Kimmi73

hi everyone i am a recent rn grad, taking my nclex-rn next week. i have an interview for an outpatient dialysis position in a few days. any advice? i really want to prepare for this interview but have no clue where to start or what type of questions maybe asked. any dialysis nurses shed some light? what is a typical day like? what are the roles of the pcts? thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) is only hemodialysis used in an outpatient setting? what are the rn's role as a dialysis nurse? i've looked in the dialysis forum and got no replies. thank you!!!

Hi everyone I am a recent RN grad, taking my NCLEX-RN next week. I have an interview for an outpatient dialysis position in a few days. Any advice? I really want to prepare for this interview but have no clue where to start or what type of questions maybe asked. Any dialysis nurses shed some light? What is a typical day like? What are the roles of the PCTS? Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Consult with your nursing handbook which should have clear definitions on rounding. Also ask the instructor, as each one can be different. At my school we round all drop questions to the nearest whole number. (Obviously you can't administer a tenth of a drop etc.) Any mL is to the nearest tenth.

What about Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity. He has diarrhea and immobility issues.

This is so frustrating!!! This is exactly why people go around and call themselves "nurses" when they are clearly a medical assistant or technician etc. (The lady who signed you up needs to be set straight and reported) We work our butts off to be called nurses! I was once a medical assistant and think it gives great experience into the field of nursing. Although as mentioned, you have to be accepted into a LPN program to sit for the exam. I'm 2 months away from LPN eligibility then 2 more semesters for my RN. Good Luck!!!

I'm currently pregnant and in nursing school. I'm going with a CNM who delivers at the hospital. She's awesome and I wouldn't trust anyone for my care. She's in practice with 3 other docs just in case. I like the idea that they are holistic and I will see the same provider throughout my pregnancy. There is also a much lower C-section rate when a CNM is used.

I attend LCC and yes we are required to do 4 hours of Community Service each semester. It's nice though, we can choose where we volunteer.

Congratulations!!!! It's a wonderful feeling. I'm finishing up my first semester of NS and remember the feeling when I got my acceptance letter. I did the same thing and just read the word "congratulations!" Enjoy it because the real fun starts when you start NS! :balloons::w00t:

I'm currently in my first semester of NS BUT I can completely relate to "stressing out" about getting in. I swear everyday the mail would come I hyperventilated. :) Then when I did get the letter, I didn't even read it I just looked for the bold word of congratulations or accepted. Enjoy the anticipation, although this sounds silly. Once you get accepted a new anticipation starts and you're reminded of how hard you worked to get there!! I wish everyone luck of getting in. I also had 2 other schools as back up, my philosophy was I would "find" a school to get in. Transfer whatever I had to, to meet requirements. Don't give up and CONSIDER all options. :wink2:

Nursing school is challenging but sounds like you're organized which is crucial. You CAN'T fall behind. Stay on track and always know what you have next to do. Now I start clinicals in 2 days, so I can't give advice on that yet. NS is what I expected. I've met some awesome people already. My other advice is to take advantage of all the resources available to you. For example I signed up for all these "workshops" to help you succeed. I highly recommend those, if your school offers them. I had a medication math, clinical documentation, and nursing supplemental. Good Luck!

Yes! I made it through my first week of nursing school!!! I feel like I've accomplished quite a bit already. :w00t:

Thank you for the advice! Do you mind me asking what state your niece lives in? I live in MI.

I've been offered a seat into a nursing program starting Jan. 2008. Let me start out that I'm well aware of all the benefits and what it takes to be a nurse. Trust me all I wanted for 4 years (taking classes to be accepted into nursing school) was to be an RN. Ever since I've been accepted which was April of this year I've been plagued with "doubts" if I'll be happy and if it's something I really want to do. I know it's just a feeling but by nature I'm an extremely analytical person and weigh every option possible. I'm now considering Elementary Ed. Sometimes I wonder if I just like the "challenge" and then it loses it's appeal. I'm planning to shadow a teacher and research the profession. It's like I'm searching for some golden moment that the lightbulb will go off and I'll remember the reasons I chose nursing. Thanks for listening to me venting. I should also include my other interests are: social work, psych, teaching, even med school. I stay up at all hours of the night taking career tests, personality profiles, etc I actually think I've been going through a mild depression re: this decision. It's troublesome to know you've worked this many years, finally accepted, and now doubt the entire thing. (I'm blessed because many individuals would love this opportunity and gladly take my seat in school.) Any advice is appreciated!! Or if anyone went through similar feelings???

I had all the pre-reqs and the required classes completed. I would suggest having most if not all completed this way it can boost your GPA and give more completed credits towards the degree completed. Which then = more points possible. Feel free to pm me or if you want to exchange email addresses.

I applied one time and was accepted. I start Jan 08. I did apply one time prior but never finished Math 112 so technically I wasn't eligible. I feel confidant with the requirements and gaining the most points possible (most students who have been accepted should.) So if you ever want some advice just pm me. Are you applying for 2008/2009?