fitzmar27

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1. Is Dialysis nursing good for a brand new RN

   fitzmar27 replied to proudRN's topic in Urology

   Personally, I started as a tech in dialysis then couldn't get a job in dialysis after graduating with my RN, so I took a night shift position on a med/surg floor. I hated nights, but it was honestly one of the best decisions I made - I was able to tr...

2. Dialysis RN working time

   fitzmar27 replied to souleater11's topic in Urology

   I know at the VA outpatient clinics the one technician arrives at 530-6am for machine set up / RO duties, and the nurses are scheduled 7-5:30 4x/week with first shift patients scheduled for 7:30 (but arriving around 6:45-7), and second shift schedule...

3. Recommendations for a new grad dialysis RN?

   fitzmar27 replied to fitzmar27's topic in Urology

   Boston, MA

4. Recommendations for a new grad dialysis RN?

   fitzmar27 posted a topic in Urology

   Hi - I am a new graduate (May '13) and just accepted an RN position at an outpatient VA hospital hemodialysis unit. I worked there for a year as a tech, so I have the basics down but I was wondering if there are any good resources or recommendations ...

5. What's aTypical Day

   fitzmar27 replied to Jama CCHT's topic in Urology

   I'm really curious about this too - I may be offered a job in a few days on the unit I worked as a dialysis tech on...I'd definitely like to know what the biggest changes / challenges to look forward to are?