POCN's Chronic Kidney Disease Center of Excellence – Chronic Kidney Disease Resources Chosen by Advanced Practice Providers

Chronic Kidney Disease Resources
Chosen by Advanced
Practice Providers

Clinical guidelines
Patient support and education resources
Research updates

Albuminuria: A Key Marker of Health Vulnerability and Increased Hospitalization Risk in Older Adults

Albuminuria is common among older adults, particularly those with diabetes, and is linked to increased hospitalization rates. In a study of 3,110 adults with a mean age of...

CURATED BY: Kimberly Cantillon,
MPAS, PA-C

Kimberly Cantillon,

MPAS, PA-C
Physician Associate, Bayer

Managing Hyperkalemia in Chronic Kidney Disease

Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at increased risk for hyperkalemia, a serious condition involving elevated plasma potassium levels....

Stephen Thomas,

FNP-C, MSN, RN
Nurse Practitioner, Nephrology Associates Medical Group

CURATED BY:
Stephen Thomas,
FNP-C, MSN, RN

Navigating Low Bone Turnover in Chronic Kidney Disease

This review, endorsed by the European Renal Osteodystrophy network, explores low bone turnover in chronic kidney disease (CKD), highlighting its...

Cristina Perez,

RN, MSN, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner, Carelon Health

CURATED BY:
Cristina Perez,
RN, MSN, FNP-C

Study Reveals How Social and Environmental Factors Differentially Impact Health Outcomes Across US Counties

In a comprehensive cross-sectional study examining 3,101 US counties, researchers identified significant geographic variations in how social and environmental determinants...

Cristina Perez,

RN, MSN, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner, Carelon Health

CURATED BY:
Cristina Perez,
RN, MSN, FNP-C

Physician Associate and Nurse Practitioner Contributors to the Chronic Kidney Disease Center of Excellence

POCN’s Chronic Kidney Disease Center of Excellence is curated by practicing clinical physician associates and nurse practitioners who review and select resources that are the most useful to their peers. They provide their expertise by hand-picking the latest content for advanced practice providers.