Rocknurse MSN, APRN, NP

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    Perfume allergy...what to do?

    Rocknurse replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    I did contact the hospital Occupational health and the hospital do not have a policy on perfume. I wear a mask to start dialysis treatments but I can't wear a mask for 40-60 hours a week. That's just...
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    Perfume allergy...what to do?

    Rocknurse replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all your replies. I just got prescribed Singulair to accompany my Advair so we'll see how that does. I love my job and don't want to leave, particularly as there is no guarantee it won't...
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    Perfume allergy...what to do?

    Rocknurse replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    That's a great idea, thanks. I'll do that. Getting yelled at was more to do with the person than me I think. She's a very loud domineering woman at the best of
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    texting at work

    Rocknurse replied to questionsforall's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I use my cell phone continuously in the line of my work. I am a charge nurse of an acute dialysis unit, and I constantly have management, administration, Biomed and staff calling and texting me on my...
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    Quick general question about RN certification

    Rocknurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am an RN of 20 years, originally from outside the USA. I emigrated here in 2003 and took the NCLEX to become an RN. What should I assume I have as a certification? Do I have an associate's degree or...
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    Quick general question about RN certification

    Rocknurse replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks classicdame. One more question...what is the average cost of an RN to
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    Quick general question about RN certification

    Rocknurse replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to both of you...that was really helpful.
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    Quick general question about RN certification

    Rocknurse replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your answers. So you think it will take me 4 years to become a BSN? That seems an awfully long time. I don't even know where to start right now. Does my original RN not count for...
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    Foreign nurses are taking/replacing nurses here in the USA?

    Rocknurse replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe somebody stated that I should have my Green Card revoked! I've been here for 5 years, have bought a house, have a family, a life.....who are you to say I have to give all that up? What...
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    Home Dialysis Nursing - what is it

    Rocknurse replied to dialysis researcher's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Davita do Home Hemo and our charge nurse is leaving us to start doing the training. Home Hemo nurses train and teach patients how to do their own dialysis at home, using new modern dialysis machines...
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    New Perm caths and bleeding issues...

    Rocknurse replied to TigerGalLE's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    It's a pretty big line! It's not hard to believe they can bleed pretty good, but I've not seen too many of them bleed like that, so maybe it's the surgeon at your facility and his technique. Maybe...
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    Davita Acute job

    Rocknurse replied to NoMoreStudying's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I've been working in Davita Acutes for two years now and I absolutely love it. I worked in the ICU before this and I'm glad I did it because I really need the ICU experience in Acutes. I am very happy...
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    At dinner out, I am chastised for drinking before work by manager -- help?

    Rocknurse replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    I do remember in England back in the 90s my old ward sister on the Orthopaedic ward used to pull out a bottle of something at Christmas and we'd all have a drink in the office before work. Very...
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    How back friendly is Dialysis Nursing?

    Rocknurse replied to nurswiss's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I disagree. I have had 3 surgeries in the past 12 months and am not able to do many things that I could before and no longer work in the ICU because of it. I work in Acute Dialysis and apart from...
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    Davita

    Rocknurse replied to madisent's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I disagree. I work for Davita and have done for the past two years. I am extremely happy with them. We have enough help, great docs, tons of supplies, good pay, a nice facility and the best coworkers...
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    Clamps

    Rocknurse replied to PLTSGT's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    We use clamps as standard here in Acutes. Every patient gets clamps. Our patients are in the ICU most of the time so they are not able to put pressure on their own
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    Dialysis Nursing??

    Rocknurse replied to pieinsky's topic in General Nursing

    Just give it a try and go with an open mind. It's the only way you'll truly know. I've been working for DaVita for the past year and a half and I love it! I feel truly lucky to have my job. I work for...
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    salary rate

    Rocknurse replied to kathykaye's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I was offered $29/hr with Davita with no hemodialysis experience. (I have 5 yrs Critical Care). Getting a raise in April :) We get on call pay too....$75 a
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    any advice on shoes?

    Rocknurse replied to graciev's topic in General Nursing

    Merrell Chameleon II Stretch's are the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned period. I live in them and never get tired feet
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    Thinking about leaving critical care

    Rocknurse replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in General Nursing

    I totally understand what you're going through. i went through something similar and could not get control of my emotional self, and would get extremely stressed out. I was also having problems with...
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    All dialysis nurses...

    Rocknurse replied to s9283's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I work for Davita and I've been with them for 7 months with an acute program. I love it! I think Davita is a great company and we're treated very well. My boss is fantastic and I think I'll be staying...
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    "I Come Into Work Sick! Why Can't You?"

    Rocknurse replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    Sick time is totally different in England though. You can take a sick day whenever you need it and you aren't "assigned" a set number of days that you can use for sick or holidays. Over here you can...
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    Looking for a great ICU flow for RNs to organize their shift

    Rocknurse replied to christen13's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have one too so PM me if you want it, and I can email it to
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    It shouldn't be this hard to do ACLS!

    Rocknurse replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    that link went to some cookbooks, but i think i know the page you meant. i did find the heartstart software but the trouble is finding a training center to sign off on your skills test. there's no one...
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    It shouldn't be this hard to do ACLS!

    Rocknurse replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    That's exactly the experience I had today! I called pretty much everyone and no one is willing to sign off the skills part. You would really think that someone would make it easier to certify. Maybe...