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  1. New Grad interviewing in Dialysis

    rizenfly replied to 81Bubbles's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I was a new grad going into a chronic unit. My advice to you would be to get your face into everything you can; ask questions; jump in to help -even if it's just to grab tape - and be flexible. I love...

  2. Catheter care

    rizenfly replied to urrRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    First, out pts. are instructed not to shower or bathe or touch their P/C.s When they get to the unit, we take off the old dressings, change gloves, cleanse the cath site with Chloroprep or Betadine...

  3. New to HD & equipment--learning curve??

    rizenfly replied to wordsmith's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I am a new grad of 6 months and went directly into dialysis nursing. It took 3 months to learn the basics of the michines (yes, we also have 2 types). I also fluctuate between 2 units, two different...

  4. Hemodialysis versus Med-Surg

    rizenfly replied to EnergizerNurse's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I started as a new grad in hemo nursing and am very happy. There are many options availabe if you get bored. I personally enjoy the routine of it all. But everything I learned as a nursing student...

  5. salary rate

    rizenfly replied to kathykaye's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    As a new grad, I make 22.00 an hour for days with a 2.00 shift differential after 1pm. This is just slightly less than hospital med-surg