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Hi, I would just like to say that i started with Davita in Houston in November 2008. However, I am looking for a new job already. Davita gives you a star tracker when you start. My star tracker is empty to this date. Not to mention, I worked four different clinics within a five and a half month time frame. I was told by experienced nurses that I really did not have to know the machines in depth. THAT IS A LIE!!!!!!! Please make sure that you are comfortable with the machines. I have a sour taste in my mouth about Davita!!! I was so excited and eager to learn dialysis, but without proper training it is frustrating. I am not trying to still your joy about your new job, because dialysis can be a very fulfilling specialty to have under your belt. My advice to you is to not let them throw you into a role that you are not ready for. It happened to me. You see davita has to have a RN in the building to operate. My FA sent me to clinics as the second nurse, being the only RN in the building on orientation that just did not sit well with me. Next, the straw that broke the camel's back was that I was scheduled to work as a charge nurse, before my six months time of employment. I was told that another FA would train me in the charge nurse role if I covered for her two days. It did not make sense to me, but I agreed because I wanted to keep my job and I hoped that things would get better. Unfortunately, I did become overwhelmed and could have put my license in jeopardy. My training consisted of alot of LMS classes, and a day to day schedule. I did not have a regular schedule of activities from day to day. Not to mention i was employed a coulple of months before I went to the Davita prep class. Questions I had were dismissed with you will learn that when you go to class. Oh and the books that they give you on day one, I had to do the assignments by myself. That is just rediculous for someone that is new to dialysis. Not to mention that I never did get the option to access fistulas or grafts. Catheters of course the techs cannot do that one.

Hi everyone, I am new to the site I would like to know if anyone has any advice for Hessi takers X3 I am nervous, tired, and just don't know