foxyroxyrn

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1. Any CM's doubling as floor RN?

   foxyroxyrn posted a topic in Urology

   I work in a small clinic with 12 chairs, MWF 2 or 3 shifts depending on census. Averaging 24-26 pts. We have 3 techs, myself and the CM. It was my understanding that when the CM left we would hire an RN and I would possibly train to be the CM. Have o...

2. Overwhelmed within 2 weeks!

   foxyroxyrn replied to foxyroxyrn's topic in Urology

   I was in Med-Surg for aprox 1.5 years, respiratory therapist for 18 years, so... NOT a lot of nursing experience. Hope I made the right move. It's getting better, not so stressed out. finishing week 4. I have a LOT to learn, but look forward to being...

3. Overwhelmed within 2 weeks!

   foxyroxyrn replied to foxyroxyrn's topic in Urology

   Well I really appreciate everyone's comments. Some really good tips. My preceptor and clinic manager keep telling me I'm doing really good, so I will have to trust them and take one day at a time. I feel all thumbs setting up the machines still, but ...

4. Overwhelmed within 2 weeks!

   foxyroxyrn posted a topic in Urology

   Well I'm in my second week of training and feel a little frazzled. I know I have at least 8 more weeks of training but I hope that's enough. Does anyone remember feeling that way? It seems like there is SO much to absorb. I really have been wanting t...

5. How to prepare for dyalisis?

   foxyroxyrn posted a topic in Urology

   I have almost one year under my belt on med-surg. I have been hoping to get a job as a dyalisis nurse in the clinic in my home town as soon as my contract is up. Any tips as to what I could be studying to prepare myself? I think I will get plenty of ...

6. Just interviewed for PT dialysis position

   foxyroxyrn replied to kacm74's topic in Urology

   I am in the same situation. Long stressful days on med-surg. Love reading these posts. Looking to switch to dyalisis next spring. Checking into homehealth also though.

7. Home Health vs Dyalisis

   foxyroxyrn replied to foxyroxyrn's topic in Home Health

   Thanks for the info guys. I really am still undecidEd. Don't want to jump into either one until I have done some serious soul searching. The dyalisis center said there is a job waiting for me most likely. Haven't checked into any homehealth jobs avai...

8. Home Health vs Dyalisis

   foxyroxyrn replied to foxyroxyrn's topic in Home Health

   Thanks for your input.I didn't realize u didn't get gas reimbursement!!

9. Home Health vs Dyalisis

   foxyroxyrn posted a topic in Home Health

   Anyone ever done both? Hope to get out of Med-Surg nursing next year, and looking to work in my community. Have a commute to work and not happy in my present job really. Thinking about becoming a dyalisis nurse here where I live, but have decided to ...