sunfirebsn

sunfirebsn has 6 years experience and specializes in Dialysis.

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1. cannulation

   sunfirebsn replied to gambutrol's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   The most important thing is to take the time to assess the fistula/graft carefully with your fingers and stethoscope before you put the needle in. It pays to take a few extra minutes doing this...

2. What should EVERY nurse know about Dialysis

   sunfirebsn replied to Twink's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   There was a patient in a clinic I worked at who was on a 1K bath for at least 3 years, she is probably still on it today. Her K was normally over 6 with labs. Under 6 was a miracle! Dietary education...

3. scope of practice for LPN as a dialysis nurse

   sunfirebsn replied to MrsNjoro's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   You would have to check with the clinic you are working at to get your full scope of practice, they should be able to provide you with a full job description. Rules are different depending on company...

4. Will I like dialysis?

   sunfirebsn replied to KiddieMom's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   The dialysis machines can be very intimidating at first, it just takes time to learn them as with anything. It takes about 6 -12 months to feel comfortable in dialysis which is definitely true! There...

5. New grad - possible to start in dialysis?

   sunfirebsn replied to NooNieNursie's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   It is definitely possible to get hired into dialysis without any experience. I would say it would be best to get a little hospital experience first, since there can be critical issues in the clinic at...

6. Reading, PA area?

   sunfirebsn posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   Hi, I am thinking of relocating to the Reading area for a job, more specifically the Reading Hospital. I was wondering if anyone knows anything about the area or currently works there? I have read...

7. New Perm caths and bleeding issues...

   sunfirebsn replied to TigerGalLE's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   When patients get a temp cath placed at the hospital and come to the clinic for dialysis there is usually some blood on the dressing. The next few treatments they usually have some dried blood on...

8. Stethoscope Help

   sunfirebsn replied to studentnurse4964's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I would definitely go with the Littman brand, I have used other cheaper ones at work and found my Littman to be sooo much better. I have never used an Ultrascope though. Don't forget to get an ID tag...

9. A PA hospital that will pay for schooling

   sunfirebsn replied to mandykeillor's topic in Nursing Career

   Look into the UPMC hospitals...I believe Shadyside has a nursing program. West Penn Hospital & Ohio Valley as well. Good

10. What do you lack dialysis catheters with?

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

    We currently use 1:5000 unit strength Heparin for the catheters, used to use 1:10,000 unit strength until a few months ago after the Dennis Quaid baby heparin issue and then I guess some of the...

11. Have you gone to patient's funeral?

    sunfirebsn posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi all, I have been working happily (usually) haha as an RN in Dialysis for almost a year now and this question popped into my head. We have a small clinic, so this gives you a chance to really get...

12. NCLEX RN today. I must be really dumb.

    sunfirebsn replied to ZZTopRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, I took my NCLEX on the 12th of this month and passed with 162 questions. I was expecting it to shut off around 75 or 100 like what mostly everyone I knew was getting & passing with. So, I...

13. No calcuation questions on NCLEX, help!

    sunfirebsn replied to Ashleyhoney's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, I took NCLEX for the first time this month on the 12th and passed with about 162 questions. Alot of people I know who passed had about 75, so I thought mine would be shutting off around there or...

14. Anyone hate their first job?

    sunfirebsn replied to Jayla's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently in my first job- been there since February, and I'm going to put my 2 week notice in tomorrow. It is on an ortho/neuro floor which has turned into mostly med/surg at times, which is...

15. new grad in over head

    sunfirebsn replied to martymoose's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, as a fellow GN that graduated in December as well and started work in February too, I feel compelled to reply! I am working on a ortho/neuro unit in the hospital where I went to school at, and...