ANNA is now celebrating its 55 years of offering Nephrology Nursing Excellence to its members

Hi everyone,

Well ANNA has turned 55 years "young" as we plan to go on a long time. Although quite lengthy, I have attached the History of ANNA from it originated in 1999 ( I was there) until 2014. We are continue to develop our history and maybe in 2029 there will be the next chapters. I hope you take the time to read this. It definitely portrays the work ANNA does to enhance the health of kidney patients through the excellence of nephrology nurses!

HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN NEPHROLOGY NURSES ASSOCIATION (ANNA)

1969-2014

1969

• American Association of Nephrology Nurses is formed: 1st formal gathering of

          Nephrology nurses in Atlantic City, NJ. Bernice Hinckley elected President

1970

• Name changed to American Association of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians

          (AANNT)

• First ANNA National Symposium held in Washington, DC in conjunction with ASAIO

1971

• ANNA regional structure developed

1972

• Publication of the AANNT newsletter began
• Standards of Clinical Practice, section I.,Hemodialysis published

1973

• AANNT represented by Mary O’Neil and Betty Preston at the 1st meeting of the National Federation of Specialty Nursing held at the 5 Western Whitehouse

1974

• ANNA Journal began publication
• 1st management firm hired

1975-75

• Standards of Clinical Practice, Section II: Transplantation was published

1975-76

• Standards of Clinical Practice, Section III: Peritoneal Dialysis was published
• AANNT helped sponsor the 1st summer camp for kids undergoing hemodialysis in upstate NY
• The National Association of Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis and Transplantation presented its’ for Outstanding Contribution to Patient Welfare to AANNT

1976-77

• Standards of Clinical Practice IV: Acute Renal Failure was published
• Position on The Role of the Hemodialysis Technician was published

1977

• First Basic Learning Institute was held

 

 

 

1977-78

AANNT received accreditation from American Nurses Association (ANA) as a provider and approver for continuing education

1978

• AANNT first represented at the European Dialysis Transplant and Nurses Association (EDTNA)?
• AANNT hires its’ first Education Director

1978-79

• Position paper published: The Role of the Licensed Practical Nurse in Dialysis
• Change in management firm instituted
• 1st Long Range planning retreat held

1981

• AANNT hires AJ Jannetti as management firm
• AANNT Journal expands to 6 issues per year: monographs on Renal Osteodystrophy and Transplantation published
• 1st AANNT awards presented for Outstanding Contribution to AANNT and Clinical Practice
• Position paper published: The Role of the Registered Nurse in Dialysis

1981-82

• Five regional meetings held
• Long-range Planning Committee, Government Relations Program, Corporate
• Liaison Committee established
• Government Relations Committee established

1982

• AANNT rescinded its’ endorsement of the BONENT certification exam
• AANNT, as chair of the Public Relations Committee of NFSNO led a delegation to the White House to present a sculpture to Vice President George H.W Bush in honor of National Nurses’ Day
• First “trial” gathering of Special Interest Group (SIGs)
• Testified before US Senate and US House of Representatives on ESRD program
• AANNT aligns from 4-5 regions

1982-83

• Brochure on “Careers in Nephrology Nursing” published
• AANNT adopts “Apolitical Resolution”
• Liaison with the Canadian Association of Dialysis Perfusionist established

 

1983

• 1st International Workshop held at AANNT meeting
• AANNT revised Bylaws to allow only RNs to be full members
• SIG’s implemented: (Administration, Education, Hemodialysis, Pediatrics, Peritoneal Dialysis (PD), and Transplantation)
• 1st AANNT Congress of Chapters held
• 1st AANNT legislative Policy statement published

1984-84

• Monograph on Rehabilitation published
• Mary Baker, ANNA President, serves as sole professional nursing representative at the National Health Steering Committee

1984

• Name changed to American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA)
• ANNA hosted the 1st assembly of Nephrology Organizations
• Published position paper “Use of Unlicensed Personnel in Dialysis”
• Research SIG published “A Practical Guide to Nephrology Research”
• Protecting the Future of Quality Care: An Understanding of Hemodialysis Principles published

1985

• Renal Staff Nurses SIG formed
• ANNA hired its 1st legislative consultant

1986

• ANNA Scope of Practice for Nephrology Nurses adopted
• 1st Clinical Concerns in Nephrology meeting held

1986-87

• Renal Coalition formed consisting of: ANNA, Renal Physicians Association (RPA), Renal Dialysis Association (NDA), Renal Administrators Association (NRAA), and NAPHT
• NNCB incorporated pilot certification exam tested
• The Core Curriculum for Nephrology Nurses 1st edition published

