RN625

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1. How many MDS nurses where you work

   RN625 replied to dreamer2011's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   You are correct to request another MDS FTE. The position is so paramount to reimbursement, quality indicators & care planning that it should have the full support of administration. It will make...

2. Got Accepted into BOTH ADN and BSN Programs

   RN625 replied to Mlee81's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   Everybody's situation is different. Times are different. ADN nurses can certainly get

3. New Job!!!

   RN625 replied to Dalla's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   Perfect job for a mature nurse like yourself. I'm 59 and did the job about 15 yrs ago x 3 years; left and went back to acute care. Now I'm back at MDS and will stay FOREVER!!! Please ask how many...

4. Can not even express how greatful I would be for some input. My livelyhood depends on it.

   RN625 replied to RN94's topic in Nurse Management

   There is life after being a clinician. I too found myself making mistakes and was "let go" several weeks ago. After coming to terms with this I utilized the local employment office resources to...

5. New grad RN and dialysis

   RN625 replied to KJM-RN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I would hire a new grad, however....Dialysis is a highly specialized field & will require many weeks & months of learning; be careful if you are still going to school. This will limit your...

6. Peritoneal dialysis...what is a typical day like for a pd rn?

   RN625 replied to jenhduncan's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   The only time we go to the homes is to screen for safety, help them get organized or if there is a problem. We Are on the phone a lot; case-managing these patients. They come to our clinic 2 x...

7. Help

   RN625 replied to mvgg76's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Have you considered re-locating within the state? I know there are serious openings.....expand your

8. dialysis question

   RN625 replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Call the dialysis staff & ask them, they'll check with the nephrologist if necessary & will appreciate that you are "thinking". Patients are different, but many of them should wait until after...

9. Starting Training for Acute In Patient RN this Monday

   RN625 replied to jschut's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   How's it going so

10. Home Dialysis and Compliance

    RN625 replied to Marisette's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I hope you don't give up. I moved to home 2 yrs ago from acutes & I love it. And hopefully you have a mentor or someone with experience. If you're on your own, don't feel alone. Many of these...

11. Is this what being an RN in dialysis is like?

    RN625 replied to barbwire's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Do NOT let the techs talk you into calling somebody in early or switch pt put-on schedules. It will just screw up the turn around & as the nurse you will be the one to suffer every time! I don't...

12. Join ANNA?

    RN625 replied to Reg_Nurse's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    It's good for your career if you plan to stay in dialysis, for professional development & looks good on your credentials/resume'. If you have a local chapter it is good networking; the conferences...

13. Home Therapies

    RN625 posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Whats the deal? Home therapies is great. I spent my entire career in acutes until last year. Now I help patients take care of themselves, well most of them... some need more help than others of...

14. e-cube

    RN625 replied to jlynn2303's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi Jennifer We've been using ecube since Feb. If I understand your practice, printing the med sheets for review by the patients is just the first step. When the nurse interacts with the patient in...

15. ICU RN thinking about doing Acute Dialysis

    RN625 replied to amyla008's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Guttercat has it right. Your thinking is right on & I applaud you for recognizing the skills that acute RNs have and use. We are most often criticized for "sitting around" at the bedside. I too...