SnipRN

SnipRN has 6 years experience and specializes in Dialysis.

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1. MDS Cheat Sheet

   SnipRN replied to Patty58's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   I know this is an old thread, but I would love a copy of this cheat sheet as well, if anyone still has access to it!

2. Frustrated

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

   I ended up leaving. It was not a good place to work. I miss the patients, but overall I am so relieved. Thank you for your

3. Frustrated

   SnipRN posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I need some advice. I've just passed my one-year mark as a dialysis nurse, and I'm seriously considering leaving my position. I love the actual job. I love my patients. But I am so frustrated by the...

4. No drinking allowed on treatment floor

   SnipRN replied to Lauranurse2007's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Same issue in my clinic! I used to feel so dehydrated at the end of my shift that my kidneys ached. We were able to convince the manager to let us store covered drinks on a small table in his office,...

5. For those planning to get or have gotten an ASN..

   SnipRN replied to Lovelylifestlye's topic in General Students

   I graduated in June last year, started working full time as a nurse immediately after graduation, and signed up for BSN courses in August. It was hard.. but worth it in my opinion. I'm down to only 2...

6. Grading Changed to Pass/Fail?

   SnipRN replied to sdgirl1's topic in General Students

   I am doing the RN to BSN program at Washington State University. Many of the programs are now offering a pass/fail option, but the nursing program is not. This is because many BSN students choose to...

7. Take job in dialysis or OR?

   SnipRN replied to Nurse Magnolia's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Sorry, should have mentioned that my clinic is also well covered as far as PPE goes. Plenty of gloves, masks, gowns, full face shields. Right now we are using surgical masks, but we do have a supply...

8. Take job in dialysis or OR?

   SnipRN replied to Nurse Magnolia's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I'm not sure why you think you'll be bored in dialysis, as opposed to OR. I suppose the cases would be interesting to watch. I did enjoy my OR rotations in nursing school because I thought the...

9. Outpatient To Acute Hemodialysis Tips

   SnipRN replied to NutrixLA624's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I'm at American Renal Associates. I think you're right-- with this company it's a year minimum, but I think I could probably find per diem/ contact work in

10. Outpatient To Acute Hemodialysis Tips

    SnipRN replied to NutrixLA624's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Following! I am interested in learning more about acutes as well. I currently have 8 months of chronic hemodialysis experience. I was told that I would need at least one full year of experience before...

11. Any RN student clinicals cancelled because of COVID-19?

    SnipRN replied to llg's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm an RN to BSN student at Washington State University. As of today, the school has cancelled all clinical rotations through the rest of the semester. They are looking into online simulation-type...

12. Unresponsive during or after dialyisis

    SnipRN replied to busyrninva's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I am sorry to hear about your mother, I hope you've seen some improvement in the last couple days. My first thought was disequilibrium syndrome. It's pretty rare, but can happen during/after the first...

13. Seeking advice for a new dialysis nurse

    SnipRN replied to kbrn2002's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Awesome! Good luck with your first day on the floor, I think you'll have fun with it! Definitely sounds like you've got the right attitude going in, and you are clearly no stranger to hard work!

14. Seeking advice for a new dialysis nurse

    SnipRN replied to kbrn2002's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hey there! I'm assuming that you've probably already started your new position by now, but if you'd still like to talk, I'm up for it! I'm totally a newbie nurse compared to you (just graduated last...

15. Work schedule

    SnipRN replied to thecookingnursing's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Sorry, haven't checked this thread in a while. Absolutely.