Celebrating Nephrology Nurses: Honoring Life-Sustaining Care in the Pacific Northwest

With Nephrology Nurses Week upon us, we honor the remarkable dedication of nephrology nurses who support kidney disease patients throughout Oregon and Washington. At the Northwest Kidney Council, our top priorities are clear: advocating for accessible kidney dialysis, supporting patient–provider relationships, and strengthening the workforce that makes this possible.

Nephrology nurses are at the heart of these efforts, providing compassionate care, ensuring treatment continuity, and helping patients navigate complex challenges like vaccination schedules and infection prevention.

The American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) highlights the many ways these professionals strengthen kidney care through education, publications, and professional activities that keep nurses connected and advancing in their field. Their commitment benefits patients and builds more resilient care systems across the Pacific Northwest.

As we celebrate this week, we honor the nurses who are not just caregivers, but champions for resilient kidney care systems in the region. Your commitment strengthens kidney dialysis access, improves patient outcomes, and uplifts communities in Oregon and Washington.

To all nephrology nurses: thank you for your expertise, your compassion, and your advocacy. You inspire us every day—and this week, we celebrate you wholeheartedly.