BellaCerraRN

BellaCerraRN

Critical Care

Member

  • Content

    109

  • Visitors

    3,062

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    2

All Content by BellaCerraRN

  1. Any Info on Grayson or NCTC?

    BellaCerraRN replied to melimayer's topic in Texas Nursing

    I have to disagree with you. Grayson has one of the best reputations in the state. It is a grueling program, but when you're done, you're prepared. Clinicals weren't bad at all as we got to choose...

  2. TPAPN info, please!!

    BellaCerraRN replied to latrink's topic in Texas Nursing

    They may just want TPAPN to evaluate you. When you initially contact TPAPN they will have you go thru a drug/alcohol evlauation. If the counselor (LCDC licenced) doesn't believe you're an...

  3. May be interviewing for a dialysis job, HELP!

    BellaCerraRN replied to midcom's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    It is a very busy job. In the unit I worked there were 2 shifts of nurses. One started at 4:15 and the other at 7:00 so at about 7:30 the first shift got a 30 min break, then at 12:00 lunch and...

  4. New Grad to Delay working

    BellaCerraRN replied to rockermom's topic in Texas Nursing

    I did the same thing. Graduated this May but because of my sons deployment I put off my NCLEX and finding a job. I took my NCLEX 4 days before my GN permit expired and went to work a month ago. At...

  5. requirements on being a dialysis nurse

    BellaCerraRN replied to newbiern2000's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Unfortunatly everything within 50 miles is ran by DaVita both critical and acute. It really stinks because I think I would have been a great dialysis nurse if given the chance. But not to worry, I...

  6. Davita - Should I take it/should I not????

    BellaCerraRN replied to wyrleygirl1's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    It is really good to hear a positive DaVita story. I know they're out there. The center I worked for had a VERY bad reputation, but I put on my rose colored glasses and ignored all the warnings I was...

  7. requirements on being a dialysis nurse

    BellaCerraRN replied to newbiern2000's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I had a VERY bad experience in my facility. One that caused me to quit this past Friday. I was constantly being harrassed by the PCT's. The most innocent conversation about my training would cause...

  8. Hey Texans! Check This Out!

    BellaCerraRN replied to jollyjenny's topic in Texas Nursing

    On the bright side, those houses in central Cali (My experience is in and around Modesto where I was raised) would cost $350K and the property taxes to go with them. All and all the cost of living is...

  9. requirements on being a dialysis nurse

    BellaCerraRN replied to newbiern2000's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    You're welcome! and CONGRATULATIONS on passing your NCLEX. You made it, you earned it. If you're considering dialysis, one word of caution: Don't let anyone make you feel ashamed that you're an RN...

  10. Hey Texans! Check This Out!

    BellaCerraRN replied to jollyjenny's topic in Texas Nursing

    Ouch! My house was just apraised at $135,000 and my taxes are just under $1,900 here in N. Texas. But I don't pay city taxes, maybe that's why I don't see

  11. Davita - Should I take it/should I not????

    BellaCerraRN replied to wyrleygirl1's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Dialysis is interesting but it is HARD work and for some that is stressfull in and of itself. From what I'm experiencing and what I've heard from all over the country, Dialysis, especially working for...

  12. Hey Texans! Check This Out!

    BellaCerraRN replied to jollyjenny's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'd like to know what part of California has lower property taxes than I pay here in North Texas! I know there are many in Cali that are protected by Prop 13, but if you aren't, there's no way! But...

  13. Davita - Should I take it/should I not????

    BellaCerraRN replied to wyrleygirl1's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    As a charge nurse you may have 12 patients but you will also have a secondary nurse and at least 2 techs backing you up. Beware tho, DaVita can be a dificult place to work, especially if your...

  14. requirements on being a dialysis nurse

    BellaCerraRN replied to newbiern2000's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Most dialysis centers will hire new grads and many prefer them. You shouldn't have a problem finding a job as long as there are

  15. LPN Requirements?

    BellaCerraRN replied to msngrad's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Most chronic clinics begin at about 0400-0430 and put their first patients on at 0500, if they run 2 shifts everyone is usually out of there by about 1500 if they have someone in reuse. If they run 3...

  16. Want to be a nurse tech

    BellaCerraRN replied to ShyButterfly01's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Apply directly with the dialysis company in your area or fill out an application online. I know that DaVita prefers to hire fresh techs with little or no training. Their rationalle is that they...

  17. Tech vs. Nurse War

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

    Thank you all for your words of wisdom and support, especially from the techs. I was worried about getting lambasted here too about having "the nurse attitude". Today things went a little smoother....

  18. Florence Nightengale Pledge.

    BellaCerraRN replied to Diary/Dairy's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand what the flap is over the phrase "aid the physician in his work", why is that considered demeaning and demoralizing? Has the world become so overwhelmed with femi-nazi's that we...

  19. Attitude Problem

    BellaCerraRN replied to AngiePansRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    OUCH! I'm an ADN and while in clinicals I was teaching 3rd year BSN students how to do things because the only thing they'd been taught so far is how to do an assessment and push

  20. Florence Nightengale Pledge.

    BellaCerraRN replied to Diary/Dairy's topic in General Nursing

    CONGRATULATIONS Suninmyeyes!!!! WOOO

  21. minority nurses

    BellaCerraRN replied to mymomisanurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    I just graduated in May and out of a class of 116 I'd say we had at least 20 black students most of whom were African and most were from the Dallas area. I've seen a great amount of diversity in DFW...

  22. Chronic or Acute dialysis experience before doing traveling

    BellaCerraRN replied to chill598's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    ahhhh... that sounds better! I was just a little shocked, but it sounds like you just stated what they're doing with me a little differently is all. I'm glad I'm getting the fundamental training...

  23. Anyone know salary for dialysis LVN's in Texas?

    BellaCerraRN replied to Hope1978's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I'm guessing our unit pays LVN's close to $20 an hour. That's just a guess based on the fact that I was hired as a new grad RN at $21 which is $5 more an hour than the area hospitals pay. But it all...

  24. Chronic or Acute dialysis experience before doing traveling

    BellaCerraRN replied to chill598's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    You graduated in May and you're a charge nurse!?! That's not good. I also graduated in May and like you, my first job is in a dialysis unit and I'm no where near ready to be a charge nurse. Our...

  25. Anyone currently attending Grayson??

    BellaCerraRN replied to txnursingqt's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes, the admission deadline is March 31st. You will receive your letter at the end of May. You will either get an acceptance letter and a card to return stating you will indeed start in the Fall or...