foxy1112

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1. What is the standard orientation time for HD?

   foxy1112 replied to kdunurse's topic in Urology

   It's usually 8-12 weeks in our unit. I don't know with other facilities.

2. Venting..

   foxy1112 replied to foxy1112's topic in Urology

   Yes, I'm also working per diem in another unit. Thanks for the advice.

3. Venting..

   foxy1112 replied to foxy1112's topic in Urology

   Hi, please check your inbox.

4. Venting..

   foxy1112 posted a topic in Urology

   I feel overworked, stressed and unfulfilled. Wonder if I should keep doing my job or quit. So confused right now.. 😔

5. Wide open fistulas that don't work

   foxy1112 replied to AcuteHD's topic in Urology

   Stenosis problem probably?

6. "Why are you here?"

   foxy1112 replied to foxy1112's topic in Urology

   I'm sorry that you're mom had to go through dialysis. I know it must've been tough for you. My patients inspire me everyday. I don't know if I would be just as strong as they are if I were to face the same kind of situation. I've only been in dialysi...

7. "Why are you here?"

   foxy1112 replied to foxy1112's topic in Urology

   I feel like you're putting words in my mouth. See, you don't get it. I didn't say dialysis is a blessing, I said the opportunity that patients get nowadays to be able to get dialysis treatments is something to be thankful /grateful for. Maybe I shoul...

8. "Why are you here?"

   foxy1112 replied to foxy1112's topic in Urology

   You said you're not a dialysis nurse so you're probably not familiar much with the culture. In the unit, we try to be as positive as possible. We try to make the experience lighter for the patients. All interdisciplinary team work hard for it. We tru...

9. "Why are you here?"

   foxy1112 replied to foxy1112's topic in Urology

   That's why a lot of patients are also depressed coz they see things as 'what should be' instead of 'what is'

10. "Why are you here?"

    foxy1112 replied to foxy1112's topic in Urology

    I can't really compare them to trust fund kids. Coz when trust fund kids won't work, they still have money. If dialysis patients won't dialyze, they're dead. I saw a poster once that says "DIALYSIS: damned if you do. Dead if you don't." Well, that's ...

11. "Why are you here?"

    foxy1112 replied to foxy1112's topic in Urology

    If they need dialysis back in the 70's, it would've been different, a lot of them probably won't survive. Nowadays, every patients have a chance. Even those who don't have insurance and documents are not getting denied of the services. Every treatmen...

12. "Why are you here?"

    foxy1112 replied to foxy1112's topic in Urology

    I see your point. I know that it is very stressful and difficult for them. However, I don't want to add any more negativity to their experience. Just need to be optimistic as much as possible until they get their kidney transplant 👌

13. "Why are you here?"

    foxy1112 replied to foxy1112's topic in Urology

    Thank you.

14. "Why are you here?"

    foxy1112 replied to foxy1112's topic in Urology

    Lol, that's not what I meant. From where I'm from, patients are very unappreciative. They treat dialysis as a burden rather than an opportunity. I always remind them back in the days when dialysis treatments were only given to selected patients who w...

15. "Why are you here?"

    foxy1112 posted a topic in Urology

    I've had gotten this question a couple of times already everytime a patient asks me if I'm a nurse or a tech. Whenever they find out I'm an RN, they always ask me "Why are you here? You're a good nurse. You should work in a hospital!" To my surprise,...