lawandaluxnurse ADN, BSN

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    Rotator cuff injury/ surgery Hi

    lawandaluxnurse posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    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...
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    Rotator cuff surgery

    lawandaluxnurse posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Anyone had rotator cuff
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    Nurse questions my assessment

    lawandaluxnurse posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    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...
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    Has anyone had bunion surgery?

    lawandaluxnurse posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    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...
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    working beyond md reststrictions

    lawandaluxnurse posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    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...
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    Help - “New” grad working in dialysis with crazy hours

    lawandaluxnurse replied to CN101's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    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....
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    What is it like working at a Davita outpatient dialysis center?

    lawandaluxnurse replied to nurse1045's topic in General Nursing

    Acutes is a bear! I work 12 to 15hrs plus 3 to 4 days a week. We take call as well. I could work every day of the week if I wanted
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    What Your Feet Can Tell You About Your Whole Health

    lawandaluxnurse replied to Dr Georgianna Donadio's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the information but what about bunions and
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    Nursing sucks

    lawandaluxnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    it used to be that you could go to work and do your shift and feel like you accomoplished something, nowadays it is nearly impossibleto complete all your tasks let alone spend any quality time with...
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    acute hd to plasmapheresis/blood center

    lawandaluxnurse posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    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...
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    burning out in acute care

    lawandaluxnurse posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    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.
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    burning out in acute care

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

    Thanks, I think I might try that. I would like to cut to part time with acute and maybe do chronics
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    List all the Nursing Hats you have worn

    lawandaluxnurse replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    med surg, cardiac step down. pediatric icu. operating room. homecare case managment, acute dialysis
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    return to work after knee arthroscopy

    lawandaluxnurse posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Has anyone had knee arthroscopy for meniscus tear? I am wondering about the recovery time and how long I will be out of work. Hoping it is not long.
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    Consents for inpatient acute hd

    lawandaluxnurse posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    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.
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    Consents for inpatient acute hd

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

    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
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    Tips for Davita phone interview

    lawandaluxnurse replied to heronurse's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Read up on the company and the core values, they like you to know about the company etc. Check out Davita.com and you should be able to find the info there. Be postitive and also educate yourself...
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    transitioning from floor nurse to ER

    lawandaluxnurse posted a topic in Emergency

    I have worked many areas, floor, homecare, surgery. Is it difficult to transition from med-surg tele to ER? I have had several nursing jobs but I see this as a positive for ER as it has given me...
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    6 weeks orientation then left alone? What to do..

    lawandaluxnurse replied to LoveMyJob2's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    not
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    Tag teaming with a tech in acutes

    lawandaluxnurse posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi I am looking for opinions on tag teaming as an acute RN with a tech in the ICU. I work for one of the big 2 and was asked to do a tandem case with a tech, I said no because the rooms were on...
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    Tag teaming with a tech in acutes

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

    It was my charge nurse asking this of me. This happens quite often, our "travelers" are allowed to refuse but they give "staff" a hard time. I agree Chisca I need to envision the court room,...
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    I finally got into dialysis with Davita

    lawandaluxnurse posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I finally got into Davita as an acute dialysis nurse after trying for over a year, but the pay is so low. I am wondering if it is worth doing it for the experience and then I can stay or move on. I...
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    Dialysis staff nurse salary in US

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

    Davita just lost out on the Aurora contract. Aurora is taking over the dialysis in the next few months. Unsure of of what that means for Davita employees. Everything is up in the
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    I finally got into dialysis with Davita

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

    Sorry to burst your bubble jayjaybsnrn but I certainly do make $25/hr with all my experience and I am most certainly for real. Davita pays squat at least in my area, but they have no problem paying...
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    I finally got into dialysis with Davita

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

    I have been an RN for 16 years. I make $25/hr at Davita, the pay isn't great, but I wanted the dialysis experience. I can go elsewhere or travel and make better money once I have a year in and I...