wir5

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1. What is a CNS?

   wir5 replied to andreamae's topic in CNS

   I am soon (Dec, 05) to graduate with an MSN/MBA/HCM degree. I am interested in CNS in renal management. How and where can I find additional information? I would appreciate any help. Mary

2. Call for help--NHPCO for Katrina disaster area

   wir5 replied to aimeee's topic in Hospice

   I am a dialysis nurse. Is there a place for the renal patients to dialyze and is there adequate staff? Please direct me to whomever I need to contact. Thanks, Mary

3. Just moved from ER to dialysis...link to a great article!

   wir5 replied to NYJannaRN's topic in Urology

   I could not access this site, but would like to read the article. I know that there are dialysis cruises. I had a friend go to Alaska (working) on one, however, not much time for fun and sightseeing when you must be working. She had a great time, ...

4. Katrina

   wir5 posted a topic in Urology

   I have been listening to all of the horror going on as a result of Katrina. CNN has briefly mentioned that there are many dialysis patients who have not had treatments for many days, and I wonder if anyone has heard plans for resolution of this pro...

5. Brand New To Dialysis

   wir5 replied to lost nurse's topic in Urology

   Glad to have you with us in the wonderful world of dialysis. The other poosts I read say that you either love it or hate it, and that is absolutely true! I love it AEB the past 17 years in dialysis. I worked for FMC for 11 of those years. It was ...

6. Maximum UF limit for hemo patients

   wir5 replied to Northern nephron's topic in Urology

   Dialysis patients either comply with all the rules, or none of them, in my experience. I have had this kind of patient as well. It is ultimately the medical director's decision (in my case) for a maximum UFR. We have both SVS and profiling on our ...

7. Considering career change to dialysis

   wir5 replied to rn4babies63's topic in Urology

   I am a dialysis nurse. I worked for Fresenius for 12 years as a PCT, they sent me to school and I got my BSN, worked for them for 1 year, then got out. These are my opinions: they were very supportive of my schooling, I enjoyed working on the floor...