I worked a 32/40 weekend shift at a LTC. It was difficult to say the least. I had five days off during the week, but it wasn't worth it. 2 double shifts back to back is a disaster waiting to happen. I...
Hi Toni, How are you? Hope all is going well with the training of your first patient. I just finishing training my 3rd and will be starting my 4th in the next week or so. Right now, I'm trying to get...
Hi Toni, Hope all has been going well for you since completing Home Hemo class and your preceptorship. Sorry it took so long to get back with you but, things got a little busy for me. Well, have you...
Hi Toni, Training is going well with my current patient. 1st tx at home should be sometime next week if all goes well. Yeah, I was on both of those calls. As for the weekly billing, my center was one...
Hi Toni, I'm not surprised to hear the class hasn't changed much. But, at least you got to spend some time working with the machine. In my class, we literally went in and listened to the instructor...
Hi Toni, Sorry, I didn't get back to you before now. I started training a new patient this week, so I've been pretty busy to say the least. Glad to hear you made it to the Home Hemo class. I attended...
Ok, sounds like we're in the same boat. My center is attached to an in-center unit that does nocturnal also. I'm the only home hemo nurse. So, far I haven't had to go to patient's home to assist with...
What company do you work for? I'm assuming Davita. If so, I can answer some of your questions. A lot of the answers to your questions are based on what type of unit you working. Freestanding or...
Yes, it may indeed be timing. It also seems as if the recruiters are slow to respond or are just plain unavailable. It is unfortunate though because there are a lot of nurses out there willing to...
Have you considered Northside (www.northside.com) I heard they have one of the best NICU's in Atlanta. According to their website, they have a 3 full-time positions and 1 part-time. They're night...
Check the hospital's website www.piedmonthospital.org They had some nurse extern positions awhile back, but they probably already hired those that they need for the summer oositions
Don't be frustrated!! The endorsement process took approxiamately 3 weeks for me. The board received my info on 4/3 or 4/4. My license was issued on 4/20, but it took about 3-4 days for number to...
I am happy to announce that I passed the NCLEX-RN. A weight has finally been lifted off of my shoulders is all I can say. This was my 2nd attempt at the exam. I was an absolute, nervous mess. I got...