NephroBSN

NephroBSN BSN, RN

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  1. Normal saline rinses: yes or no

    NephroBSN replied to AraratRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    IF and that's a big IF you can run the blood pump at 400 or greater you might be able to get away with 100 cc's every

  2. Guys what made you chooose nursing

    NephroBSN replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Men in Nursing

    While I doubt you'll ever lack for a job don't be fooled into thinking that nursing can't be outsourced. In reality it can't but it can be insourced. Foreign nurses want to come here and are willing...

  3. Guys what made you chooose nursing

    NephroBSN replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Men in Nursing

    Have you thought of combining your careers? Nursing Informatics is up and coming. There is a forum here about

  4. IC vs.employee-Tax problems later on?

    NephroBSN replied to krazenurse's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Are you an RN? Did I read that you worked 9 months last year? Does that mean you graduated from a 2 year nursing school at 18? When did you get your year's worth of experience or did you come right...

  5. Normal saline rinses: yes or no

    NephroBSN replied to AraratRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    If NS 100 cc is given every hour it can help slow clotting. Depends on the patient. Many patients run 4 hours heparin free and have hardly any clots in the system some can't get through two hours....

  6. nursing or teaching??

    NephroBSN replied to SamanthaLu's topic in Nursing Career

    Nursing is like anything else. Some love it, warts and all, and others don't. Please don't let either one of us sway your decision. There are many areas of nursing to work in. Not all of them leave...

  7. nursing or teaching??

    NephroBSN replied to SamanthaLu's topic in Nursing Career

    Maybe you should look into Nursing Informatics. There is section here devoted to it. You have the IT experience. Now just add the nursing component. Just my

  8. Raids on members causing high fever in nurse unions

    NephroBSN replied to Brian's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Ah you are Canadian..That explains it.. Sorry JK.. Not to drift off topic I've been thinking about traveling there I have ?s Ok to PM

  9. Lots of questions

    NephroBSN replied to rodggang's topic in Travel

    I usually take a week off between assignments. Never lost coverage. And if you decide to not work for awhile and like the insurance you can always Cobra it. Most of the good travel companies are...

  10. Raids on members causing high fever in nurse unions

    NephroBSN replied to Brian's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well, shut my mouth.... I always get them

  11. Raids on members causing high fever in nurse unions

    NephroBSN replied to Brian's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Actually, 51% is not the majority. It's a

  12. Traveling Nursing in a RV

    NephroBSN replied to rodggang's topic in Travel

    Many travel nurses use their RV's. I don't know that much about it but I'd say, off the top of my head, you might be limited to position by the nearness of RV parks and the time of year. Also, you...

  13. Teaching a patient who can't read

    NephroBSN posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hello all, I recently realized one of my dialysis patients couldn't read. I was surprised. Can anyone direct me to educational material for those who can't read. I need dietary information the most....

  14. Cruise Ships

    NephroBSN replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Travel

    Or hemodialysis..LOL And you don't really make much money. You get your cruise free as payment. Some people do it on their regular paid vacation from their full time job. Good

  15. Local assignments thru a travel agency

    NephroBSN replied to Tettismom's topic in Agency Nurses

    See if the first agency will meet the others $$$$ Your housing is not tax deductible because you are able to go home every day after work. 15 miles doesn't require you to "rest" . You are not...

  16. Travel Nurses, How much do you make and what benefits do you get?

    NephroBSN replied to mytoon38's topic in Travel

    I'm diligently working on them.......... Every day....LOLLL I'm a Registered Nurse. There is a nursing shortage in this

  17. What exactly does "per diem" mean?

    NephroBSN replied to ljds's topic in Agency Nurses

    Usually you can go to an agency and tell them what days you are available to work. They will plug you where they have needs. You'll probably be the first nurse called off though. When I did agency I...

  18. Help! cancelling my assignment.

    NephroBSN replied to kimaboogie00's topic in Travel

    Well it's too bad you've changed your mind. Too bad for both you and the travel company. I wouldn't wait until Friday though. If you are sure you won't be taking the assignment you need to let the...

  19. Preffered Healthcare Staffing and amenities

    NephroBSN replied to kimaboogie00's topic in Travel

    Many companies, mine included, offer a house wares package. I've never been without a TV. You just have to negotiate for the things you need . Your best bet here is to ask the company what they...

  20. Travel Nurses, How much do you make and what benefits do you get?

    NephroBSN replied to mytoon38's topic in Travel

    It may not be against the rules here to devulge salary but it is in my contract. Now the rest I'd be glad to fill in. Job title: Chronic hemodialysis RN/sometimes staff, sometimes charge. Travel...

  21. Scenario - Surgical Nurses Please Respond

    NephroBSN replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    'What's his dressing look

  22. Accessing ports.....can you do it?

    NephroBSN replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry I wasn't as clear as I meant to be. What I meant is most nurses "think" a port is for chemo only and won't access it. Sorry for the confusion. I agree someone should be available to access it...

  23. UF Profiling

    NephroBSN replied to SotaRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I'm a travel nurse.. The unit I am in now doesn't turn off UF. We just lower goals.. You might try profile 4 on some patients. Also, this unit has had students come through for a day. Yes they can't...

  24. Maybe nursing isn't for me

    NephroBSN replied to Keely-FutureRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd like to give you some advice. It might somewhat contrary to what you would expect. First, don't do study groups. I never liked them. Too much chance for goofing off and also getting wrong...

  25. UF Profiling

    NephroBSN replied to SotaRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Oh dear me, I seem to have a heavy thumb.. Didn't mean to post three times.. CSR