cn2007rn

cn2007rn has 5 years experience and specializes in Med/Surg, Dialysis.

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1. Burn out at Davita

   cn2007rn replied to cn2007rn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Thanks everyone! Glad I am not alone, I am transferring units in a few weeks so if it doesn't get better will probably cut to part time and find a per diem in something new and

2. Burn out at Davita

   cn2007rn posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Anyone starting to burn out in dialysis, I work in home dialysis and getting so tired of davita's management, and all the reports they require, and all their expectations. Anyone else experiencing...

3. Returning to med-surg

   cn2007rn posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

   Hi everyone, I currently have been working in home dialysis for 3 years, before that I worked in med-surg I felt it was so stressful, never knowing what to expect with codes and falls and crazy pt's....

4. Fresenius home peritoneal nurse

   cn2007rn replied to blueindigo79's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I work for davita as a peritoneal dialysis nurse, it's ok, I liked it more when I first started, pt's are constantly texting me and calling me, also I am on call every other week, money is ok but my...

5. How to get out of dialysis nursing?

   cn2007rn replied to Marisette's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I have been doing home dialysis for 3 years and I am getting really tired of it, too many managers, on call all the time, I never get away from my job left early today and must have gotten 5 text...

6. Home dialysis feels like sales??

   cn2007rn replied to cn2007rn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Due to changes in medicare, dialysis companies are pushing home dialysis, it's cheaper since pt's are performing therapy at home and you don't need the staff like in hemo. It's a very nice area to...

7. Home dialysis feels like sales??

   cn2007rn posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Hi Everyone, I have been working in home dialysis for 2 years, I really enjoy it, I like the pt's and teaching. But to anyone who has worked in the speciality...does it feel like sales sometimes? I...

8. Home Dialysis and Compliance

   cn2007rn replied to Marisette's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Sometimes you need a lot patiences for your patients! I have been in home therapies for 2 years and I love what I do but you all patients at some point need reminders and retraining. Each month when...

9. Phone Interview with DaVita today

   cn2007rn replied to brittyma's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Well hopefully you did we'll on your interview but personal experience should count for a lot especially taking care of family. Davita is very family oriented so I am sure they will take your...

10. Home Therapies

    cn2007rn replied to RN625's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I love working in home therapies. It gives pt's choices and puts them in control. It is the best career move I have ever made, and comes w/ much job security because it is expanding pretty quickly. I...

11. New to dialysis

    cn2007rn replied to missvwbugs's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I work in home dialysis and love it, love the relationships I have created w/ pt, knowing when something is going on with your pt since you know them so well. I am not a big fan of on-call, but...

12. Experienced RN with an Associates - new job prospects?

    cn2007rn replied to peachmarie's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I think experience is a lot more important then a BSN. I wouldn't worry at all since you have so much experience. I am currently working as a home dialysis nurse (peritoneal dialysis) for Davita....

13. Managing a transition to night shift?

    cn2007rn replied to 274216's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Nights are a hard shift, if you can consistently sleep on the same schedule you will probably feel better. When I worked nights, I would come home and sleep for 4 hours, then wake up because I was...

14. Quitting?

    cn2007rn replied to FreckledCoffeeRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have been a nurse for 5 years and my stresses levels have increased a lot since I have graduated. I suffered from panic attacks the first 2 years of nursing, to this day I actually see a therapist...

15. Take care of yourself and the rest will take care of itself...really/

    cn2007rn replied to gloryfied's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Good post! Thanks! My doctor says to improve yourself, you have to "marry" yourself, meaning you take care of yourself and make the commitment to improve what you want to improve whether it's weight...