Related Experiment Video
Updated: Nov 25, 2025

Author Spotlight: Developing a Bedside Protocol for Kidney and Genitourinary Ultrasonography
Published on: June 21, 2024
The changing landscape of PAs and NPs in nephrology
1Jane Davis is an NP in the Division of Nephrology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Kim Zuber is executive director of the American Academy of Nephrology PAs in St. Petersburg, Fla. Ms. Davis is on the Amgen Speakers Bureau and the ANNA-Amgen chapter programs bureau. The authors have disclosed no other potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
Background:
Physician assistants (PAs) and NPs have expanded roles in nephrology as both the patient load and acuity of care needed for this population have increased.
Purpose:
To evaluate the workforce patterns of PAs and NPs working in nephrology over the past decade.
Methods:
Using the biannual survey from the National Kidney Foundation Council of Advanced Practitioners, data were collected and analyzed over the past decade.
Results:
Surveys of nephrology practitioners show the evolution of the dialysis-focused practitioner to one encompassing all aspects of nephrology: hospital, ICU, research, office, and all types of dialysis. Salaries and benefits have increased to compensate for the expansion of responsibilities.
Conclusions:
PAs and NPs in nephrology have the opportunity to use their skills and training in caring for this high-risk population.
Related Concept Videos
Nephrons
Nephrotic Syndrome III : Nursing Management
Chronic Kidney Disease III: Interprofessional Care
Chronic Kidney Disease IV: Nursing Management
Acute Kidney Injury IV: Diagnostic Studies and Prevention
Renal Drug Clearance: Overview
Renal clearance can be calculated using different methods. One approach is to divide the urinary drug excretion rate by the plasma drug concentration. This method directly measures renal clearance, indicating the kidneys' efficiency in...

