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  1. Dialysis rn looking for change - possibly travel

    theresa_b posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi there! I'm a diploma rn with 14 yrs experience and 6 yrs dialysis experience. I LOVE hemodialysis but have run into some bumpy roads at the center where I'm employed. RN's cover all of the acute...

  2. Chronic or Acute dialysis experience before doing traveling

    theresa_b replied to chill598's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I'm a Travel Dialysis Nurse and would like to respond your question of acute vs chronic experience. Firstly, it doesn't matter which side of dialysis you gain experience in other than finding out...

  3. Anyone Travel?

    theresa_b replied to RNratched's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi there! I'm currently traveling as a dialysis RN. I'm on my 2nd assignment with Foundation Medical Staffing. They specialize in dialysis travel. So far, I really like it, but it can be rather...

  4. Housing allowance question

    theresa_b posted a topic in Travel

    Hi all! I have, what may seem like a stupid question, but if you take an assignment, and plan on staying in that area for 6mos - 12mos, can you rent your own house for that time and still receive a...

  5. RV's anyone???

    theresa_b replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    Can anyone tell me if you can still get the housing allowance if traveling in your RV?

  6. Anyone doing any travel dialysis nursing?

    theresa_b posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi! I'm intrested in finding out about travel nursing in the dialysis field. I've been contacted by Foundation Enterprises and some other travel agencies and was wondering if this was a good option...

  7. Caribean nursing

    theresa_b replied to bell47's topic in US Territories, Puerto Rico

    I'm currently speaking with them re: an assignment in st croix. It would be for 13 weeks and the licensing for the usvi takes 4-6 weeks. they pay extremely well (over 1000/wk tax free) but all...

  8. Caribean nursing

    theresa_b replied to bell47's topic in US Territories, Puerto Rico

    try www.worldwidetravelstaffing.com they specialize in placing rns in the usvi, but alot of travel companies insist on 1-2 years of nursing experience. good luck!

  9. Clinical support nurse position ....help

    theresa_b posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I don't know where else to post this so I hope someone can help me here.. I was wondering if anyone else is familiar with clinical support nursing and what you think of it. I'm currently...

  10. Youngstown

    theresa_b replied to Tina CTICU RN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hi Tina! I worked at SEHMC for a short time about 8 years ago. It was a nice hospital, good staffing. I know that they've undergone quite a few changes since then, (nursing school closing - really...

  11. nurse/pt ratio?

    theresa_b replied to lee1's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I absolutely agree. Our technicians are a blessing! We are extremely fortunate to have a staff of techs that are true professionals and I shudder to think how our unit would function without them....

  12. Any nurses from US Virgin Islands?

    theresa_b posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi there! There doesn't seem to be a forum for USVI nurses and I was wondering if anyone out there was located there and what you think of it. I'm a renal/hemodialysis RN and was thinking of...

  13. A few ?'s for Dialysis Nurses from LTC RN

    theresa_b replied to burger914's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    At our facility we have several LTC pts. We are frequently asked to draw labs for the LTC facility they are residing at. We also get requests from other physicians and home health nurses. However,...

  14. You Know you are a Dialysis Nurse if

    theresa_b replied to gwenith's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    My favorite of all time - " I didn't drink a thing! I must have soaked it up because of the humidity!" and believe it or not I've heard that one at least 10 times! :chuckle

  15. Dialysis rn looking for change - possibly travel

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

    I went to the site and browsed through some of the offers. Really interesting! I'll keep an eye on the job openings there. I really appreciate the help! Thanks again!!

  16. nurse/pt ratio?

    theresa_b replied to lee1's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    1 RN - 13 pts. Only rn in the building. 3 technicians and a reuse technicins for

  17. nurse/pt ratio?

    theresa_b replied to lee1's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Our chronic unit is staffed with 1 Rn and 3 technicians. Rn has 1 primary pt - techs - 4. Dayturn shift reports for work at 4:30am ,first pt on by 5:15am. We have 13 chairs- all filled by 6:30 am....