Aquamarine

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1. What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

   Aquamarine replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   I think jobs are difficult to get. Everyone wants someone with a connection, or with experience . so it is true, you might have to take what you didn't like but it will lead to better things. And...

2. PPE for dialysis nurses

   Aquamarine replied to oklhmrn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I don't get it...really, the ppe. Okay we aren't supposed to put anything in our pockets? Well, where are we supposed to put out pens, etc? I have been wearing one around my neck....do you know how...

3. New Grad Dialysis Need Advice.

   Aquamarine replied to AshramRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Oh, so now I understand and thought about that after I posted. If you have a tech license then go for that and demand more $$ per hour because with Davita there is 18 months from today for them to get...

4. Heh! Dialysis, Renal, Nephrology Nurses :)

   Aquamarine replied to iln77's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Nephrology is great, the MDs usually exceptional. A lot of details that I personally love. A great education on many aspects of health. I couldnt' say enough. Go for it and become the best in your...

5. New Grad Dialysis Need Advice.

   Aquamarine replied to AshramRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I think two years in med surge never did anyone any harm and will get you in many many doors. Going straight to dialysis is limiting, although a good second experience. If you are totally sure you...

6. Conditions of Coverage

   Aquamarine replied to chatty-rn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   We just had to do a on line class and little test on

7. Going RAI--was davita

   Aquamarine replied to zimm4er's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   What does RAI stand for. Mike Cline sounds

8. PPE for dialysis nurses

   Aquamarine replied to oklhmrn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I think the PPE is an overkill. First of all ours don't have a place to put your pen, the material is paper and irritating. I don't wear it and will get written up but I like my own jacket and I take...

9. dilemma between FMC and Davita...which one?anyone?

   Aquamarine replied to JRLO's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   We have much better RN coverage in our Davita unit which is security for our licenses. I am grateful for

10. dilemma between FMC and Davita...which one?anyone?

    Aquamarine replied to JRLO's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    You are fight about the cattiness. I think they have too much time on thier hands then. You work in a fish bowl and maybe that contributes, don't know...but your observation is true and shamefull. I...

11. dilemma between FMC and Davita...which one?anyone?

    Aquamarine replied to JRLO's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I personally think the job atmospehre is up to the FA RN. They control the job in many ways. The pay? it is relative to the area, and not that much variance. If you are good, have excellent skills you...

12. potassium/dialysate bath

    Aquamarine replied to LPN2RNBSN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Nausea can be for man reasons. One if they are gaining too much weight the treatment will be so much harsher on thier bodies.I encourage them to limit fluids to one cup with meals and one 8oz cut...

13. potassium/dialysate bath

    Aquamarine replied to LPN2RNBSN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I understand the frustration. I have seen the same. But the stage of renal failure also has a play in it. Patients that say they urinate a lot all the time may be losing K+. Also, doc's generally meet...

14. Did a dumb thing r/t dialysis port

    Aquamarine replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Why would they die if thier access clots? they go get a new access or get femoral in an emergency. No one is going to ignore a clotted access. Not everyone that skips dialysis treatments die...

15. Did a dumb thing r/t dialysis port

    Aquamarine replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Although part of what you said is correct, it is thier lifeline, I agree. And remember, knowlege and practice...is what it takes. The nurses need to be given the knowlege then the practice, if not who...