Dialysis RN1

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  1. Confused

    Dialysis RN1 replied to ConfuseRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    According to V-tag 686 and 687 if LPN's are allowed to function as a charge nurse in your state then "technically" they can do this. It just does not sound like a great plan that puts the patient...

  2. Sever hypertension during dialysis

    Dialysis RN1 replied to petiteRN88's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    In my opinion the Systolic is probably the most important as that is the pressure in the vasculature while your heart is contracting. the diastolic is when the heart is at rest (laymens terminology)...

  3. cannulation

    Dialysis RN1 replied to gambutrol's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    oooo, 15 degree canulation??? It is more typical to do the 45 -90 degree as rnbob mentioned. a 15-30 degree canulation is more designed for an IV insertions. usually fistulas and grafts are just a...

  4. My company is being taken over by DaVita what to expect

    Dialysis RN1 replied to Joni's Mom's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    are you currently with a for profit company? If so I wouldn't expect many changes. if you are a non profit the staffing situation may change depending on how your set up is already. really anything...

  5. new in HD. need veterans' help

    Dialysis RN1 replied to dodoy's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    First off welcome to the world of dialysis. as you continue to learn and grow in your new position I am sure you will find it rewarding and satisfying. This will only come when you ask questions such...

  6. how do i become dialysis certified?

    Dialysis RN1 replied to oldfaithful's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    you have to take a certification examination. You should apply anyways and get your foot in the door even though the ad says the prefer certified nurses. It isnt an easy test to just go and take if...

  7. My company is being taken over by DaVita what to expect

    Dialysis RN1 replied to Joni's Mom's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I find it interesting that they havent told you or offered support in the matter. I would think that a more reliable sorce for that information would be your HR department or

  8. How to assess Bruit and Thrill

    Dialysis RN1 replied to JacelRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Well it doesn't really matter which you do first.... You feel the thrill meaning when you palpate over the area of the fistula or graft where there should be a palpable buzzing sensation. If decreased...

  9. Question about acute dialysis schedule??

    Dialysis RN1 replied to Labellezza's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Wow, we cover 8 hospitals. The nurses are scheduled 4 days a week and start at 7AM. the day ends when the day ends, there is no predicting when a patient is going to need our services. The hours we...

  10. Dci

    Dialysis RN1 replied to weav16125's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Harrison, I am a die hard DCI employee. As long as they will have me I will continue to give them my best. I have not worked at a DaVita but I am sure there are some great Davitas as well as not so...

  11. Feeding patients

    Dialysis RN1 replied to Mother Goose's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    There was a great article that was published in the Nephrology Nursing Journal September-October 2005-Vol.32, No.4. Titled: “Should Patients Eat During Hemodialysis Treatments?” by Katina Kinnel....

  12. Dci

    Dialysis RN1 replied to weav16125's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I am in my 9th year with DCI and think that they are a great company. I think the pay scale is regional and in my area it is exceptional and very competitive. The health benefit has come a long way...

  13. how do I get into dialysis nursing

    Dialysis RN1 replied to IRERN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Put in your application Training will be provided. and remember, confidence comes with experience. good

  14. ER nurse accessing Dialysis Cath in Emergency

    Dialysis RN1 replied to Huachuca's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Great points. In our hospitals I have helped them formulate policy on accessing the cathater so it is in line with how we provide care. we review it anually and certainly it is not accessed without...

  15. How big (or small) is your unit?

    Dialysis RN1 replied to cranky's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Im from the acute side of life, but we have one 4 bed unit and 7 hospitals. we mostly do bedside

  16. working on new unit... lots of ARF/CRF patients... help!!!!!

    Dialysis RN1 replied to NurseCard's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Try ANNA. their web site is ANNA.org they have a core curriculum that discusses the care of the pre renal patient thru the patient with end stage renal disease. Great

  17. AV Graft reverse cannulation

    Dialysis RN1 replied to GeauxNursing's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Adequacy of dialysis would be greatly diminished if lines were reversed, but did anyone think that the stick was not good? It could have just been a poorly placed

  18. Differentiating IV Dialysis Catheters

    Dialysis RN1 replied to Gldngrl's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    It should be printed near the hub of the catheter. if not I would call the surgery dept, or IR and ask what they used. it should also be listed on the op

  19. heparin dosing

    Dialysis RN1 posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    In the acute setting we have used the Lee White method for determining circuit heparinization since before I was employed (Those of you that know what I am talking about can reel your jaw back up)....

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

    Dialysis RN1 replied to wyrleygirl1's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    It is very interesting to read what everyone has to say about Davita. I do not work for them so I will not comment on the environment in which they foster. I do know that Davita is a for profit corp....

  21. Dialysis Question for a friend

    Dialysis RN1 replied to goodspiritsRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    It sounds as though your friend’s father has a great nephrology group that he is going to. There is a big push in the country for “Fistula first” which encourages the placement or formation of...

  22. Holding meds for dialysis patients

    Dialysis RN1 replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    genzyme puts out an annual booklet that is called "dialysis of drugs" you can get it delivered to you free of charge by going to www.genzyme.com or www.nephrologypharmacy.com my thought is just as the...

  23. Is critical care experience needed to work in dialysis?

    Dialysis RN1 replied to Makemaproud's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I will not hire anyone without prior critical care experience. but I am in the Acute side of dialysis. If you are interested in a chronic position, critical care background should not be an issue. if...

  24. Drawing P.T./INR on Catheter patients

    Dialysis RN1 replied to sueinga's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    if you do a web search, I am positive you will find studys that Heparin actually adhears to the lumen of the catheter indicating that drawing clotting times from the catheter would not be a good idea....

  25. Dialysis Nursing??

    Dialysis RN1 replied to pieinsky's topic in General Nursing

    In Dialysis you either love it or hate it and you won't know until you try. I for one cant imagine working in any other environment again. 9 years ago I started my dialysis carer in the chronic...