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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. 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

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  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. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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

  13. 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...

  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...

  16. Fresenius Zemplar Policy Question

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

    Do you really think that someone will come on this message board and say yes exposing themselves, their company, and their license to tell you that? I would imagine that whoever told you that is the...

  17. Hemodialysis technician class

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

    I was hired by fresenius as a new grad nurse. They actually have put me through the technician class and am requiring I work as a tech for 6 months before I start my role as a nurse. So to answer your...

  18. MCC First Semster's Classes

    mxems replied to KMM03's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm finishing up block II right now and I can tell you that baywood has the best med/surg clinical experience. The nurses are very receptive to having students (which is huge) and they let you do...

  19. Does having a Medical based job Help in Nursing School

    mxems replied to Dragtail's topic in Male Nursing Students

    The advantages are many. The lingo the dr's and nurses use is a huge advantage plus you are mostly already familiar with all the diagnostic procedures and what they are used for. but the one thing...

  20. Ages of male nursing students?

    mxems replied to Stearnsy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm 34. Will be 35 when I

  21. Any males out there tired of the drama?

    mxems replied to HumptyDumpty's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm one of 3 guys in my program. I'm in a study group and everybody seems to be pretty cool. Everybody in the class seems to be doing ok and not too much sweating or drama. You know, it's mostly the...

  22. Current/past students...what is your schedule?

    mxems replied to Calbrunette's topic in Arizona Nursing

    You know I can't really remember when we got the info packets. I believe you get them in the mail a month or two prior to class. Don't wait to start getting your immunizations. Start them up

  23. Current/past students...what is your schedule?

    mxems replied to Calbrunette's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm in MCC's traditional program. In block one we did Mon-Thurs. In block II you do either Mon, tues, wed,,,, or you can do tues, wed, thurs. Those days include your clinical days. Don't know about...

  24. MCC Nursing Program Info - Just Got In

    mxems posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Just got accepted into MCC's 4 semester Nurse program. My question is,,,,,,what is the school/clinical schedule like? I heard at Chandler/Gilbert they run like 3-4 full days a week and the rest are...

  25. BIO 202 at RIO (online)?

    mxems replied to RobynBobbin's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I took all my pre-reqs on-line. BIO202 was tough. I spent a ton of time in the book reading and re-reading. If you have the time to devote to the class, then I would say go for it. If not, then don't....