| Sumario: | The document presents a collection of abstracts from the 2026 ANNA National Symposium focusing on advances, quality improvement projects, and research in nephrology nursing. Key topics include innovative peer-to-peer mentoring to increase nurse certification and clinical promotion; integration of mental health support in kidney care; strategies to reduce peritonitis rates in pediatric peritoneal dialysis; and educational programs to enhance nurse practitioner knowledge of novel vascular access techniques. Clinical studies highlight the efficacy of sparsentan in reducing proteinuria and kidney failure risk in focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and IgA nephropathy, while quality improvement initiatives address hemodialysis treatment adherence, accurate patient weight measurement, and standardized protocols for dry weight assessment in pediatric patients. Additional abstracts explore the implementation of hemoperfusion technology in Tanzania, the impact of secure messaging on dialysis attendance, and workforce innovations such as no-call scheduling models to reduce nurse burnout. Collectively, these works emphasize evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient-centered care, and the evolving role of nephrology nurses in improving outcomes and advancing kidney care globally.
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