NokturnalMike

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1. New Grad Dialysis or ICU?

   NokturnalMike replied to NokturnalMike's topic in Urology

   Thank you all for your comments! haha The decision is defiantly going towards Dialysis. I appreciate your support so much. It was really hard just getting through nursing school I never thought it would be so hard to pick the right job opportunity as...

2. New Grad Dialysis or ICU?

   NokturnalMike replied to NokturnalMike's topic in Urology

   Well the ICU position was filled but I was offered a job in PCU Tele. What do you guys think about that vs Dialysis? Should I take that over the acute dialysis? What are the responsibilities of the nurse in Tele?

3. New Grad Dialysis or ICU?

   NokturnalMike replied to NokturnalMike's topic in Urology

   Thank you all for your help it is so helpful hearing from all of your personal experiences. The ICU sounds like a great opportunity, I just may have to start where I am comfortable and have connections. But I really like the per diem in Dialysis and ...

4. New Grad Dialysis or ICU?

   NokturnalMike replied to NokturnalMike's topic in Urology

   Thank you both for your feedback. I do appreciate you both sharing your insight and experiences. I enjoy Dialysis, even though I know there is room to learn more about it everyday. I am very comfortable with the workload and requirements. My only con...

5. New Grad Dialysis or ICU?

   NokturnalMike posted a topic in Urology

   I have been trying to get advice from everyone I know about this issue. I have graduated and am now a licensed RN with 2 job offerings; ICU or Acute Dialysis. First off a little about me. I have been a Dialysis Tech for over 7 years in both chronic a...

6. Estrella Mountain Community College!

   NokturnalMike replied to aubryb429's topic in Arizona

   i am starting my first block there as well. i was advised to transfer by some nurses who knows about the schools program which worries me a little. especially since i know ---- who works there gave me a lot of false information. i think it will be fi...

7. Pct interview for davita

   NokturnalMike replied to cookiemonster84's topic in Technicians

   Getting certified as a hemo diaylsis tech is not hard.. just apply im sure they would hire you. They hire people who have no medical experience all the time, more so FMC than DaVita. But still, it paid off for me when i was hired 6 years ago. Now im ...

8. Pct interview for davita

   NokturnalMike replied to cookiemonster84's topic in Technicians

   Part Time techs are not really wanted as far as i can tell. As a full time tech working at a clinic with 3 shifts, usually works from 5am to 9pm. Give or take a few hours in the evening, you go home when the patient load goes down basically. 2 Shifts...

9. Pct interview for davita

   NokturnalMike replied to cookiemonster84's topic in Technicians

   Well Congrats on landing a job with DaVita. I have worked in Dialysis for over 6 years now and I have to admit after the first few years it gets old quick! However, I think its a great way for someone to get their foot in the door to some experience!...