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Jun 01, 2009 12:00 AM

Starting out Per Diem


I have zero experience in dialysis, but was wondering is it possible to start out as an RN in acute or chronic dialysis on a per diem basis. If so, which would be the better choice acute or chronic.


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from Tish88
Old Jun 01, 2009, 06:20 PM

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In my opinion, you would need to have experience in dialysis before becoming a per diem staff member.
In order to feel comfortable with dialysis, you are looking at 6 months to 1 year of full time working in dialysis.
I don't think anyone would hire you per diem without any experience.
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from Eric1233
Old Jun 01, 2009, 08:16 PM

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I agree, maybe I can get a part time position perhaps? The problem is the training!! Most companies will not want to spend much on training for a per diem nurse. I want to work about 1-2 shifts per week, maybe more. I work full time as an Nurse Educator in a correctional facility M-F 7am-3pm. I have always been interested in dialysis. The prison I work at has a 25 bed dialysis unit. I might try to get some training there, but they only use registry. There is talk of making it availble to state employees. Any other ideas would be welcomed. I could just go back to tele or step down nursing, but thought dialysis would be interesting and specialized. Thanks for the reply.
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from Tish88
Old Jun 01, 2009, 09:31 PM

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Most companies want you to be full time to receive training since it is so extensive and it takes so long to train.
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Old Jun 01, 2009, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tish88 View Post
Most companies want you to be full time to receive training since it is so extensive and it takes so long to train.
I agree.
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from Eric1233
Old Jun 02, 2009, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Valerie Salva View Post
I agree.
I figured as much, thank you for the heads up. I have not spoken to any of the companies in my area. There are quite a few jobs openings listed for acute and chronic (granted for full time). If there are any RN who did start out PT or Per Diem, please respond. I would like to hear about your experiences.
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