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check out University of Ohio on this site. Very cost effective, ccne accredited

I just made application to OU, so I wanted to get in on this thread. I have an ADN from 1992, a stat, nutrition, chem, and I believe the rest of my prerequisites, pending review. I've read a lot of comments and been unable to decide if it's a good program or not. The cost is good, and it's fully accredited, so i guess.......

She is right, dialysis is a specialty-a highly specialized specialty in my estimation. It is a field more properly reserved for someone with critical care experience, in fact it used to be a requirement for employment. She is likely already aware that a position in med-surge is an excellent launching point for a career in nursing as it provides a solid background in general medicine. Of course the reality of having to work for a living is of primary importance in this market. Be aware too that many absolutely hate dialysis, it is a field full of difficult personalities-on both sides of the counter. It is extremely demanding, you have a huge responsibility for the safety of your patients, the performance of techs working under your license, and volumes of duties. Keep in mind this is the OPINION of one RN.and therefore not worth much. I would highly recommend a share day on the unit, so she has some concept of what she's getting into. Of this I think most would agree- It will be an extremely challenging undertaking, and consume all her energy for the first 3-6 months as she acclimates to the field.

Don't be so hard on yourself, my suspicion is that you are Human, and that's as good as it gets. You can always set the UF goal for the extra fluid. I have learned to always keep an eye on the saline bag whenever working at the machine, ie. put on, take off, answering alarms. Everyone needs a second line of defense against common mistakes.

There are medications that may be of use to you. Talk to your PCP, in fact you might want to show him your post, that is unless you already sued him.

sorry, not a traveller.

Despite all the negative stuff I read here I decided to give Fresenius a try and love it! I've met many excellent nurses working here that love it too, so I learned you can't rely on what you hear. Wish I was in a position to travel now, but will have to wait till my turn comes. Please keep us updated and let us know how it goes!

I too found it difficult getting up at 4am, I am rarely asleep before 11, but am sometimes overcome by 7pm. My days off are largely spent in bed recooperating from work. As I adjust to a new job, I am able to sleep less, since so much of the work is routine and you develop more efficient habits, and get to know the patients. Please don't sleep on the job though. At most hospitals it is cause for immediate dismissal.IMHO it is extremely unprofessional, especially for a nurse.

I know this sounds off the wall, but a probiotic called : Jarro-Dophilus EPS, has been extremely helpful for both upper and lower GI problems for a lot of people (read the reviews on Amazon.com). It worked wonders for my own wife.

Good Sam is a good hospital and should pay well, the experience you get at Hopkins is priceless, and having their name on your resume will be extremely valuable for the rest of your career-worldwide! My son went to work at JHH right out of school, didn't pay much, but 2 years later he is already reaping the rewards. Don't pass it up!!

When looking for books,Dialysis or any other, be sure to check ebay, there are some major book sellers there, and I have been able to pickup some good deals on current edition like new books

We live just North of Baltimore and my son is looking for a tutor to help him with his TEAS exam, which he will be taking the 1st week of February 2011. If anyone can help please email me at [email protected]

I just took a position with a Fresenius clinic after spending a year at a Hospital based clinic. I was VERY fearful after all the bad things I had heard, but I LOVE it, the training is excellent and the policies and procedures are outstanding. They really know what they are doing

In Md only a felony charge can keep you from getting a license, I wouldn't think twice about this stuff. If you are concerned that it will keep you from getting a job-don't be. Background checks are the last step in the hiring process. By then you will have established a rapport and will be free to say "hey I did some stupid stuff a couple years ago, I reformed myself and my record was expunged, but I wanted to be honest with you about it. You will gain a world of respect from your boss and start the relationship with a reputation for honesty, candor, and the ability to learn fr4om your mistakes. Hell I'll hire you!!

In today's market, just be glad you have a job, chances of improving your situation are maybe1:1000. Chances of being sorry you said something 99:100. But don't stop at not saying anything, find the inner strength to be truly pleased with the opportunity you have, because if you aren't you will never get all you can out of the opportunities you will have. No one year of your career will make or break it, decide where you want to be in 10years, and start working toward that now, it will make it a lot easier to be happy in your present situation knowing you have a very bright future.

Keep in touch, I have to wait until I'm eligible for reimbursement from Fresenius (3-6 months) but I'm looking forward to getting started too. I know there's a way to exchange email without giving your address out to the world, but not sure how. If anyone else has any experience with Ohio University please chime in!

saw this on another page and it looks real good to me at $155/credit out of state! Ohio University RN-to-BSN Academic Outreach Initiative

Most critical is to compress the skin for patient comfort- can't emphasize this enough-it's scary at first, I was afraid it would make it harder to hit the vein- but it doesn't, once you are inside, if you can't get a flash just keep trying, there is very little discomfort to the pt. in probing compared to breaking through the skin. Of course I am assuming you are following all the regular advise about going in on 45or 90 degree angle and then flattening to the skin once in the vein. Use a tourniquet on all fistulas, but never on a graft. Good Luck- you'll be great, I know because you care enough to ask. I'm sure you'll get plenty more good tips, but if you want more just ask!

go to AMAZON and get the "daugirdas" Handbook of Dialysis- make sure its the 4th Edition, I was able to pick up a good used one for a song, you won't be dissapointed

It took me six months to even begin to understand the complexities and subtleties involved in nephrology, truly every system in the body is affected. To add to the complexities, we still don't know the answers to some very basic questions concerning renal impairment. I feel that I have found a field that will captivate me for the rest of my life. Hope you do too, wherever that field lies.

Go get it!! But wait until very late in the process-after they are sold on you, and you on them, to advise them of your probationary status, after all it doesn't impact your ability to perform the job, and you shouldn't be divulging your probationary status to just anyone. I agree with the writer who suggested you get prior approval from the Board, which should be easy. Best of luck to you, and to your daughter who needs you even more at this age.

Please google workplace mobbing, and study defending yourself

Unfortunately this is a very common practice in Nursing. We all need to be familiar with it, so we can guard against being unwitting participants or victims. Please answer and let me know of your experiences from either side of the Mob

the previous response was good advise, if you need to leave without notice do so, try to get some references from co-workers you can use for future job searches. From what I know the only thing an employer can say is your dates of employment and whether you are eligible for rehire. If you give no notice you won't be eligible for rehire. Please read about Mobbing in wikipedia- we all need to be familiar with this unfortunate reality which is so common in Nursing. Best of luck in all your future endeavors.

Actually someone in another forum made me see my own part in this whole thing. My boss and I were friends from a previous employer, and he was kind enough to give me a really good job. After I decided that I didn't like the things that were going on, I should have given my notice and quit. Instead I stayed and complained and made waves, and made people hate me bad enough to make up the lies. I have since called my boss to apologize for the trouble I caused him, and will do my best not to engage in this kind of behavior again. (I didn't see it before but I do have a habit of biting the hand that feeds me). I am truly sorry to all the people I have hurt with my behavior, got what I deserved, and hopefully be able to grow from this experience.