Pamilina

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1. They must think we are stupid...

   Pamilina replied to HDNurse's topic in Urology

   Please don't think that I diminish your importance, that is not at all my intention. I appreciate this forum like the rest of the people that come here. It just struck such a cord with me, when I heard your initial vent. I realize the frustration t...

2. They must think we are stupid...

   Pamilina replied to HDNurse's topic in Urology

   you can throw mud, dirt, whatever. "your thoughts motivate your actions." think about that. sure this is a place you can vent, but it sounded like a statement of fact was being spewed out! we are not gods, we are nurses, we can only note that we ...

3. They must think we are stupid...

   Pamilina replied to HDNurse's topic in Urology

   oh goodness, not a very caring or professional attitude toward your patient. this is an absolute "no, no." these patients are vulnerable and as nurses we are not their rulers! they require the dignity just as anyone else. if you ask a patient a q...

4. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

   Pamilina replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in New Nurse

   Good luck! I know that feeling, of old thumper!

5. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

   Pamilina replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in New Nurse

   LOL...I guess I feel like it's been a long time, that we haven't heard. LOL! Hope she gets it!!! :)

6. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

   Pamilina replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in New Nurse

   keeping my fingers crossed for you! did you get it?

7. how do I get into dialysis nursing

   Pamilina replied to IRERN's topic in Urology

   Call Davita or Fresenius; they will train you and send you out to hospitals, or you can work in the clinics. Try calling them and speak with a Manager...good luck!

8. Quitting after 4 months.....

   Pamilina replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in New Nurse

   Nursing in general is a very demanding job, and I think because it carries so much stress...and there are so many personalities that we are forced to work with, we are challenged daily. However, I have gone through so many areas of nursing myself. ...

9. Rule of thumb for new access needle size

   Pamilina replied to sueinga's topic in Urology

   Thanks for the clarification.

10. salary rate

    Pamilina replied to kathykaye's topic in Urology

    New York is a very expensive place, and people pay a lot to live there. I'm not sure what part of New York you are talking about, but Manhattan area was outrageous in prices back in the 80's so. I would think they would pay a heck of a lot more. H...

11. Rule of thumb for new access needle size

    Pamilina replied to sueinga's topic in Urology

    There is a form that specifies what size to use for how long, and each size has an allowable blood pump speed. You can't just put a pump speed up to 400 or 500. You have to remember what gauge needle allows for what speed. 17 gauge I believe is 200-2...

12. Can someone help me out?

    Pamilina replied to gigi69's topic in Urology

    When a patient comes in with an infected dialysis catheter. That usually means the vas catheter (temporary or permanent). The catheter is like a central line only bigger and made for dialysis use only. Those usually have a higher rate of infection...

13. Should I go back tomorrow morning or not??!

    Pamilina replied to luckyduck7's topic in General Nursing

    I know it all seems so bad, orientation didn't work out as it was planned, not one person assisted you in this situation. However, you are a nurse, and you went into nursing because we honor caring for the whole patient. How do you think the old peop...

14. just curious

    Pamilina replied to aiki's topic in Urology

    If you don't have the training yet as a Dialysis nurse. I recommend Davita...here in California, they pay you while you learn and then after some time, if you have hospital experience you can go into Acutes with this same center. The pay range for ...

15. Would like ur insight on my career plan

    Pamilina replied to miya's topic in Career Support

    Davita (Dialysis Company) will pay for your BSN as long as you commit to working for them for 2 years after you are all done. The pay for the two years might be around $18.00 or so dollars, but they have AWESOME benefits, and 401K and a 100% match fo...