I'm at a small unit that avg. 50 pts. It takes a couple of half days or a full day to review the labs, current orders, decide on changes and write the orders generally. Granted I'm new at that aspect of the job and it might take me longer that most. I don't know. I'm interested in the other responses too. Good luck.
I DON'T KNOW ABOUT WORKING FOR DAVITA. I WORK FOR A HOSPITAL BASED OUTPATIENT FACILITY. I LOVE IT BUT I QUESTION GOING TO WORK IN DIALYSIS STRAIGHT OUT OF SCHOOL. YOU STILL HAVE A LOT OF MED/SUR ISSUES YOU HAVE TO KNOW AND DEAL WITH IN DIALYSIS THAT YOU NEED EXPERIENCE TO HANDLE WELL. DIALYSIS IS A SPECIALTY THAT IS LIFE THREATENING OR LIFE PROLONGING. IT IS A FINE LINE BETWEEN THEM AND MANY PEOPLE DON'T REALIZE THAT. I SUGGEST YOU WORK IN A HOSPITAL SITUATION FOR A WHILE AND GET SOME GOOD EXPERIENCE THEN IF YOU STILL WANT TO, GO INTO DIALYSIS. MOST PEOPLE EITHER LOVE IT OR HATE IT. WHAT EVER YOU DECIDE, GOOD LUCK. :wink2: