FransBevy

FransBevy

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  1. How can I hate my job?

    FransBevy posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I'm an older RN who has had it up to here with the abuse that most ICHD impose on their staff. I'm done. Every day they load even more BS on to my job and since I'm old I'm savvy enough to recognize...

  2. 6 weeks orientation then left alone? What to do..

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

    Sounds very unsafe to

  3. UHS

    FransBevy posted a topic in Psychiatric

    What are the general opinions regarding UHS psych hospitals? Are they all as archaic and dollar driven as

  4. How can I hate my job?

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

    Twins, give up the company kool-aid and re-read my post. I didn't 'refuse' to do foot checks. My patients are 'refusing' them and I am documenting that. My patients cried when I told them I was...

  5. dialysis nursing...i want to run fast and far away

    FransBevy replied to RN yogi's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Chisca, GC! You certainly called this

  6. How can I hate my job?

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

    Hi, How are you, GC? I've left dialysis. I could no longer manage the workload and I respected my patients too much to subject them to my ambivalence towards the job. The profit driven add-ons were...

  7. dialysis nursing...i want to run fast and far away

    FransBevy replied to RN yogi's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    That toxic environment will poison your life and the clinic manager should be on it like white on rice. Talk to her and see what

  8. Any ER to Dialysis RN's out there?

    FransBevy replied to RU19's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Why do you think dialysis is your calling? Have you spent time in a chronic dialysis facility? What don't you like about the ER? I've made the transition but I really want to hear about your...

  9. Solutions for Acutes?

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

    Dialysis is trying to do too much with too few nurses. I'm done. I just sent something to a resumé specialist because I can no longer keep up with the

  10. Tired of the Media's Portrayal of Nurses?

    FransBevy replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    'Getting On' was icky and squirmy and utterly, totally hilarious. They got really, really close, that's for

  11. Switching from dialysis nurse to any other department

    FransBevy replied to sausage gut's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Egads! After the day I had today I could really, easily, successfully transfer into psych...

  12. Practical scrub color in Dialysis...

    FransBevy replied to jodhime's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I'd wear whatever makes you happy and COMFORTABLE! I have unusual coloring and my patients always compliment me when I wear black or bright red. Scrubs are cheap and even with all the bleach I still...

  13. Fair Market Value for a Kidney

    FransBevy replied to NDXUFan's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    You are not a nurse. Please find another

  14. Hey, You!

    FransBevy posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I can make a difference. My. Worst. Patient. Ever! said to me today, "I want to care about myself as much as you seem to give a **** about me". I totally agree. Your care is really difficult, you...

  15. Hey, You!

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

    Shock!

  16. Should I just give up?

    FransBevy posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I love my patients but am starting to hate my job. It's the year 2014 but dialysis nursing seems to be stuck in the 70's. Paper, paper, paper everywhere and confusion reigns. My 'Big Two' company...

  17. Should I just give up?

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

    Jeez, I couldn't do it without my

  18. Should I just give up?

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

    Westie, I did send my resumé to my niece to be buffed up but I'm an old nurse with a messed up back. This is a rough job for me. I, unfortunately, have grown to really love my patients (absolutely...

  19. Should I just give up?

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

    Westie...I'm trapped like a rat. See my other

  20. Nursing judgement in dealing with difficult patients.

    FransBevy posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I've 30 years of nursing experience in various specialties (surgical, ER, tele) who's been in dialysis for 2 1/2 years. It's not my dream job but I work hard to help my patients make the best out of...

  21. Nursing judgement in dealing with difficult patients.

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

    I come from a surgery/ER background so I'm still getting my footing in this chronic care thing. There's a truckload of difference between the "treat 'em and street 'em" dynamic of urban hospital...

  22. Davita and Fresenius jobs offers torn!

    FransBevy replied to TenderLoveNCare's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Check out the available health insurance coverage. That can make a huge

  23. Nursing judgement in dealing with difficult patients.

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

    Thank you everybody. I've told my patient no more breaks, I've stuck by it and he now shortens his treatments but what can I do? It's his life. On the idea that dialysis patients are very often...

  24. Nursing judgement in dealing with difficult patients.

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

    My FA knows but I can see your points very clearly. What do you do about thise patients who just don't seem to get it? My patients always finish their treatments and never sign off and their numbers...

  25. Nursing judgement in dealing with difficult patients.

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

    True, Trauma, but right now the two smokers hace CVC's and I've informed them that when their fistulas mature the party will be over and I'll see about nicotine gum. Both of the current crop of...