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Your daily commute may seem routine, but recent studies conducted by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) reveal how dangerous it can be. In 2022, an estimated 42,795 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes.
Understanding the commuting risksStudies by the NHTSA indicate that the majority of accidents occur during the evening rush hour between 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Factors like heavy traffic, rush hour...
CNSW of Kansas & Western Missouri held a check-in Zoom meeting on March 28, 2023. We recognized social workers for Social Work Month. JoAnna Rogers from NKF could not attend but shared announcements. She recognized CNSW and Tanya Kearney who moderated a session at the recent NKF Kidney Social Summit and shared a resource guide with patients and their families. JoAnna asked social workers to encourage Kansas and Missouri patients to apply...
CNSW Chair Message Dori Muench, MSW, LCSW, NSW-C, FNKF CNSW Chair
I am so excited to offer my first entry to RenaLink as NKF-CNSW Chair. I’d like to take a moment to introduce myself. I'm Dori Muench and am your incoming chair. I work as a transplant social worker in Winston-Salem, North Carolina where I live with my husband, two daughters, and golden retriever. I have worked in the field of nephrology for the past 16 years,...
CNNT Chair Message
Melinda Martin-Lester, RN, BA, eCNN, CHC
The summer has flown by this year. We had a record number of nominations for both nurses and technicians, as well as the Carol Mattix Award. The council members reviewed all the nominations and were able to choose a winner in each category. The winners will receive their awards at SCM23 in Austin, TX, next April. I want to thank all of the nominees and the executive...
CNNT Chair Message
Melinda Martin-Lester, RN, BA, eCNN, CHC
The CNNT Executive Committee met at the Spring Clinical Meetings in April. While I was unable to attend, CNNT was pleased to present the following awards and stipends at the meeting:
- Carol Mattix Award – Cheyenne Fasce
- Outstanding Nurse Award – Dean Baron
- Outstanding Technician – Carol Lane
- Outstanding Dialysis Technician – Daniel...
CNNT Chair Message
Melinda Martin-Lester, RN, BA, eCNN, CHC CRN ChairHappy New Year and welcome to spring.
As I look back on my year as CNNT Chair, I feel that the Executive Committee has had a successful year. This year at SCM23 we will be recognizing our awardees for their outstanding accomplishments. Awards this year go to:
- Carol Mattix Award – Jeannetta Womack
- ...
CNNT Membership Updates
Joanna Lee Neumann, RN, CNN CNNT Director-at-Large
Ms. Melinda Martin-Lester (CNNT Chair), Ms. Jordan Cannon (Sr. Director, Professional Programs and Member Engagement), and Ms. Joanna Lee Neumann (CNNT Director-at-Large) met during year end 2022 to discuss different strategies to gain more members. Melinda has been sending out welcome letters to new members to set the tone of a welcoming organization....