Nephrology
Nursing Journal

Journal of the American Nephrology Nurses Association

The Nephrology Nursing Journal

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is a refereed clinical and scientific resource that provides current information on a wide variety of subjects to facilitate the practice of professional nephrology nursing.
Its purpose is to disseminate information on the latest advances in research, practice, and education to nephrology nurses to positively influence the quality of care they provide.

The Nephrology Nursing Journal is designed to meet the educational and information needs of nephrology nurses in a variety of roles at all levels of practice.

It also serves as a source for nonnephrology nurses.

Its content expands the knowledge base for nephrology nurses, stimulates professional growth, guides research-based practice, presents new technological developments, and provides a forum for review of critical issues promoting the advancement of nephrology nursing practice.

NNJ has been vetted by the International Academy of Nursing Editors (INANE) and is included in the INANE Nursing Journal Directory.

Highlights from the Current Issue –
July/August 2026

What's Inside This Issue:
SPECIAL FOCUS ISSUE Medication Matters: Optimizing Pharmacotherapy in the Care of Individuals with Kidney Disease

Advocacy without Borders: A Collaborative Journey in Nephrology Nursing Leadership

Renal Drug Dosing and Medication Safety in Patients Receiving Dialysis: A Practical Guide for Nephrology Nurses and Advanced Practice Providers

Advancing Outpatient Dialysis Safety: Integrating Medication Scanning Technology

Standard of Care for Chronic Kidney Disease: The Four Pillars of Pharmacotherapy — Implications for Nephrology Nursing Practice

Sick Day Medication Guidance for Adults with Chronic Kidney Disease in Outpatient Settings

Immunosuppressant and Prophylactic Medications in Patients with a Kidney Transplant
Psychotropic Medications and Kidney Disease: Balancing Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability
Mineral Supplement Use in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: What Nephrology Nurses Need to Know
Impact of Pharmacist-Led Interventions on Phosphate Binder Adherence and Clinical Outcomes in a Dialysis Population
Evolving Pharmacological Management of Hyperkalemia: Insights for Nephrology Clinicians
Iron Deficiency and Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease: Assessment and Management
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