NurseRies BSN, RN

Nephrology, Dialysis, Plasmapheresis

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    Dialylsis-CDN exam

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

    I thought it would be easier then it was, def study a lot. I highly recommend the mometrix study guide for the CDN. The book is $50, flash cards are $50. I just got the book and it helped immensely. I...
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    Removing needles---help!!

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

    Sometimes we just dont hold the guaze in the right spot. If the patient is really a bleeder, hold a piece of non-folded gauze over it, with a folded pressure gauze in the other hand. The flat,...
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    Is the "system" failing its New Grads???

    NurseRies replied to Barbara H.'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    2/4 of my travel assignments were destination hot spots in the busy season. One was because 3 nurses took family leave at the same time, and one was due to high turnover. But they need travel nurses...
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    burnt out

    NurseRies replied to alwayzaminata's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck! If worst comes to worst you could sell your possessions- couch, tv, any jewelry maybe you don't wear? But you can do this! Things will feel a lot different a year from now. But after...
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    burnt out

    NurseRies replied to alwayzaminata's topic in General Nursing

    Dave Ramsey changed my life as well. My husband (then boyfriend) made me read the book. We paid off $90k in 3 years, paid for our own wedding, honeymoon, and paid off our cars. We have been slacking...
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    Why do you love Dialysis?

    NurseRies replied to Mr Sacdiff's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Maybe you can begin to make the change in this Clinic. All it takes is one strong, positive individual, who is willing to hang in there and tough it out. Better times are certainly ahead. If you like...
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    help

    NurseRies replied to Trevor Fiddes's topic in Immigration Advice

    Your first step would be to find out how you could legally get a working visa and a United States nursing license. You will probably have to pass the English test and maybe take our state boards,...
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    burnt out

    NurseRies replied to alwayzaminata's topic in General Nursing

    I worked two serving jobs through nursing school. I did not have it as hard as you, but I had 4 roommates at one point, rent was only $250, my car payment was only $140. I don't know your situation,...
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    Why do you love Dialysis?

    NurseRies replied to Mr Sacdiff's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    HAHA don't tell the patients that !!
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    Is the "system" failing its New Grads???

    NurseRies replied to Barbara H.'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It is definitely disgraceful what new grads go through. I think many don't want to train new grads because they are likely to stay 1 year and then go elsewhere, if they make it through orientation....
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    How many 12 hour shifts per week

    NurseRies replied to Bouncyball's topic in General Nursing

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    How many 12 hour shifts per week

    NurseRies replied to Bouncyball's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with a lot of what you said. I am definitely not trying to make anyone insulted, which often happens on these forums, unintentionally. You're right, I am working so much now because I don't...
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    How many 12 hour shifts per week

    NurseRies replied to Bouncyball's topic in General Nursing

    I think the most important thing to remember when working overtime, is that you MUST take good care of yourself. You need to eat a healthy, balanced diet, go to bed on time, even if it's 8:30 p.m.,...
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    How many 12 hour shifts per week

    NurseRies replied to Bouncyball's topic in General Nursing

    I have had two jobs since January of 2011, aside from when I was a travel nurse, but I was often scheduled 5 days during traveling. I worked 6 10's every week for 2 years, then traveled, now I work...
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    Nurses that are obligated to work overtime.

    NurseRies replied to diazchris1124's topic in General Nursing

    When I did a travel assignment in Texas, I was scheduled 4-5 12 hour days per week and was on call after most of those shifts. Everyone that worked for this company had those types of schedules. I...
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    Apple working on blood glucose monitoring device

    NurseRies posted a topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Apparently for the last 10 years, apple had been doing research and development on a health monitoring device in biomedical sciences. It would basically be like a band aid that goes on your wrist and...
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    Apple working on blood glucose monitoring device

    NurseRies replied to NurseRies's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    ?? So confused by the responses to my
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    Apple working on blood glucose monitoring device

    NurseRies replied to NurseRies's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

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    Why do you love Dialysis?

    NurseRies replied to Mr Sacdiff's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

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    traveler RN

    NurseRies replied to Sunshinenikki's topic in International Nursing

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    Colorful Shoes - Unprofessional?

    NurseRies replied to applesxoranges's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Those are completely professional! People in the hospitals wear these all the time! You will be fine. My danskos are multicolored and if anything patients and families like them! And they are...
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    Why is nursing school "hard?"

    NurseRies replied to Jaykalkyn, BSN, RN's topic in General Students

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    temp cali license

    NurseRies replied to miam's topic in Travel

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    Realities of stress and dissatisfaction in nursing.

    NurseRies replied to Danfrombham's topic in Health, Stress Management

    For me, the most stress comes with making sure my patients are safe and that nothing happens on my watch. Just like being a pilot or a surgeon, mistakes are just not acceptable in this field, which if...
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    temp cali license

    NurseRies replied to miam's topic in Travel

    Hello! I only had a few documents myself. I had one that I found online that stated my case was closed. Def send in a letter written by you describing what happened in detail and what you learned ,...