NephroBSN

NephroBSN BSN, RN

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  1. Moving and license

    NephroBSN replied to nursecher's topic in General Nursing

    Contact the NC BON to find out what the requirements are. Lucky for you NC is a compact state so you'll be able to work in 19 other states without any further requirements to obtain a license in those...

  2. Moving and license

    NephroBSN replied to nursecher's topic in General Nursing

    Contact the NC BON to find out what the requirements are. Lucky for you NC is a compact state so you'll be able to work in 19 other states without any further requirements to obtain a license in those...

  3. Button Hole fistula

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

    If you are referring to Dialysis Camp. Those instructions are ELEVEN years old. 1995. Even fistual first says NOTHING about bevel up or down. Are you using a tourniquet EVERY time on your fistulas....

  4. Button Hole fistula

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

    Try bevel down on fistula tubing. See the nice flap it makes. Does Renal Network Access have peer reviewed research into the subject or any research on the subject. I read an series of articles in...

  5. Please give me your thoughts !

    NephroBSN replied to followingthedream's topic in General Nursing

    YES. I am a hemodialysis nurse and scared to death of needles. LOL I can't watch another nurse put in needles, I don't watch any "medical" shows, and I can't watch a patient put in their needles...

  6. strike in MA

    NephroBSN replied to RockieSis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Now let's just say for round numbers a nurse works 36 hours a week so that's 144 hours a month. At a dollar/hour after taxes that might be around $100 take home pay. All my figures are approximate. So...

  7. From Maine

    NephroBSN replied to acadia's topic in General Nursing

    Maine traveler.. I "live" in Maine but work elsewhere. It's the only way I can afford to live there. My contract is almost up and I'll be home for a week and half in late April and then off to Memphis...

  8. Travel Job in Wichita

    NephroBSN replied to millkay's topic in Agency Nurses

    Call the hospitals you are interested in and ask them who they use for a travel company.. Then call them and see if you can get a

  9. Question about Florida Travel Nursing?

    NephroBSN replied to kenesha212002's topic in Travel

    You will just need to start calling companies to find out what they have available. FL. has increased it's pay rates some so that's a good sign. Hang around here . You'll get some good feedback. Good...

  10. Renal/nephrology/hypertension APNs - question? Thanks in advance...

    NephroBSN replied to traumaRUs's topic in Post Graduate Students

    In the dialysis unit you will be managing a group of patients. If the unit is small you might be managing the total population. Patients are dialyzed either MWF or TTHSAT.. If the unit is new and just...

  11. Accused

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

    So "here" is a compact state

  12. What could we call the perfect nursing job?

    NephroBSN replied to dthfytr's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    In order to have a perfect nursing job we need the perfect

  13. Need An Assignment In Las Vegas, Nv

    NephroBSN replied to JPrince's topic in Travel

    I've never worked in Vegas and I'v "heard" that some of the hospitals out there are so great. Here's what you do. Call the hospitals and ask them who they use for a travel company. Then call those...

  14. Normal saline rinses: yes or no

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

    It doesn't stop clotting. It dilutes the blood, changes the viscosity and helps with the flow of blood through the lines . It slows the potential for clotting. Even with NS flushes you can still see...

  15. Accused

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

    Just out of curiousity In order practice nursing in a compact state you need a compact license. Is your residence state a compact state? If not your "real" name maybe listed in another BON letter....

  16. Med-surg for all?

    NephroBSN replied to bjb_wyo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's a very good point. I hadn't thought of. With a year's M/S under you belt you could go back there if you get burnt out in a

  17. Opinions/comments r/t unions,nursing shortage

    NephroBSN replied to Darla's topic in General Nursing

    Why have unions fallen out of favor? Because people have lost whole industries to their greed. Please read www.unionfacts.com It's eye opening. The CEO of SEIU makes $301,000

  18. Have You Had Your Gall Bladder Out?

    NephroBSN replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Your surgeon warned you about your increased risk of pancreatitis didn't he/she? Do you have Yahoo or

  19. Have You Had Your Gall Bladder Out?

    NephroBSN replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Can I take care of you.. Pretty Please.. With sugar on

  20. Any expereince with patient controlled oral analgesic

    NephroBSN replied to roey's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What sack are you talking about and is this oral or IV

  21. Med-surg for all?

    NephroBSN replied to bjb_wyo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As an old nurse both chronologically and career wise I will say that the tried and true method has some merit. Let's think of it this way. A house needs a good foundation and without it it will...

  22. Dreading work, feeling like a fake

    NephroBSN replied to bjroberts's topic in First Year After Licensure

    One thing that might help you is this. Review your MAR before you go home. You will build confidence as you go. Don't be so hard on yourself. One day you'll be the experienced

  23. What could we call the perfect nursing job?

    NephroBSN replied to dthfytr's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That's a possiblity

  24. Cranky feet....better shoes?

    NephroBSN replied to BethyC123's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Three pair for $20 bucks can't beat

  25. Need Info abt transferring my liecence to another state.

    NephroBSN replied to phantomm1388's topic in General Nursing

    Contact the Texas State Board of