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...

  16. Did a dumb thing r/t dialysis port

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

    At our unit we can't get 5000u/ml heparin anymore and use 1000/ml now and don't seem to have any issues with clotting, no more no less. We have been doing it for at least 6 months. Who would ever say...

  17. Did a dumb thing r/t dialysis port

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

    It seems like you really didn't make a mistake. We draw cultures in dialysis all the time from cath lines. I am not sure how to do it otherwise. We don't use "sterile" technique but "clean" technique,...

  18. What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    Aquamarine replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi, I would love to personally come to your hospital and work because it has to be warmer than where I work. Also I would like to say that I agree with Valerie. In some hospital systems, they run the...

  19. NCLEX: How many times is enough?

    Aquamarine replied to PMHNP10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    as many times as it

  20. NCLEX: How many times is enough?

    Aquamarine replied to PMHNP10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, You bring up an interesting point. I agree in that if someone cannot pass the NCLEX after several times (6+), then perhaps their place of education should be reviewed, as most nursing schools...

  21. NCLEX: How many times is enough?

    Aquamarine replied to PMHNP10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    A test is just that a test, it does't mean it is the end all. However, nursing school is. I didn't care how many times it took me to pass the RN boards as long as I got out of nursing school. In...

  22. What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    Aquamarine replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    but nurses in Calif should be making more or they can't

  23. What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    Aquamarine replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I agree with your statement 100%, jobs are the midnight shift and yes short staffing saves

  24. What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    Aquamarine replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Not not to get rid of all the senior nurses of course, but to not to respect the Rn/patient ratio in a safe manner, and yes some people leave to go to other areas of nursing. Those with a longer...

  25. What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    Aquamarine replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    are they hiring? are they positing, are seasoned nurses leaving becuse they are run ragged short, and they are hiring new grads for less money? it depends, different areas have different motives,...