kidneynurse

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1. Learning the computer system at DaVita

   kidneynurse replied to Joni's Mom's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Our company was just acquired by Davita. Overall i think it is positive, but changing to the Davita way is a nightmare. We had to change our entire way of treating the patient. We now string machines...

2. My company is being taken over by DaVita what to expect

   kidneynurse replied to Joni's Mom's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Good questions. I am interested since our unit is supposed to to be bought out by davita. Haven't heard any details

3. One week until Bundling

   kidneynurse posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Now that bundling is going to be a reality in a week, what changes will your unit implement? I work for a small independent unit. We were told 2 weeks ago that our owners are in negotiations to sell...

4. epo managers

   kidneynurse replied to cryptic12's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I am the anemia manager at my clinic. We have about 60 patients. It takes me about the same, 2 half days to review the labs, make changes then put the orders in the computer. We use Aranesp. I only...

5. Fluid runs

   kidneynurse posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   At what point do you offer a fluid run to patients? At my clinic if a pt is 1 kg above their dry weight they are offered a fluid run on the next day. As we have a lot of fluid abusers, especially on...

6. RN Pay Wichita / Hutch

   kidneynurse replied to Happeetxn's topic in General Nursing

   I am thinking about moving back to Kansas next year. Can anyone give me an idea of the salary range for chronic dialysis nurse. Have 16 years