Tfunke25

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1. Can't stand dialysis

   Tfunke25 replied to Tfunke25's topic in Urology

   Thanks everyone for your comments and words of encouragement. I left dialysis a year ago and couldn't be happier. I worked at a pediatrics clinic and now work family planning. dialysis was definitely not for me, but the great thing about nursing is t...

2. Can't stand dialysis

   Tfunke25 replied to Tfunke25's topic in Urology

   Merlee, I'm working chronic dialysis. Thanks everyone for the comments. The thing that worries me is that this is really affecting everythign else in my life. I can't enjoy my weekends b/c I know I just have to go back there on Monday. Like I said be...

3. Can't stand dialysis

   Tfunke25 replied to Tfunke25's topic in Urology

   Guttercat, I think it's dialysis itself that I don't like. The patients are ok sometimes and so are my coworkers, but even if they were perfect I would still be unhappy there. I've heard that sometimes it depends on your unit, which I think has a lot...

4. Can't stand dialysis

   Tfunke25 replied to Tfunke25's topic in Urology

   Thank you! I know its good to get experience, but wow! I really will try to hold out, but I don't know how much more I can take it. Everyday I do in telling myself that I will find something I like about this job, but end up hating it more. I have n...

5. Passed NCLEX-PN

   Tfunke25 posted a topic in NCLEX

   I took the nclex 2 weeks ago, 85 questions, a lot of them SATA. I really thought I had failed it because I'm normally not good at this type of thing. I went home, got the good pop-up with PVT and paid for early results on Monday morning. I honestly...

6. Can't stand dialysis

   Tfunke25 posted a topic in Urology

   I've only been at this job for 2 months and I am sooooo unhappy. I feel sick just thinking about going to work because of how much I hate it. I don't like the environment, the team and most of the patients. Everything about this makes me miserable, b...

7. DaVita Interview

   Tfunke25 replied to Tfunke25's topic in Urology

   Just wanted to let you guys know I got the job and started last week. Right now I'm getting to know the machine and doing bookwork so not much excitement going on. Thank you for all the tips!

8. DaVita Interview

   Tfunke25 replied to Tfunke25's topic in Urology

   there was one other LPN. She said once I become an LPN I would pass med which arent a lot. She pretty much described what you told me. They have 16 stations and each team member is assigned 4. She also said the training is 10 wks long which was fine ...

9. DaVita Interview

   Tfunke25 replied to Tfunke25's topic in Urology

   I think it went well. The interviewer told me alot about the position which would be as a PCT until I get my license. The facility was nice and the team seemed to really get along. They're doing interviews until monday and hope to call people back fo...

10. DaVita Interview

    Tfunke25 replied to Tfunke25's topic in Urology

    Sounds like a full day. Do work 3 or 4 days a week? I know I have a lot more questions, but right now I can't think of any b/c I'm nervous about my interview. I have interviews! Anyway, I'm sure I'll have more depending on how my interview goes. Than...

11. DaVita Interview

    Tfunke25 replied to Tfunke25's topic in Urology

    Thank you so much for the quick response and the tips! I have a couple of questions: -Since I dont have my license, is it likely that I will start out as a PCT? Did you enjoy being a PCT before you were and LPN? -As far as the role of the LPN goes, I...

12. DaVita Interview

    Tfunke25 posted a topic in Urology

    I'm a recent LPN grad and haven't taken my boards yet(Im still waiting to be cleared for a test day). I have an interview with Davita on Friday and I'm wondering if anyone can tell me anything I can expect during the process. This is my first intervi...

13. MTI LPN Program

    Tfunke25 posted a topic in Florida

    Is it too late to apply to the july manatee tech. lpn program? I attended an info session in March, but didn't think I would be able to start in July, but I have just found out i will be able to do it. Does any one know for sure of the deadline dates...