This year's conference will be held at General Motors Wintergarden at the Renaissance Center located on the beautiful Detroit Riverfront at 400 Renaissance Center , Detroit, MI 48243
Saturday, March 07, 2026 • 7:00am - 5:00pm
Featured Faculty Presenters
Dr. Nutrena Tate, PhD, MBA, APRN, CPNP-PC
Implicit Bias, Privilege, and Microaggressions: Care Considerations in the Kidney Patient
Behind every clinical decision lies a human experience — and sometimes, hidden biases shape that experience in ways we don’t realize. This session uncovers how privilege, microaggressions, and implicit bias impact communication, trust, and outcomes for kidney patients. Learn practical strategies to recognize blind spots, strengthen cultural humility, and deliver care that truly meets patients where they are. Healthcare professionals can meet their implicit bias requirement for the state of Michigan with this session.
Dr. Angee Roman, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
CKD Implications in Opioid Overdose Emergencies: Do Biases Matter?
Opioid overdoses are rising nationwide — but for patients with chronic kidney disease, the stakes are even higher. This session uncovers how clinical biases may influence emergency response, pain management decisions, and patient outcomes. Discover the latest evidence, challenge assumptions, and explore strategies to deliver safer, more equitable care when every second counts. This portion of the program is made possible by the Building Relationships to Impact Disparities and Generate Equity (B.R.I.D.G.E.) Grant from our partner, Wayne State University College of Nursing to bring about education and awareness of substance abuse.
Dr. Ian Hay, PharmD
Pharmacology for Osteoporosis Management in CKD Population
Osteoporosis in CKD patients presents a unique clinical challenge — fractures occur more often, progress faster, and require highly tailored treatment approaches. This session breaks down the latest pharmacologic strategies, safety considerations, and evidence-based interventions APRNs need to manage bone health with confidence. Elevate your prescribing decisions and sharpen your expertise with knowledge that directly impacts patient quality of life. Advance practice professionals will earn a pharmacology continuing education credit!
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Dr. Jennifer Zamora, DNP, FNP-BC
Vafseo (Vadadustat) Treatment Initiation, Dosing, and Monitoring
A new era of anemia management is here — but successful adoption starts with clinical mastery. This session gives you a clear, practical roadmap for initiating Vafseo, optimizing dosing, and monitoring patients safely and effectively. Learn how to navigate real-world scenarios, avoid common pitfalls, and deliver confident, guideline-aligned care with one of nephrology’s newest therapeutic options.
Lisa Dawson, MBA, RN & Terrie Colvard, BSN, RN
Patient and Caregiver Perspective on Home Dialysis with a live patient panel!
Step inside the real-world experience of home dialysis through the voices of those who live it every day. This powerful live panel brings patients and caregivers to the forefront to share honest stories about challenges, breakthroughs, and what truly supports success at home. Gain insights you won’t find in textbooks and walk away inspired to elevate how you educate, advocate, and care for your home dialysis population.
Dr. Marc Webb, M.D. & Luba Sawka, MSN, APRN, GNP-BC
Vascular Access Complications
When vascular access fails, everything changes; from treatment adequacy to patient safety. This high-impact session dives into the most common complications in AV fistulas, grafts, and catheters, and the latest evidence-based interventions to address them. Strengthen your clinical vigilance, sharpen your assessment skills, and walk away with practical strategies to keep access functioning and patients thriving.
Program Cost
Early Bird Special now through January 26, 2026!
Early Bird Registration/Regular Registration
ANNA Member: $75/$95
Non - Member: $100/$120
Technicians/Student Nurse: $50/$70
The first 50 people to register will be entered into a drawing to be reimbursed their registration fee! (Registration fees are non-refundable but exchanges are accepted)
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS !!
2025 MichigANNA Board Members and Conference Planning Committee
President Nikeyia Davis MBA-HCM, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-C, CNN, FNKF, FANNA President-Elect Gerardo Infante, BSN, RN Immediate Past President Laura Bartnik-Walton, RN Co-Secretary Denis Parr, MSN-IPC, RN, CIC, AL-CIP Co-Secretary Myesha Hollins, BSN, RN Health Rep & Technology Chair Kimberly Ares BSN, RN, CNN Treasurer Jonette Cochran-Davis, RN
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