NurseRies BSN, RN

Nephrology, Dialysis, Plasmapheresis

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    The Case for Compensation in Kidney Transplants-WSJ

    NurseRies replied to NDXUFan's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    If you need a kidney, as long as the person is tested and clean, I don't think you would care who it came from, whether poor, rich, homeless, old, young, male, female, black, white, etc... If they...
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    Dialysis Start Time

    NurseRies replied to nurseontheway's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Pretty Lady, I feel like I once felt like you, so I want you to stay encouraged. I can relate to your feelings and I too was almost in shock and depressed at what my first few months showed me. Did...
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    Dialysis Start Time

    NurseRies replied to nurseontheway's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Pretty Lady, I had similar experiences to you starting as a new grad. All the techs had tons of experience and treated me like an outsider. Not only were they disrespectful and condescending due to my...
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    Dialysis Start Time

    NurseRies replied to nurseontheway's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Could you find a new clinic that does 4 10's? or 3 12's? That seems like a lot of work. 3 16.75 hour days is 50 hours a week! I know Fresenius and Davita are cutting back on all overtime if possible....
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    Overwork in Acute Dialysis Travel

    NurseRies replied to Fomite, RN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    That sounds so exhausting and you sound very unappreciated and undercompensated for your efforts! My first travel assignment in San Antonio was a wake up call for me. I was scheduled 5-6 days a week...
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    Davita Ddialysis Nurse

    NurseRies replied to mkrw's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I think a lot of new grad nurses, prospective nursing students, and even seasoned nurses have a false reality of what to expect at a nursing job. Everyone is on this constant hunt for this glamorous...
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    Davita Ddialysis Nurse

    NurseRies replied to mkrw's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Marshall1, I believe that most happiness or unhappiness comes from your own attitude towards your job. Although there are some clinics that are like hell on earth, if you work in the hospital...
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    Machine requires SEVERAL rinses after bleaching

    NurseRies replied to nitengale166's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    We had one of those at my clinic.. one of the wand may not be sealing tightly enough when it is plugged into the machine. Could replace tiny o-rings around the wands, or do what my fav co-worker did,...
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    Torn between Dialysis and med/surg for my first job

    NurseRies replied to NurseyMomma's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I started as a new grad in outpatient dialysis, have now been doing acutes for a couple years. I wouldn't say it is the best route, but I didn't have any other choices. That was my one and only job...
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    Abandoned patients

    NurseRies replied to rubichick's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Now comes the ethical dilemma-- call someone a cab out of your own pocket? You could be fired... Give someone a ride in your own car? Oh what a horrible thing to do!!! This is what saddens me. I once...
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    Foundation Medical Staffing advice

    NurseRies replied to nedrager's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Foundation is a really efficient, professional company. You will be taken care of, but you may not be paid competitively speaking. But companies that pay better can also be more unreliable and...
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    Anyone familiar with DCI?

    NurseRies replied to Guttercat's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

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    March 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    NurseRies replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    I dunno, I think it's just artifact picking up on the monitor.. Hey do you know what time it
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    Is turning the utrafiltration off ok?

    NurseRies replied to nurseREA's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

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    Dialysis RN working time

    NurseRies replied to souleater11's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

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    Is turning the utrafiltration off ok?

    NurseRies replied to nurseREA's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    to kdunurse-- I think you're absolutely right. You will still have clearance with the UF off, but it won't be as good. Just like you could reverse the lines on someone's treatment every single time,...
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    over it

    NurseRies replied to Wrangler156's topic in General Students

    I know this may not work for everyone, but I got through nursing school by creating balance in life. I never studied or did homework all day off and on. That's just mentally exhausting! I would go to...
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    Is turning the utrafiltration off ok?

    NurseRies replied to nurseREA's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

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    Is turning the utrafiltration off ok?

    NurseRies replied to nurseREA's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    It is a manufacturers recommendation. If you use the Fresenius K machines, the manufacturer recommends no less then300ml/hr. If UF is off or too low, supposedly you won't get great clearance. If you...
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    Best paid nursing jobs?

    NurseRies replied to william1's topic in MICU, SICU

    Cost of living makes things a lot more complicated...
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    Preventing Extracorporeal Clotting in the Acute Setting

    NurseRies replied to westieluv's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

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    When to Give Epogen and Hectorol?

    NurseRies replied to westieluv's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I dunno about that. I was part of the transition at a clinic and we started to educate all of them over the course of a month. Some people were grumbling about the shot but they understood that it was...
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    crna loan payment plan after graduation

    NurseRies replied to amber2brnbsnmsncrna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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    When to Give Epogen and Hectorol?

    NurseRies replied to westieluv's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

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    When to Give Epogen and Hectorol?

    NurseRies replied to westieluv's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I was always under the impression that they could be given anytime, even in acutes.. There is prob either no real data on this topic or it is doctors preference. These drugs should not dialyze out....