1988

• Developed the State Legislative program
• ANNA conducted 1st survey of the nephrology nursing shortage

1988-89

• Quality Assurance Manual for Nephrology Nurses published
• State Legislative Representative Program established

 

1989

• Publication of Legislative Handbook
• Establishment of Legislative office in Washington, DC
• The Regional Secretary role was replaced by the Chapters Coordinator role

1990

• 1st ANNA sponsored research grants awarded

1990-91

• 1st ANNA audio-teleconference educational programs conducted
• The Government Relations Committee becomes the Legislative Committee

1992

• 1st ANNA Legislative workshop held

1993

• Nephrology Nursing: A Guide to Professional Development was published
• ANNA released a Patient Classification System

1994

• Consensus Development Conference on the role of the dialysis nurse

1995

• Continuous Quality Improvement: From Concept to Reality published

1995-96

• Advanced Practice SIG formed

1997-98

• Management/Education Seminar and Advanced Practice Seminar combined

1998

• Contemporary Nephrology Nursing (1st) published

1998-99

• The Scope of Advanced Practice in Nephrology Nursing was developed

1999

• Standards and Guidelines of Clinical Practice for Nephrology Nursing revised

1999-2000

• PPC and ANNA BOD endorsed the RPA/ASN Clinical Practice Guidelines on shared decision making in the initiation and withdrawal of renal replacement therapies

2000-01

• ANNA co-sponsored with NKF the 1st international, multidisciplinary conference in Singapore
• ANNA Research Project, An Exploration of Nephrology Nursing Practice and Dialysis Outcomes finalized

2002

• ANNA Advanced Practice Standards of Care and Professional Performance published

2003

• ANNA sponsored the Nephrology Nursing Shortage and Solutions Invitational meeting
• ANNA published the End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Briefing Book for State and Federal Policy Makers
• 1st ESRD Education Day
• Position paper adopted: The Role of the Nephrology Nurse in ESRD Disease Management

2004

• ANNA awarded $13,000 Nurse Competency in Aging by the ANA
• ANNA Update placed on the website January 2004
• Chronic Kidney Disease SIG approved
• ANNA representative nominated to the ESRD Demonstration Project Advisory Board
• All new Association Website unveiled on October 1, 2004. Included on the new site was past archives of ANNA’s e-news
• ANNA’s all region executive committee (AREC) created a program for chapters called CE On Wheels
• Written responses proposed and sent to CMS regarding the Conditions for Coverage (CfC).
• This notice proposed the rule making for the Medical Management Act (MMA) and the rule on erythropoietin reimbursement
• Volunteer Leader Orientation Manual revised for chapter use
• Endorsed and promoted National Kidney Disease Education Program,

2005

• The Nephrology Nursing Standard of Practice and Guidelines for Care were revised and published along with the revised Scope of Practice
• 1st module launched in the series “Chronic Kidney Disease, What Every Nurse Should Know”
• ESRD Education Day expanded into ESRD Education Week
• ANNA assumed a lead role in the nephrology stakeholder community in responding to the needs of patients and staff following hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma
• The “Resource Guide for Use with Hispanic Nephrology Patients was compiled by the Southeast Region
• ANNA joined the American Nurses Association (ANA) as an organizational affiliate member

 

 

 

2006

• Contemporary Nephrology Nursing: Principles and Practice (2nd Edit) was published
• More than $90,000 in scholarships, grants and awards was distributed to ANNA members during the annual Nephrology Recognition Luncheon
• Health Policy (HP) workshop opened to approximately 75 elected national and regional association leaders as well as members of the HP committee
• Gardner, Carton, and Douglas, a Washington DC based firm contracted to help expand ANNA’s legislative and public policy agenda, clinical priorities, and member participation at the grass roots level
• Celebrated 1st Nephrology Nurse Week (NNW) in September
• Acute Care SIG approved
• ANA recognized nephrology nursing as a specialty

