ParrotHead_RN

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1. Over it.

   ParrotHead_RN posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I've been in dialysis for a short year and a half. It's just now becoming real to me. Working for a big corporation is the equivalent of punching yourself in the face. Foot checks, glucometer (with no...

2. LTC 101: What To Expect

   ParrotHead_RN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   These are spot on!!!!!!! I worked in LTC for 5 years and loved every bit of the craziness and fell in love with the residents. Just like every dept in nursing...you'll either love it, or hate it!

3. Interview with Fresenius next week...

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

   The assessment is done on the computer just an

4. Interview with Fresenius next week...

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

   Hi there! The phone interview basically consisted of the recruiter asking why I wanted to get into dialysis and what experience in health care I had. They have your work experience too so they didn't...

5. New to dialysis, need advice

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

   Thank you very much for your advice! I really appreciate it. I am working for one of the "big 2" companies. I will take this advice with me. Thanks

6. New to dialysis, need advice

   ParrotHead_RN posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I start my dialysis job in 1 week and I would love some good advice from nurses who are in dialysis now. I have been a nurse for 5 years, but brand new to the dialysis field. Any suggestions, tips...

7. Interview with Fresenius next week...

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

   Update: I was offered the job and I took it! I start in July. Happy to know they have such extensive training before youre on your

8. Do you hear nurses will take over respiratory work?

   ParrotHead_RN replied to SeekingNewCareer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I moved from LTC to ER and I was amazed that RT would come in and do breathing tx! I was like, "well golly I can do this if you are busy and need to be elsewhere?" Definitely a

9. Interview with Fresenius next week...

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

   Thank you! I hope I get the job! I love fast-paced and I love routine with some excitement mixed in every now and then

10. Interview with Fresenius next week...

    ParrotHead_RN posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I have been an RN for almost 3 years now. Prior to that I had been an LPN for 2 years. I have experience in LTC and ED. Just for the record, I did not enjoy ED at ALL!!! I loved the fast pace,...

11. Does it get better being a new nurse?

    ParrotHead_RN replied to telealli's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It is absolutely normal to feel the way you do! I was the same way. I started out in LTC as an LPN and I remember the first day I was going to be on my own. I cried the whole way to work, but...

12. I'm so conflicted..HELP!

    ParrotHead_RN replied to ParrotHead_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone! I have been applying to local LTC facilities who hire RNs to work the floor as a staff nurse. Fingers

13. New grad in LTC nursing- need advice please!!

    ParrotHead_RN replied to Allsmiles11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have been working in LTC for almost 5 years now. My advice for you: -Make it a point to learn where everything is. That, for me, was the most frustrating part was trying to locate everything you...

14. I'm so conflicted..HELP!

    ParrotHead_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for about 5 years. 3 as an LPN and 2 as an RN. I currently work in LTC. I have worked in LTC the whole time besides 5 months when I transitioned from LPN-RN and thought I would...

15. Ivy Tech ? about TEAS cut off scores/pre req grades

    ParrotHead_RN replied to wishNhopeNdreamN's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I just got into the LPN program at the Muncie Ivy Tech. I had 3 A's 1 B and an 83% on my TEAS. I would have gotten into the RN program but I was planning on moving to Bloomington and didn't think to...