jdethman

jdethman

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  1. New to current facility, being asked to be team lead...

    jdethman replied to jenrninmi's topic in Nurse Management

    Jump it take charge. You are in school for this, you don't turn it down are you

  2. RNs with a Bachelor's in another field

    jdethman replied to TwistaKrista's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Do an MSN bridge. I started with an ASN and I would not have hired you. It not offensive to explain education

  3. Dialysis Nursing-New Grad

    jdethman replied to Mmcknight's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Dialysis is a great field. The Internet is where people come to

  4. Nurse Manager Opportunity

    jdethman replied to mcknis's topic in Nurse Management

    By your avatar you are male so to make your desire known schedule a meeting with the manger (if they are respected) and director same day different times (assuming they are the hiring manager). Say "I...

  5. Charge nurse is a low performer!

    jdethman replied to mfarmer88's topic in Nurse Management

    You are lucky that is an easy one. You have a clear mission they must go. Every day ask your self "what have I done today to help her move

  6. New to dialysis, need advice

    jdethman replied to ParrotHead_RN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    This is solid advice. The only thing I would add is review acid base balance, basic electrolytes, and BP meds, if you are

  7. Nurses Being Made to Tech?

    jdethman replied to westieluv's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    It is better to do that then run the unit short. it also keeps the RN's up on the basics. It is not a bad practice at

  8. Any CM's doubling as floor RN?

    jdethman replied to foxyroxyrn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    You learn a lot as a CM, but the situation you describe could end up being brutal. I would also recommended having a good out (another job that's a lock). There are many factors that you could...

  9. NE-BC Exam

    jdethman replied to jrt4's topic in Nurse Management

    Do not believe they are correct. That does not match the information on the ANCC site. The only thing waived is the 30 CE's. You need 24 months as midlevel

  10. dress pants with danskos

    jdethman replied to M610's topic in Nurse Management

    I where

  11. NE-BC Exam

    jdethman replied to jrt4's topic in Nurse Management

    How did it go? Now that you have done it do you have any

  12. VA Hiring Process

    jdethman replied to jrobmeds's topic in Nurse Management

    opps this is super

  13. Desiring to be a CNO

    jdethman replied to WCSNurse's topic in Nurse Management

    I am not qualified to answer but

  14. when an employee "tattles"

    jdethman replied to I<3H2O's topic in Nurse Management

    I treat it like all information, consider the source and file it

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

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

    If you have a Crit line establish a hematocrit threshold, and never go above it If not consider weight for overall fluid removal, ask MD for 30 ml per kilo per treatment take it all in the first three...

  16. New Grad who FINALLY has an offer (S)...

    jdethman replied to HDRNrlc's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    This is a tough call. Here would be my thought process For an RN dialysis is ripe with opportunity, the sky is the limit. Do you ever want to be an NP. Psych NP make a great wage and are in very...

  17. Fresenius Training

    jdethman replied to TheSuperNurse's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Fresenius training is very well done. If you want to get a lot out of it you will. If you don't like your preceptor say something

  18. Plasmapheresis pay salary

    jdethman replied to jdsp87's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    You can make a lot in plasmapheresis in the right environment. There are many many 6 figure acute dialysis nurses, but that lots of hours and call. Plasmapheresis can be very well compensated per...

  19. How to get out of dialysis nursing?

    jdethman replied to Marisette's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Move to an acute team and make friends with people in one of the hospital you will cover, then parlay that into a job. Any that already work acutes make some friends, impress some nurse

  20. Dialysis staff nurse salary in US

    jdethman replied to bambam123's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    That is a great start for a new grad, well done. Nephrology is ripe with opportunity to provide great care and build a

  21. Doctor owned dialysis clinic versus corporate owned dialysis clinic

    jdethman replied to Lucky724's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Doctor owned practices will need a joint venture in the long run. If they don't sell off

  22. I regret forever not going to medical school

    jdethman replied to nurse2dr's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That is rough, full stop. This might not make you feel any better but many people at one time or another regret past decisions. I was quite the idiot before I went to the USMC, didn't get out until...

  23. Transferability of skills learned in dialysis

    jdethman replied to studentmom77's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    It's always hard to change specialty. That said assessment, patient communication management of technical staff are just a few skill that transfer into any nursing

  24. Dialysis staff nurse salary in US

    jdethman replied to bambam123's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    This has to be intern, or PCT pay. This does not meet the minimum pay of any major

  25. Fluid volume deficit??

    jdethman replied to mlauren's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was going to write a response, no