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  1. Bevel up, Bevel down???

    ESRD posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi, I have been in hemodialysis since 1987. I recently ( two-three years ago actually) was taught to put my fistula needles in bevel DOWN. Anyone else doing it this way?

  2. Hemodialysis travel.

    ESRD posted a topic in Travel

    I am not a recruiter. I am just letting dialysis nurses know about a good travel company who specializes in dialysis both perm and travel. http://www.foundationenterprises.comJoe Hill is da bomb. They...

  3. Anyone ever heard of...

    ESRD replied to zambezi's topic in Travel

    http://www.foundationenterprises.com

  4. RCG acquires NNA

    ESRD replied to nursefiggy's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    There are NO LPN's in dialysis units in Maine that I know of cuz they can't give meds.. Fresenius is the only dialyzer there except for one DCI clinic and some in the hospitals..I was an LPN when EPO...

  5. RCG acquires NNA

    ESRD replied to nursefiggy's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    First off don't take this wrong..It's my opinion.. I don't sign behind anyone as to someone's assessment. I listen and feel for myself.. Too many times I have heard rales or found pedal edema and...

  6. RCG acquires NNA

    ESRD replied to nursefiggy's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi, I'm new to this forum and found it interesting to see all the different things that LPNs can and cannot do in the various states. I am an LPN in Oregon. I worked for RCG from Aug. thru Dec. of...

  7. Anyone ever heard of...

    ESRD replied to zambezi's topic in Travel

    No need Brownie...Wink Wink...How's "school"

  8. Any dialysis RN's out there from Columbus Ohio

    ESRD replied to sportmom's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I am a travel nurse. I only do chronic hemodialysis. I work for http://www.foundationenterprises.com also a small company in Cali.. http://www.qtstaffing.com does mainly hemodialysis You might try...

  9. What is it like working for Divata Dialysis?

    ESRD replied to Frenchy01666's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    You might not wanna know... ESRD.. I am a traveling nurse. I work for Fresenius in Maine. Gambro in CT. DCI in Carson City, NV, Davia in Cali and now Davita in NC.. If you are interested you can IM...

  10. want to move to florida

    ESRD replied to osprey's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    You MIGHT get $22/hour in FLA if you are lucky.. I don't know the exchange rate..Hopefully, you might.. The southern area of the US is lower paying than other areas.

  11. want to move to florida

    ESRD replied to osprey's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Seeing it and living in it for 6 months are two different things....:))))

  12. want to move to florida

    ESRD replied to osprey's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Yep ..I'm sure you wouldn't like our ice and snow..

  13. want to move to florida

    ESRD replied to osprey's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    UMMMMMMMMM Daytona, Jacksonville, Ft Myers, Orlando, Sanford ( love bugs there yuck).

  14. want to move to florida

    ESRD replied to osprey's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    That's what I was gonna say too.. FLA is very low paying , the RN license takes forever to get. And IMHO it's a dump.. Sorry all you natives and FLA lovers.. I just wish they would clean up those...

  15. want to move to florida

    ESRD replied to osprey's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Gambro is the third largest dialyzer in the US..They are a Swedish based company. They are not a nursing agency. You can see their openings on their website http://www.gambrohealthcare.com or these...

  16. Considering traveling

    ESRD replied to New CCU RN's topic in Travel

    Just remember in order to claim travel pay on your income taxes you need a tax home. You need to show ties to that tax home. Working there will show the IRS, among, other things, that you have ties to...

  17. Considering traveling

    ESRD replied to New CCU RN's topic in Travel

    You need to check with HR at your hospital as to their per diem policy. Some have a very lenient one.. You can work once a year and keep your per diem status.. Others require you to work one week end...

  18. And this is protection?

    ESRD replied to WyomingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hey that's my STATE..The terrorists left from Maine we gotta be careful...LMAO....As Maine goes so goes the nation.....HMMMMMMMMMM Thanks for the laugh.. Probably not a Mainer doing that Must be...

  19. RCG acquires NNA

    ESRD replied to nursefiggy's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Jnette, Have you ever worked for DaVita... Talk about short staffing.. I am dialyzing 36 patients in 12 hours with 5 techs... Many days I am the only licensed nurse in the unit......That didn't...

  20. How long should I stay in Med/surg?

    ESRD replied to Shevalove's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I worked M/S for 15 years.. One thing I will say about it.. It toughens ya up.. If you think you won't like it you probably won't. If you think you will you might. ESRD:kiss

  21. RCG acquires NNA

    ESRD replied to nursefiggy's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    My company told me they don't like to work with LPN's as they feel they don't have enough opportunities for them. I have worked in Maine..LPN's can do every thing that tech's can but not EPO or any...

  22. RCG acquires NNA

    ESRD replied to nursefiggy's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Can you elaborate on the LPN role in a dialysis unit. As a traveler I have seen many.. Also, does Medicare "law" over rule state law???

  23. Anyone ever heard of...

    ESRD replied to zambezi's topic in Travel

    Having never worked for either of these companies I might not be the best resource. I have had Aureus call me late at night..Late at night meaning 1030. Took me several tries to get them to stop...

  24. Travel nursing issues/concerns

    ESRD replied to tomten3000's topic in Travel

    I hate being referred to as a Ms. Mrs or Miss.. First off what is a Ms, I am single and much to old to be called Miss. And too intelligent also. I have a name none of which is Ms Mrs. or Miss....

  25. Travel nursing issues/concerns

    ESRD replied to tomten3000's topic in Travel

    I'm going out on a limb here trusting that you are legit.. #1 Involved question...3 questions in one. Interested in: how others did the job I do,,concerned about: what would happen to my condo i.e...