Tish88

Tish88

Dialysis (acute & chronic)

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  1. Question?

    Tish88 replied to cjones1234's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Have them contact their supplier, not the delivery driver to see if they would take back the product. If they won't just have them drain them down the drain. It is mostly dextrose and won't hurt a...

  2. Anyone have their CDN?

    Tish88 replied to mxems's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    The Core Curriculum is an excellent guide to use. Also below is the link from annanurse.org website regarding certification info and preparation....

  3. Mandatory OT in PA, legal?

    Tish88 replied to GooeyRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    It seems that they are following the Act 102, if they are trying to bring in another worker to cover the call off, they made an effort. At the point when they can not get coverage, the facility can...

  4. Experience nurse exam

    Tish88 replied to Joni's Mom's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I have taken the competency exam for both of the 2 large companies and I was never given study material. The test is very easy, you just apply the knowledge you have about dialysis. I think you have...

  5. Anyone interested in Dialysis Techanican Program?

    Tish88 replied to Minnie02's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I don't live in CA, so I am not familiar with the area and I don't know if there are any programs there. Try googling for dialysis patient care technician programs in CA. Have you tried applying to...

  6. Anyone interested in Dialysis Techanican Program?

    Tish88 replied to Minnie02's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Dialysis Clinics in the United States offer FREE training after you are hired. The schools that offer dialysis training cost thousands of dollars to attend. Leo19, what is your bachelors degree

  7. Need Advice

    Tish88 replied to ntiseo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    You should not worry about doing anything with the perm cath. The pheresis team will do the flushing and packing it with heparin between treatments. This is the same concept as a perm cath for...

  8. New grad Dialysis RN, or keep applying for acute care/subacute care jobs?

    Tish88 replied to kujomonster's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    If dialysis is not your passion, then don't waste the companies time and money for training if you plan on leaving the position in a few months. It is very costly to hire and train a new employee,...

  9. Being bought by DaVita,,,,help!!!!

    Tish88 replied to nlhrn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    They usually keep the staff and bring in their own management team. As per your rate, you will have to interview for a position and negotiate your rate. Davita uniforms are just regular scrubs with...

  10. Considering switching from hemo to PD nursing

    Tish88 posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I am currently considering switching from hemodialysis nursing to PD nursing. Has any one out there made this change. How do you like doing PD vs hemo? Would love to hear the pros and cons of PD...

  11. Considering switching from hemo to PD nursing

    Tish88 replied to Tish88's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thanks for the responses!! This position would be for both home hemo and PD...I have done acute and chronic hemo for over 20+ years and I don't know if I see myself going back into training - not for...

  12. Davita pay period

    Tish88 replied to Lucky724's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    every 2

  13. Difference in Acute and Chronic

    Tish88 replied to BernieRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Acutes are done in the hospital and chronics in the dialysis clinics. As per hours for each, when I worked acutes my "normal" day would be a 11 hour day with doing 2 patients in the same hospital. If...

  14. Sodium Modeling and UF profiling

    Tish88 replied to Joni's Mom's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Because of the high cost of albumin, you will not see this being used in chronic units. It is available to do acutes, since the hospital has to cover the cost. 100 ml of albumin about 15 years ago...

  15. Sodium Modeling and UF profiling

    Tish88 replied to Joni's Mom's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Try looking at this link:

  16. Heparin Bolus Contraindications

    Tish88 replied to newgradrn2011's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    First of all, I have to say you did the correct thing to look in your policy and procedures for the answer. As you posted, there is no company policy about given heparin with a SBP 200. I have MANY...

  17. Second thoughts about dialysis job offer......down to the wire

    Tish88 replied to Lucky724's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I agree with shadowing at the clinic. Is there a chance to talk to this RN about the position or anyone else that works there? It is hard to believe the RN at this clinic is not busy. There is...

  18. Is it legal for Davita to do these things??

    Tish88 replied to briadsfgg's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    The author of this thread was not the employee - it is her fiance. He should be the one reporting it to the state, since he has all the facts and has witnessed the

  19. nurses doing tech duties

    Tish88 replied to 3cdn1usa's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    At my clinic, everyone knows how to completely dialyze a patient. I would not consider doing put ons and take offs and stringing lines just a techs duty. We all pitch in. It is hard to believe a...

  20. CNN CDN examination

    Tish88 replied to Verong69's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Here is the link to find out all you need:

  21. Is it legal for Davita to do these things??

    Tish88 replied to briadsfgg's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    4:1 ratio is good and is very normal. sorry to hear that your fiance had such a bad experience at the dialysis clinic. This is not the norm. I have worked for both the large dialysis companies and 2...

  22. Is it legal for Davita to do these things??

    Tish88 replied to briadsfgg's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I have been in dialysis for 20+ years and I LOVE IT. You will notice there is a lot of negative posts on here, more so than positive ones. It seems that many people like to complain about dialysis,...

  23. Is it legal for Davita to do these things??

    Tish88 replied to briadsfgg's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    If the policy states to keep the time running, then that is what needs to be done. These policies are approved by the Medical Director and Medical Advisory Boards. I would keep it running then. In...

  24. Is it legal for Davita to do these things??

    Tish88 replied to briadsfgg's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    There should not be pools of blood anywhere. Are the lines taped securely? Did someone forget to clamp a line before disconnecting it?....this is of great concern that procedures are not being done...

  25. Dialysis and headaches

    Tish88 replied to Joni's Mom's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I agree with extending his time. Is this a new patient? if so, is it disequilibrium syndrome? What is his albumin level with +3 BLE edema, and no SOB and clear lungs....if this is third spaced fluid,...