Association of Nephrology Nurses
The national community for kidney care nurses
supporting | Learning | networking
Why Join?
- Career guidance from an experienced mentor
- Learning by accessing high quality nurse education and training
- Revalidation support
- Access to clinical guidelines and policy resources
- Networking with peers to share ideas to inform best practice
- Join a Community of Practice group
- To get involved in projects or represent ANN UK on national committees
- Free 12 month access to Journal of Kidney Care
- To develop and improve nursing care for kidney patients
Supporting
Mentorship Programme
Revalidation Support
Clinical Guidelines/Policies
Calendar of Events
Learning
Access to Conferences
Educational Webinars
Renal Nursing Course
Journal of Kidney Care
Networking
Peer Online community
Share experiences
Communites of Practice
Groups
Opportunities to be involved
Supporting
- We offer a mentorship programme to help you develop your career, supported by experienced nurse mentors
- We offer practical advice and learning opportunities to help you with your NMC Revalidation
- Through the website we provide easy links to national and international clinical policies and guidelines
- We keep you informed with a Calendar of Events to plan your renal-related CPD opportunities
Learning
- Access to an Online Renal Course – or a National Curriculum for members (NOW AVAILABLE)
- Access to an annual Nephrology Nursing Conference and help nurses contribute to UK Kidney Week
- Educational webinars on a range of topics for members
- Membership which includes one year free subscription to the Journal of Kidney Care
Networking
- By joining ANN UK you will become a part of a vibrant Online community through members’ Whats App groups
- There are a range of Communities of Practice Groups, or COPs representing a variety or renal specialisms to which membership will give you access.
- The Executive Board have a wide range of renal experience and actively encourage networking.
- Engage with Research and Quality Improvement to improve patient care and develop the renal nursing workforce.
News and Events
Enhancing Practice in Kidney Care
The ANN UK elearning Renal Course is now LIVE! Further information about the course and module content can be found here. The course is being
Jun 27, 2023
"Being a Renal Research Nurse for over twelve years, I would recommend more and more nurses interested in this field to join ANN-UK as it offers lots of opportunities for career development in Renal Nursing and also develop interests in renal research"
Rajeshwar RamkhelawonSenior Research Nurse, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust 
"I am privileged to be one of the mentees in the ANN UK mentorship programme. This is a great opportunity to utilise the support of the mentor whilst pursuing your professional goals. A good opportunity came to me during my time as on the programme, and I got a new job role which was my goal when I applied for the programme. I have now joined the Renal anaemia team and made a step towards a specialist role. I look forward to doing the non-medical prescribing course hopefully next year which will continue my development. With this I will be needing a lot of support from my brilliant mentor! For those of you who have career aspirations and are wanting to move forward, this is the best opportunity to go for. You will be supported and guided all the way through. So, thanks to ANN UK and the ANN UK mentors."
Maribeth KisgyorgyNurse 
"ANN UK was formed in June 2018. Since its formation I have been able to attend a number of online conferences that have been co-ordinated by renal nurses for renal nurses. ANN UK keeps me up to date as an educator, giving me access to eLearning, the Journal of Kidney Care and conferences for nurses."
Mark RigbyRenal Educator Lead, Renal & Transplant Unit Nottingham City Hospital Campus 
Being involved in the special interest group (SIG) has given me that chance to have an input on projects like workforce planning surveys etc. The aim is to adapt a unified approach to home dialysis whilst still offering individualised holistic care to our patient and carer group.
We can always learn something new by sharing. It encourages us to explore and thrive on new challenges
Colette DoyleLead HHD Nurse Specialist 