Dialysister

Dialysister has 3 years experience and specializes in Dialysis.

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1. Other Jobs That a Nurse Can Do?

   Dialysister replied to westieluv's topic in Career Support

   I've never made more than $30/hr as a specialty RN. Recently I had to hire a house cleaner...they get $35/hr and don't have to worry about killing somebody!

2. Can you live without Kidney's?

   Dialysister replied to cherricka's topic in Urology

   ESRD=End Stage Renal Disease PD=Peritoneal Dialysis HD=Hemodialysis

3. Hagerstown CC Med Terminology Quiz

   Dialysister replied to Aaronsmom06's topic in Maryland

   This quiz may have changed from what I took in 2006. It was more of a simple calculation test---not so much terminology, if I recall correctly. I would suggest that you touch base with one of the nursing faculty to confirm the nature of the quiz. ...

4. Boundary HELP!!!!!!

   Dialysister replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice

   In your position, I would refer this situation to the Social Worker on the case.

5. Took my NCLEX today!

   Dialysister replied to ilovetiggerdear's topic in NCLEX

   Kelly, I took NCLEX-RN last year. My test also stopped at 75 with NO calculation questions and I passed. Just do what I did and make yourself a strong Margarita! Good luck!

6. No-Heparin Patients - Bolus vs. Constant Infusion NS

   Dialysister replied to happybunny1970's topic in Urology

   I find that if I have a blood flow rate of at least 400, a 50cc NSS bolus every 30 minutes is sufficient to prevent clotting. If the blood flow is slower, I give a 100 cc bolus every 30 minutes. These are just guidelines, though. I keep an eye on ...

7. Which Cherokee Scrubs are the stretchy ones?

   Dialysister replied to moomoo111's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I don't know about stretchy Cherokee scrubs, but I love the Iguana scrubs. They're stretchy and have a soft finish. The price is very reasonable, too.

8. Planning a huge move to Ann Arbor, suggestions greatly appreciated

   Dialysister replied to pdaddy's topic in General Nursing

   Ann Arbor (my home town) is WONDERFUL!!! Lots of great music, great people, GREAT food, and educational and cultural action. Winter bleak???? I don't think so. We used to have sledding parties under full moons, ice skating, etc. My best friend i...

9. A little scared....anyone feel this way?

   Dialysister replied to ConfusedStudent3's topic in General Nursing

   Brittany, I'm so glad to see your enthusiasm for your patient care work. The fact that you have concerns for "doing no harm" is only to your credit. I'm an RN and hope I never lose that fear. It makes me double-check medications, orders, patient h...

10. Favorite thing about living in Maine?

    Dialysister replied to Imissthefall's topic in Maine

    You can actually talk to a real person when you call the Board of Nursing!

11. How will our new grad Male RN work in L &D?

    Dialysister replied to ragingmomster's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This should not even be an issue. I am so disgusted by the gender bias in nursing. No-one questions a male ob/gyn physician, why should they question a skilled trained nurse?

12. Anyone get 75 q's and not pass?

    Dialysister replied to nurseby07's topic in NCLEX

    Oh, this must be one of the new alternative, pick all that apply questions. I pick "C".

13. Anyone get 75 q's and not pass?

    Dialysister replied to nurseby07's topic in NCLEX

    Beer may be good, but margaritas are better IMHO. That's what got me through the "48 hours from Heck." I can't answer your question, though. I had 75 and passed. Was SURE I had failed. Had nausea and diarrhea until I found out results----of cour...