Nurses Corner

Caring for your patients who are dealing with kidney disease and related conditions can be complex. Nurses play a vital role in providing the connected, collaborative care needed to optimize kidney health. The Nurses Corner contains evidence-based information, best practices, and insights to help with shared decision-making.

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Magnesium, The “Neglected Electrolyte” Critical To Kidney Health

Article June 25, 2022

Magnesium, known as the neglected electrolyte, has recently been recognized to have critical implications for kidney health Read More

Living Kidney Donation: One Solution For Patients With End-Stage Kidney Disease

On-Demand Webinar October 15, 2020

The following on-demand Webinar discusses living kidney donation and the challenges patients with end-stage kidney disease face. It also explores the barriers and benefits of living kidney donorship. Read More

Empowering Patients Through Health Literacy

Printable Handouts October 2, 2020

The following downloadable resource discusses health literacy and its ability to empower patients in shared decision-making and overcoming the many challenges of living with kidney disease Read More

Motivational Interviewing In Chronic Kidney Disease

On-Demand Webinar September 9, 2020

In the following Webinar, Dr. Saundra Jain and Dr. Rima Kang discuss motivational interviewing and patient empowerment. Read More

Chronic Hyponatremia In Patients With Proximal Femoral Fractures After Low Energy Trauma: A Retrospective Study In A Level-1 Trauma Center

Article August 14, 2020

The following is a summary of Hoffmann DB, et al. which discusses Chronic hyponatremia in patients with proximal femoral fractures after low energy trauma. Read More

“An Evil Heritage”: Interview Study Of Pain & Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease

Article May 13, 2020

In this summary article, learn about pain and its almost immovable presence in autosomal polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) Read More

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NephU is supported by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC) and Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI) - committed supporters of the Kidney Health Community. The information provided through NephU is intended for the educational benefit of health care professionals and others who support care for those with kidney disease and other related conditions. It is not intended as, nor is it a substitute for, medical care, advice, or professional diagnosis. Health care professionals should use their independent medical judgement when reviewing NephU’s educational resources. Users seeking medical advice should consult with a health care professional. No CME or CEU credits are available through any of the resources provided by NephU. Some of the contributors may be paid consultants of OPDC and/or OAPI.

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