The future of nephrology nursing: 2000 and beyond.

These collective initiatives will lead to additional community wide efforts as we move into the next century, for it is through these efforts that we will continue to enhance the care our patients receive. APNs, continued professional development and recruitment of health care professionals into nephrology will be pivotal to meet the evolving needs of this patient population. Nursing will play an increasingly integral role in influencing the health care arena as all disciplines must work together in our changing environment.