DeLana_RN

DeLana_RN BSN, RN

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  1. Any advice for someone returning to (hospital) nursing?

    DeLana_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, everyone! After working in an outpatient dialysis clinic for 5 years I took a break for family reasons. I just took a per diem position in a hospital inpatient/acute dialysis unit; it seems to be...

  2. Shocked At Nurses Actions Tonight

    DeLana_RN replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    You should not feel any guilt even if he reoffends (as we know most child molesters do). You did your duty as a nurse, as any (well, most) of us would. The same is true for doctors and other HCW....

  3. CONTINUED IN WHAT IS THE MAJOR REASON Why are they all leaving?

    DeLana_RN replied to artistnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Amen, lizz, you have great insight and will do well as an RN as you know exactly what to expect. Great post. DeLana

  4. What's special about male nurses?

    DeLana_RN replied to GBS_Fan's topic in General Nursing

    Some of the best and some of the worst nurses I have worked with have been men. Some work hard, are helpful, have a great attitude; others gossip, some will stab you in the back... just like anyone...

  5. Any advice for someone returning to (hospital) nursing?

    DeLana_RN replied to DeLana_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Great advice, but don't call yourself "just an aide", you're obviously very considerate of others and have great insight. Congrats on starting school soon! DeLana :) P.S. I was a CNA in LTC while in...

  6. Any advice for someone returning to (hospital) nursing?

    DeLana_RN replied to DeLana_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all , I feel better now! DeLana

  7. So How Long Does the Misery Last?

    DeLana_RN replied to HardworkinRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Are you having trouble with the machines, cannulation, that kind of thing? It will take time, lots of time (don't expect to be as good and fast as someone who has done this for a long time!), and lots...

  8. Any advice for someone returning to (hospital) nursing?

    DeLana_RN replied to DeLana_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Will beer do? I would never return to floor nursing, but this will be different - a 1:1 ratio! I was just wondering how to conduct myself around the other nurses, my coworkers. DeLana

  9. So How Long Does the Misery Last?

    DeLana_RN replied to HardworkinRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi, to be able to give you some meaningful advice, I need some more info. How long have you been training so far? How much classroom, floor, or self-study? And especially, what aspects of the job do...

  10. I Hit A Bone!!

    DeLana_RN replied to breakin_moon's topic in General Nursing

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  11. 6% "take off" rule

    DeLana_RN replied to traumaRUs's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I've been away from the clinic for a while and will start in an inpatient/acute hospital unit next week. I'm pretty sure that our local clinics are still only covered by the nephrologists themselves...

  12. 6% "take off" rule

    DeLana_RN replied to traumaRUs's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I've seen pts with EF of I wish more nephrologists employed ARNPs who usually spend more time with the pts. DeLana

  13. salary rate

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

    Were you successful? Sure hope so. DeLana

  14. 6% "take off" rule

    DeLana_RN replied to traumaRUs's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    There's no such thing as a DQ! As you know, when kidneys fail the body is no longer able to remove excess fluid (sometimes, some residual function remains and a very few ESRD pts don't have this...

  15. 6% "take off" rule

    DeLana_RN replied to traumaRUs's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I have to agree with pp, this is news to me but what you say makes sense. We were told to use our nursing judgement to determine optimal UF (not great advice when you're new to a speciality - but my...

  16. What's your favorite shift and why??

    DeLana_RN replied to np_wannabe's topic in General Nursing

    I'm starting a new job in two weeks with hours that sound perfect to me: 11:30-20:00. I'll be able to sleep in and still have time family time in the evening. My last job had the worst possible hours:...

  17. Offered position at fmc

    DeLana_RN replied to rnlooking's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    In general, a facility - any facility, any company - is as good or as bad as its management. Especially in dialysis, you really can't tell if you like it until you try it. Also remember that those of...

  18. Nursing without license

    DeLana_RN replied to TouchstoneRN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked for a company once (it had been acquired by another company which apparently didn't do any background checks initially) that had a well-respected, knowledgeable nurse manager who had been on...

  19. Ethics Violation-Would you remain silent or challenge the system?

    DeLana_RN replied to MissJanelle904's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you did the right thing! As you found out, it's not always easy or even welcomed. Especially after this happened (professors' response, harrassment by the cheaters) you need to take it higher as...

  20. generation gap among nurses

    DeLana_RN replied to angelcharm's topic in General Nursing

    You can't generalize like that - the youngest baby boomers were born in '64, and would hardly accept the "timid" label. There are all kinds of nurses in the various generations... only in the past,...

  21. What makes a good dialysis nurse?

    DeLana_RN replied to Room2Move's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi, it's difficult to say whether or not you would like dialysis; people seem to either love it or hate it with little in between. Could you arrange to shadow a nurse in a clinic after applying for a...

  22. How much do your PCT's do?

    DeLana_RN replied to Nurseinthemaking's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Wow, that's shocking. Obviously, you worked in a state where UAPs are not allowed to give meds and the company let them - or even expected them to - do it anyway; outrageous! In my clinic, it was not...

  23. the hug for Tweety thread

    DeLana_RN replied to Ado Annie's topic in General Nursing

    (((( Tweety )))) DeLana

  24. resignation letter

    DeLana_RN replied to Hoozdo's topic in General Nursing

    Just remember this, never burn any bridges. Regardless of why you are leaving, it's best to keep it as professional as possible and avoid any negatives (i.e., implying that they're not paying you...

  25. Do Rns Clean The Urine And Bowels

    DeLana_RN replied to Dashing's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, but at least s/he knows enough to ask these questions; there are plenty of students who get their reality shock in nursing school - they had no clue!* Personally, I don't think the current push...