DialysisRN12 replied to westieluv's topic in Urology
Yes I know. I started in acutes. Then moved in center to be a Clin Coord/CNM so I understand your dilemma. At the other company, we can sign ourselves up for just about any learning course. But if they don't want you to do it on working time, u can ...
DialysisRN12 replied to DialysisRN12's topic in Urology
But 35 for a CC is not high if that's what you were referring to. And technically I should be a CNM since my FA is unlicensed. Sent from my iPhone using allnurses.com
DialysisRN12 replied to DialysisRN12's topic in Urology
Yeah I make more than that but less than what I was told I should be offered. I don't think I'll be able to get any more money for transferring but was gonna try :) Sent from my iPhone using allnurses.com
Wondering if anyone might be able to give me insight as to what salary I should be asking for a position of HHD/PD RN in the Chicagoland area? I'm currently a CC for 12-chair unit and got shafted on the salary when I transferred to this position from...
DialysisRN12 replied to ffliper27's topic in Urology
Wait you're giving up being a preop/PACU RN to go into dialysis!! I'd give up anything to be able to do that but can't get into any position here like that without experience. Sent from my iPhone using allnurses.com
DialysisRN12 replied to westieluv's topic in Urology
You said it in your post "htn, years of poorly controlled diabetes." That's my point. I care about my patients and I know that they want to live. But at the same time it's lack of responsibility to participate in their own health care or being accoun...
DialysisRN12 replied to ffliper27's topic in Urology
Nature of the profession. It's stressful. It's a specialty you either love or hate, no in-between. Chronics is stable but routine for the most part. Acutes is more interesting but 20hr shifts burn you out, wear your body down. Sent from my iPhone usi...
DialysisRN12 replied to westieluv's topic in Urology
And c'mon all...very few patients are going to let you stick them on a weekly basis even tho it is SC. Try making that switch in a clinic with patients who've been there for years. Efficacy doesn't really apply to the dialysis patient since the reaso...
DialysisRN12 replied to ffliper27's topic in Urology
I'm biased lol but DaVita. Just overall from experience and what I've heard from ppl who have left Fresenius to go to DaVita. But it does happen also that ppl leave DaVita for Fresenius. Also I know quite a few who work for both. Sent from my iPhone ...
DialysisRN12 replied to Joni's Mom's topic in Urology
I just started as a CC so don't have much insight to how I will work yet. As soon as I know, I'd love to help you with your survey :) Sent from my iPhone using allnurses.com