Duncan6

Duncan6

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  1. Tablo

    Duncan6 replied to diabo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    And this is part of the reason I'm heading back to FMC next month. If it wasn't an infection control issue I might just hug the 2008T,LOL. Staffing is also a huge reason I'm going back. In the...

  2. Maybe I'm just tired of nursing?

    Duncan6 posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    The last 5 years I have left and returned to outpatient dialysis twice. The first time I left was just a mistake- I didn't ask the right questions before I took the job. I'm now a dialysis manager...

  3. PTO being used by hospital?

    Duncan6 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been in nursing 28 years- and this is a new situation for me. I started a job as a dialysis manager at a rehab hospital over a year ago. I spent the majority of the year running dialysis txs by...

  4. PTO being used by hospital?

    Duncan6 replied to Duncan6's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the info from everyone. I have used pto for low census in other jobs, but it was more or less left up to us- if I could find legit work I could stay. It just doesn't matter here....

  5. PTO being used by hospital?

    Duncan6 replied to Duncan6's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the feedback. It sounds like this isn't an uncommon practice. @JKL33 I agree with you. I don't have a lot of good options right now, so I'm staying where I am unless something comes...

  6. Maybe I'm just tired of nursing?

    Duncan6 replied to Duncan6's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Interviewed but passed on the HT position, ended up also requiring coverage of a clinic over an hour away from home. They do want me to consider coming back to incenter. Tempting but 4am start time...

  7. Max Pay Fresenius?

    Duncan6 replied to andrea3434's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Depends on your area of the country. There are no pay scales or anywhere to find max rates. I don't think they really want you to know. As of 2023 I was making $37 with 20 years of dialysis...

  8. Longer Work Hours - Dialysis

    Duncan6 replied to JazieLun's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I think that's fairly typical for acutes. When I did acutes- albeit 20 years ago- I often got stuck late into the evening/night with patients coming in the ER, etc. It's why I wouldn't consider...

  9. CM with no dialysis experience?

    Duncan6 posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, 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...

  10. Tablo

    Duncan6 replied to diabo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, 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...

  11. CM with no dialysis experience?

    Duncan6 replied to Duncan6's topic in Dialysis, Renal, 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...

  12. Tablo

    Duncan6 replied to diabo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, 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...

  13. Tablo

    Duncan6 replied to diabo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

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

  14. Tablo

    Duncan6 replied to diabo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, 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...

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

    Duncan6 posted a topic in Occupational Health

    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....

  16. CM with no dialysis experience?

    Duncan6 replied to Duncan6's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

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

  17. Clinical Manager offer

    Duncan6 posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I'm happy overall at my clinic where I am one of two staff nurses. Very small, 12 chairs, and the census is down to 34 patients, so it's pretty easy right now- almost too easy to the point of getting...

  18. Clinical Manager offer

    Duncan6 replied to Duncan6's topic in Dialysis, Renal, 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...

  19. Clinical Manager offer

    Duncan6 replied to Duncan6's topic in Dialysis, Renal, 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...

  20. Clinical Manager offer

    Duncan6 replied to Duncan6's topic in Dialysis, Renal, 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...

  21. Clinical Manager offer

    Duncan6 replied to Duncan6's topic in Dialysis, Renal, 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...

  22. Clinical Manager offer

    Duncan6 replied to Duncan6's topic in Dialysis, Renal, 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...

  23. Increasing number of dialysis catheters

    Duncan6 replied to scootersuz's topic in Dialysis, Renal, 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...

  24. Clinical Manager offer

    Duncan6 replied to Duncan6's topic in Dialysis, Renal, 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...

  25. Interested in Acute Dialysis

    Duncan6 replied to Kyle46N's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hello again. ? A company would definitely invest in you! Every company is a little different with training. Most are pretty extensive. When I was in my orientation, we were sent for training...