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1. Patient Scheduling

   krups replied to Mother Goose's topic in Urology

   Cocoa Girl I just read your post. I can't believe you don't get a break or lunch. We are crazy too, but we must make time to eat. That is so unfair to ask of the staff on a daily basis. Your company should be ashamed, and I am sure it is an illegal w...

2. Patient Scheduling

   krups replied to Mother Goose's topic in Urology

   It is a nightmare! I used to go in early, but decided to stop. I too wish management had to do this job for one day. Every day is physically & mentally exhausting. Don't know how much more I can take.

3. Patient Scheduling

   krups replied to Mother Goose's topic in Urology

   Sounds exactly like my clinic. I like the "drooling to get on early". Yeah, that's dialysis.

4. Patient Scheduling

   krups replied to Mother Goose's topic in Urology

   Thanks Valerie for the detailed reply. We basically do all that you mentioned. Problems arise because there are so many variables with dialysis. A pt who is not normally late, arrives late. A system may clot for whatever reason, and a new setup takes...

5. Patient Scheduling

   krups replied to Mother Goose's topic in Urology

   Our turnover is a mess too. 26 pts out and 26 in over a span of 2 hrs. Everyday is a nightmare. We have a lot of staff, but it's still stressful.

6. is your unit running out of supplies too?

   krups replied to corky1272RN's topic in Urology

   What company do you work for? I can't imagine working under those conditions. We have supply carts on the unit, and a stock room if we need more.

7. Dialysis Clinic, Inc.

   krups replied to wonderbee's topic in Urology

   I have worked for them for almost 10 years. It is a very good company. Not for profit, and good pt care is the priority. Benefits and staffing are good. I have heard, and read a lot of comments about other companies and I think I work for the bes...

8. Nursing scope of practice/Standard of care

   krups replied to singleprego's topic in Urology

   If you don't know a lab value and add lytes to a bath you could kill someone. I can't imagine a clinic following this type of practice. I also never heard of falsifying records. These are not common practices.

9. Dialysis Transport

   krups replied to coco3299's topic in Urology

   In my county in PA there are access vans that transport our pts. The pts. have to sign up for this service in advance. Once signed up the van picks them up and takes them home after tx. We encourage our pts. to use this service because it is safer t...

10. Dci

    krups replied to weav16125's topic in Urology

    I have worked for DCI for 8 yrs. The salary may be slightly lower than others, but it also depends on how much experience someone has. The retirement benefits are the best. Get into the plan ASAP. I am happy working for the company. Working for non p...

11. Thnking of Hemo nursing

    krups replied to ark-two's topic in Urology

    Some dialysis clinics require an RN to have critical care experience, however most only want the RN degree. If you are an old or new RN start applying at different clinics and you will probably get hired somewhere if you show an interest. Lots of e...

12. Button Hole fistula

    krups replied to jolegel's topic in Urology

    Thanks for explaining the button hole technique, but I don't think I would be comfortable using it.

13. Button Hole fistula

    krups replied to jolegel's topic in Urology

    Just curious as to button hole needles. I've worked in dialysis almost 7 yrs. I have never heard of these needles. Please explain the difference.

14. Chronic/Acute?

    krups replied to Mantibob's topic in Urology

    I just discovered this great forum. I have been in dialysis almost 7 yrs. I started as a new grad. My only regret is not having some hospital experience even if it would have only been 6 months. Since dialysis is all I know as an RN I can tell you so...