Assessment
You’ll assess kidney function and create treatment plans for your patients.
Education
You’ll teach diabetics how to manage their symptoms.
Treatment
You’ll carry out treatment plans, including dialysis and acute care.
- Clinics
- Doctors’ offices
- Hospitals
- Patients’ homes
Option 1
01
Get an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
02
Pass the NCLEX-RN.
03
Work as a Registered Nurse, gaining 2,000 hours’ experience in Nephrology with 20 hours’ continued education.
04
Get your Certified Dialysis Nurse Certification from Nephrology Nurse Certification Commission.
05
You’re ready to work as a Nephrology Nurse.
Option 2
01
Get an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
02
Pass the NCLEX-RN.
03
Work as a Registered Nurse, gaining 3,000 hours’ experience in Nephrology with 30 hours’ continued education
04
Get your Certified Nephrology Certification from Nephrology Nurse Certification Commission.
05
You’re ready to work as a Nephrology Nurse.
