NephroBSN

NephroBSN BSN, RN

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  1. Can anyone help me understand Maine's non-resident state income tax rules?

    NephroBSN replied to palesarah's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a native Maniah. I have a place in SO Maine. I am a traveling dialysis nurse. I've been traveling for almost four years. Sad state of affairs when you have to work out of state in order to "live"...

  2. Tell me about your day...

    NephroBSN replied to -Midget-'s topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

  3. Tell me about your day...

    NephroBSN replied to -Midget-'s topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Dialysis is a process of osmosis and defusion. We balance the patient's blood ( acid/base balance) and use both acid (2k, 2.5Ca++) and bicarbonate baths. Units usually start around 0430-0500 some as...

  4. Chronic/Acute?

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

    Here's my advise... Go for it.. Again ask if you can shadow someone for a day. At your own expense, of course, but it might be money well spent. IMHO Become a chronic nurse first. Do it for at least...

  5. Which has a highest pay and Free housing FASTAFF, OA or TRUSTAFF

    NephroBSN replied to ORnurse97's topic in Travel

    I agree with the fact that there are tax write offs. But we do take work away from another nurse who might be hanging around and would work for $35/hr. Like I do. I don't work in hospitals and I don't...

  6. Chronic/Acute?

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

    Acute hemodialysis nurse= hospitalized patient with End Stage Renal Disease. Sometimes really a chronic patient, maybe in with pneumonia, total hip/knee repair, fistula placement gone awry and now...

  7. Hemodialysis questions from a confused student!

    NephroBSN replied to Jennifer CA's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Yes I understand that. But acute dialysis patient are different than chronic dialysis patient and therefore require different nursing

  8. Which has a highest pay and Free housing FASTAFF, OA or TRUSTAFF

    NephroBSN replied to ORnurse97's topic in Travel

    actually you are correct. i'd also say that just by our nature of being travel nurses we are taking money out of other nurses pockets. so many times if the institution could or would find permenant...

  9. Hemodialysis questions from a confused student!

    NephroBSN replied to Jennifer CA's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Mostly the techs monitor v/s during chronic out patient hemodialysis and most report abnormal results. Many deal with the abnormal results using protocols. What an RN does in chronic outpatient...

  10. Can anyone help me understand Maine's non-resident state income tax rules?

    NephroBSN replied to palesarah's topic in General Nursing

    If I were you I'd talk to some of the guys who work at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. They'd know. And I believe you'll have to both pay taxes in Maine if you file married joint return. Maine has to get...

  11. Maine winters--how much snow?

    NephroBSN replied to snowchaser1's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with the other poster here. LOL I am a native. Mainah. Ayuh.. And I have to travel out of state in order to "live" in Maine..LOLL I've traveled for 4 years. Every year I've traveled...

  12. UNE vs USM

    NephroBSN replied to sophie79's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated from USM in 1996. So I admit I am biased. USM is a state college vs UNE as a private college. USM will get you more financial aid. Also, I've seen UNE change it's curriculum so many times...

  13. I need med-surge help!

    NephroBSN replied to awb123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You might try this. Every evening after classes re write your notes. Sometimes seeing it in print helps it stick into your mind. Study each set of notes instead of waiting until the day before the...

  14. hospital/company cancelled contract before started

    NephroBSN replied to winniethepooh's topic in Travel

    I've been traveling for almost 4 years. I can't ever remember a signed contract two weeks before leaving. At the most 3-4

  15. hospital/company cancelled contract before started

    NephroBSN replied to winniethepooh's topic in Travel

    Sorry NOPE.. I might give the company another shot or I might go with another

  16. Sodium Profile

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

    That high of a Na Sodium modeling is used for patients needing to remove 6+ kilos in 4 hours. This is obviously a very non compliant patient to begin with. But also a fragile, CHF-wise patient. We are...

  17. Raids on members causing high fever in nurse unions

    NephroBSN replied to Brian's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Again I will refer you to the Gulf Coast. If you have the big one out there and I truely hope you don't, you might not even have land to rebuild

  18. Travel COntracts

    NephroBSN replied to LNeonurse's topic in Travel

    Call this company TODAY.. Ask to speak to the president of the company. Explain that what the recruiter did was not ACCEPTABLE and that you are very sorry but you feel violated and just won't be able...

  19. Sodium Profile

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

    My biggest problem with Na modeling is the blind faith care givers of all levels put in it. If a patient arrives with a B/P of 223/110 I'M NOT USING NA MODELING and I document it. I'm a travel nurse...

  20. Raids on members causing high fever in nurse unions

    NephroBSN replied to Brian's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Don't be so sure. California does have earthquakes. Maybe you should check with the folks on the Gulf coast. Nothing in life is written in stone. Now in death that's another

  21. Raids on members causing high fever in nurse unions

    NephroBSN replied to Brian's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Baylor in Texas started a similar plan. I worked that way back in the mid 80's... All without a

  22. Nursing Unions-what is the good,bad, ugly?

    NephroBSN replied to johnson0424's topic in General Nursing

    Give them time.. Rome wasn't built over

  23. I'm new to this site

    NephroBSN replied to mickeydickeydog's topic in Travel

    Please be sure you've got your facts straight.. Many nurses embellish their compensation. Although it does depend on the situation, the area of the country, the speciality, etc. I would seriously...

  24. Preffered Healthcare Staffing

    NephroBSN replied to kimaboogie00's topic in Travel

    Sorry to say CC would be my last choice. Right after a perm position even. They make you pay part of your rent or you have to have a roomie. NO

  25. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    NephroBSN replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Old news. I heard that in 1979. Hasn't been implemented yet. And there was a nursing surplus