Move from Chronic outpatient to home?

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Specializes in Dialysis.

Hey guys, I'm toying with the idea of moving from outpatient hemo to home therapies (HD or PD). I am very happy with my current position - great pay, 3 (12's), no Sundays, awesome clinic and team.....im just bored and ready for something new. I've been doing the exact same routine from 4am-4pm for nearly 6 years. Any advice, personal experience, tips or words of wisdom???

Thanks!

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Change things up, because you can always go back to what you are doing if you don't like home therapies.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Home therapies is growing quickly due to the CMS initiatives.

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I worked in a dialysis unit for 11 years. I changed to home hemodialysis. I love it.

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Specializes in Hemodialysis; Peritoneal Dialysis.

I worked in-center hemo for 12 years (different positions, one as clinical educator) and just started a job with home dialysis teaching both HHD and PD. I absolutely love it....

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I'm also hoping to move to PD. I truly believe I will love the job, but am wondering how competitive I am:

1 year outpatient HD experience, 5 years acute rehab/med surg experience.

Would also be applying to DaVita, but my experience is with Fresenius...anybody know how much of a chance I stand? Any advice as to how to wow them and get in?

Thanks!

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