Professional Events: Interdisciplinary Nephrology Conference
interdisciplinary nephrology conference
October 12, 2023
Drury Lane
pushing the field forward
education drives progress
Hosted in partnership with the Illinois Council of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians (ICNNT), the Illinois Council on Renal Nutrition (ICRN) and the Illinois Council of Nephrology Social Workers (ICNSW), the Interdisciplinary Nephrology Conference is an opportunity for dietitians, nurses, social workers and other renal professionals to connect with colleagues, participate in interactive educational workshops, and visit with corporate exhibitors.
This annual symposium is a highlight of the NKFI's professional development calendar. The day begins with a group breakfast, a set of presentations, and visits from corporate exhibitors. Following lunch, attendees will attend in-depth salons, hear from experts, and take part in a series of small breakout sessions and discussions. Previous conference topics have included:
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Information about new medicine
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Professional mental health
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Ethics and patient care
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Dialysis and cardiac health
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Nutrition and kidney health
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Caring for the chronically ill
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New technology and advancements in treatment
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Working with economically disadvantaged patients
In addition to the day's educational programming, the Interdisciplinary Nephrology Conference is also an opportunity for all participating councils to conduct their annual meetings. The conference also offers continuing education credits for nurses, technicians, social workers, and dietitians.
Social Workers: 5 Hours from the Continuing Education Institute of Illinois
Nurses & Technicians: 5 Credits approved
Dietitians: 6 Credits approved
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
For More Information
Please contact the NKFI's Director of Programs, Rachel DePauw
email: rdepauw@nkfi.org | phone: (312) 321 - 1500 x 258
ticket information
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Early-Bird Registration: $75 (register before 9/19/2023)
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Regular Registration: $90
(register after 9/19/2023)
AGENDA:
general presentations
8:00am: Registration/ Visit Exhibitors
8:30am: Welcome
Rachel DePauw, MPH, CAE
Vice President of Programs, National Kidney Foundation of Illinois
8:40am: Kidney Transplantation in Patients with Overweight and Obesity: Technical Challenges and Successful Interventions
Lucia De Gregorio, MD
9:45am: Financial Aid for Living Donors
Catherine Kuo
10:45am: Break / Visit Exhibitors
11:15am: Medical Malpractice: What You Need to Know
Kristin Larson, MSN, AGNP-BC, CNN
12:15pm: Lunch Break / Visit Exhibitors
AGENDA:
breakout sessions
1:00pm: Breakout Session 1
Nurses / Technicians: A multidisciplinary team approach to improve blood pressure control in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) Anitha Phillips, DNP, RN, FNP-C
Social Workers: Ethics of Decision Making Amy Gjesdhal, JD
Dietitians: Kidney Stone Nutrition: So Much More Than Oxlate Melanie Betz, MS, RD, CSR, FAND
2:00pm: Break & Visit Exhibitor
2:15pm: Breakout Session 2
Nurses / Technicians: Healthcare Leadership: Inspiring the Best in Individuals and Teams
Michelle Gilliland, MSN, RN, CNN
Social Workers: Mental Health and Avoiding Burnout
Cori Moschberger, LCSW
Dietitians: The Interplay of Fibroblast Growth Factor-23 (FGF-23), Phosphorus, and Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) Throughout the Spectrum of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Carol Morre, PharmD, BCPS, FNKF
Agenda is subject to change
program sponsors
you make the difference
The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is able to offer professional development programming, conduct educational seminars, and support research with the help of our passionate supporters, and a remarkable team of dedicated sponsors. To learn more about the sponsorship opportunities for this program, please contact Wesley Bauer at wbauer@nkfi.org.
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