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 ..read more

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 analyt ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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: https://www.uclahealth.org/programs/core-kidney Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/COREKidney 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 Progr ..read more

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 ..read more

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 representativ ..read more

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 ..read more

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.ann ..read more

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 ..read more