Chisca RN

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    Can't get into my RN Program because of Obamacare

    Chisca replied to LCNYC's topic in New York Nursing

    All the states that set up exchanges read the law as it was written. We are a nation comprised of 50 states, not that hard to understand. The word state is not hard to understand. Maybe the NYT can...
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    Can't get into my RN Program because of Obamacare

    Chisca replied to LCNYC's topic in New York Nursing

    The supreme court has decided that words don't really mean what they
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    Question Hyperactive reflexes

    Chisca replied to Crew2Nursing's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The question may have fooled you because you are reading right sided weakness and thinking you should see less responsiveness on the right side. You will if the patient is initiating the nerve impulse...
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    Potassium baths- dialysate

    Chisca replied to Bluebell.'s topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Since you're thinking about the potassium in the bath you should also consider the other chemicals and their effect. The sodium of 138. The bicarbonate of 33. The glucose of 100. For example running a...
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    Fluid overload with low Bp

    Chisca replied to uae808's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Only every other treatment. Other than that it's not a
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    Dialysis Nursing-New Grad

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

    If you think we're negative check out this site.
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    Hemodialysis Troubleshooting

    Chisca replied to zylphRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    They're called hansens. Cross flow of dialysate current with blood flow maximizes the concentration difference of waste products in all parts of the dialyzer. Not sure if you would see an immediate...
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    Pirate busted.

    Chisca posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I guess we now know why Kent Thiry loves dressing up as a pirate. He really is one! DaVita to pay $389 million to settle federal allegations - Denver Business Journal 5 states to get $22 million in...
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    Pirate busted.

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

    Nearly 1 billion in fines since 2012 over 3 whistleblower cases. Yet no one is in
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    Pirate busted.

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

    How long before Kent Thiry is wearing an orange jumpsuit? DaVita sets aside $495M for settlement of whistle-blower case - Denver Business
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    Correcting low sodium too quickly

    Chisca replied to Birdy2's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Rule of 6's. The recommend correction of no faster than 6mEq/day for patients with severe chronic hyponatremia, with 6mEq in 6 hours on the first day if symptoms are severe. This has led to the...
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    Blue Pigtail on Nasogastric Tube

    Chisca replied to mikeynizm's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Infection source more related to the container you are using to gather the water rather than the water coming from a city water supply. How long has that container been sitting there? A few years ago...
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    CNN

    Chisca replied to NurseRies's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    You already have the knowledge base to pass this test. After you pass offer a review course and charge 100 bucks per person. If you were local I would
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    CNN

    Chisca replied to NurseRies's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Is your employer requiring it? I was somewhat interested in taking it but there are no review courses that I have found, ANNA sells a very thin (46 pages) review book that is essentially useless, and...
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    Tag teaming with a tech in acutes

    Chisca replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    One of the reasons cited for Japanese dialysis patients having half the mortality rate of American renal patients is no techs. Every single treatment in Japan is administered by a registered nurse....
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    What is the significant sign for clotting dialyser?

    Chisca replied to uae808's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    A/V pressures are going to indicate flow through the circuit. If there is a clot in either the venous or arterial chamber then yes you would see this reflected in A/V pressures as this is impeding...
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    How can I hate my job?

    Chisca replied to FransBevy's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Welcome to the delusional world of ESRD patients. The patient is the one alleging that foot checks are related to company profitability. Some also think that lengthened treatment times are done to...
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    How can I hate my job?

    Chisca replied to FransBevy's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    The patients are the ones refusing assessment not the
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    Traveling vehicle

    Chisca replied to Comfort14's topic in Travel

    I prefer anything that's paid
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    How can I hate my job?

    Chisca replied to FransBevy's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I think the correct term is "seasoned", you are a seasoned nurse, not an "older"
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    Are you a PD nurse?

    Chisca replied to heatherd65's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Much happier and engaged patients. Unlike most hemo patients they are interested in what you have to share and want to be involved in the
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    Never ending lice!!

    Chisca replied to javgjv2012's topic in School

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    Tag teaming with a tech in acutes

    Chisca replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    If you stop and think about it there is no reason for this behaviour. My hospital charges $2,300 for a bedside. The chemicals and tubing are less than $100, the machine is paid for and my labor cost...
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    AWD vehicle for nurses

    Chisca replied to waiting4ivpush's topic in General Nursing

    Or you could live within 1 mile of where you work. That way walking is an option no matter what the weather. Public transportation is the way to go in bad weather unless you enjoy the headache of...
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    Tag teaming with a tech in acutes

    Chisca replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    It is not common and you were wise to refuse. When I have been asked it was with the caveat if I didn't then I would have to stay and do them one at a time which meant staying to midnight. I always...