jmtmom

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1. Fellow FMC Nurses

   jmtmom replied to TELEpathicRN's topic in Urology

   Yaaaaaay Hellllllo Nurse!!!!!! I'm so happy for you. Not that you're out of work, of course, but glad that you're not going to have to put up with the crap anymore. I'm sure you won't have any problem finding a job elsewhere. I think Jnette is righ...

2. dialysis

   jmtmom replied to new2nursing's topic in Urology

   Wow! Sounds like too much! I guess I should count my blessings. Maybe I find it a little overwhelming because I'm still so new. I'm learning the job pretty well, but I really don't care for the constant "hurry up" atmosphere. Get 'em on, get 'em ...

3. dialysis

   jmtmom replied to new2nursing's topic in Urology

   Congrats!!! I had an eight week orientation. Two weeks in the classroom, two weeks in an outpatient clinic (accompanied by the classroom instructor), then four weeks with a preceptor at the outpatient clinic I was hired for. I've been on my own for...

4. dialysis

   jmtmom replied to new2nursing's topic in Urology

   Unfortunately, bad attitudes and caddiness can be found in all areas of nursing, not just the ICU. I've met people who are wonderful and helpful, and I've run into some who act as if you've committed a crime because you're new. Some people just are...

5. dialysis

   jmtmom replied to new2nursing's topic in Urology

   Hi and Welcome to the Dialysis Board! I recently left ICU for dialysis. But I was only in ICU for a year (straight out of nursing school). ICU was okay for me, but it came with some hassles that I didn't want to deal with for years to come. Since ...

6. Application of Lidocaine cream before dialysis

   jmtmom replied to night owl's topic in Urology

   Hi Jnette! That ethyl chloride spray sounds wonderful! So I did some searching on the internet for information about the spray. Figured I could print it off and pass it along to the head nurse as something we could possible implement at our clinic....

7. Application of Lidocaine cream before dialysis

   jmtmom replied to night owl's topic in Urology

   I just started working in dialysis last month, but I know a little about the subject. It's called Emla cream. We don't have any patients at my clinic who use it, but my preceptor did address the subject for possible future reference. I'm told that...

8. Questioning yourself...

   jmtmom replied to memphispanda's topic in General Nursing

   Hi! Follow your own judgment. I'm a new nurse myself (1 year). You would be surprised how many nurses simply chart what the previous nurse charted. For instance, I had a patient with bilateral draining leg ulcers with dressings. Three shifts for t...

9. Questioning yourself...

   jmtmom replied to memphispanda's topic in General Nursing

   Hi! Follow your own judgment. I'm a new nurse myself (1 year). You would be surprised how many nurses simply chart what the previous nurse charted. For instance, I had a patient with bilateral draining leg ulcers with dressings. Three shifts for t...

10. Need Input on Acute Dialysis Schedules

    jmtmom replied to gambroRN's topic in Urology

    Hi everyone, Helllloooo nurse, it sounds as if you are really overwhelmed. That makes me a little nervous because I will also be working at an outpatient chronic unit. I just completed my second week of orientation (my first week on the machines). ...

11. New to dialysis

    jmtmom replied to jmtmom's topic in Urology

    Hey Jnette! You guys are so sweet!!! I really apreciate everyone's support. I won't be moving to AZ for another two years. It will be Phoenix area, but not sure which town (Mesa, Chandler, Glendale, etc.) Therefore I have not settled on a clinic. ...

12. New to dialysis

    jmtmom replied to jmtmom's topic in Urology

    Hi Helllllo nurse! Thank you so much for your input. I will take heed to everything you said. Okay, ICU nurses start reaching for the vodka when something goes wrong and they don't know what to do about it. But, doesn't everyone? How have you deal...

13. New to dialysis

    jmtmom replied to jmtmom's topic in Urology

    Hello everyone! Well, the big day is getting closer. I start my new job in dialysis on 3/31. My last scheduled day in the ICU is 3/29. I haven't completely resigned from the ICU, I'll stay contingent for a while to pick up some extra money and kee...

14. Nursing student

    jmtmom replied to scheria's topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone! I completely agree with memphispanda. I'm married with 3 children. Just completed a BSN program last May. You will need LOTS of support from your husband (and maybe a few others, too). I huge consideration is the age of your childr...

15. New to dialysis

    jmtmom replied to jmtmom's topic in Urology

    Hi Helllllo Nurse (and everyone)! I absolutely do not mind if you respond to my posts. I'm open to input from everyone. I'm glad to have the opportunity to pick the brains of you experienced nurses. Knowing you're from Arizona is icing on the cake...