Training on Dialysis

nice2knowyou · Nov 30, 2011

Do NSPI dialysis training requires payment from it's applicants???

rogue_maverick · Nov 30, 2011

@miss_hd

Thank you for the acknowledgement.

2 years ago, when I was just counting the days before my HD training ends, your situation was exactly what I had in mind. Back then I had no concrete path to take after the program. But I consider myself lucky because just days before I finished my training, a staff nurse resigned, and the patient census sharply increased. So they took me and another colleague as staff nurses.

I know how frustrated you are right now because no hospital or dialysis clinic would respond to your application. Sadly, it is the current system of dialysis centers to prioritize their own trainees when they need additional staff nurses. Like where I used to work, they only hire external applicants if they have considerable experience in dialysis, like 1 or 2 years. It is a very, very rare occurrence to hire those who trained from other HD centers.

The "padrino" system also is in effect when it comes to volunteers. In my former workplace we didn't have volunteers, but an in-house physician had a nephew whom he was able to "inject" into the facility as a volunteer nurse.

If renal nursing is the path you really want to take, the least you can do is to undergo another HD center's training program (one that is for free, so for it not to be too heavy on your pocket) . Who knows what opportunities would present itself while you are on it.

jhaney2007 · Mar 4, 2012

I just want to ask if I can still apply as a trainee/volunteer even if I wasn't able to practice my RN profession for the last 3 years? But I have already a 6 months volunteer experience. I have decided to take a dialysis training since no hospital is hiring me until now. I hope someone can enlighten.

rogue_maverick · Mar 6, 2012

I just want to ask if I can still apply as a trainee/volunteer even if I wasn't able to practice my RN profession for the last 3 years? But I have already a 6 months volunteer experience. I have decided to take a dialysis training since no hospital is hiring me until now. I hope someone can enlighten.

Yes that is perfectly fine. Although some renal facilities (the big ones) require having hospital experience, several don't really look at it. And of course the "backer" or "padrino" system also is in effect in dialysis centers. Where I used to work, of the 8 trainees we take, 4 are from the pool of walk-in applicants, and 4 are usually related to staff, doctors, patients or former trainees.

But don't lose hope if you don't know anyone from the dialysis centers, you might just be one of the lucky picks from the walk-in applicants.

ainathomas · Apr 16, 2012

good day fellow RN's

i am a new Nurse.

i wanted to be a Dialysis Nurse.

what steps do i need to take to be a certified dialysis nurse?

rogue_maverick · Apr 16, 2012

good day fellow RN's
i am a new Nurse.
i wanted to be a Dialysis Nurse.
what steps do i need to take to be a certified dialysis nurse?

Hi!

You can start with applying for renal/dialysis nursing training.

The NKTI and free standing hemodialysis clinics/centers have training programs for this. You can give them a call or visit their offices to inquire.

Also you can do some back reading on this thread to learn more about dialysis trainings.

rogue_maverick · Apr 16, 2012

@ainathomas

you can also do some back reading on this thread for further info.

https://allnurses.com/philippine-nursing/accredited-dialysis-training-535506-page5.html#post6315174

citydriver85 · Apr 17, 2012

Eastern Marikina Dialysis Center is offering Dialysis Training for Nurses.

if you are interested, please call 571-6457

kayern07 · May 6, 2012

Any tips if Fresenius in Makati still accepts trainees? :)

rogue_maverick · May 9, 2012

DIALYSIS NURSE TRAINING Orientation

Mezzanine, 169 EAST GATE CENTER

EDSA, MANDALUYONG

(after VRPMMC hospital --formerly Polymedic)

Wed 16 May -- 3 to 5

Fri 18 May --- 3 to 5

Sat 19 May --- 10 to 12

Limited slots available! Please email [email protected] to register.

rogue_maverick · May 9, 2012

Nephrogroup Hemodialysis Nursing Curriculum

Module 1: Lecture 15 days (5 days a week or 3 weeks)

All the relevant theory will be gone over in detail. This will also include simulations

Module 2: Monitoring, Observation, and Priming: 15 days (5 days a week or 3 weeks)

Exams and quizzes will be administered. Preceptors will be present at all times on the floor. The head nurse or senior staff nurse will be the Clinical Instructors. They will give 15 minute lectures or guidelines before the beginning of every floor session.

Module 3: Cannulation and Termination: 30 days ( 6 days a week or 5 weeks)

The students will be given several requirements to complete on this term. (Completion Form) This is the most crucial period of their training.

Module 4: Skills Mastery 1 (1 month)

• A required module for mastery of clinical skills.

• After this month, a Certificate of Completion will be given for Dialysis Nurse Training.

• Nurses will be given a free RENAP exam review course

Module 5: Skills Mastery 2 (Module a, b c) (3 months)

• The additional training months are to mainly to assist the nurses in completing the 6 -month apprenticeship requirement of RENAP for accreditation. An evaluation form will have to be made for this purpose. All students who finish the course can register for free in the RENAP reviews.

Dialysis Theory Evaluation

This is a 2-day course where the students will be evaluated in terms of theoretical knowledge of dialysis. If the student has had previous training or classes, their mastery will show and they can proceed to the next module. This is like an APE (advanced placement exam).

dodoy, BSN, RN · May 9, 2012

*out of topic*

Feedback from the previous RENAP exam takers have noted that the exams are now harder (I don't know their basis for saying so because I think you can't retake the exam once you have already passed it). Before, we use a compilation of manuals as a review tool for our trainees preparing for the exam. Those are the ones we used ourselves before taking the exam almost 2 years ago. I believe RENAP is limiting the number of their qualified members now, and are screening them well by being stricter with their requirements. I think this is a good move since many are taking advantage of the "express" addition in the credentials/name by having a CRN at the end.

Incorporation of KDOQI is something to commend as it now shows a basis for practice that every member should know, that is internationally recognized.