Fresenius RN Training - What to expect?

[marina.]

Hello Nurses!

I have accepted an RN position at Fresenius at an outpatient clinic. I am very excited to hear that there is a two month training period. I have been working at home health with pretty simple cases and I feel like I have lost a lot of my nursing school knowledge regarding dialysis. I have already started to study again but just wanted to know if anyone has been through Fresenius' RN training program who could offer some insight. Just wondering how basic they start and what details I should make sure to remind myself of.

Thanks so much,

Marina

[noelraquel]

well...

I don't currently work for Fresenius, but I imagine the training is pretty similar.

i was lucky enough to receive my training from a private dialysis clinic and they held my hand the entire training, im not ashamed to say..

i was assigned to one RN and had her an entire 3months until they deemed me 'ready' to cover the floor on my own. for the first couple of weeks i followed an experienced pct and learned about setting up the machine, pre and post tx, operating the EMR, cannulating. with the RN i learned head to toe assessment, med pass, protocols, scheduling and cvc care.

i would advise to pay close attention to your preceptors. IF you have a good one, they are a great source of knowledge for you. don't be afraid to pick their brain. FOLLOW the protocols to the letter! especially focusing on what to do with allergic/pyrogenic reactions, cardiac arrest, cramping/hypotension...they are there to protect YOU and the pt and are invaluable! IF you have down time, read up on some of the pt's h&p. take advantage of the training! soak as much as you can up! do not rush.. it only can potentially endanger you and the patient. PRIORITIZE!

get to know the patients when you can. most of them really appreciate what we do for their survival and some know how to really make you smile.