AustinRN

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1. I've been told HD is 90% boredom and 10%

   AustinRN replied to AustinRN's topic in Urology

   Thanks natkat. I'm going to give it a good long try. Now I just have to decide acute or chronic..... AustinRN

2. What helped you learn HD?

   AustinRN replied to AustinRN's topic in Urology

   Thanks so much for the info and answers. And yes I think that staying on my feet for 12 hours after having a couple years off will be very hard... Good shoes, good shoes.... AustinRN

3. I've been told HD is 90% boredom and 10%

   AustinRN posted a topic in Urology

   All out heart pounding excitment when something goes wrong? Was I told incorrectly? I am trying to get an idea of What things CAN go wrong in dialysis. Anyone want to give me a clue? Has anyone seen a patient code during dialysis? Had a bi...

4. Your fav dialysis/nephro book or training device.

   AustinRN replied to AustinRN's topic in Urology

   Thank you so much. That is a great idea to ask a rep. I am actually just getting started in dialysis and trying to learn all I can BEFORE I apply for the position I want. So any info is helpful to me at this point. Thanks again. Kym

5. Your worst experience/accident/mistake?

   AustinRN posted a topic in Urology

   I have been an RN long enough to know that accidents happen. That nurses are not perfect ( even though we think we should be). Can you tell me what your worst experience was when working with HD patients? What were your "close calls"? I am s...

6. Your fav dialysis/nephro book or training device.

   AustinRN replied to AustinRN's topic in Urology

   Thank you very much for the information. I appreciate it. Any idea where a link to the Amgen information might be? I've tried google with no luck. Thanks again, AustinRN

7. What helped you learn HD?

   AustinRN posted a topic in Urology

   What was most helpful to you when you were brand new and learning HD? At 43... I need all the help I can get to keep new info into brain of mine. AustinRN

8. What is a Day in the Dialysis clinic like for RN?

   AustinRN replied to AustinRN's topic in Urology

   Thank you everyone for your answers. I have decided to give it a go! I am actually excited about being able to learn and specialize in one area after being a generalist for so long. Thanks again. AustinRN

9. Your fav dialysis/nephro book or training device.

   AustinRN posted a topic in Urology

   Whats your fav hemodialysis/nephro book? Which one do you run to when you need a quick answer.. which for more indepth study of a subject? Do they make Dialysis for dummies? ( kidding... I'm kidding) lol... But I am wondering if there is ...

10. Anyone got their CDN certification

    AustinRN replied to TELEpathicRN's topic in Urology

    Found the Exam prep guide in pdf format here: http://cna-aiic.ca/cna/documents/pdf/publications/Nephrology_competencies_new_e.pdf

11. What is a Day in the Dialysis clinic like for RN?

    AustinRN posted a topic in Urology

    Hello, I am an RN of 15, oops... actually 16 years now. I have always done med/surg night. I have not worked in 3 years now and am thinking seriously about dialysis. From what I have read its very fast paced. But could someone please describe th...