LVN DIALYSIS NURSE?

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Can LVN's work at dialysis clinics such as Davita? I head that Dialysis nurses work 12 hour shifts. does anyone know if that is true? How do I become "dialysis certified"?

I am an LVN and my first job out of school has been as an LVN case manager for a health insurance company. I have been at my job for a little over 1 yr now and finally have the "1 yr exp req" under my belt. I think I may like doing dialysis better. Can anyone help me out with how I would go about actually becoming a dialysis nurse?

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I worked for the other big company, and they hire LPNS and provide on the job training. I was told I would be working 10 hour shifts, but the reality was 16 hours. They told a lot of fibs (ok glaaring lies) to get new hires in the door, and most quit post orientation when the schedule comes out. Having said that, I must say that I really diod enjoy working in dialysis and working with dialysis patients. I have moved on, but I miss it!

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how do i get certified?

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Moved to the Dialysis / Renal / Urology forum

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Specializes in Geriatrics.

You have to work 2000 hours/2years as dialysis nurse before you can take certification exam. Check out ANNA website, lots of great information. Good luck!

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i wanted to do some sort of certification so when I go to apply for the job I can get it. How can I get 2000 hours if I cant get hired for dialysis?

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You need to do a bit of research. You need the job in dialysis before you can take the exam.There are some dialysis PCT courses, but the two big dialysis companies hire and train you themselves.

i wanted to do some sort of certification so when I go to apply for the job I can get it. How can I get 2000 hours if I cant get hired for dialysis?
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thats why i came here, to ask how and where to go about doing it.

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what is a pct course?

im in souther california and the market is flooded with LVN's. if you do not have experience in the job you are applying for they will not even look at you.

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In texas Davita hire me LVN without dialysis experience.. will undergo training.

Tentative offer is in the process. wish me luck

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