workingmomRN

workingmomRN

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  1. is your unit running out of supplies too?

    workingmomRN replied to corky1272RN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    The bottom line is what is most important to the large dialysis companies, & patient care is not the top priority. I know that if they are not turning a profit that they could afford to stay in...

  2. hospice

    workingmomRN replied to anurseadvocate's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Dialysis can be considered a comfort measure for a hospice pt rather than a life-saving treatment. The hospice pt's we have had in the past are given tx the same as they had before being admitted to...

  3. is your unit running out of supplies too?

    workingmomRN replied to corky1272RN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I brought up this issue to our ROD one time & told her that at the end of every month it is like a swap meet with clinics all borrowing from each other to make it through until the 1st of the...

  4. New Grad having hard time getting job. Greensboro

    workingmomRN replied to Volleyjen8's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I can't believe that with you being fluent in Spanish that someone hasn't grabbed you up. Have you tried at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro? They have several positions listed on their website, not a...

  5. Nursing School - do I have a chance?

    workingmomRN replied to lovemygirls's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I went to nursing school when I was 33. Don't let fear hold you back. Nursing school was the hardest thing I have ever done, but I'm still glad that I did it. Believe in yourself because you can do...

  6. Can ER doctors give dialysis orders?

    workingmomRN replied to nursingisok's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Have you asked the nephrologists about this? I would also ask your supervisor and get a copy of your hospital's policy and make sure that everyone is on the same page regarding this issue. I would...

  7. LVNs do battle in dialysis!

    workingmomRN replied to GeauxNursing's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hang in there & keep reminding yourself that it won't always be like this. Taking a full pt load & doing assessments can be overwhelming. It's great that you have teammates who will help you...

  8. is your unit running out of supplies too?

    workingmomRN replied to corky1272RN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Try stocking some supplies in a cabinet or somewhere that will not be counted when the AA is counting stock. We keep an emergency stash in the PD room with a few boxes of gloves, 2x2s,etc. The end...

  9. Davita Lufkin dialysis unit

    workingmomRN replied to anurseadvocate's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I also believe that there is more to this story than what is being told. Apparently, this nurse had not had any previous problems with her nursing performance so why risk her nursing career &...

  10. New Grad having hard time getting job. Greensboro

    workingmomRN replied to Volleyjen8's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    It sounds like she is interested in you since she called you. Baptist is such a big place I'm sure that they will have some openings. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you & hope you find...

  11. New Grad having hard time getting job. Greensboro

    workingmomRN replied to Volleyjen8's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Have you tried any nursing homes or dialysis clinics? They may not be what you are hoping for but it's a start until something else opens

  12. New Grad having hard time getting job. Greensboro

    workingmomRN replied to Volleyjen8's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    The Raleigh area has some good hospitals. Wake Med & Rex Hospital in Cary are supposed to be good places to work. Duke is also close by in Durham. You should be able to find something at one of...

  13. LPN mistreated in dialysis

    workingmomRN replied to LPN30's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I got called in one time when weather was bad because the other RN called out d/t the weather. The patients had to wait almost an hour to start because I had to drive almost 40 miles to get there....

  14. low albumin

    workingmomRN replied to retiredlady's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    If a patient has pancreatitis, receiving TPN & IV ATB's at home with a HHN, and having very little oral intake like small amounts of broth, what causes the patient to have constant diarrhea? I...

  15. Dialysis and medication administration

    workingmomRN replied to mercyrn02's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I agree with Valerie Salva's post about bp meds. I have never heard anything regarding diuretics being taken pre or post treatment. Renal vitamins & most oral antibiotics should be taken after...

  16. LPN mistreated in dialysis

    workingmomRN replied to LPN30's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I have worked in 2 different clinics where I was the only nurse in the building & PCTs only. My main worry is if an emergency was to happen with my child at school, or another family member, how...

  17. North Carolina Roll Call

    workingmomRN replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hello everyone, My name is Margaret. I live in Ramseur, not far from the NC Zoo. I have been a RN for 10 years, mainly in dialysis. I have lived here most of my life, but I love both the mountains...

  18. LPN mistreated in dialysis

    workingmomRN replied to LPN30's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    It sounds as if it could be the same clinic. It is an RRI clinic, but they use Fresenius P&P. They use alot of travel nurses & PCTs. The travel nurses get their 40 hours first, then the...

  19. A few questions for current North Carolina Nurses and Graduating Students

    workingmomRN replied to tachybradyRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    There is still a nursing shortage, but alot of the hospitals are slowing down on hiring anyone right now. Winston-Salem may have more opportunities than Greensboro or Asheboro. Forsyth Medical...

  20. New Grad having hard time getting job. Greensboro

    workingmomRN replied to Volleyjen8's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    There are several Fresenius dialysis clinics in Greensboro & they always needs nurses. Stay away from the Henry Street clinic, but the others are alright. They do all on-the-job training....

  21. LPN mistreated in dialysis

    workingmomRN replied to LPN30's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Yesterday I received a quarterly nursing journal published by our state BON. It has an article related to the LPN's scope of practice. It states that the roles of "administrator" and "manager" are...

  22. Dialysis Transport

    workingmomRN replied to coco3299's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    The transport van works their routes to pick up people who live in the same area together. They usually have a set amount of time that they will wait for the person to come out, about 10-15 minutes,...

  23. Dialysis Transport

    workingmomRN replied to coco3299's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    In NC, Medicaid pays for transportation. Medicare does not cover any transportation costs. I assume it is the same everywhere else as well, since Medicaid is state-controlled & Medicare is...

  24. Dialysis Transport

    workingmomRN replied to coco3299's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    The majority of our patients rely on transportation provided by Social Services. Medicaid pays for their transportation. Our county transportation goes by the public school schedule, so if school is...

  25. outpatient dialysis RN...a good starting job for new grad?

    workingmomRN replied to mwcrsn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I agree completely with the other posts. If low stress is what you are looking for, dialysis is not it. Also, without a good med-surg or hospital foundation, you can trapped into a specialty that...