dialysisguy

dialysisguy

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  1. Trying to find my place in nursing & new to dialysis/FMC

    dialysisguy replied to sunshine9403's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I love FMC!!! Much better than DaVita for me...:typing

  2. Advice Re: job interview with Davita

    dialysisguy replied to pielęgniarka's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I would never go back to a "reuse clinic" with DaVita. Ask you manager if they use a dry pack or reuse dialyzer. (artificial kidney) Ask any dialysis tech or nurse who has worked in a DaVita chonic...

  3. Which one Chronic or Home Peritoneal Dialysis?

    dialysisguy replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Chronic HD with DaVita can be very stressful. I would go and see how the nurses work at the unit first.

  4. dilemma between FMC and Davita...which one?anyone?

    dialysisguy replied to JRLO's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I like FMC better than DaVita:typing

  5. Povidone-Iodine breaking down CVCs

    dialysisguy posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    In April of this year, my FMC unit in LA has embraced the P&P of wraping the catheters in a Povidone-Iodine soaked 4x4 (before and after tx). :wink2: Last week I sent a pt to the hopital for a...

  6. Meds during dialysis

    dialysisguy replied to RNWithAHeart's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    It's true that I cannot give the patient her home meds without an order. However, I can get an order from my nephro doc for pain meds at the unit or an order to give a home med while on dialysis. I...

  7. Shoes

    dialysisguy replied to Lilloman's topic in Men in Nursing

    New

  8. Perineal anxiety

    dialysisguy replied to caliber's topic in Men in Nursing

    when going down there on a man or woman i always had "assistance"... in addition, a buddy and i would do our pt's baths together... always take a friend when giving a cath, rectal med or whatever to...

  9. Dialysis Cruise

    dialysisguy replied to Natkat's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I second that starbin!:wink2: I will simply go on a cruise. Work and vacation is not a good combo for me...

  10. Povidone-Iodine breaking down CVCs

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

    Thanks diabo

  11. The Great Double Standard?

    dialysisguy replied to Doog's topic in Men in Nursing

    You should always take someone in with you to "assist". Two years ago a patient claimed to have been sexually assulted by a male nure at a local hospital. His word against his. Guys listen, men or...

  12. Roll Call

    dialysisguy replied to Tweety's topic in Men in Nursing

    have an RN and a member... life is good!

  13. Povidone-Iodine breaking down CVCs

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

    Thank you Lacie and bluefabian! This site has been a lot of help.

  14. New Grad...Dialysis Position

    dialysisguy replied to MizzDo~LPN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Dialysis is much better than med-surg! With that said, I am glad I started in the hospital before dialysis. Telemetry/Med-Surg gave me a great foundation. I am a better dialysis nurse because of it....

  15. I am quitting...after almost 7 years.

    dialysisguy replied to nosonew's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I quit my last dialysis center because of unsafe but legal practices. For instance, the techs rushing "put on". Everyone in a hurry to take a break. Re-use dializers and rushed work is a bad combo....

  16. Salary Pay for Fresenius Medical or Davita?

    dialysisguy replied to naz220's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I earned: DaVita $29/hr FMC $26/hr plus time and half after 8 hours in state of California. DG:wink2: I made twice this on Telemetry but worked three times

  17. Clamps

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

    No more clamps allowed at my FMC unit in LA.:wink2:

  18. Epogen SC administration

    dialysisguy replied to Lacie's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Kieser pt's in LA are

  19. Anyone here feeling bored with their Job?

    dialysisguy replied to bluefabian's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I'm kind of bored too. But in a good way! I worked in Telemetry for years and don't miss running up and down the halls.

  20. Dialysis staffing in Texas

    dialysisguy replied to wanderer2345's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Sounds

  21. New grad - possible to start in dialysis?

    dialysisguy replied to NooNieNursie's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Congrats!! You will be fine with that kind of ratio!! I work with FMC in LA 1/12 for RN & 1/4 for techs. Still better than DaVita and there extra tasks. Hope we can learn from one another in the...

  22. Gay labeling, is it just plain mean? Or sexual harrassment?

    dialysisguy replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in Men in Nursing

    neeja, my experience in southern california most male nurses i work with are married and have children. i work with a lot a asian guys with nice families. dg

  23. Male nurse crying!!!

    dialysisguy replied to ClassQ1's topic in Men in Nursing

    never cried over dying pt's... felt sad for families but no

  24. some younger male nurses.....

    dialysisguy replied to junebride's topic in Men in Nursing

    junebride, i am going to pretend you are joking.:chuckle That post is wrong in so many ways. good

  25. Docs yelling at nurses....

    dialysisguy replied to ClassQ1's topic in Men in Nursing

    never been yelled