clinical experience for nurses and new ESRD regulations

[imperial]

I would like your feedback and opinions regarding the following. I can see that you all have a wealth of knowledge and I have learned much from you all.

In reading through the new ESRD proposed regulations, I note that there is only 12 months of clinical experience and either 3 or 6 months of dialysis experience needed to work in a dialysis unit. I have some concerns regarding the 12 months of clinical experience due to rising age of population, comorbid conditions, multiple medications, etc. What are your thoughts. The regulations state the supervising nurse and charge nurse need these above qualifications. thanks.

[DeLana_RN, BSN, RN]

Just FYI, this is a resurrected old threat and I don't think the main posters are active anymore (one has been banned).

DeLana :)