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1. Struggling new charge nurse

   Loveyourkidneys replied to lolafloda's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   In texas that is against

2. Inpatient rehab insurance question

   Loveyourkidneys replied to Loveyourkidneys's topic in Addictions

   It's hard when they have no insurance but their addiction keeps them from working. Another FAIL of our healthcare

3. Inpatient rehab insurance question

   Loveyourkidneys replied to Loveyourkidneys's topic in Addictions

   Thank

4. Inpatient rehab insurance question

   Loveyourkidneys posted a topic in Addictions

   Where would I direct someone who had a family member finally agreeing he needs inpatient rehab for meth addiction? He is 35 with no insurance. Thanks you for any advice or

5. HeRO Graft

   Loveyourkidneys replied to zero.'s topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Why not the rolled gauze? Never heard that so I'm curious. We have two hero grafts at our clinic. Maybe I'm doing it wrong

6. Hypoglycemic dialysis pt

   Loveyourkidneys replied to jessrn12's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   If you have supplements like nepro (like ensure for renal pts) give them that. Protein and sugar in it. We also have popcicles in fridge and candy. In reality you most likely aren't gonna have a lot...

7. dialysis nurse daily routine

   Loveyourkidneys replied to trulyblessed2's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   We do weekly hgb and pt/inr (if on Coumadin) Bimonthly hgb calcium and phosphorus Monthly Cbc with diff, cmb,alt,ast, tsat, urr, glucose, hepb antigen Quarterly tsh, hgba1c, Pth,ferritin hepb...

8. Ask A Hemodialysis Nurse (Questions about how to become one of us)

   Loveyourkidneys replied to madwife2002's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Texas regulations: charge nurse can have 12 patients. Not sure where 18 is allowed?? That is too

9. HeRO Graft

   Loveyourkidneys replied to zero.'s topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Stay out of the coil when cannulating and don't let their bp bottom out or it will clot. NEVER EVER EVER EVER CLAMP ONE. EVER!!!! They have this as a last option. Take the time to hold

10. Clinical Manager with Fresenius questions

    Loveyourkidneys replied to nursetaminator's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I have been working in dialysis for 5 years and I in no way know it all about dialysis. I learn something all the time. But I'm inquisitive and need to know the why behind everything. I personally...

11. Can you dialyze a patient into withdrawal?

    Loveyourkidneys replied to Loveyourkidneys's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Just wondering if anyone knows specific amphetamines that dialyze off. They have a short half life right? So maybe it's just "time for a fix?"vitals are WNL start of tx or possibly a little high. 3...

12. Can you dialyze a patient into withdrawal?

    Loveyourkidneys posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    We have a fairly new patient who tested positive for amphetamines in the hospital but denied it. Lately she comes in fine but 3hrs or so into treatment she gets ridiculous acting nervous and jittery...

13. Bulletin boards: dialysis

    Loveyourkidneys posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work at an outpatient dialysis clinic. We have two huge bulletin boards. I like to keep them cute yet educational. (12yrs in preschool before nursing school) any resource

14. Fistulas/ Grafts

    Loveyourkidneys replied to JEEE's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Report and redness or pain. You should listen before sticking EVERYTIME (however it rarely gets done in the real world) report any hand numbness or pain on access arm (although it isn't alway...

15. Would you have called out?

    Loveyourkidneys replied to Angeljho's topic in General Nursing

    It's says a lot about your work ethic which your coworkers