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Danielle Dunn

Danielle Dunn, AGPCNP-BC, FNP-BC, is a nurse practitioner specializing in kidney disease at an outpatient nephrology clinic, and a contributor to Biology Insights. She oversees medical management for patients with chronic kidney disease, monitors disease progression, and conducts weekly clinical rounds at local outpatient dialysis units. Dunn earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing. In her clinical practice, she collaborates with nephrologists to adjust treatment plans and counsel families on managing long-term renal health.

Why Does Creatinine Increase After a Kidney Transplant?
Citrate Toxicity in CRRT: Risks, Identification, Management
How Does CRRT Work: Circuit, Modes, and Waste Removal
What Is Renal Cortical Scarring? Causes and Management
What Is Transmembrane Pressure (TMP) in Dialysis?
Hyperechogenic Kidney: What This Finding Means
What Is Medullary Nephrocalcinosis?
eGFR Slope: Why It’s Crucial for Monitoring Kidney Health
Kidney Failure Delirium: Treatment and Management
How Does Kidney Disease Cause High Triglycerides?
Is Sodium Bicarbonate a Phosphate Binder?
Is Nitric Oxide Good for Kidneys? Function and Risks
What Is Lyme Nephritis and How Is It Treated?
What Is Uremic Frost? Causes, Appearance, and Treatment
What Is a Pre-Renal Condition? Causes, Signs & Treatment
Nephronophthisis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Management
How to Calculate Blood Volume Processed in Dialysis
How Much Fluid Should Be Removed During Dialysis?
Why Does Creatinine Increase After Dialysis?
What Happens to GFR After Nephrectomy?
Is Cortical Scarring in the Kidney Serious?
What Causes Blood Pressure to Drop During Dialysis?
What Causes Low Ultrafiltration in Peritoneal Dialysis?
How to Increase Hemoglobin in CKD Patients
Why Does Kidney Failure Cause Bleeding?
How to Calculate Kt/V for Dialysis Adequacy
What Is Dent Disease? Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
How Does Hepatitis B Affect the Kidneys?
How to Treat Anemia in Dialysis Patients
Why Do Kidneys Fail After Heart Surgery?