FoxyProxy215

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1. Home health nurse working as a maid?

   FoxyProxy215 replied to mzsuccess's topic in Home Health

   Yesterday, I went to a clients home and as soon as I stepped in they were door, they were like "Okay, you can clean and sanitize the bathroom, and then start on the kitchen and take the trash out". I...

2. Leaving the Bedside as a New Nurse: Is It a Good Idea?

   FoxyProxy215 replied to thehappynurse98's topic in General Nursing

   I dread going to work everyday! It's like wild horses have to drag me in there mentally. I have 25 patients, and am new at this facility. Yesterday, the unit manager approached me during my med pass...

3. NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

   FoxyProxy215 replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

   Go to the bathroom. Stop allowing these companies to force us to hold

4. Fear of losing my license

   FoxyProxy215 replied to Aryea, LVN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   How is taking bp in dining hall against HIPAA when CVS, Rite Aid, etc, has blood pressure machines in their stores which are in plain view? I always see customers sit in the bp jawn. A resident has...

5. The ridiculousness of LTC/SNF

   FoxyProxy215 replied to YUKONrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I'd like to add that SNF's now serve as homeless shelters and drug rehab for people 60 and younger down to the 20's. I've witnessed nurses and residents get into arguments and fist fights because the...

6. Davita Training Cohort Interview SF Bay Area

   FoxyProxy215 replied to zack_4255's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   They might ask to descibe an example of when you went above and beyond for another person, and to descibe a situation where you all had to come together as a team. Watch some dialysis videos on...

7. Wondering about working for Davita Dialysis

   FoxyProxy215 replied to Santa,RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Yes, they use a third party

8. "Why are you here?"

   FoxyProxy215 replied to foxy1112's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   That's a very low pay. You should learn to aim higher, and you must don't have a family to support and are okay with being mediocre. $12-$13 is on the low-end. Don't you think your're worth more? If...

9. "Why are you here?"

   FoxyProxy215 replied to foxy1112's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Lol, you think $12 an hour is paid "quite well"? What planet do you live on? That pay sucks, especially when you have children to provide for. That rate was even low for two years ago.....lol. I'm...

10. Anyone interested in Dialysis Techanican Program?

    FoxyProxy215 replied to Minnie02's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Is this an

11. Anyone interested in Dialysis Techanican Program?

    FoxyProxy215 replied to Minnie02's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    You sound as if you don' t want to hear the truth. I was hired at one of the Big Two with just a high school diploma, and they Do train you. Smh. Utilize Google if you don't believe

12. Future of Dialysis????

    FoxyProxy215 replied to Fink's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Yes, are you still in the field and how do you like

13. Pct Or cna

    FoxyProxy215 replied to Murphjen's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Also FRESENIUS and DAVITA trains for pct. So you'll be getting on the job training. Check them

14. Pct Or cna

    FoxyProxy215 replied to Murphjen's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Go with the CNA, then also apply for PCT jobs. In Philadelphia, Pa you don't need experience or a CNA to be a PCT. The hospitals train.Just a high school diploma is needed, but the CNA helps. Listen,...

15. Pct Or cna

    FoxyProxy215 replied to Murphjen's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    PCT. You'll learn more skills, and won't be called an "ass wiper", like I was called. I became a Dialysis Tech, and was able to do a lot more and it feels more rewarding. Although I love caring for...