NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION COUNCIL OF NEPHROLOGY SOCIAL WORKERS®

At the National Kidney Foundation, we honor Social Workers as an integral part of the kidney care team. That’s why we’re committed to providing support for nephrology social workers to enhance patient care and achieve optimal outcomes. 

As representatives and advocates for NKF’s social worker membership body, the Council of Nephrology Social Workers (CNSW) coordinates with other professional health organizations to promote effectiveness and develop valuable resources and education for nephrology social workers. CNSW helps protect the interests of practitioners, 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
• E-access to CNSW’s Standards of Practice for Nephrology Social Work, 6th Edition
• 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
• Subscription to RenaLink, NKF's interdisciplinary & interprofessional industry e-newsletter
• Eligibility for travel stipends and research grants
• Digital badges for seamless online credential sharing
• Downloadable CNSW Care Plan Template
• Opportunity to nominate and vote for prestigious annual Council Awards; winners receive free registration and are recognized at SCM
• Eligibility to join your local CNSW Chapter & access local CE events nationwide**
• Access to the member-only CNSW Forum
• Eligibility to vote and run for CNSW Executive Council offices, representing nephrology social workers and advising NKF at the national level

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

**Local chapters exist based on local volunteer support and leadership and are not available in all areas.