Dialysis Nurses! Help me, I'm painfully new and have no experience

Nurses General Nursing

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Specializes in Dialysis.

Hi everyone,

I started nursing in 2012 and have been a floor nurse on med/surg/tele/hem-onc unit. I just recently accepted a chronic dialysis job. I have zero dialysis experience. My new employer will be training me, obviously. However, I was wondering what the best advice all of you could give for a new dialysis nurse starting out. Really do appreciate it. Thanks!

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

Visit Allnurses Dialysis -Renal-Urology forum to get a sense of issues in this specialty, especially early start times --5AM not for me. 

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Specializes in New Critical care NP, Critical care, Med-surg, LTC.

While you may not have specific dialysis experience, your years of experience on the floor will definitely serve you well. You understand fluid shifts, electrolytes, and many other aspects important to dialysis patients. I have two former coworkers that LOVE their dialysis jobs. As you mentioned, the employer will train you specifically on the use of the machine, but I think you're more prepared than you think. Good luck!

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