2007

• Co-hosted the 2007 Nursing Community Meeting in Washington DC to unify support for a legislative request of $25 million for Nursing Workforce Development Program
• A formal Mentoring and Role Modeling Program for members launched through the ANNA website
• ANNA mission statement released
• More than 78 nephrology nurses convened in DC for ANNA’s 9th HP Workshop to lobby for issues related to ANNA nurses, and individuals working with people with kidney disease
• Developed an educational program, “Insights Into Anemia Management: What Every Nurse Should Know” and delivered to 40 chapters
• Core Curriculum for Nephrology Nurses (5th) published
• Nephrology Nursing Certification Review Guide (4th) published
• ANNA members collaborated with NKF to develop a Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Patient Assessment tool, designed to assist ESRD facilities in their efforts to comply with Conditions for Coverage (CfC) for ESRD facilities
• The concept of ANNA’s Virtual World was formed, and design of the project begun
• ANNA representatives participated in the QMS Community Forum for the development of Interpretive Guideline for the CfC for ESRD facilities
• Scope and Standards of Advanced Practice in Nephrology Nursing (2n ed.) was published
• ANNA Connected, a social networking source was founded

2009

• ANNA’s Online Library established
• Applying Continuous Quality Improvement in Clinical Practice (2nd) published

2009 continued

• Developed 2 new programs, “The RN New to Nephrology Practice” and Making the Transition As A New APN Into Nephrology Practice
• ANNA’s Core Values were updated during the Strategic Planning process to be: Integrity, Advocacy, Professional Development, and Research
• Published “Applying Continuous Quality Improvement in Clinical Practice (2nd)
• ANNA took an active role in addressing the CMS proposal that outlined a “bundled” payment for dialysis services
• The Barbara F. Prowant Nursing Research Grant was established by NNCC to honor and recognize Barbara Prowant’s contribution to Nephrology nursing
• “Go Green” initiatives were implemented for election voting, electronic membership renewal, virtual town hall meetings, and online meeting evaluations

2011

• Reorganized SIGs into Specialty Practice Networks (SPNs) to broaden participation opportunities for ANNA members working in various modalities of treatment
• Partnered with American Kidney Foundation in the “Pair Up” national campaign to increase education and screening for CKD
• ANNA pledged support for the “Joining Forces” initiative developed by the U.S. White House and First Lady Michelle Obama
• All content from NNJ since 2000 was migrated into ANNA’s Online Library for accessibility availability
• Nephrology Nursing Scope of Practice and Standard of Care (7th) published
• Expanded ANNA’s Professional online networking service, ANNA Connected to provide better communications among SPNs and chapters

2012

• Revised the Joint Position Paper on Collaboration Between Nephrologists and APNs
• Free monthly online CH opportunities were made available as a membership benefit
• ANNA became a pioneer member of the Kidney Health Initiative, a partnership organized by the American Society of Nephrology between the kidney community and the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) to address the issues of developing new and innovative drugs and treatments
• ANNA forged new connections with CMS and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid innovations
• Published Nephrology Nursing Scope of Practice and Standards of Care as an ebook

 

2013

• Regional structure was eliminated and merged into one ANNA
• The governance structure was implemented from a nationally elected Vice President to a nationally elected BOD
• Developed a new strategic plan with the new mission statement “ANNA promotes excellence in and appreciation of nephrology nursing so we can make a difference in people with kidney disease
• Initiated Road to Success program to assist volunteer leaders to identify, and build current strengths
• Annual Virtual Lobby Day was established
• The Peritoneal Dialysis SPN was expanded to become the Home Therapies SPN

2014

• The Nephrology Nursing Journal was published as an electronic version, in addition to the traditional print version

 

2014 – Present still being recorded

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN NEPHROLOGY NURSES ASSOCIATION (ANNA)

1969-2014

1969

• American Association of Nephrology Nurses is formed: 1st formal gathering of

          Nephrology nurses in Atlantic City, NJ. Bernice Hinckley elected President

1970

• Name changed to American Association of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians

          (AANNT)

• First ANNA National Symposium held in Washington, DC in conjunction with ASAIO

1971

• ANNA regional structure developed

1972

• Publication of the AANNT newsletter began
• Standards of Clinical Practice, section I.,Hemodialysis published

1973

• AANNT represented by Mary O’Neil and Betty Preston at the 1st meeting of the National Federation of Specialty Nursing held at the 5 Western Whitehouse

1974

• ANNA Journal began publication
• 1st management firm hired

1975-75

• Standards of Clinical Practice, Section II: Transplantation was published

1975-76

• Standards of Clinical Practice, Section III: Peritoneal Dialysis was published
• AANNT helped sponsor the 1st summer camp for kids undergoing hemodialysis in upstate NY
• The National Association of Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis and Transplantation presented its’ for Outstanding Contribution to Patient Welfare to AANNT

1976-77

• Standards of Clinical Practice IV: Acute Renal Failure was published
• Position on The Role of the Hemodialysis Technician was published

