Kidney Failure & Renal Care

Nephrology Nursing

Medical professionals in nephrology use the nursing process to care for patients of any age who have a kidney infection or are at risk of developing one. Nephrology nursing involves both preventing disease and assessing patients' and families' needs for well-being. Nursing care spans the life span and involves patients experiencing the real or catastrophic aftermath of severe or chronic renal disease; thus, nephrology medical professionals need to be well-versed, extraordinarily talented, and invigorated. These attendants also oversee every organ system in the body, necessitating a comprehensive approach to on going care that is both rewarding and challenging. Propelled by inventive and educational breakthroughs, nephrology nursing remains a vibrant area offering a diverse range of career opportunities for healthcare providers at every level.