MarkTX

MarkTX has 2 years experience and specializes in Nephrology.

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1. Acute Dialysis Nurse:Patient Ratios

   MarkTX replied to TravelLusting's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Hey RN017! Where are you located? The daily work routine is as follows: Arrive at unit and locate the pile of papers that are orders for the day. See how many nurses are currently working in the unit...

2. DaVita?

   MarkTX replied to jennifernettle's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   lol. I didn't see the comma between nurse and administrator . Yes. I would not wish FA on

3. Acute Dialysis Nurse:Patient Ratios

   MarkTX replied to TravelLusting's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I'm sure you're right. A recurring theme from every acute nurse I spoke with was lots and and lots of hours and crazy long days. Nurses are ultimately responsible to ensure their patients get the care...

4. Application Time! Lonestar Bridge 2015 Hopefuls

   MarkTX replied to Quiller's topic in Texas Nursing

   So how's the first semester going? Everyone doing

5. Anyone starting MSN at WGU

   MarkTX replied to MSN Student's topic in Western Governors University

   Sounds like some eastern governors want in on the action They'll need to change the school's name to Governor's

6. Anyone starting MSN at WGU

   MarkTX replied to MSN Student's topic in Western Governors University

   I can't imagine why their program has anything to do with the NCBON. If you were in a prelicensure program that would make perfect sense, but previously you stated you were starting a masters program...

7. Acute Dialysis Nurse:Patient Ratios

   MarkTX replied to TravelLusting's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   My understanding is that a handful of units still reuse dializers. For whatever reason, EVERYONE is required to be trained regarding reuse safety and every unit has a spill kit for renalin even if...

8. Acute Dialysis Nurse:Patient Ratios

   MarkTX replied to TravelLusting's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I have spoken with several of the acute care nurses. The common theme I've noticed is LOTS and LOTS of hours. One nurse I spoke with said he knew another nurse who cleared $200,000 last year....

9. Acute Dialysis Nurse:Patient Ratios

   MarkTX replied to TravelLusting's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   When I initially applied to DaVita I had a phone interview, a panel interview, an interview with the facility administrator, and 2 shadow days at different clinics. Their hiring process is so slow....

10. Acute Dialysis Nurse:Patient Ratios

    MarkTX replied to TravelLusting's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I actually just graduated from school and have had my license for a few weeks. I'm scheduled to transfer in 4 weeks and was told to expect up to 8 weeks of training to include other modalities such as...

11. DaVita?

    MarkTX replied to jennifernettle's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    What is a nurse administrator? Is that like a clinical coordinator or a facility

12. Acute Dialysis Nurse:Patient Ratios

    MarkTX replied to TravelLusting's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi TravelLusting and NurseRies. I am a RN with DaVita in Texas. They took me on in chronic outpatient as a new grad LVN, paid for my tuition while I was transitioning to RN, built my work schedule...

13. I already have a BA and an LPN, is WGU right for me?

    MarkTX replied to samkasper1's topic in Western Governors University

    I was a LVN (Texas version of LPN) and just graduated last month from a transition to RN program at a local community college. The problem with WGU for you is that they give you very little, if any,...

14. FNP or Postmasters FNP?

    MarkTX replied to MarkTX's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks for your input Jess. I asked my enrollment counselor about the bachelors degree and he said the same thing you did, that they only award a certificate if you need it for employment purposes,...

15. FNP or Postmasters FNP?

    MarkTX replied to MarkTX's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you for the thoughtful response Jess6. I wonder if it would be possible to enroll in the RN-MSN program with WGU then stop once you've received your bachelor's degree and get the master's...