NurseRies BSN, RN

Nephrology, Dialysis, Plasmapheresis

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    Open visitation during acute dialysis

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

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    Open visitation during acute dialysis

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

    I have worked in a lot of hospitals, over 20, doing acute dialysis. I think most places don't have strict policies in place. Some dialysis nurse managers put the policy into place, but I have only...
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    What is the difference between ultrafiltration and sequential filtration?

    NurseRies replied to Mz.Roz's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    She said she was taking the BONENT exam. My question is, as a new graduate, is this even allowed? I took the NNCC
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    What is the difference between ultrafiltration and sequential filtration?

    NurseRies replied to Mz.Roz's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Basically different ways of saying the same thing. Some doctors write "UF only", some write "sequential treatment", some write "PUF". PUF= pure ultrafiltration. All the same. Fluid removal only and no...
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    What was/are the 3 things that got/get you through nursing school?

    NurseRies replied to crushlush's topic in General Students

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    New to Dialysis - What's the deal?

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

    You are working in one of those "nightmare clinics". If you are strong enough to hang on, this could be a great learning experience. When I started , my clinic was a mess, 3 nurse managers in 1 year,...
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    which certification...

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

    Thanks I messaged you! Yeah the politics of dialysis is all about how much we get reimbursed per treatment and trying to make it work. A lot of clinics don't even make much money, which is why the big...
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    What is the lowest HGB you have seen?

    NurseRies replied to I<3H2O's topic in General Nursing

    4.1-- A 21 year old nursing student came in on the suggestion of his barber, who said he "looked sick". Turned out he had nephrotic syndrome that he had fought most of his childhood and then stopped...
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    which certification...

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

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    no blood return port a cath

    NurseRies replied to carabear1028's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    When the line will push but not pull, it's usually because the port is against the vein wall or it is partially clotted. In heavy people, their weight alone can put pressure on the vessel which...
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    Future nursing career after working in Therapeutic Apheresis?

    NurseRies replied to kkgatorgal's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Why not think about transitioning into an acute dialysis program that also does therapeutic apheresis? Experiences Apheresis nurses are hard to come by anymore, they would prob hire you up in a second...
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    New job question

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

    Maybe you could just tell the offering manager, that you are willing to accept the job but only on a full time basis. If she cannot offer you full time, you will wait until she can. Negotiate that and...
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    What do Dialysis Nurses exactly do?

    NurseRies replied to jadabraxton96's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    They usually give ppl 6 months training if you are brand new to dialysis. But if the program is really short staffed and you are an experienced RN, they may push you through in 3 months. Which is why...
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    What do Dialysis Nurses exactly do?

    NurseRies replied to jadabraxton96's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

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    What is a good package for Boynton Beach, FL?

    NurseRies replied to Rain_ray2000's topic in Travel

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    How do I endorse my California License to Texas

    NurseRies replied to CPTjOYjOY's topic in Texas Nursing

    I would not recommend waiting if you want to move there. Download the application for licensure by endorsement on the Texas Board of Nursing Website and read it through. It is more complicated and...
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    Dialysis staff nurse salary in US

    NurseRies replied to bambam123's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I used to make $25/hr in South Carolina about a year and a half ago. Outpatient clinic charge RN. May seem low, but rent was pretty cheap around there, as well as most things. I started at $21 as a...
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    Legal responsibility of RN

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

    Where I used to work, the techs came out to the main station and showed the charge nurse the actual chlorine check, although, we didn't see where the water came from. The way I see it and from talking...
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    On-Call Duties in Acute HD

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

    I got $2 per hour in a smaller city, with slight chance of getting called in. In larger, metro cities, I've seen $4 an hour on average. I've seen $7 an hour on call if you can do plasmapheresis, CRRT,...
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    On-Call Duties in Acute HD

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

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    Travel Nursing in CO

    NurseRies replied to trvlngstethoscp's topic in Travel

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    Travel Nursing in CO

    NurseRies replied to trvlngstethoscp's topic in Travel

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    Travel Nursing in CO

    NurseRies replied to trvlngstethoscp's topic in Travel

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    Ever had your coffee confiscated?

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

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    Ever had your coffee confiscated?

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

    Hahaha. I think for people like us that are constantly giving up things like bathroom breaks, timely lunches and breaks, the freedoms to drink 8 glasses of water a day, the time to take a personal...