nossawja BSN, RN

nossawja has 13 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Hemodialysis; Peritoneal Dialysis.

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1. Experienced Dialysis nurse Training VS new Dialysis Nurse training

   nossawja replied to mom25msRN's topic in Urology

   When I was a clinical educator, we had a "fast track" for experienced nurses and technicians. They went to certain core classes that were basically review, they had to demonstrate skills in cannulation and machine set up, then they would take the fi...

2. When can I begin using the BSN credential?

   nossawja replied to nossawja's topic in Professionalism

   Graduation is complete, I passed all classes, diploma is in the mail. Thanks for the order!

3. Help!!!Accesses covered compliance

   nossawja replied to dialysisnursenola's topic in Urology

   When I was a clinical educator, I always used the story of the patient I had who's venous needle dislodged. He was sleeping and covered in a navy blue blanket. The machine ran for a while before the air caused the venous pressure alarm. With the d...

4. Move from Chronic outpatient to home?

   nossawja replied to LostMyPen,RN's topic in Urology

   I worked in-center hemo for 12 years (different positions, one as clinical educator) and just started a job with home dialysis teaching both HHD and PD. I absolutely love it....

5. Heparin Practices

   nossawja replied to Ashley_SF's topic in Urology

   Did she say why it was a liability for the population you work with? Do you use heparin to keep CVCs patent? I've worked in acute dialysis and the docs prescribed heparin just like in the outpatient unit. Heparin has a fairly short half life, so mos...

6. Breaking into Dialysis

   nossawja replied to Beachesandthrees's topic in Urology

   I worked for Fresenius and DaVita both, but now work for an academic institution; both companies have job websites, which sounds like you know already. They both also have hiring events, but those tend to be in areas where there are many clinics. I...

7. When can I begin using the BSN credential?

   nossawja posted a topic in Professionalism

   Hi all, I graduated recently from an RN to BSN program. Obviously, I didn't have to take boards again (thank goodness), but I'm unclear as to when I can begin using "BSN" in my name. Since I graduated is it appropriate to start using it? I can't f...

8. Very Excited

   nossawja replied to nossawja's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks! :-)

9. Very Excited

   nossawja posted a topic in General Nursing

   I've been waiting for my letter of acceptance for the LPN Articulation program at Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville, Illinois...and I was ACCEPTED! I am really happy to be starting the program After a little over a year as an LPN, with any...

10. LPN to RN Program - SWIC, Belleville IL

    nossawja replied to nossawja's topic in LPN-RN

    WOO!! I got into the LPN Articulation program! So excited. Glad to finally know!

11. You know you are a dialysis nurse when

    nossawja replied to deadwylerrn's topic in Urology

    Dody, I know exactly what you mean. I got a PRN job at a hospital and I have to remember to take the needles out! Only leave them in when working HD! :)

12. You know you are a dialysis nurse when

    nossawja replied to deadwylerrn's topic in Urology

    OMG that is hilarious about the thinking its an alarm. Sometime when I'm at home, sitting all alone by myself, I'll turn around because I think I hear an alarm!! You know you are a hemodialysis nurse when....you give dirty looks to your family membe...

13. I did a very stupid mistakes today. I forgot to clamp the saline line...

    nossawja replied to Datu's topic in Urology

    rnbob has a good tip! Keep your eye on the bag. Even then, sometimes it runs dry. Everyone does it, and if they say they haven't they're lying. :)

14. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    nossawja replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Relations

    Dialysis Related Whining: 1) No you cannot have GUM in your mouth while you are on the machine. If you pass out d/t hypotension, I'm not jumping up and down on your abdomen to force it out. 2) Yes, I've used stuck several people before. No, I do no...

15. LPN to RN Program - SWIC, Belleville IL

    nossawja posted a topic in LPN-RN

    Hi all, I'm an LPN that has applied for the LPN to RN Articulation Program at Southwestern Illinois College. I'm anxiously awaiting my letter of acceptance (knock on wood). I'm just wondering if anyone has gone through it and could give me some ...