1977

• First Basic Learning Institute was held

 

 

 

1977-78

AANNT received accreditation from American Nurses Association (ANA) as a provider and approver for continuing education

1978

• AANNT first represented at the European Dialysis Transplant and Nurses Association (EDTNA)?
• AANNT hires its’ first Education Director

1978-79

• Position paper published: The Role of the Licensed Practical Nurse in Dialysis
• Change in management firm instituted
• 1st Long Range planning retreat held

1981

• AANNT hires AJ Jannetti as management firm
• AANNT Journal expands to 6 issues per year: monographs on Renal Osteodystrophy and Transplantation published
• 1st AANNT awards presented for Outstanding Contribution to AANNT and Clinical Practice
• Position paper published: The Role of the Registered Nurse in Dialysis

1981-82

• Five regional meetings held
• Long-range Planning Committee, Government Relations Program, Corporate
• Liaison Committee established
• Government Relations Committee established

1982

• AANNT rescinded its’ endorsement of the BONENT certification exam
• AANNT, as chair of the Public Relations Committee of NFSNO led a delegation to the White House to present a sculpture to Vice President George H.W Bush in honor of National Nurses’ Day
• First “trial” gathering of Special Interest Group (SIGs)
• Testified before US Senate and US House of Representatives on ESRD program
• AANNT aligns from 4-5 regions

1982-83

• Brochure on “Careers in Nephrology Nursing” published
• AANNT adopts “Apolitical Resolution”
• Liaison with the Canadian Association of Dialysis Perfusionist established

 

1983

• 1st International Workshop held at AANNT meeting
• AANNT revised Bylaws to allow only RNs to be full members
• SIG’s implemented: (Administration, Education, Hemodialysis, Pediatrics, Peritoneal Dialysis (PD), and Transplantation)
• 1st AANNT Congress of Chapters held
• 1st AANNT legislative Policy statement published

1984-84

• Monograph on Rehabilitation published
• Mary Baker, ANNA President, serves as sole professional nursing representative at the National Health Steering Committee

1984

• Name changed to American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA)
• ANNA hosted the 1st assembly of Nephrology Organizations
• Published position paper “Use of Unlicensed Personnel in Dialysis”
• Research SIG published “A Practical Guide to Nephrology Research”
• Protecting the Future of Quality Care: An Understanding of Hemodialysis Principles published

1985

• Renal Staff Nurses SIG formed
• ANNA hired its 1st legislative consultant

1986

• ANNA Scope of Practice for Nephrology Nurses adopted
• 1st Clinical Concerns in Nephrology meeting held

1986-87

• Renal Coalition formed consisting of: ANNA, Renal Physicians Association (RPA), Renal Dialysis Association (NDA), Renal Administrators Association (NRAA), and NAPHT
• NNCB incorporated pilot certification exam tested
• The Core Curriculum for Nephrology Nurses 1st edition published

1988

• Developed the State Legislative program
• ANNA conducted 1st survey of the nephrology nursing shortage

1988-89

• Quality Assurance Manual for Nephrology Nurses published
• State Legislative Representative Program established

 

1989

• Publication of Legislative Handbook
• Establishment of Legislative office in Washington, DC
• The Regional Secretary role was replaced by the Chapters Coordinator role

1990

• 1st ANNA sponsored research grants awarded

1990-91

• 1st ANNA audio-teleconference educational programs conducted
• The Government Relations Committee becomes the Legislative Committee

1992

• 1st ANNA Legislative workshop held

1993

• Nephrology Nursing: A Guide to Professional Development was published
• ANNA released a Patient Classification System

1994

• Consensus Development Conference on the role of the dialysis nurse

1995

• Continuous Quality Improvement: From Concept to Reality published

1995-96

• Advanced Practice SIG formed

1997-98

• Management/Education Seminar and Advanced Practice Seminar combined

1998

• Contemporary Nephrology Nursing (1st) published

1998-99

• The Scope of Advanced Practice in Nephrology Nursing was developed

1999

• Standards and Guidelines of Clinical Practice for Nephrology Nursing revised

1999-2000

• PPC and ANNA BOD endorsed the RPA/ASN Clinical Practice Guidelines on shared decision making in the initiation and withdrawal of renal replacement therapies

2000-01

• ANNA co-sponsored with NKF the 1st international, multidisciplinary conference in Singapore
• ANNA Research Project, An Exploration of Nephrology Nursing Practice and Dialysis Outcomes finalized

2002

• ANNA Advanced Practice Standards of Care and Professional Performance published

