AustinRN

What was most helpful to you when you were brand new and learning HD? At 43... I need all the help I can get to keep new info into brain of mine. AustinRN

I have been an RN long enough to know that accidents happen. That nurses are not perfect ( even though we think we should be). Can you tell me what your worst experience was when working with HD patients? What were your "close calls"? I am s...

All out heart pounding excitment when something goes wrong? Was I told incorrectly? I am trying to get an idea of What things CAN go wrong in dialysis. Anyone want to give me a clue? Has anyone seen a patient code during dialysis? Had a bi...

Thanks natkat. I'm going to give it a good long try. Now I just have to decide acute or chronic..... AustinRN

Thanks so much for the info and answers. And yes I think that staying on my feet for 12 hours after having a couple years off will be very hard... Good shoes, good shoes.... AustinRN

Whats your fav hemodialysis/nephro book? Which one do you run to when you need a quick answer.. which for more indepth study of a subject? Do they make Dialysis for dummies? ( kidding... I'm kidding) lol... But I am wondering if there is ...

Thank you so much. That is a great idea to ask a rep. I am actually just getting started in dialysis and trying to learn all I can BEFORE I apply for the position I want. So any info is helpful to me at this point. Thanks again. Kym

Thank you very much for the information. I appreciate it. Any idea where a link to the Amgen information might be? I've tried google with no luck. Thanks again, AustinRN

Thank you everyone for your answers. I have decided to give it a go! I am actually excited about being able to learn and specialize in one area after being a generalist for so long. Thanks again. AustinRN

Hello, I am an RN of 15, oops... actually 16 years now. I have always done med/surg night. I have not worked in 3 years now and am thinking seriously about dialysis. From what I have read its very fast paced. But could someone please describe th...

Found the Exam prep guide in pdf format here: http://cna-aiic.ca/cna/documents/pdf/publications/Nephrology_competencies_new_e.pdf