Brookeylea replied to missvwbugs's topic in Urology
Ryan RN. If you think anyone can do it take a back seat. If everyone could do it then the turn over rate would be much lower, but it's not. Be honest. It's hard work and takes dedication. Im a tech working on my RN and started with 4 new hires my...
Sounds about right!! Except we have a 3 person assignment. My clinic is chaotic right now though like that too. I just hit 6 months and am not comfortable but not getting so nervous anymore!
Brookeylea replied to Joni's Mom's topic in Urology
If your continuously turning the BFR down to 450 then the MD orders will need to be changed. What's the point of using 14g needles if the BFR is continuously being turned down. Possibly NA profiling or adjusting temp to 36 with MD orders obviously. ...
The interview was pretty basic my CM at the time asked questions asking if I knew what dialysis is, if I was good with computers and technology. She asked why i think i would be a good fit. If you are unsure of exactly what techs do look at the job ...
I Work for Fresenius and they Paid me for my training. I had no prior jobs in the medical field besides phlebotomy license, CNA certificate, and EKG certificate.
Brookeylea replied to jlynn2303's topic in Urology
This happens in my unit more than often than not. It's unsafe and hard work for the nurses (I'm a tech). Today when I go in we have 15 patients and 5 people. 3 nurses 2 techs..... That should allot everything getting done with 3 nurses but usually...
I'm a tech with Fresenius and I was hired for 30 hours a week even though its usually 40. My husband works 40+ as well. My hubby is now being pushed at work to work Saturdays and occasional Sundays. This means I will no longer be able to work Saturd...
Brookeylea replied to miniangel729's topic in Urology
I work as a dialysis tech. The thing we look for is recording vitals every half hour, during the half hour checks we review the machine ensuring all "chambers" are at the appropriate level and enough normal saline in the bag ( I'm assuming if your in...
Brookeylea replied to jlynn2303's topic in Urology
I work in a chronic unit with 3 shifts mwf and 2 on TThS. Your hired for 30 or 40 in my unit. I do 3 10 hr shifts (as a tech) which usually turn into 4 and my days are usually more. 11-12 hours. Nurses are hired for the same.