how can I become a certified dialysis nurse?

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hey everybody;)

I'm a third year BSN student.

What can I do to become a certified dialysis nurse?

Do I need work experience as a RN first?

If i do for how long?

Is there any new grad programs for dialysis nurses?

Any type of advice would be really be helpful thanku.

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Specializes in hemo and peritoneal dialysis.

Here ya go:

http://www.nncc-exam.org/cdn/cdnExamAppl.pdf

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Specializes in Nephro, ICU, LTC and counting.

As far as I remember, you need 2000 hrs of nephrology nursing experience to sit for the CDN exam, and 2 years of nephrology exp. to sit for the CNN exam.

Many employers prefer at least a year of med- surg, or ICU experience to start with dialysis, but there may be some clinics who hire fresh grads. Most of the dialysis clinics, companies have good training programs for new starters.

hey everybody;)

I'm a third year BSN student.

What can I do to become a certified dialysis nurse?

Do I need work experience as a RN first?

If i do for how long?

Is there any new grad programs for dialysis nurses?

Any type of advice would be really be helpful thanku.

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I am a 20 yr L&D nurse(and RN of 20 yrs too) who really wants to be a dialysis nurse I have applied on line all over(I live in Alhambra,ca but no bites no-one seems to want to train me...help.............

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I am a 20 yr RN most of it on L&D I too desperatlywant to be a dialysis nurse I live in Alhambra,CA I have applied on-line to Da-Vita and Freesius---no bites no-one seems to want to train me! I am highly motivated I have ACLS,BCLS,IV certification and EKG certificate but no-one responded to me-------if anyone knows of a place training RNs in dialysis pls let me know... THX.Gabby

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Specializes in Dialysis Tech.

Hi! if you need more information please email me at [email protected]

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Is a 4-year BSN required to become a dialysis nurse in any state or with any dialysis company?

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Specializes in Dialysis (acute & chronic).

Here are some requirements to take the CNN exam (nephrology nurse certification):

Applicant must have a BSN or MSN.

The applicant must have spent at least fifty percent of employment hours in nephrology nursing.

The applicant must have a minimum of two (2) years of

nephrology nursing experience as a registered nurse in

a clinical, administrative, teaching, or research capacity,

within three (3) years prior to submitting this application.

http://www.nncc-exam.org/cgi-bin/WebObjects/NNCCMain

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Great response Tish - Thanks!

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