Duncan6

Duncan6 has 28 years experience and specializes in Dialysis, Diabetes Education.

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1. Tablo

   Duncan6 replied to diabo's topic in Urology

   I would agree with all your assessments of tablo. I had a tmp alarm the other day, I could have worked on it, it most likely just needed flushed and it did an end tx. So frustrating! Outset also pushes cross training. I have not been able to find...

2. CM with no dialysis experience?

   Duncan6 replied to Duncan6's topic in Urology

   Wow! So sorry for all of your situations! I'm just checking back in and realizing I had more replies. 🙂 I ended up leaving in July to take a dialysis manager position for a new program in a rehab hospital. Most of the time I love it! I run ...

3. Tablo

   Duncan6 replied to diabo's topic in Urology

   @Krissi MacInnis Kelley Thanks for your feedback. I have been with my rehab hosp since July, running treatments since September with Tablo. I have some annoyances and I do prefer a traditional HD machine, but it works for the rehab setting. ...

4. Tablo

   Duncan6 replied to diabo's topic in Urology

   @intergrativenurse Thanks for the info. The concept looks really cool, but I definitely have some concerns.

5. Tablo

   Duncan6 replied to diabo's topic in Urology

   I know this is an older thread, but any updates on pros/cons of Tablo? Looking at a Dialysis Program Manager position at a small rehab hospital. They are currently using Fresenius, but will be going to Tablo when the FMC contract runs out.

6. Day in the life of a employee health nurse?

   Duncan6 posted a topic in Occupational

   I'm considering changing specialties from dialysis to employee health. Our regional hospital has an opening and after 28 years of nursing, I'm ready for a 9-5 schedule and a more laidback atmosphere. I'm heading into my 50s and don't want to get up...

7. CM with no dialysis experience?

   Duncan6 replied to Duncan6's topic in Urology

   Thanks for your feedback! It sounds like we aren't in too bad of shape considering what everyone else is dealing with!

8. CM with no dialysis experience?

   Duncan6 posted a topic in Urology

   Our current CM is leaving once her CRNP license is approved, so they have been trying to hire a CM for a while now. Not many options to go with. They are now considering hiring a nurse from out of state with lots of management experience but no dia...

9. Clinical Manager offer

   Duncan6 replied to Duncan6's topic in Urology

   Another update- just because it helps me feel a little better- even if nobody reads it! I still have not heard from the DO. No call, text, or reply to my email. He was in the clinic last week and made a big deal in front of the CM and staff sa...

10. Clinical Manager offer

    Duncan6 replied to Duncan6's topic in Urology

    The DO texted me on Sunday-Easter morning! To say Happy Easter and I'll call you Monday. How about leave me alone on Easter and just call me Monday? I waited all day Monday- he never called. So when I got home I emailed him. I told him I had bee...

11. Clinical Manager offer

    Duncan6 replied to Duncan6's topic in Urology

    Venting a bit this morning. I have now been waiting 3 weeks for an offer. One of the clinics our region received and IJ and so I figured that was part of the issue, I assumed our DO was just wrapped up with that. Frustrating but understandable. I...

12. Clinical Manager offer

    Duncan6 replied to Duncan6's topic in Urology

    @TraumaRus We are in a rural area and are the only clinic in 20-25 miles. We have providers from 3 different organizations due to our central location, so we stay pretty steady- it's unusual for us to have such a low census. I will say we have add...

13. Clinical Manager offer

    Duncan6 replied to Duncan6's topic in Urology

    Interesting turn of events. Our DO was at the clinic this week to give a hiring update to the staff- only one person has applied, no really great options. I was able to ask some general questions and he did clarify that even though the census is lo...

14. Increasing number of dialysis catheters

    Duncan6 replied to scootersuz's topic in Urology

    That's a lot of catheters! The only thing I can think of is if there was maybe a change in heparinization. Using less heparin, change in the manufacturer? You would think with that many clotting off there is something in common. What does you med...

15. Clinical Manager offer

    Duncan6 replied to Duncan6's topic in Urology

    Well, I don't think I'm going to accept the offer. My CM talked to me last Friday, yesterday she was in the office and told me and the other nurse that our hours were getting cut to 30 a week. Not enough patients and they don't think they need more...