rizenfly

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1. New Grad interviewing in Dialysis

   rizenfly replied to 81Bubbles's topic in Urology

   I was a new grad going into a chronic unit. My advice to you would be to get your face into everything you can; ask questions; jump in to help -even if it's just to grab tape - and be flexible. I love dialysis nursing and do not regret my decision to...

2. Catheter care

   rizenfly replied to urrRN's topic in Urology

   First, out pts. are instructed not to shower or bathe or touch their P/C.s When they get to the unit, we take off the old dressings, change gloves, cleanse the cath site with Chloroprep or Betadine swabs and wrap the ports with betadine wipes for 3-5...

3. New to HD & equipment--learning curve??

   rizenfly replied to wordsmith's topic in Urology

   I am a new grad of 6 months and went directly into dialysis nursing. It took 3 months to learn the basics of the michines (yes, we also have 2 types). I also fluctuate between 2 units, two different hospitals, and two different sets of dynamics. I wo...

4. Hemodialysis versus Med-Surg

   rizenfly replied to EnergizerNurse's topic in Urology

   I started as a new grad in hemo nursing and am very happy. There are many options availabe if you get bored. I personally enjoy the routine of it all. But everything I learned as a nursing student doesn't seem to apply in dialysis nursing!

5. salary rate

   rizenfly replied to kathykaye's topic in Urology

   As a new grad, I make 22.00 an hour for days with a 2.00 shift differential after 1pm. This is just slightly less than hospital med-surg nurses.