At the National Kidney Foundation, we honor Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants/Associates, and Clinical Nurse Specialists as an integral part of the kidney care team. That’s why we’re committed to providing support for APPs specializing in nephrology to enhance patient care and achieve optimal outcomes. 

As representatives and advocates for NKF’s APP membership body, the Council of Advanced Practice Providers (CAPP) coordinates with other professional health organizations to promote effectiveness and develop valuable resources such as evidence-based practice guidelines and education for nephrology APPs. CAPP helps protect the interests of APPs, the well-being of patients, and works to affect changes in kidney healthcare legislation and public policies.

When you become an NKF Professional Member, you unlock a world of professional opportunities including accredited education, the latest in kidney research, and an unparalleled network of resources. Access tools for your practice and for your patients, all in one place. A portion of your dues are directed to NKF's research endowment fund and supports our lifesaving patient programs and services. Make NKF your professional home today!

• Free access to NKF's CE podcast, the Kidney Commute, for earning credits on-the-go
• Opportunity to apply for the Fellowship of the National Kidney Foundation (FNKF)
• Online member account in the NKF Member Hub, including access to the interprofessional NKF Member Directory
• Exclusive member-only monthly e-newsletter featuring curated professional opportunities, resources, and updates from NKF
• Eligibility for travel stipends and research grants
• Digital badges for seamless online credential sharing
• Opportunity to nominate and vote for prestigious annual Council Awards; winners receive free registration and are recognized at SCM
• Access to the member-only CAPP Forum
• Results of CAPP's Salary and Benefits Survey
• Eligibility to vote and run for CAPP Executive Council offices, representing APPs and advising NKF at the national level
• Subscription to RenaLink, NKF's interdisciplinary and interprofessional industry e-newsletter

*Note on the NKF family of journals: The Journal of Nephrology Social Work (JNSW) and Kidney Medicine are always open access.