Hi any any acute dialysis nurse out there facing rotator cuff issues/surgery? I have 2 big tears in my dominant hand rotator cuff.. surgeon says if I don't have surgery doon I will need a shoulder...
I had an acutes HD pt the other day that was squirrelly and trying to climb out of bed. She was confused and kept asking to come off the machine. We ended up taking her off 2hrs early. She came...
Hi I recently returned to work after having foot surgery. I work in acute care. I am back at work with short shift restrictions and half time hours for 4 weeks. This is my 2nd week back and I...
I think you have to do what is best for you! Yes we all work crazy hours and overtime but don't feel like you have to be stuck in dialysis. I have worked acutes for 7 years. It NEVER changes....
Hi this might seem like a strange topic but I'm wondering if anyone here has had bunion/ hammertoe surgery? I have been told I need this surgery which will also include fusing my great toe. This...
HI I am currently an acute hd nurse at a large midwestern hospital. I seem to be getting bored and want to try something else. Has anyone gone from acute inpatient hd to working at a blood center...
I have been doing acute hd nursing for 3 plus years now. I am getting so tired of the long shifts. I have not worked chronics and am wondering if I should make the switch. Any advice.
We have to get consent with each new hospitalization including chronic patients. I wish they would do like blood consents. It gets to be a real hassle at
Does anyone know of any hospital systems than require a specific consent for hd? My company started this last fall and it has been a pain. Just curious.