nossawja BSN, RN

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 graduated is it appropriate to start using it? I can't f...

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 cannulation and machine set up, then they would take the fi...

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

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 air caused the venous pressure alarm. With the d...

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 it....

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 unit. Heparin has a fairly short half life, so mos...

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 tend to be in areas where there are many clinics. I...

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 program After a little over a year as an LPN, with any...

Thanks! :-)

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 anyone has gone through it and could give me some ...

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

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! :)

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 when....you give dirty looks to your family membe...

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. :)

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, I've used stuck several people before. No, I do no...

ok so yeah

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 can do some things that the CCHTs can't. I do pr...

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 really showed me some valuable info when it comes...

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 questions on phenochromocytoma, which I had NO idea.........

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 love getting to know the patients. Its similar to LT...

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 allow LPNs to push IV medication. In Missouri I kno...

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

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 we had a test, for the most part there was a right ...