2003

• ANNA sponsored the Nephrology Nursing Shortage and Solutions Invitational meeting
• ANNA published the End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Briefing Book for State and Federal Policy Makers
• 1st ESRD Education Day
• Position paper adopted: The Role of the Nephrology Nurse in ESRD Disease Management

2004

• ANNA awarded $13,000 Nurse Competency in Aging by the ANA
• ANNA Update placed on the website January 2004
• Chronic Kidney Disease SIG approved
• ANNA representative nominated to the ESRD Demonstration Project Advisory Board
• All new Association Website unveiled on October 1, 2004. Included on the new site was past archives of ANNA’s e-news
• ANNA’s all region executive committee (AREC) created a program for chapters called CE On Wheels
• Written responses proposed and sent to CMS regarding the Conditions for Coverage (CfC).
• This notice proposed the rule making for the Medical Management Act (MMA) and the rule on erythropoietin reimbursement
• Volunteer Leader Orientation Manual revised for chapter use
• Endorsed and promoted National Kidney Disease Education Program,

2005

• The Nephrology Nursing Standard of Practice and Guidelines for Care were revised and published along with the revised Scope of Practice
• 1st module launched in the series “Chronic Kidney Disease, What Every Nurse Should Know”
• ESRD Education Day expanded into ESRD Education Week
• ANNA assumed a lead role in the nephrology stakeholder community in responding to the needs of patients and staff following hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma
• The “Resource Guide for Use with Hispanic Nephrology Patients was compiled by the Southeast Region
• ANNA joined the American Nurses Association (ANA) as an organizational affiliate member

 

 

 

2006

• Contemporary Nephrology Nursing: Principles and Practice (2nd Edit) was published
• More than $90,000 in scholarships, grants and awards was distributed to ANNA members during the annual Nephrology Recognition Luncheon
• Health Policy (HP) workshop opened to approximately 75 elected national and regional association leaders as well as members of the HP committee
• Gardner, Carton, and Douglas, a Washington DC based firm contracted to help expand ANNA’s legislative and public policy agenda, clinical priorities, and member participation at the grass roots level
• Celebrated 1st Nephrology Nurse Week (NNW) in September
• Acute Care SIG approved
• ANA recognized nephrology nursing as a specialty

2007

• Co-hosted the 2007 Nursing Community Meeting in Washington DC to unify support for a legislative request of $25 million for Nursing Workforce Development Program
• A formal Mentoring and Role Modeling Program for members launched through the ANNA website
• ANNA mission statement released
• More than 78 nephrology nurses convened in DC for ANNA’s 9th HP Workshop to lobby for issues related to ANNA nurses, and individuals working with people with kidney disease
• Developed an educational program, “Insights Into Anemia Management: What Every Nurse Should Know” and delivered to 40 chapters
• Core Curriculum for Nephrology Nurses (5th) published
• Nephrology Nursing Certification Review Guide (4th) published
• ANNA members collaborated with NKF to develop a Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Patient Assessment tool, designed to assist ESRD facilities in their efforts to comply with Conditions for Coverage (CfC) for ESRD facilities
• The concept of ANNA’s Virtual World was formed, and design of the project begun
• ANNA representatives participated in the QMS Community Forum for the development of Interpretive Guideline for the CfC for ESRD facilities
• Scope and Standards of Advanced Practice in Nephrology Nursing (2n ed.) was published
• ANNA Connected, a social networking source was founded

2009

• ANNA’s Online Library established
• Applying Continuous Quality Improvement in Clinical Practice (2nd) published

2009 continued

• Developed 2 new programs, “The RN New to Nephrology Practice” and Making the Transition As A New APN Into Nephrology Practice
• ANNA’s Core Values were updated during the Strategic Planning process to be: Integrity, Advocacy, Professional Development, and Research
• Published “Applying Continuous Quality Improvement in Clinical Practice (2nd)
• ANNA took an active role in addressing the CMS proposal that outlined a “bundled” payment for dialysis services
• The Barbara F. Prowant Nursing Research Grant was established by NNCC to honor and recognize Barbara Prowant’s contribution to Nephrology nursing
• “Go Green” initiatives were implemented for election voting, electronic membership renewal, virtual town hall meetings, and online meeting evaluations

