hemorn1

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1. Nurse Patient Relationship

   hemorn1 replied to stealth 92's topic in Urology

   It is extremely hard not to have some type of relationship with patients in the chronic setting, however, I agree this has gone too far. I have seen patients basically "stalking" their PCT or Nurse when they misinterpret the relationship. It can be...

2. A Different Approach to the ADN vs. BSN Debate

   hemorn1 replied to Sheri257's topic in ADN/BSN

   I chose to get my ADN, the difference in classes between ADN and BSN was a chemistry and 12 hours of humanities, and I did not think that would better prepare me to be a nurse. (oh yeah, there was one hour micro lab credit difference too) We all tak...

3. differences in dialysis between UK and US

   hemorn1 replied to suzanne7575's topic in Urology

   I was working for Gambro and we actually recruited some RN's from India a few years ago. They worked as PCT's until they took their licensure exam in the US. I live in Oklahoma, and I think RN's in dialysis make a little more than staff nurses in h...

4. differences in dialysis between UK and US

   hemorn1 replied to suzanne7575's topic in Urology

   Not all patients are covered by the Medicare ESRD act. They are only covered if they "qualify" for Medicare. I agree that you would not have to work in a hospital before joining a dialysis facility. Most facilities would be thrilled to get a nurse...

5. Dialysis RN seeking staffing info

   hemorn1 replied to Marieee's topic in Urology

   I'm in Ok. At my facility we had 1 nurse and 1 PCT for 8 patients. The nurses set up machines, put on patients, and passed meds too. Basically 1 to 4 patient staff ratio.

6. So How Long Does the Misery Last?

   hemorn1 replied to HardworkinRN's topic in Urology

   My SW and QI Director were discussing the case. It didn't happen in my network, so I don't have any more details. I've heard a lot of dialysis horror stories, but luckily nothing ever happened in my clinic.... at least that wasn't caught. We had a...

7. So How Long Does the Misery Last?

   hemorn1 replied to HardworkinRN's topic in Urology

   Well it can, and has, there were two exsanguinations in the last couple of months in the USA (not sure which states) although they were not from flipping the fistula needle. They were both buttonholes that went all the way through (don't ask me how)...

8. So How Long Does the Misery Last?

   hemorn1 replied to HardworkinRN's topic in Urology

   I love nephrology nursing too! I started in cardiology, then moved to dialsysis. It was very overwhelming at first, and the techs can make you feel very inferior due to lack of speed and technique. They are very good when they have been doing it f...