New to Dialysis Nursing

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Hello,

I have been a L&D/OB RN for over 20 yrs and just recently accepted a position for an Acute Dialysis RN.

I am completely new to dialysis, but I am very excited and anxious to start my new field.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Welcome and good luck

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

Best wishes in all that you do! Welcome to Allnurses!

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Hi and welcome...I am an APN in a couple of dialysis units. It is very specialized but once you get through orientation, I'm sure it will make more sense. Good luck.

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Specializes in NICU.

Hi and welcome to allnurses! :) Good luck to you with your new journey!

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Specializes in Hemodialysis, Home Health.

WELCOME Acts238RN !!! :welcome:

I did dialysis for nearly ten years... loved dialysis, but hated the "company" aspect of it. Too much focus on profit, too little on the patients. :o

Acutes are a different thing altogether, though.

Lots of info to be had here, so come back and make yourself at home! :)

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Welcome! You will soon know if you love (or hate) dialysis, few seem to be indifferent.

IMO acutes is the best area of dialysis (I say that after 5 years chronics and 1 year acutes). One of our best nurses started in our inpatient unit - as a new grad, with no dialysis experience. You have the advantage of your acute care background.

Best of luck,

DeLana :welcome:

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