Module 5 of Kidney School provides information on common emotions experienced by chronic kidney disease patients, as well as coping strategies that might be useful. The purpose of Kidney School Continuing Education courses is to educate renal professionals about the medical and psychosocial impacts of end stage kidney disease, as well as patients’ experience of managing this chronic condition.
Objectives
After taking this course, participants will be able to:
- List common emotions experienced by CKD patients and distinguish differences between them
- Give examples of community coping resources
- Describe how healthcare providers can assist CKD patients to cope with different emotions
- Identify coping techniques patients can be encouraged to utilize
Audience
Nurses and Dialysis Technicians
Contact Hour Approval
This continuing nursing education activity was approved by Medical Education Institute, approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP-17088, for 1 contact hour.
Accreditation for this course expires October 31, 2026.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to determine if these CE contact hours will be accepted by a particular licensing organization.
About Kidney School
All content for Kidney School is developed by Medical Education Institute and reviewed by a multidisciplinary team of experts and patients. Kidney School does not endorse any products, and use of Kidney School does not replace a patient’s need to talk with a healthcare professional about individual healthcare concerns and treatment options.
The Kidney School CE Planning Committee members are: Catherine G. Cox, RN, BSN, MS, Dori Schatell, MS, and Beth Witten, MSW, LSCSW.
Conflicts of interest
No conflicts of interest were disclosed.
