[vonda1975]

I know LPN's can work dialisis in Ohio. Does anyone know if IV therapy is required, or is anything else required?

I know some companies that offer dialysis training, but I wasn't sure if IV therapy was included.

[dabrink]

Originally Posted by vonda1975

I know LPN's can work dialisis in Ohio. Does anyone know if IV therapy is required, or is anything else required?

I know some companies that offer dialysis training, but I wasn't sure if IV therapy was included.

Yes you will need your IV therapy. When I worked for Gambro they did pay for my class. What are of OH do you live in? I have been in hemo dialysis since 96
I love the fact so many of our pt's go home and have a semi "normal" life! Good luck ask any questions!

[vonda1975]

Originally Posted by dabrink

Yes you will need your IV therapy. When I worked for Gambro they did pay for my class. What are of OH do you live in? I have been in hemo dialysis since 96
I love the fact so many of our pt's go home and have a semi "normal" life! Good luck ask any questions!

I am hoping to work for Davita or Fresenius in the Columbus area. I graduate next June, but I can't find any IV Therapy classes that are offered during the summer months. I was thinking that I might be able to get a tech position (where they train) right after graduation, until I'm licensed. This way I can get enough work hours in to get into the 2 year RN program. Dialysis is a specialty I am VERY interested in.

[vonda1975]

Originally Posted by vonda1975

I am hoping to work for Davita or Fresenius in the Columbus area. I graduate next June, but I can't find any IV Therapy classes that are offered during the summer months. I was thinking that I might be able to get a tech position (where they train) right after graduation, until I'm licensed. This way I can get enough work hours in to get into the 2 year RN program. Dialysis is a specialty I am VERY interested in.

I made it through my 5th week of Nursing School (LPN)!!! It's tough, but I'm doing it. I found out that we will be the 2nd class to graduate and be IV Certified! That was really good news for me, because I really want to work in dialysis!

[SShannon81]

I was wondering about tthe hours dialysis nurses work...?I know its off topic

[BellaCerraRN]

Most chronic clinics begin at about 0400-0430 and put their first patients on at 0500, if they run 2 shifts everyone is usually out of there by about 1500 if they have someone in reuse. If they run 3 shifts it can be as late as 2000. How late depends upon census and 3 shift is usually held for those that work so it depends upon how late they get off work and get hooked up.

[DeLana_RN]

Originally Posted by SShannon81

I was wondering about tthe hours dialysis nurses work...?I know its off topic

Dreadful early morning hours in chronics/outpatient clinics (I'm definitely no morning person and used to have to be at work at 5:00, which meant I got up at 4:00; we worked four 10-hour shifts per week). However, a few do start later - one local clinic starts at 7:00 (considered late for dialysis clinics), and some may have a separate third shift working from 10:00-21:00 or so.

In acutes/hospital dialysis, we have more flexibility - my coworkers start as early as 6:15 and as late as 11:30, 8 or 10-hour shifts (plus some call - nothing is perfect ).

HTH,

DeLana