southernbelle07

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1. Any vascular access center nurses out there?

   southernbelle07 replied to Millerkane's topic in Urology

   Do you ever have to start an IV in that setting? I would love to apply eventually as I've seen listings with the "big two." But both say would have to know how to start IV's. Just curious. I work as acute dialysis nurse right now, but eventually woul...

2. New nurse.. Just want to quit everything..

   southernbelle07 replied to nohseungjin's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, this work situation is not the norm. Speak up for what's right and if you aren't binded by a contract get out of there!!! I'm sure there are other long-term care facilities or SNF's near you. Also, if you have an interest in dialysis they do hi...

3. Dialysis

   southernbelle07 replied to Burntout83's topic in Urology

   I hear your plight and I became a dialysis nurse in 9/2015 working for one of the big companies. I've been an RN since 2011 and had my first job offer with a local rehab facility but turned it down due to not being able to work nights. I am passionat...

4. Dialysate Temperature and Sodium Modeling/Profile

   southernbelle07 replied to southernbelle07's topic in Urology

   Ok, thank you!!

5. Dialysate Temperature and Sodium Modeling/Profile

   southernbelle07 replied to southernbelle07's topic in Urology

   Ok, thank you so much for your input!

6. Dialysis nursing, continuing ed for dialysis

   southernbelle07 replied to HazyAutumnStar's topic in Urology

   Maybe you can switch to doing Acute dialysis in the hospital if being on-call doesn't bother you. There is usually shift differential in dialysis in acute setting as opposed to chronics. I get paid a few more dollars per hour in the acute setting and...

7. Dialysate Temperature and Sodium Modeling/Profile

   southernbelle07 replied to southernbelle07's topic in Urology

   Wow, ok. Thank you very much for your input! So per the order and guidelines I would only use sodium modeling on a patient who is edematous? For example. Not use sodium modeling on somebody who for instance just has low bp, but has low bp and is edem...

8. Second thoughts about accepting chronic dialysis position..advice?

   southernbelle07 replied to Marshall1's topic in Urology

   I've been an RN since 2011 and have my first 3 years of experience in pediatric home health. I went into dialysis because it was highly specialized and pays well. OT is usually available. I was in chronic setting for 8-9 months then accepted a positi...

9. Dialysate Temperature and Sodium Modeling/Profile

   southernbelle07 posted a topic in Urology

   I have 1.5 years of hemodialysis experience as an RN. I worked in chronic setting for 9 months then went on two Acute setting in hemodialysis. I am currenlty in Acute setting at a large hospital in Atlanta area. I am still trying to learn when and wh...