nossawja

nossawja BSN, RN

Hemodialysis; Peritoneal Dialysis

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  1. When can I begin using the BSN credential?

    nossawja posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Hi all, I graduated recently from an RN to BSN program. Obviously, I didn't have to take boards again (thank goodness), but I'm unclear as to when I can begin using "BSN" in my name. Since I...

  2. Experienced Dialysis nurse Training VS new Dialysis Nurse training

    nossawja replied to mom25msRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    When I was a clinical educator, we had a "fast track" for experienced nurses and technicians. They went to certain core classes that were basically review, they had to demonstrate skills in...

  3. When can I begin using the BSN credential?

    nossawja replied to nossawja's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Graduation is complete, I passed all classes, diploma is in the mail. Thanks for the

  4. Help!!!Accesses covered compliance

    nossawja replied to dialysisnursenola's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    When I was a clinical educator, I always used the story of the patient I had who's venous needle dislodged. He was sleeping and covered in a navy blue blanket. The machine ran for a while before the...

  5. Move from Chronic outpatient to home?

    nossawja replied to LostMyPen,RN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I worked in-center hemo for 12 years (different positions, one as clinical educator) and just started a job with home dialysis teaching both HHD and PD. I absolutely love

  6. Heparin Practices

    nossawja replied to Ashley_SF's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Did she say why it was a liability for the population you work with? Do you use heparin to keep CVCs patent? I've worked in acute dialysis and the docs prescribed heparin just like in the outpatient...

  7. Breaking into Dialysis

    nossawja replied to Beachesandthrees's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I worked for Fresenius and DaVita both, but now work for an academic institution; both companies have job websites, which sounds like you know already. They both also have hiring events, but those...

  8. Very Excited

    nossawja posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been waiting for my letter of acceptance for the LPN Articulation program at Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville, Illinois...and I was ACCEPTED! I am really happy to be starting the...

  9. Very Excited

    nossawja replied to nossawja's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks!

  10. LPN to RN Program - SWIC, Belleville IL

    nossawja posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Hi all, I'm an LPN that has applied for the LPN to RN Articulation Program at Southwestern Illinois College. I'm anxiously awaiting my letter of acceptance (knock on wood). I'm just wondering if...

  11. LPN to RN Program - SWIC, Belleville IL

    nossawja replied to nossawja's topic in LPN to RN

    WOO!! I got into the LPN Articulation program! So excited. Glad to finally

  12. You know you are a dialysis nurse when

    nossawja replied to deadwylerrn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Dody, I know exactly what you mean. I got a PRN job at a hospital and I have to remember to take the needles out! Only leave them in when working HD!

  13. You know you are a dialysis nurse when

    nossawja replied to deadwylerrn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    OMG that is hilarious about the thinking its an alarm. Sometime when I'm at home, sitting all alone by myself, I'll turn around because I think I hear an alarm!! You know you are a hemodialysis nurse...

  14. I did a very stupid mistakes today. I forgot to clamp the saline line...

    nossawja replied to Datu's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    rnbob has a good tip! Keep your eye on the bag. Even then, sometimes it runs dry. Everyone does it, and if they say they haven't they're lying.

  15. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    nossawja replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Dialysis Related Whining: 1) No you cannot have GUM in your mouth while you are on the machine. If you pass out d/t hypotension, I'm not jumping up and down on your abdomen to force it out. 2) Yes,...

  16. How to be successful in ICU as a new grad?

    nossawja replied to 2126's topic in General Nursing

    ok so

  17. pct/lvn/rn dialysis clinic question

    nossawja replied to cookiemonster84's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I've worked for Fresenius for 6 years, 5 as a CCHT and a little over 1 as an LPN. I'm in RN school right now, but I'm still basically working as a CCHT. I'm not allowed to be the charge nurse, but I...

  18. st. elizabeth hospital belleville IL

    nossawja replied to hpynurs2b's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't worked there, but I have friends that work there, and I did clinicals Med/Surg and OB clinicals there. I thought it was a great place. All of the nurses that I worked with were awesome and...

  19. I want to vomit - 85 ?'s on NCLEX-PN

    nossawja posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just took my NCLEX-PN on Tuesday. I have the constant feeling that I need to vomit. I had several SATA and several "you are teaching a patient about XX, what would you include." Had three...

  20. Dialysis Interview for LPN...HELP

    nossawja replied to skittlebear's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I just graduated LPN school and got my license. I've worked as a tech for four years. Its everything Geaux said it is, but I love it! I work in a relatively small unit with only 7 chairs, but I...

  21. Missouri LPNs and Dialysis

    nossawja posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know the scope of practice for LPNs in dialysis? I work as a certified clinical hemodialysis technician and just passed my LPN boards. Right now I'm working in Illinois which does not...

  22. I want to vomit - 85 ?'s on NCLEX-PN

    nossawja replied to nossawja's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I PASSED!!!!!! WOO!!!!! My co worker had to hit the button the computer, because I just couldn't do it! HA! Such a huge

  23. I want to vomit - 85 ?'s on NCLEX-PN

    nossawja replied to nossawja's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks Brown Eyed... I just graduated in December and have applied to an RN program. Hopefully I pass this test, because I need my license for the RN program. I guess my problem is in school, when...