Dialysis with 3 months RN experience

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Specializes in Medical-Surgical, Pediatrics.

I am a new grad nurse that has been working on a Med-Surg Renal/Urology floor. Some backstory: I had applied and interviewed with Davita in February. I was offered a position, and I tried to decide between Davita and a new grad residency program at a Magnet hospital. I went with the Magnet hospital against my better judgment. Now, I am 3 months in, and every time I work, I am reminded that I am not interested in working at the hospital, especially bedside. One good thing is about working on the floor is that I have received training in administering Peritoneal Dialysis and gotten some insight into what hemodialysis nurses do on the hospital level. Is it possible that Davita will consider me as an applicant with my new experience even though I turned down the offer?

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Specializes in Dialysis.
4 hours ago, peachshan said:

I am a new grad nurse that has been working on a Med-Surg Renal/Urology floor. Some backstory: I had applied and interviewed with Davita in February. I was offered a position, and I tried to decide between Davita and a new grad residency program at a Magnet hospital. I went with the Magnet hospital against my better judgment. Now, I am 3 months in, and every time I work, I am reminded that I am not interested in working at the hospital, especially bedside. One good thing is about working on the floor is that I have received training in administering Peritoneal Dialysis and gotten some insight into what hemodialysis nurses do on the hospital level. Is it possible that Davita will consider me as an applicant with my new experience even though I turned down the offer?

Reapply, you never know. Good luck!

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Specializes in Medical-Surgical, Pediatrics.
18 minutes ago, Hoosier_RN said:

Reapply, you never know. Good luck!

Thank you!

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

I agree; go for it! Let us know what happens.

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Specializes in Acute Dialysis.

I've worked for DaVita Acutes for 4 years. They need people. They are big enough company to have no memory. If you are willing to work very very long hours, do nothing stupid, and are a team player (aka will work on your days off) they will take you. Don't concern self with the application part. Be more concerned with if the Acutes lifestyle is a good fit for you. I was working 60-100 hours a week. I'm single. Are you ready for big paychecks and no life? It is a mixed bag. Your license is YOUR property and they depend on US to make money in any hospital. I love HD nursing and won't be going back to ICU. But. I've also learned who depends on whom. If they need a license, they will hire you. If they don't really need a license, they won't hire you. That's just how it works. Apply and don't worry about it. The question is, do you really want to work acute HD? You can make ridiculous money and have no life. 15hr days, 2 of 4 days on call that you WILL be at the hospital for. Every week. For months. Acutes ain't no 36 and quit it. If you are willing to put in the hours, the rewards can be excellent. But don't fool yourself that your extra efforts will be notice. There's no memory with DaVita. Again. I love my specialty. Won't work anywhere else. BUT! Believe me when I say, you will EARN your money. Every single penny.

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