American Nephrology Nurses' Association

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The mission of the American Nephrology Nurses' Association (ANNA) is to advance nephrology nursing practice and positively influence outcomes for patients with kidney disease through advocacy, scholarship, and excellence.

ANNA was established as a nonprofit organization in 1969. ANNA (as of 2008) has a membership of over 11,000 registered nurses and other health care professionals. Nephrology encompasses work in such areas as peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement therapies, transplantation In addition ANNA includes those working in administration, government/regulatory agencies and other areas of the renal industry.

ANNA is committed to advancing the nephrology nursing specialty and nurturing every ANNA member. We achieve these goals by providing the highest quality educational products, programs, and services. Our members are leaders who advocate for patients, mentor each other, and lobby legislators, all to inspire excellence.