tectonic6086

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1. Salary

   tectonic6086 replied to dream06's topic in Urology

   In my experience, dialysis was underpaid and overworked. I loved my patients, but working 60+ hours per week wasn't my jam. I got 7$ per hour raise when I switched. But now I'm unionized and don't have access to overtime. It depends on what your prio...

2. Davita drug testing

   tectonic6086 replied to Dakotamom's topic in Urology

   Most companies conduct a pre-employment drug test. After that, it's only upon some large medical error or poor judgement.

3. https://drugs-forum.com/

   tectonic6086 posted a topic in Addictions

   Do any of you use this website for information? I've been working as a detox RN for about six months. I frequently utilize this website as a resource to understand my patient population. I've found it useful in combating the inevitable judgement tha...

4. kratom

   tectonic6086 posted a topic in Addictions

   Hello, all. I've been working at a subacute detox center for about six months. We've just had a few patients detoxing from kratom and I'm wondering what your experiences are. The few I've encountered have had a complicated detox--although the few I...

5. Young hospice/palliative nurse?

   tectonic6086 replied to RNleena's topic in Hospice

   I appreciate this thread for alleviating my anxiety. I'm 31 and have been an RN for just two years. I felt as if hospice would be my "end goal," as a nurse. I am considering hospice as my new specialty after some time in dialysis and detox/addictions...

6. Can lpn/rn work at a funeral home?

   tectonic6086 replied to northmississippi's topic in Hospice

   I work part time in a funeral home and full time as an RN. I went to mortuary school about a decade ago. The only overlap between the role of the RN and the role of a funeral service practitioner is the medical examiner. Where I live, RNs can become ...

7. How hard is it to find a Mon-Friday day time job as an RN out of school? In Seattle, WA

   tectonic6086 replied to Cruisin1313's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I found a job in a dialysis unit that is closed on Sundays. Most people work every other Saturday. The worst part is the hours: I have to be at work at 5am. There are plenty of dermatology offices, allergy centers, community health centers and schoo...

8. Has anyone done the WGU online RN to BSN program?

   tectonic6086 replied to mightymitern's topic in Western Governors

   I'm having problems staying on track. I've just started my 2nd semester and am just 1/3 of the way into my 2nd class. I'll never graduate at this rate... Biochem was awful. Statistics is tedious. I hope it gets better when I start my nursing classe...

9. Dialysis Dilemma?

   tectonic6086 replied to cocoabean1's topic in Urology

   I worked an average of 50 hours per week for all of 2016. Dialysis clinics in my area are notoriously short-staffed, so hours have never been a concern. I signed a 2 year contract with an enlistment bonus. It's up in August. Most RNs at my clinic go...

10. Dialysis staff nurse salary in US

    tectonic6086 replied to bambam123's topic in Urology

    I make $30/hr in Portland, OR. Most start at $28/hr. The cost of living here is increasing by the day. Average hospital RNs make $37 to start, experienced is about $44/hr. The company I work for just took away some differentials that made me feel b...