e19xx

e19xx BSN, RN

Dialysis (currently). Previously MedSurg

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  1. PD and Home hemo nursing interview

    e19xx replied to wayemika's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I love it too! well I work @ a hospital but all the patients we have are 99% chronic (w/ a dash of pretty stable medicine inpatients). HUGE difference from working @ an acute

  2. On the job training VS college perioperative program

    e19xx posted a topic in Canada

    Hi guys, Currently love where I work b/c of how close it is from my house & the hours are really good. However, the OR has always been my dream, which I’m still planning to pursue down the...

  3. Dialysis Nursing not for me?

    e19xx replied to Rachaelk's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Ah yes. When I was doing the course & talking to people who were already working there, some people have said they don't really like it because they miss the action from having more acute pts and...

  4. On the job training VS college perioperative program

    e19xx replied to e19xx's topic in Canada

    The way they do the “on the job training” at the hospital where I live is getting us to do the periop 101 course online modules! And a few classes in person. Then being buddied with an OR nurse....

  5. On the job training VS college perioperative program

    e19xx replied to e19xx's topic in Canada

    Someone also told me the same thing! That it would give me a competitive edge and that it’s worth it to take the separate periop program w/ my own money. And! Because of “on call money” the...

  6. Dialysis Nursing not for me?

    e19xx replied to Rachaelk's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I do! But it’s not a big trauma hospital compared to the other ones we have in the

  7. How to get info about unit before applying?

    e19xx replied to AlexSN's topic in Canada

    I highly recommend trying to get in touch w/ that unit’s manager and/or educator and request a shadow shift. That’s what I did when I was curious about dialysis & wanted to know about their...

  8. Does anyone actually like nursing?

    e19xx replied to bluestar776's topic in Canada

    When I first graduated out of nursing school, I loved it! ... For a short while. I worked at one of the biggest hospitals in the city so I saw a lot of cool things & there were many learning...

  9. On the job training VS college perioperative program

    e19xx replied to e19xx's topic in Canada

    Thanks for the response! Do you find that the 10 week program is enough time for a nurse with no OR experience to feel competent enough to work on her own in the OR? I was actually looking into...

  10. Thoughts from a brand new dialysis nurse

    e19xx replied to Nurse Magnolia's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    That's awesome! I work in a hospital dialysis too and sounds pretty much like what your unit is like. I'm glad you're in a better work environment

  11. Dialysis Nursing not for me?

    e19xx replied to Rachaelk's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    The people you work with really does make a difference in your day!! I was lucky enough to have colleagues that are very supportive & helpful ? All the nurses, health care aides, housekeeping, and...

  12. Thoughts from a brand new dialysis nurse

    e19xx replied to Nurse Magnolia's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Sorry to hear you aren't enjoying the job any more ? The people you work with definitely makes or breaks the experience & I feel like if you had more supportive colleagues you'd really enjoy...