Interested in Acute Dialysis

[Kyle46N]

Hello.  I'm an Air Force RN retiring soon, and looking to explore other nurse specialties other than ICU.  I've been doing this 13 years now.  Acute dialysis nursing has always interested me.  My big question though is what would the training and orientation look like?  How likely is it a dialysis company would invest in me(training), with 13 years ICU experience?  There's other benefits I can offer a company, like a resume that shows a ton of experience and reliability.  I ask all this because I'm entering my last 8-10 years of work before I'd like to be retired from work, so I don't want to start over in nursing.  Meaning I would need the right hourly wages that at least somewhat reflect my experience and not those of a brand new RN.  

[Duncan6]

Hello again. ?   A company would definitely invest in you!  Every company is a little different with training.  Most are pretty extensive.  When I was in my orientation, we were sent for training weekly to an education site several days a week for 12 weeks, you went a little less each week until we were permanently in our home clinics- they did that for acute nurses as well.  You are also assigned a preceptor until the orientation time is over.  Most recently my company has changed things and there are more virtual classes and staying in clinic to train.  We actually just had some new acute hires that trained with us for several weeks until going to the hospital to finish their orientation.  I think Covid pushed a lot to virtual and companies figured out it was a lot more cost-effective to not have to pay for hotels, meals, and mileage. 

You have a great background so I would think you would pick everything up quickly, too.  Definitely a good question for the hiring manager.  

When I was negotiating my salary last time I pushed for a higher rate than I thought they might take, but I had the experience and they need nurses so they are more willing to consider right now.  Acutes are typically paid better, too, because usually there is call involved.  I would let them know what you expect.  You might be pleasantly surprised. 

[Kyle46N]

Thank you for the response!

[BCasseus87]

Hi Kyle...message I may be of some assistance