About the Nephrology Educators Network

Vision

To promote a coordinated approach to nephrology education in Australasia that meets and responds to the evolving needs of Nephrology Nurses.  We will be recognised internationally as innovators and leaders in the delivery of education for nephrology health professionals.

Mission Statement

The NEN endeavours to facilitate access and promote equity in practice and excellence in education for nephrology health professionals through:

  • Promoting  collaborative relationships to avoid duplication of nephrology  educational material
  • Working collaboratively as a body to promote access and equity in the delivery of nephrology education
  • Creating innovative and relevant solutions to educational needs that are supported by  evidence based principles
  • Developing and reviewing Nephrology Nursing practice
  • Developing learning programs that seek to enhance the practice of Australasian Nephrology Nurses
  • Promoting evidence based  practice
  • Ensuring a cohesive and progressive (inter)national focus
  • Providing support for those working in minority or isolated areas through improved access to resources and promotion of services

Values

Collaboration and Teamwork

  • We acknowledge the power of collaboration and teamwork in achieving our aims
  • We will actively contribute to NEN activity and initiatives (and receive benefits equally) with the aim to share knowledge
  • We will share information and knowledge in order to contribute to group performance

Innovation, Effectiveness, Perseverance and Determination

  • We demonstrate a commitment to our goals by working effectively, creatively and collaboratively as a group
  • We will challenge practices based on tradition and not supported by evidence.
  • We will encourage and promote innovative practice
  • We will work towards our goals with perseverance and determination

Honesty, Integrity, Accountability and Transparency

  • We commit to honesty and transparency in all our work and relationships to ensure that the NEN is seen as a credible vehicle for the ongoing educational needs of Australasian Nephrology Nurses
  • We will provide timely, comprehensive and accurate information to those we have working relationships with
  • We will acknowledge the outcomes of our actions whether they were planned or not

Respect for Diversity

  • We will display tolerance and respect for alternate opinions that may not reflect our own
  • We aim to increase our knowledge and understanding of different cultural groups nation wide

Celebration

  • We will demonstrate a commitment to recognising the successes and achievements of our members and colleagues

Strategic Priorities

Building organisational sustainability

  • Identify the barriers (and facilitators) to participation in the NEN in order to facilitate the sustainability of the NEN
  • Create financial sustainability
  • Strengthen membership base through identifying and networking with nephrology educators throughout Australasia who are not yet members

Clinical Practice and Education Standards

  • Review the advanced nephrology competency standards with view to the development of current nephrology practice standards that are evidence based, contemporary, future focussed and meet the needs of Australasian Nephrology Nurse
  • Develop a national professional development framework for all nurses who care for people who are at least at risk of kidney disease
  • Develop learning programs that are relevant to the identified needs of Australasian Nephrology Nurses that can be accessed by all nurses caring for people with kidney disease.
  • Investigate with view to obtaining registration/authority to issue CE points (Australia only) and investigate New Zealand equivalence.
  • Discuss and develop national policies, procedures, core curriculum and competencies.
  • Connect with state aligned educational networks and develop strategic relationships as required

Management and Influence

  • Work in partnership with the board of the Renal Society of Australasia at both state and national levels and with other key stakeholders
  • Develop and maintain transparent relationships with the pharmaceutical and equipment manufacturing sector

The NEN recognises the contributions that Clinical Dialysis Technicians and Aboriginal Health Workers make to the care of those with kidney disease. The strategic intent of the NEN encompasses these groups of health professionals.