2011

• Reorganized SIGs into Specialty Practice Networks (SPNs) to broaden participation opportunities for ANNA members working in various modalities of treatment
• Partnered with American Kidney Foundation in the “Pair Up” national campaign to increase education and screening for CKD
• ANNA pledged support for the “Joining Forces” initiative developed by the U.S. White House and First Lady Michelle Obama
• All content from NNJ since 2000 was migrated into ANNA’s Online Library for accessibility availability
• Nephrology Nursing Scope of Practice and Standard of Care (7th) published
• Expanded ANNA’s Professional online networking service, ANNA Connected to provide better communications among SPNs and chapters

2012

• Revised the Joint Position Paper on Collaboration Between Nephrologists and APNs
• Free monthly online CH opportunities were made available as a membership benefit
• ANNA became a pioneer member of the Kidney Health Initiative, a partnership organized by the American Society of Nephrology between the kidney community and the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) to address the issues of developing new and innovative drugs and treatments
• ANNA forged new connections with CMS and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid innovations
• Published Nephrology Nursing Scope of Practice and Standards of Care as an ebook

 

2013

• Regional structure was eliminated and merged into one ANNA
• The governance structure was implemented from a nationally elected Vice President to a nationally elected BOD
• Developed a new strategic plan with the new mission statement “ANNA promotes excellence in and appreciation of nephrology nursing so we can make a difference in people with kidney disease
• Initiated Road to Success program to assist volunteer leaders to identify, and build current strengths
• Annual Virtual Lobby Day was established
• The Peritoneal Dialysis SPN was expanded to become the Home Therapies SPN

2014

• The Nephrology Nursing Journal was published as an electronic version, in addition to the traditional print version

 

2014 – Present still being recorded

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN NEPHROLOGY NURSES ASSOCIATION (ANNA)
1969-2014
1969
•    American Association of Nephrology Nurses is formed: 1st formal gathering of  
          Nephrology nurses in Atlantic City, NJ. Bernice Hinckley elected President
1970
•    Name changed to American Association of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians           
          (AANNT)
•    First ANNA National Symposium held in Washington, DC in conjunction with ASAIO
1971
•    ANNA regional structure developed
1972
•    Publication of the AANNT newsletter began
•    Standards of Clinical Practice, section I.,Hemodialysis published
1973
•    AANNT represented by Mary O’Neil and Betty Preston at the 1st meeting of the National Federation of Specialty Nursing held at the 5 Western Whitehouse
1974
•    ANNA Journal began publication
•    1st management firm hired
1975-75
•    Standards of Clinical Practice, Section II: Transplantation was published
1975-76
•    Standards of Clinical Practice, Section III: Peritoneal Dialysis was published
•    AANNT helped sponsor the 1st summer camp for kids undergoing hemodialysis in upstate NY
•    The National Association of Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis and Transplantation presented its’ for Outstanding Contribution to Patient Welfare to AANNT
1976-77
•    Standards of Clinical Practice IV: Acute Renal Failure was published
•    Position on The Role of the Hemodialysis Technician was published
1977
•    First Basic Learning Institute was held

1977-78 
AANNT received accreditation from American Nurses Association (ANA) as a provider and approver for continuing education
1978
•    AANNT first represented at the European Dialysis Transplant and Nurses Association (EDTNA)?
•     AANNT hires its’ first Education Director
1978-79
•    Position paper published: The Role of the Licensed Practical Nurse in Dialysis
•    Change in management firm instituted
•    1st Long Range planning retreat held
1981
•    AANNT hires AJ Jannetti as management firm
•    AANNT Journal expands to 6 issues per year: monographs on Renal Osteodystrophy and Transplantation published
•    1st AANNT awards presented for Outstanding Contribution to AANNT and Clinical Practice 
•    Position paper published: The Role of the Registered Nurse in Dialysis
1981-82
•    Five regional meetings held
•    Long-range Planning Committee, Government Relations Program, Corporate
•    Liaison Committee established
•    Government Relations Committee established
1982
•    AANNT rescinded its’ endorsement of the BONENT certification exam
•    AANNT, as chair of the Public Relations Committee of NFSNO led a delegation to the White House to present a sculpture to Vice President George H.W Bush in honor of National Nurses’ Day
•    First “trial” gathering of Special Interest Group (SIGs)
•    Testified before US Senate and US House of Representatives on ESRD program
•    AANNT aligns from 4-5 regions
1982-83
•    Brochure on “Careers in Nephrology Nursing” published
•    AANNT adopts “Apolitical Resolution”
•    Liaison with the Canadian Association of Dialysis Perfusionist established

