donroberto

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1. IV antibiotic infusions

   donroberto replied to kafo's topic in Urology

   Our medical director wants the antibiotics infused after treatment. We do not use a pump....we count the drips...look at the clock....etc. Some other units (same company) instill the A/B last hour....whatever...however....doesn't really matter.....ju...

2. Help with Interview @ a Dialysis Center

   donroberto replied to Cntw82BanRN's topic in Urology

   The key elements required for the position are teamwork, willing to learn and being able to multi task at a high level. The fact that you survived the rigors of nursing school is an indication that you can think....the key is to be able to process th...

3. I need feedback from dialysis nurses.

   donroberto replied to drsrn's topic in Urology

   That patient should not have been accepted into your unit. Needs to be in an environment where dialysis is provided (Re-hab or nursing home).

4. pto/sick time

   donroberto replied to firstdon's topic in Urology

   Not FMC....first year accrual is 200 hrs....7.69 per pay period....can't use it for the first six months then just after your six months you'll have 100 hrs....

5. chambers on 2008K

   donroberto replied to student60's topic in Urology

   Hmmmm...can't answer that. Just remember to slow the pump speed down significantly (200 or less) when filling the arterial chamber...otherwise you stand a good chance of getting air in your lines....and as we all know, it's a real pain in the butt to...

6. chambers on 2008K

   donroberto replied to student60's topic in Urology

   Keep the arterial and venous chambers 3/4 full...applys to both k and h machines. QUOTE=student60]Hello Group Members: Can someone please tell me what is right and what should be done. I am being given different information from nurses about the cham...

7. struggling with learning the dialysis job

   donroberto replied to ATCant's topic in Urology

   My wife does dialysis...I would visit her at work and I became interested...I had a full time job...two small children and went to nursing school specifically for dialysis....I wouldn't do any other kind of nursing. When I interviewed for the job I m...

8. struggling with learning the dialysis job

   donroberto replied to ATCant's topic in Urology

   Your experiences are typical of all persons entering into the area of hemo dialysis. It will take you at least six months of working on the floor as a PCT before you feel comfortable and competent during what I refer to as 'rush hour' (take off and p...