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1. Struggling new charge nurse

   Loveyourkidneys replied to lolafloda's topic in Urology

   In texas that is against regulations.

2. Inpatient rehab insurance question

   Loveyourkidneys replied to Loveyourkidneys's topic in Addictions

   It's hard when they have no insurance but their addiction keeps them from working. Another FAIL of our healthcare system.

3. Inpatient rehab insurance question

   Loveyourkidneys replied to Loveyourkidneys's topic in Addictions

   Thank you.

4. Inpatient rehab insurance question

   Loveyourkidneys posted a topic in Addictions

   Where would I direct someone who had a family member finally agreeing he needs inpatient rehab for meth addiction? He is 35 with no insurance. Thanks you for any advice or direction.

5. HeRO Graft

   Loveyourkidneys replied to zero.'s topic in Urology

   Why not the rolled gauze? Never heard that so I'm curious. We have two hero grafts at our clinic. Maybe I'm doing it wrong [emoji37]

6. Hypoglycemic dialysis pt

   Loveyourkidneys replied to jessrn12's topic in Urology

   If you have supplements like nepro (like ensure for renal pts) give them that. Protein and sugar in it. We also have popcicles in fridge and candy. In reality you most likely aren't gonna have a lot of "groceries" in an out patient clinic. Well unle...

7. dialysis nurse daily routine

   Loveyourkidneys replied to trulyblessed2's topic in Urology

   We do weekly hgb and pt/inr (if on Coumadin) Bimonthly hgb calcium and phosphorus Monthly Cbc with diff, cmb,alt,ast, tsat, urr, glucose, hepb antigen Quarterly tsh, hgba1c, Pth,ferritin hepb antibodies Annual includes a few others I can't think of....

8. Ask A Hemodialysis Nurse (Questions about how to become one of us)

   Loveyourkidneys replied to madwife2002's topic in Urology

   Texas regulations: charge nurse can have 12 patients. Not sure where 18 is allowed?? That is too much

9. HeRO Graft

   Loveyourkidneys replied to zero.'s topic in Urology

   Stay out of the coil when cannulating and don't let their bp bottom out or it will clot. NEVER EVER EVER EVER CLAMP ONE. EVER!!!! They have this as a last option. Take the time to hold sites.

10. Clinical Manager with Fresenius questions

    Loveyourkidneys replied to nursetaminator's topic in Urology

    I have been working in dialysis for 5 years and I in no way know it all about dialysis. I learn something all the time. But I'm inquisitive and need to know the why behind everything. I personally wouldn't want a manager who didn't know anything exce...

11. Can you dialyze a patient into withdrawal?

    Loveyourkidneys replied to Loveyourkidneys's topic in Urology

    Just wondering if anyone knows specific amphetamines that dialyze off. They have a short half life right? So maybe it's just "time for a fix?"vitals are WNL start of tx or possibly a little high. 3 hrs in... Bp is off the chart and non responsive to ...

12. Can you dialyze a patient into withdrawal?

    Loveyourkidneys posted a topic in Urology

    We have a fairly new patient who tested positive for amphetamines in the hospital but denied it. Lately she comes in fine but 3hrs or so into treatment she gets ridiculous acting nervous and jittery and wanting off NOW. QUESTION: Can we be dialyzing ...

13. Bulletin boards: dialysis

    Loveyourkidneys posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work at an outpatient dialysis clinic. We have two huge bulletin boards. I like to keep them cute yet educational. (12yrs in preschool before nursing school) any resource ideas?

14. Fistulas/ Grafts

    Loveyourkidneys replied to JEEE's topic in Urology

    Report and redness or pain. You should listen before sticking EVERYTIME (however it rarely gets done in the real world) report any hand numbness or pain on access arm (although it isn't alway abnormal) report excessive post tx bleeding for more than ...

15. Would you have called out?

    Loveyourkidneys replied to Angeljho's topic in General Nursing

    It's says a lot about your work ethic which your coworkers appreciate.