perksrn

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1. Dialysis Nursing in a nutshell

   perksrn posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Dialysis nursing intrigued me. I am in my forties and had been in the same area of nursing for quite some time. I wanted to stimulate some brain cells and learn something new. I had no idea what I...

2. UFR Goal questions

   perksrn posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I am having some frustrations at work. I have been in dialysis for 5 months/a nurse for 15 years. I am learning so much, which is why I changed specialties. I want to continue to learn and be...

3. Techs vs. RNs in Outpatient Dialysis

   perksrn replied to MrsRN86's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Any advice on improving the tech/RN

4. Techs vs. RNs in Outpatient Dialysis

   perksrn replied to MrsRN86's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Error. Posted on wrong

5. Techs vs. RNs in Outpatient Dialysis

   perksrn replied to MrsRN86's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I'm a new RN to dialysis. This is an issue at our clinic as well. I see the nurses sitting idly by while they could be helping at changeover. I have vowed not to be that nurse. The techs are so...

6. Working Relationships

   perksrn posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

   I consider myself a very reflective person capable of growth. I analyze my own behavior and look for opportunities to improve. This time I'm at an impass. Many times in my nursing career I've been...

7. Whats your typical pt load?

   perksrn replied to hospicemom's topic in Medical-Surgical

   Four pts would be devine. Not to say it wouldnt be hard work, I know its always work. I am a new grad and within the third week I had 5-6 patients and 6-7 on nights. It has been so overwhelming...

8. Just need to vent....

   perksrn replied to husker-nurse's topic in General Nursing

   Just the fact that you are reaching out and expressing something many of us have felt tells me that you are a survivor. You, like me, know when you can't do it (keep it all in) by yourself any more....

9. GTube, med administration..HELP

   perksrn posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am looking for some info on med administration through G tubes. I have seen some nurses administer meds by gravity (which takes a long time, even with dilute meds) and others use gentle push with...

10. Nursing School Bloopers

    perksrn replied to Jabber964's topic in Nursing Humor

    This week in general has been a blooper. I opened my mouth about all of the procedures I had not done and wanted to do before graduation...I think I got to do them all....Today, I planned, would be...

11. Pinning dress, any suggestions?

    perksrn replied to perksrn's topic in General Nursing

    Will let you know about Raleigh. Hopefully there is a decent

12. Pinning dress, any suggestions?

    perksrn replied to perksrn's topic in General Nursing

    We are headed to Raleigh, NC this weekend. I'll try there. We only have one decent shop where I live.

13. Pinning dress, any suggestions?

    perksrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    If anyone has suggestions on where to find a nice white dress for pinning, I would appreciate it. Everything I have found so far is thin, see-through, and cheap looking. If we have to wear one, I...