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Registered Nurse Healthcare Taxonomy Code 163WN0300X
As of today, the following are the total number of Nephrology Registered Nurses nationally, in your State, and near your location.
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Medicare
The following are the total number of Nephrology Registered Nurses who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
The diagram below shows all the Nephrology Registered Nurses across the country, represented by blue bubbles. The larger the bubble, the greater the concentration of providers in that area. Red bubbles represent Medicare-excluded providers, with the larger bubbles indicating a higher percentage of excluded providers in that region. You can change the bubble size to be based on exclusions from the Size menu.
What do Nephrology Registered Nurses do?
Nephrology registered nurses specialize in caring for patients with kidney disease by assessing patient health, educating them on disease management, administering treatments such as dialysis and transplants, and coordinating care within interdisciplinary teams.
They work in various settings, including hospitals, dialysis clinics, and home care, with a focus on enhancing patient outcomes and improving the quality of life for individuals with kidney-related conditions.
What they do
Patient Assessment and Monitoring: Nephrology nurses monitor patients for symptoms, administer medications, and review medical histories to assess their health needs.
Treatment and Care Coordination: They play a vital role in managing treatments such as hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, as well as assisting with kidney transplants.
Patient and Family Education: A significant aspect of their role is educating patients and their families about kidney diseases, treatment options, prognoses, and self-care strategies.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Nephrology nurses work closely with nephrologists (kidney doctors), dietitians, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans.
Disease Prevention: They also focus on preventing kidney disease and monitoring patients at risk of developing it.
Environment
Nephrology nurses can work in a variety of specialized environments:
Transplant Programs: Assisting with kidney transplant evaluations and post-transplant care.
Dialysis Clinics: Providing care in outpatient settings.
Hospitals and Critical Care Units: Caring for patients with acute kidney injuries or complications.
Home Settings: Educating and Supporting Patients Who Choose Home-Based Dialysis.