mxems

mxems specializes in Renal.

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1. QWave Fistula - Is this the new thing?

   mxems posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   We have been seeing more and more Qwave Fistula's in the unit. Is this the new thing? Having to have a rep come in to train us on these so we can officially put our hands on them and cannulate the...

2. songs that describe the work day

   mxems replied to peachypurple's topic in Health, Stress Management

   The Roots - Good Day (in the morning a the beginning of the day) DMX - Lose my Mind (end of

3. Unable to take fluid without cramping????

   mxems posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I have seen 3 or 4 different patients that I have that are fluid overloaded that I am unable to take a decent amount of fluid off of. Blood Pressures are great and sometimes hypertensive. 4-8kg fluid...

4. Using diastolic B/P as an indicator of fluid overload

   mxems posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Do any nurses out there use an elevated diastolic pressure as a sign of fluid overload? I know that's not your only tool to assess but I was wondering who else might use that as a sign. I had a NP...

5. Anyone have their CDN?

   mxems replied to mxems's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I have yet to meet someone in dialysis that actually has their CDN or CNN. Do employers or managers even look at that when considering pay raises or hiring? I mean honestly, who here has one of these...

6. Anyone have their CDN?

   mxems posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   So I have in the back of my mind that I want to start working toward my CDN. Does anyone have any recomendations for study guides? Is the test pretty

7. PCT'S training nurses?

   mxems replied to macey'smom's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I was a new grad nurse hired at an out-patient dialysis clinic and did 8months on the clinic floor as a PCT. The normal training time was 4months but because we were so short staffed I continued to...

8. If clinics are short-staffed,,,where to recruit from?

   mxems posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I work at an out patient clinic in Mesa, AZ and we are constantly short-staffed on PCT's. When I was fortunate enough to be hired as a new grad nurse I worked the floor for 8 months as a PCT because...

9. Dialysis Clinic Management Advantages?

   mxems posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   So why would someone accept an offer to take over a dialysis clinic? Tons of responsibility, but what are the advantages that make it worth while? Are there decent bonuses? Stock options? What? Or is...

10. So, Tell Me About Dialysis...

    mxems replied to JMomBaby's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    As a new grad, if you get to talk to the clinical manager or the charge nurse about a position there I recommend showing a lot energy and a lot of enthusiasm. You move all day long, you get to sit...

11. Sequential Ultrafiltration

    mxems replied to rogue_maverick's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    We do 3 hour runs on an extra tx. Never have inverted the dialyzer so the venous end is up

12. What does your clinic do to promote patient retention?

    mxems replied to mxems's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Nurse Nessa Awesome ideas. I've been hit up by the clinical manager and Regional manager on ways to make our clinic a place our patients would not think twice about staying. I think out clinic excels...

13. What does your clinic do to promote patient retention?

    mxems posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I'm curious what different clinics do to try and keep their patients at their unit? I'm a firm believer that the first part is the people. The techs and nurses. But I'm talking about the little things...

14. Fresenius Zemplar Policy Question

    mxems replied to gkai's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    And knowing is half the

15. Dialysis RN training with dialysis4career

    mxems replied to urnurse072b's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I got a job at dialysis clinic as a new grad rn with no dialysisis or hospital experience. I was an EMT-B on a 911 ambulance for 5 years though. Maybe they thought that was enough. And I was trained...