MJB2010

MJB2010

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  1. Just interviewed for PT dialysis position

    MJB2010 replied to kacm74's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Dialysis is more organized, but can be chaotic at times. It is organized chaos if that makes sense. You know the patients, you know the routine. When you first learn it is a bit overwhelming but my...

  2. OA vs Rheumatoid arthritis

    MJB2010 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think osteo is due to overuse of the joints or from athletics whereas rhuematoid is an autoimmune disorder. There are blood tests that can test for RA. It is in the same category and often...

  3. Advice needed- how did you know?

    MJB2010 replied to MJB2010's topic in Nursing Career

    Since I have no experience at all with NICU I am sort of scared of the unknown factor. We walked through it once in school, but there was only one baby at the time. Thanks for the heads up on post...

  4. Advice needed- how did you know?

    MJB2010 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am thinking of applying to a residency program, and it asks to list your top 3 choices of specialty areas. I really am not sure where I belong. I know my first choice is 100% OR, I have always been...

  5. Advice needed- how did you know?

    MJB2010 replied to MJB2010's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you for the input! I am thinking I will put OR as first choice, Critical Care as second choice, and third I am going to put labor & delivery or Post Partum I

  6. New grad Dialysis RN, or keep applying for acute care/subacute care jobs?

    MJB2010 replied to kujomonster's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Ask how many "shifts" of patients per day and ask how many hours PER DAY you will be working. Ask how many per week. If there are 2 "shifts" of patients you will be working 10-12 hours per day, 3...

  7. Advice needed- how did you know?

    MJB2010 replied to MJB2010's topic in Nursing Career

    I currently have a full time job, and have experience in Med Surg which I did not care for. I am a very detail oriented person, very organized. I felt like med surg was all over the place. I felt like...

  8. Dekalb Medical or South Fulton

    MJB2010 replied to RNnbakes's topic in Georgia Nursing

    S Fulton is owned by Tenet. Google it or do a seach here on AN, they are not a good company to work for. I'd avoid

  9. New grad RN needs advice on resigning

    MJB2010 replied to MidnightStars's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My advice would be to stick it out while searching for another position closer to the place you can live at for free. It is easier to find a job when you have one. If you quit then try to look for...

  10. Was that a dumb decision?

    MJB2010 replied to donnaalyssa's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I quit my first RN job after 6 months. I often wonder if that was a bad decision. I have been at my current job for 9 months now and it is SO MUCH BETTER! But let's be honest here, when I was working...

  11. What attributes do you need as a OR nurse

    MJB2010 replied to dinhm17's topic in Operating Room

    Thank you for all the tips. I am paying attention as I have always been interested in the OR and hope to get there someday. Any courses I could take in the meantime that would help prepare me? I...

  12. What were you not expecting when you got out on your own?

    MJB2010 replied to xtxrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The biggest surprise for me was feeling like I knew NOTHING when I started on the floor. The learning curve is steep! But everyone starts there and you will get through it. I was also surprised by...

  13. Question/Gripe about salary/shift diff

    MJB2010 replied to chicklet74's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That is pretty low! Yikes! As a new grad getting a job is hard, so I am sure many will apply. OP- I would call them out on it and ask them to make it right, if they refuse they stick around until you...

  14. Fed up with hospital, considering Dialysis (chronic)

    MJB2010 replied to I heart seasons's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I completely agree with this! lol. I love that have done all the roles, you must be an excellent resource to have in the

  15. Fed up with hospital, considering Dialysis (chronic)

    MJB2010 replied to I heart seasons's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Likes: get to know the patients and their families, develop good relationships- this I love routine, same meds and a normal order of things each day there is a lot to learn about nephrology and it is...

  16. nurses doing tech duties

    MJB2010 replied to 3cdn1usa's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Try having this nurse work as JUST a tech for a couple of weeks, without any of the nursing duties. Back to the basics. Have the nurse have their own pod of 4 and practice, practice, practice. We had...

  17. Who does your pt assignments?

    MJB2010 replied to Little_Mouse's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you work where I used to work! lol Seriously the Charge should be doing the assignments for next shift to make it fair. When the staff RNS did it on my floor, god help you if you got...

  18. vent about RN career over family/happiness

    MJB2010 replied to redredrose's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like the consensus is clear! Go find your happy place! A job will follow. Hugs to you, I also moved out of state for a job and it is a lonely place to be. Go home! Everything happens for a...

  19. CNN CDN examination

    MJB2010 replied to Verong69's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I am also interested! I am wondering if I can take the Certified Hemodialysis Nurse exam. Where can I find more info on this exam and the qualifications to sit for it? Is it true that you need a BSN?...

  20. How long is your shift?

    MJB2010 replied to MJB2010's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    3 shifts of patients in my clinic. First patient on at 6am, last patient off somewhere near 730pm. The last patientt off time changes frequently depending upon new admits and transient patients. It is...

  21. Flu shot/Pneumonia shot in same arm?

    MJB2010 replied to sMoLsNurse's topic in General Nursing

    In nursing school we were taught one per arm so if there is a reaction you know which one it was. At my former hospital this policy was not followed, they were often given both in one arm and when...

  22. Taking surgical tech course to get me into the operating room

    MJB2010 replied to Ana52's topic in Operating Room

    I am also wondering if the OP had any luck. I am really interested in the OR but all the hospitals around here require previous

  23. RN dialysis positions...I must be missing something...

    MJB2010 replied to Marshall1's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    With only 2 shifts, you can probably pull off a 10ish hour shift. What time do your patients start and how many chairs? We have 3 shifts at my clinic, which is why the days are so long. Can you ask to...

  24. Advice needed, ASAP PLEASE

    MJB2010 replied to kellrn4's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I think you are way overreacting. No, she should not have done that. But as long as your husband is not going to post the info on the internet I think it will be ok. Who would report you to the BON?...

  25. RN dialysis positions...I must be missing something...

    MJB2010 replied to Marshall1's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I still get mad when I think of how at the interview I was told three 10 hour shifts and overtime is not allowed. I would kill for a 12 hour shift these days. When I complain my manager always says "...