intellectual disabilities experience loneliness. This a more common and painful experience, even affecting their families. This is a problem we can solve, and ‘Together Against Loneliness’ is our call to action. On #WorldDownSyndromeDay, share this message to help #TogetherAgainstLoneliness. Learn how you can provide support👇 worlddownsyndromeday.org/about-the-2026…

Racism, xenophobia and intolerance are problems prevalent in all societies. But every day, each and every one of us can stand up against racial prejudice and intolerant attitudes. Be a human rights champion, #fightracism and #Standup4humanrights. Learn more about how you can stand up against racism👇 un.org/en/observances…

This month's member in the spotlight is Catherine Wells! When asked about what she would tell a newly practicing nurse about nephrology Catherine said, "Nephrology is hard. Create a professional growth and education plan early and stick to it. But also take time to enjoy these patients. They are wonderfully resilient, and we have a lot to learn from them!" Get to know more about Catherine at annanurse.org/member-spotlig… #nephrologynurse #memberspotlight

Today is Certified Nurses Day! This day honors and recognizes those who have earned and maintained national board certification in their specialty. Thank you for your commitment and dedication ❤️🩺 Learn more about certification 👇 annanurse.org/education/cert… #CertifiedNursesDay

March is National Women's History Month! A time to commemorate the many achievements and contributions women have made throughout American history in all fields and industries. As nurses, we celebrate the countless trailblazing women throughout the nursing profession's past and present! THANK YOU to all the wonderful women who dedicated their lives to nursing❤️ Read about Women's History Month and the Role of Nurses who are Women 👇 shiftmed.com/professionals/… #womenshistorymonth #nursing #womeninhistory #nursinghistory

Happy St. Patrick's Day! It's the one day each year that everyone and anyone can call themselves Irish. ☘️ Learn more about the history of St. Patrick's Day👇 nationaltoday.com/st-patricks-day #stpatricksday #stpattysday #irishhistory

Ditch the hassle of app store downloads and reclaim valuable space on your phone! Our Online Learning app sidesteps the traditional route altogether -- simply navigate to annanurse.org/library on your mobile device and follow the prompts to seamlessly add our app to your home screen. Don’t forget to enable push notifications for an enhanced experience! #NephrologyNurse

The 2025 Fall Summit Popular Sessions Package is now available! This educational package features interactive and expert-led sessions addressing key topics in nephrology care. Sessions explore quality and safety in dialysis, best practices for transitioning patients back to dialysis after a failed transplant, and the unique challenges of pediatric dialysis, including prescription considerations, medication dosing, and care in adult dialysis units Purchase here 👇 ow.ly/qIZb50YpMfr #NephrologyNurse #nursingeducation

Reminder: the ANNA Ambassador Program 2.0 is Live! ANNA is excited to unveil the ANNA Ambassador Program 2.0—a rewarding way to recognize and thank you for sharing your passion for ANNA with colleagues! From January 1 to December 31, 2026, any Full Member who recruits a new member will earn a $25 discount on their next year’s membership renewal—up to $125 off for recruiting five new Full Members! Learn more👇 annanurse.org/membership/amb… #nephrologynurse #nursereferralprogram #ambassador #nurseambassador

A few ANNA nephrology education sessions are available in Sigma’s Nurse Learning Exchange, helping expand access to nephrology nursing education across the broader nursing community. It’s a free platform that offers select courses and NCPD contact hours from participating nursing organizations. If you already use the Exchange, you can find our sessions there, along with other free specialty resources. Learn more 👇 identity.sigmanursing.org/welcome/NLE

A World Kidney Day message from National President, Dr. Faith Lynch. Watch video 👇 youtu.be/7kzwj-SGsxE

Today, we celebrate kidneys—and the nurses who protect them.❤️ In honor of World Kidney Day, the American Nephrology Nurses Association is proud to share messages from nephrology nurses around the world. Together, our global community is raising awareness about kidney health, early detection, and the vital role nurses play in improving outcomes for patients everywhere. Watch video👇 youtu.be/7kzwj-SGsxE #WorldKidneyDay #NephrologyNurses #KidneyHealth #ANNA

ANNA's all new merch store is LIVE and waiting for you. From cozy gear to must-have accessories -- there's something for every nephrology nurse. Shop now👇 shop.annanurse.org #NephrologyNurse #Nephrology #Nurse #Merch #NurseMerch #ProudNurse

Coming Soon: The ANNA Nominations Committee is seeking qualified members for the following Board of Directors positions for the 2026 National Election: 🩺President-Elect 🩺Secretary 🩺Director (1 position available) The deadline for submission of candidate materials is July 1, 2026. Learn more 👇 annanurse.org/call-for-nomin…

March is #NationalKidneyMonth❤️ An estimated 35.5 million Americans have kidney disease, and nearly 555,000 Americans are on dialysis. Share this graphic to spread awareness! Find more Quick Kidney Facts👇 kidneyfund.org/all-about-kidn… #ckd #kidneydisease #kidneyhealth #nephrology #nurse #nephrologynurse

It's International Women's Day! This year's theme is #GiveToGain, encouraging a mindset of generosity and collaboration. Whether through donations, knowledge, resources, infrastructure, visibility, advocacy, education, training, mentoring, or time, contributing to women's advancement helps create a more supportive and interconnected world. #IWD2026 ❤️ Learn more about #InternationalWomensDay👇 internationalwomensday.com

Attention Members: Don’t miss this month’s free NCPD offering! This NNJ article discusses the mechanisms, benefits, risks, and best practices associated with citrate anticoagulation, emphasizing its growing role within critical care and dialysis. Members can earn free NCPD through the end of the month. Non-members can purchase for $30. Head to annanurse.org/library to access. #freencpd #nephrologynursing #nurses #conference

This is an invitation to all ANNA members to include their special memory of an ANNA member who has passed away! This heartfelt tradition commenced at the April 2024 National Symposium and will be upheld each year. A dedicated table in the registration area will feature the memory book and a continuous video loop showcasing the shared reminiscences. The deadline to submit for this year's symposium is April 3, 2026. Learn more & submit👇 annanurse.org/nightingaletri… #florencenightingale #inmemoriam #nephrologynurse #nephrology

March is #NationalKidneyMonth❤️ More than 260,000 Americans are living with a kidney transplant. Find more Quick Kidney Facts👇 kidneyfund.org/all-about-kidn… #ckd #kidneydisease #kidneyhealth #nephrology #nurse #nephrologynurse

ANNA leadership values the diversity of our membership and is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, equity, belonging, and health access. We will be highlighting this diversity (in all its forms) on social media throughout the year. We encourage members to share ways in which they are diverse or ways they have cared for patients with a diverse set of needs, ensuring equitable health access for all. Learn more and submit 👇 annanurse.org/engage-connect… #Diversity #Nephrology