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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...

  16. Just For Your Pleasure!!!

    sunfirebsn replied to live4today's topic in Nursing Humor

    He he he..thanks for some laughs!! :chuckle :chuckle :chuckle :roll

  17. SCD's and TED hose

    sunfirebsn replied to arkierns's topic in General Nursing

    That is what I told some of my pts on ortho about the SCD's NurseFirst! lol Some of them agreed it was like a massage and others said like a BP cuff around their legs! I have seen SCD's & TEDS...

  18. What's up with Human Resources

    sunfirebsn replied to payday's topic in General Nursing

    This is just the post I've been looking for!! As a recent new grad, I have talked (to a person when fortunate enough) to different hospitals' HR departments and have mostly experienced the same...

  19. Negotiating salaries/benefits as a New Grad.

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

    Hi, I don't know how much my words will help you since I am a new grad (GN) as well, (I'm not sure if you mean GN rates or new grad RN rates, but anywho ) I will share with you what I have come...

  20. Negotiating salaries/benefits as a New Grad.

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

    Hi, I don't know how much my words will help you since I am a new grad (GN) as well, (I'm not sure if you mean GN rates or new grad RN rates, but anywho ) I will share with you what I have come...

  21. GN here looking for career advice!! Please

    sunfirebsn posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi all, I just recently graduated from a diploma program this month and I"m still trying to decide where I want to work at, I know it is a little late. Most of my classmates are doing med/surg even...