islandroots

islandroots has 23 years experience.

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1. Struggling new charge nurse

   islandroots replied to lolafloda's topic in Urology

   I work for Davita, and like in all things there are the good and the bad. It is impossible to have a pod and charge. You should not be there 3 hours after our last patient. Yes, it is difficult at first, but eventually you will get your speed. Talk t...

2. Discrimination & Whistle blowing - Would you hire this nurse again?

   islandroots replied to SunshineSmile's topic in Relations

   It is sad that you have gone through this, but there is one thing that should be clear. Being Adventist and/or a sabbath keeper does not automatically exempt you from having to work on the sabbath. I am also a sabbath keeper. I have been Adventist my...

3. Davita buyout

   islandroots replied to IamaYankeefan's topic in Urology

   It all depends on the number of employees that are in your facility. It also depends if all of the current employees agree to remian with the company. The may or may not attempt to adjust your salaries. Then if enough do not agree to stay the deal m...

4. rn new grad training as tech?

   islandroots replied to amrsaz's topic in Urology

   The experience that you will get there will be unmatched. They will ensure that you are properly trained prior to leaving you alone in the facility. There is also a lot of learning opportunities there. Do well on your interview. You will not regret i...

5. rn new grad training as tech?

   islandroots replied to amrsaz's topic in Urology

   Where in Ft L. What company if it is not too personal.

6. Could I be the only reformed misfit in nursing school?

   islandroots replied to KatePasa's topic in General Students

   Hey Kate, If any one of us was perfect we would walk on water. Before you gp any further speak to a counselor at school and find out if anything in your past would prevent you from sitting the NCLEX and getting licensed. If not, then I say go for it....

7. rn new grad training as tech?

   islandroots replied to amrsaz's topic in Urology

   It is usually at or near to the nurse salary. No nurse will work for 18 months at a technician salary.

8. rn new grad training as tech?

   islandroots replied to amrsaz's topic in Urology

   I did not say that 18 month as a tech was a good thing. If that what was implied I apologize. What I meant was that to walk into a clinic totally green, and think that one would be able to handle the unit did not make sense. Even when you are going t...

9. rn new grad training as tech?

   islandroots replied to amrsaz's topic in Urology

   It is not about playing a role. As a dialysis RN, there is a great deal of autonomy. You have to be able to think on your feet and know what you are doing.I am not saying that they should be paid what a tech is paid but to think that a new nurse out ...

10. rn new grad training as tech?

    islandroots replied to amrsaz's topic in Urology

    The reasoning behind you working as a tech, is because as a dialysis nurse you must be able to do what the techs do. There may be the ability to read it in a book, but until you are doing it hands on, you will be clueless. Plus the patients want to k...

11. Do you bag your bodies naked?

    islandroots replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a clinic, so my patients do not die here. But if I was going to be sending a patient out in a body bag, I would put a clean gown on. WHy? Because it would give ME a feeling of comfort. I would feel like I did my best for that patient even u...

12. Skills Lab kit

    islandroots replied to Yummy Chocolate's topic in General Students

    I don't know, but we were not allowed to buy useed either. We had to bring the reciept which was signed off by the teacher.

13. Skills Lab kit

    islandroots replied to Yummy Chocolate's topic in General Students

    Yes, my school made us buy that lab kit. It cost $125.00. All ot had in it was a few bandages, saline, i.v. start kits and stuff like that. We used 1 saline and 1 set of tubing out of the whole bag. We never used the other stuff. We were given everyt...

14. Dialysis Technicians -Let's Talk :)

    islandroots replied to RescueNinja2013's topic in Technicians

    I am an RN now,but when I started dialysis, I was a tech. I learned dialysis on the job. I tried to go to every learning opportunity that I could. I never let my job title stop me from learning something new. I also became Bonent certified as soon as...

15. Dialysis Technicians -Let's Talk :)

    islandroots replied to RescueNinja2013's topic in Technicians

    Take the position. I have found dialysis to be the most rewarding interesting job I have had. I have been here 23 years. The hours are long, but it is not a constant. Turnover is busy and then there is a lull. Know your labs, practice sticking a lot....