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  1. Nurse Patient Relationship

    hemorn1 replied to stealth 92's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    It is extremely hard not to have some type of relationship with patients in the chronic setting, however, I agree this has gone too far. I have seen patients basically "stalking" their PCT or Nurse...

  2. A Different Approach to the ADN vs. BSN Debate

    hemorn1 replied to Sheri257's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I chose to get my ADN, the difference in classes between ADN and BSN was a chemistry and 12 hours of humanities, and I did not think that would better prepare me to be a nurse. (oh yeah, there was one...

  3. differences in dialysis between UK and US

    hemorn1 replied to suzanne7575's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I was working for Gambro and we actually recruited some RN's from India a few years ago. They worked as PCT's until they took their licensure exam in the US. I live in Oklahoma, and I think RN's in...

  4. differences in dialysis between UK and US

    hemorn1 replied to suzanne7575's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Not all patients are covered by the Medicare ESRD act. They are only covered if they "qualify" for Medicare. I agree that you would not have to work in a hospital before joining a dialysis facility....

  5. Dialysis RN seeking staffing info

    hemorn1 replied to Marieee's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I'm in Ok. At my facility we had 1 nurse and 1 PCT for 8 patients. The nurses set up machines, put on patients, and passed meds too. Basically 1 to 4 patient staff

  6. So How Long Does the Misery Last?

    hemorn1 replied to HardworkinRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    My SW and QI Director were discussing the case. It didn't happen in my network, so I don't have any more details. I've heard a lot of dialysis horror stories, but luckily nothing ever happened in my...

  7. So How Long Does the Misery Last?

    hemorn1 replied to HardworkinRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Well it can, and has, there were two exsanguinations in the last couple of months in the USA (not sure which states) although they were not from flipping the fistula needle. They were both...

  8. So How Long Does the Misery Last?

    hemorn1 replied to HardworkinRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I love nephrology nursing too! I started in cardiology, then moved to dialsysis. It was very overwhelming at first, and the techs can make you feel very inferior due to lack of speed and technique....