sherryg0

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1. Job offer for Charge RN - no exp! Help!

   sherryg0 replied to DaisyRN, ACNP's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   this is probable too late but here goes. I love dialysis because I can utilize my skills with cardiac care, pulmonary care and nephro care with a physician who appreciates this. I am expected to help...

2. Safe patient ratios

   sherryg0 replied to KAT1994's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I am from Texas and our regs will not allow more than 12 pts per RN with 3 techs for this many patients. Less techs = more nurses. If the clinic were to fall below this and was visited, they would...

3. struggling with learning the dialysis job

   sherryg0 replied to ATCant's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I just have one question? Are you a fairly new nurse? If so, study, study, study. If not, call on your experience. You KNOW you are a good nurse. Your previous patients tell you so.. First you...

4. What is your experience as RN/Family Member during a Hospitalization?

   sherryg0 replied to tricia1's topic in General Nursing

   My experience was with my Mom who is 66 years old and has poor circulation in her legs. She had a episode of severe pain in her right leg with loss of pulse. My sister and I took her to the hospital...

5. PICC Independent Contracting

   sherryg0 replied to mattsmom81's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   Dear Picc chic: What a great name! I am in central Arkansas and would like to know if you know any Picc certified nurses in this or any surrounding states. Thanks for the informative posts.

6. Independent Nurses providing medical care?

   sherryg0 replied to rachel h's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   In my state you contact your local insurance agent. If you have car or house insurance, he can give you a quote since you are already a customer. Thanks

7. Independent Nurses providing medical care?

   sherryg0 replied to rachel h's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   Dear Retired: I have done the leg work of becoming an independent, but I haven't had any luck promoting myself in my area. Do you have a sample letter that you send out or do you contact each nurse...

8. CRRT: Who does it??

   sherryg0 replied to NephRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Dear neph: I also work in an acute setting where we have one Prisma machine. We have had numerous problems with it (computer wasn't functioning correctly, etc) which clotted the catheter where we...

9. RN Independent Contractor

   sherryg0 replied to cpk's topic in Home Health

   Dear Wyoming: What group will help me become independent in California or Arizona? Is there a collection of nurses that are independent connected by membership to any organization? Thanks for the...