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CDN® Exam Review

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Program Category: Continuing Education Course

Areas of Practice: Administration Ambulatory Care Behavioral Health Cardiology Certifications Critical Care Emergency Gastroenterology Med-Surg Neurology Nursing Legalities Orthopedic Pediatrics Pre, Peri, Post-Op Care Progressive Care/Stepdown Pulmonary Rehab Staff Development Women's Health/Perinatal Other

Course Description

This Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN) Exam review course will provide a comprehensive overview of nephrology nursing, including concepts of kidney disease and treatment modalities to enable individuals to prepare for certification in nephrology nursing.

Key Learning Outcome

  • After completing the program, 80% of participants will report an increase in knowledge that will positively impact their practice.

Program Objective

This program prepares the learner to:

  • State an increased ability to answer questions about all areas of chronic kidney disease patient care, including all modalities and care planning.

Agenda

Sign-in begins at 7:30 am. The day includes a one-hour lunch (on your own), as well as a morning and afternoon break of 15 minutes each. The order of lectures presented and break times may vary according to speaker preference.

8:00 am to 5:00 pm

  • Intrarenal Causes of Acute Kidney Injury | Effects of Chronic Renal Failure on the Integumentary System
    Normal Kidney Function | Stages 1-5 | Acute Kidney Injury | Chronic Renal Failure | Manifestations | Patient/Family Adaption
  • Removal of Uremic Toxins from Dialysis Patient's Bloodstream
    Principles of Hemodialysis | Medication Administration | Water Treatment | Troubleshooting Protocols
  • Impact of Central Vascular Catheter Access | Rationale for Isolating Hepatitis B Hemodialysis Patient
    Vascular Access | Infection Control | Care Planning  
  • Process of Fluid Removal in Peritoneal Dialysis | Recognition of Peritonitis
    Principles of Peritoneal Dialysis | Adequate Dialysis | Signs and Symptoms of Infection | Teaching Patient/Family 
  • Process of Wait List for Transplant
    Awaiting Kidney Transplant | Dialysis After Transplant | Returning from Failed Transplant