1983
•    1st International Workshop held at AANNT meeting
•    AANNT revised Bylaws to allow only RNs to be full members
•    SIG’s implemented: (Administration, Education, Hemodialysis, Pediatrics, Peritoneal Dialysis (PD), and Transplantation)
•    1st AANNT Congress of Chapters held
•    1st AANNT legislative Policy statement published
1984-84
•    Monograph on Rehabilitation published
•    Mary Baker, ANNA President, serves as sole professional nursing representative at the National Health Steering Committee
1984
•    Name changed to American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA)
•    ANNA hosted the 1st assembly of Nephrology Organizations
•    Published position paper “Use of Unlicensed Personnel in Dialysis”
•    Research SIG published “A Practical Guide to Nephrology Research”
•    Protecting the Future of Quality Care: An Understanding of Hemodialysis Principles published
1985
•    Renal Staff Nurses SIG formed
•    ANNA hired its 1st legislative consultant
1986
•    ANNA Scope of Practice for Nephrology Nurses adopted
•    1st Clinical Concerns in Nephrology meeting held
1986-87
•    Renal Coalition formed consisting of: ANNA, Renal Physicians Association (RPA), Renal Dialysis Association (NDA), Renal Administrators Association (NRAA), and NAPHT
•    NNCB incorporated pilot certification exam tested
•    The Core Curriculum for Nephrology Nurses 1st edition published
1988
•    Developed the State Legislative program
•    ANNA conducted 1st survey of the nephrology nursing shortage
1988-89
•    Quality Assurance Manual for Nephrology Nurses published
•    State Legislative Representative Program established

1989
•    Publication of Legislative Handbook
•    Establishment of Legislative office in Washington, DC
•    The Regional Secretary role was replaced by the Chapters Coordinator role
1990
•    1st ANNA sponsored research grants awarded
1990-91
•    1st ANNA audio-teleconference educational programs conducted
•    The Government Relations Committee becomes the Legislative Committee
1992
•    1st ANNA Legislative workshop held
1993
•    Nephrology Nursing: A Guide to Professional Development was published
•    ANNA released a Patient Classification System
1994
•    Consensus Development Conference on the role of the dialysis nurse
1995
•    Continuous Quality Improvement: From Concept to Reality published
1995-96
•    Advanced Practice SIG formed
1997-98
•    Management/Education Seminar and Advanced Practice Seminar combined
1998
•    Contemporary Nephrology Nursing (1st ed.) published
1998-99
•    The Scope of Advanced Practice in Nephrology Nursing was developed
1999
•    Standards and Guidelines of Clinical Practice for Nephrology Nursing revised
1999-2000
•    PPC and ANNA BOD endorsed the RPA/ASN Clinical Practice Guidelines on shared decision making in the initiation and withdrawal of renal replacement therapies
2000-01
•    ANNA co-sponsored with NKF the 1st international, multidisciplinary conference in Singapore
•    ANNA Research Project, An Exploration of Nephrology Nursing Practice and Dialysis Outcomes finalized
2002
•    ANNA Advanced Practice Standards of Care and Professional Performance published
2003
•    ANNA sponsored the Nephrology Nursing Shortage and Solutions Invitational meeting
•    ANNA published the End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Briefing Book for State and Federal  Policy Makers
•    1st ESRD Education Day
•    Position paper adopted: The Role of the Nephrology Nurse in ESRD Disease Management
2004
•    ANNA awarded $13,000 Nurse Competency in Aging by the ANA
•    ANNA Update placed on the website January 2004
•    Chronic Kidney Disease SIG approved
•    ANNA representative nominated to the ESRD Demonstration Project Advisory Board
•    All new Association Website unveiled on October 1, 2004. Included on the new site was past archives of ANNA’s e-news
•    ANNA’s all region executive committee (AREC) created a program for chapters called CE On Wheels
•    Written responses proposed and sent to CMS regarding the Conditions for Coverage (CfC). 
•    This notice proposed the rule making for the Medical Management Act (MMA) and the rule on erythropoietin reimbursement 
•    Volunteer Leader Orientation Manual revised for chapter use
•    Endorsed and promoted National Kidney Disease Education Program,
2005
•    The Nephrology Nursing Standard of Practice and Guidelines for Care were revised and published along with the revised Scope of Practice
•    1st module launched in the series “Chronic Kidney Disease, What Every Nurse Should Know”
•    ESRD Education Day expanded into ESRD Education Week
•    ANNA assumed a lead role in the nephrology stakeholder community in responding to the needs of patients and staff following hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma
•    The “Resource Guide for Use with Hispanic Nephrology Patients was compiled by the Southeast Region
•    ANNA joined the American Nurses Association (ANA) as an organizational affiliate member

