Nephrology

S.M.A.R.T. Objectives 1. 80% of patients with kidney disease that seek care at Richmond, VA’s public housing on-site clinics will be assigned to a nurse case manager by January 31, 2018. 2. 100% of renal patient’s (in the program) health literacy will be evaluated during their initial visit with their nurse case manager or community health worker by one year of the program’s inception. 3. 40% of patients with renal disease will maintain a systolic blood pressure under 130 mmHg and a diastolic…

In addition, gout is indicated by excessively high levels of uric acid, which is referred to as hyperuricemia in an individual. The primary cause of hyperuricemia is underexcretion of the kidneys (Buttaro, Trybulski, Bailey, & Sandberg-Cook, 2013). Although not the sole indicator, hyperuricemia is a good indication of gout disease. However, not all individuals who have hyperuricemia will develop gout. In order to diagnose gout disease, the urate levels in the serum must be 7 mg/dL for men and 6…

Chapter One Introduction 1.1. Introduction: Determining the nutritional status accurately in hemodialysis (HD) patients is one of the most difficult problems; because it depends on indirect methods as well as the accuracy of some nutritional markers are questionable (Chumlea, 2004). Patients with end-stage renal disease often experience malnutrition as a result of decreased dietary intake; inadequate dialysis; loss of nutrients into the dialysate; abnormal protein, carbohydrate, and lipid…

organization that works with nurses in the nephrology field who take care of patients with acute or chronic kidney disease. Every year there is an increase in end stage kidney failure population. I have been working as an acute hemodialysis nurse for almost two years. I am planning to join the ANNA sometimes soon in order to be aware of the latest evidence based practice and the newest ideas regarding the nephrology specialty. ANNA has a membership of over 10,000 registered nurses and other…

integral part of the operational efficiencies of a healthcare organization, understanding the improvement processes and contributing causes will assist in reducing the rate of no show and same day cancellation of appointments within the Allery and Nephrology/Hypertension outpatient clinics. The outpatient…

Personal Statement During one of my nephrology electives, I was impressed by the commitment family members expressed to loved ones who were under dialysis treatment. I was privileged to treat a young male patient that developed severe acute renal failure and ultimately ended up needing dialysis. The patient was accompanied by his wife and child who were eager to find out why he had become ill all of the sudden. They expressed to me how crucial it was for the patient to be okay specially since…

Working Title Until the 60s heart, liver and pancreas transplants were considered impossible and if you had a transplant there was a high rate of death due to unsuccessful surgery and or organ rejection. The 60s were a wonderful time for medicine and surgery procedures due the constant experiments between twins, other animals and many tests done by different doctors. The 60s had medical Breakthroughs due to the experiments of drugs and medication like azathioprine and many trial and errors. In…

healthy work environments" (Satusky, 2012, p. 1). A nursing leader that greatly impacted my decision to enter the nursing profession stood as my aunt - Michelle Lowell. Lowell currently works at Park Nicollet Health Services as a DNP, with a focus in Nephrology.…

Organization Name & Description The organization I have chosen to develop a communications plan for is the Ontario Renal Network (ORN). The ORN, a division of CCO, and an agency of the provincial government, manages the delivery of chronic kidney disease (CKD) services across Ontario (Ontario Renal Network [ORN], n.d.a). The ORN structure consists of a headquarters located in Toronto, Ontario, that is co-led by a non-clinical Vice-President and a nephrologist Provincial Medical Director.…

Re: Casual/ Bank Registered Nurse I am Kat Eugenio, a division 1 nurse with distinction from Deakin university. I am writ- ing this letter to express my interest in the registered nurse bank position. I would like to apply in your company as casual RN to consolidate my nursing skills in acute setting. I know your organ- isation will be conducive for my learning as it it one of the most prestigious hospital in Mel- bourne due to its variety of specialisation. I also drive and have my own car and…