kidneynurse

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1. Learning the computer system at DaVita

   kidneynurse replied to Joni's Mom's topic in Urology

   Our company was just acquired by Davita. Overall i think it is positive, but changing to the Davita way is a nightmare. We had to change our entire way of treating the patient. We now string machines intitate treatment, stop treatment in a different ...

2. My company is being taken over by DaVita what to expect

   kidneynurse replied to Joni's Mom's topic in Urology

   Good questions. I am interested since our unit is supposed to to be bought out by davita. Haven't heard any details yet

3. One week until Bundling

   kidneynurse posted a topic in Urology

   Now that bundling is going to be a reality in a week, what changes will your unit implement? I work for a small independent unit. We were told 2 weeks ago that our owners are in negotiations to sell out to Davita. to any other independent unit, what ...

4. epo managers

   kidneynurse replied to cryptic12's topic in Urology

   I am the anemia manager at my clinic. We have about 60 patients. It takes me about the same, 2 half days to review the labs, make changes then put the orders in the computer. We use Aranesp. I only adjust the dose once a month. Check with your amgen ...

5. Fluid runs

   kidneynurse posted a topic in Urology

   At what point do you offer a fluid run to patients? At my clinic if a pt is 1 kg above their dry weight they are offered a fluid run on the next day. As we have a lot of fluid abusers, especially on MWF shift, we could easily have 3-4 exdtra patients...

6. RN Pay Wichita / Hutch

   kidneynurse replied to Happeetxn's topic in Kansas

   I am thinking about moving back to Kansas next year. Can anyone give me an idea of the salary range for chronic dialysis nurse. Have 16 years experience.