2006
•    Contemporary Nephrology Nursing: Principles and Practice (2nd Edit) was published
•    More than $90,000 in scholarships, grants and awards was distributed to ANNA members during the annual Nephrology Recognition Luncheon
•    Health Policy (HP) workshop opened to approximately 75 elected national and regional association leaders as well as members of the HP committee
•    Gardner, Carton, and Douglas, a Washington DC based firm contracted to help expand ANNA’s legislative and public policy agenda, clinical priorities, and member participation at the grass roots level
•    Celebrated 1st Nephrology Nurse Week (NNW) in September
•    Acute Care SIG approved
•    ANA recognized nephrology nursing as a specialty
2007
•    Co-hosted the 2007 Nursing Community Meeting in Washington DC to unify support for a legislative request of $25 million for Nursing Workforce Development Program
•    A formal Mentoring and Role Modeling Program for members launched through the ANNA website
•    ANNA mission statement released
•    More than 78 nephrology nurses convened in DC for ANNA’s 9th HP Workshop to lobby for issues related to ANNA nurses, and individuals working with people with kidney disease
•    Developed an educational program, “Insights Into Anemia Management: What Every Nurse Should Know” and delivered to 40 chapters
•    Core Curriculum for Nephrology Nurses (5th ed.) published
•    Nephrology Nursing Certification Review Guide (4th ed.) published
•    ANNA members collaborated with NKF to develop a Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Patient Assessment tool, designed to assist ESRD facilities in their efforts to comply with Conditions for Coverage (CfC) for ESRD facilities
•    The concept of ANNA’s Virtual World was formed, and design of the project begun
•    ANNA representatives participated in the QMS Community Forum for the development of Interpretive Guideline for the CfC for ESRD facilities
•    Scope and Standards of Advanced Practice in Nephrology Nursing (2n ed.) was published
•    ANNA Connected, a social networking source was founded
2009
•    ANNA’s Online Library established
•    Applying Continuous Quality Improvement in Clinical Practice (2nd ed.) published
2009 continued
•    Developed 2 new programs, “The RN New to Nephrology Practice” and Making the Transition As A New APN Into Nephrology Practice
•    ANNA’s Core Values were updated during the Strategic Planning process to be: Integrity, Advocacy, Professional Development, and Research
•    Published “Applying Continuous Quality Improvement in Clinical Practice (2nd ed.)
•    ANNA took an active role in addressing the CMS proposal that outlined a “bundled” payment for dialysis services
•    The Barbara F. Prowant Nursing Research Grant was established by NNCC to honor and recognize Barbara Prowant’s contribution to Nephrology nursing
•    “Go Green” initiatives were implemented for election voting, electronic membership renewal, virtual town hall meetings, and online meeting evaluations
2011
•    Reorganized SIGs into Specialty Practice Networks (SPNs) to broaden participation opportunities for ANNA members working in various modalities of treatment
•    Partnered with American Kidney Foundation in the “Pair Up” national campaign to increase education and screening for CKD
•    ANNA pledged support for the “Joining Forces” initiative developed by the U.S. White House and First Lady Michelle Obama
•    All content from NNJ since 2000 was migrated into ANNA’s Online Library for accessibility availability
•    Nephrology Nursing Scope of Practice and Standard of Care (7th ed.) published
•    Expanded ANNA’s Professional online networking service, ANNA Connected to provide better communications among SPNs and chapters
2012
•    Revised the Joint Position Paper on Collaboration Between Nephrologists and APNs
•    Free monthly online CH opportunities were made available as a membership benefit
•    ANNA became a pioneer member of the Kidney Health Initiative, a partnership organized by the American Society of Nephrology between the kidney community and the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) to address the issues of developing new and innovative drugs and treatments
•    ANNA forged new connections with CMS and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid innovations
•    Published Nephrology Nursing Scope of Practice and Standards of Care as an ebook

2013
•    Regional structure was eliminated and merged into one ANNA
•    The governance structure was implemented from a nationally elected Vice President to a nationally elected BOD
•    Developed a new strategic plan with the new mission statement “ANNA promotes excellence in and appreciation of nephrology nursing so we can make a difference in people with kidney disease
•    Initiated Road to Success program to assist volunteer leaders to identify, and build current strengths
•    Annual Virtual Lobby Day was established
•    The Peritoneal Dialysis SPN was expanded to become the Home Therapies SPN
2014
•    The Nephrology Nursing Journal was published as an electronic version, in addition to the traditional print version

2014 – Present still being recorded