cn2007rn

cn2007rn

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  1. 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....

  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. 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

  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 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...

  7. 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...

  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...

  16. what makes a good/great nurse?

    cn2007rn replied to Mrsladysoul83's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Good luck w/ school! I think what makes a good nurse is having common sense and good judgement. You also have to be able to trust your own instincts, and you have to be a good listener, if a pt...

  17. Moving from Corrections to Renal...help!

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

    For a renal floor, I would definitely review electrolyte values. A lot renal pt's are also diabetic, so review diabetes, as well as htn meds. Common renal meds include: epogen/procrit, venofer,...

  18. Is Any Nurse Actually HAPPY?

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

    The feeling of being chewed up and kicked around will get better when your confidence grows and you have some more experience. I think some nurses are happy but the hospital is a tough area to work...

  19. How to cope as a new nurse

    cn2007rn replied to Lotus737's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Give yourself some slack! Being a new nurse is so hard!! 4 months in as a new nurse on a cardiac floor I broke down and had a panic attack in the middle of my shift. It was very embarassing but I...

  20. Career Debate

    cn2007rn posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Everyone, Just looking for some insight, I currently work in home dialysis M-F 8-430pm w/ on-call every few weeks. I enjoy my job but sometimes I really miss the night shift on my med-surg floor...

  21. stay or leave med surg?

    cn2007rn replied to mandajoy18's topic in Nursing Career

    Do what feels right to you, it sounds like you already know what you want to do. It might be a good idea to stay per diem at the hospital because it's good money and you can keep up your skills. I...

  22. New nurse seeking advice

    cn2007rn replied to renee924's topic in Nursing Career

    The first year as a new nurse is really difficult. My suggestions would be: Try to stay organized at work (prioritize in the order of importance, pain meds for patient A is more important to get...

  23. how can you get a job when they want experience and no one will hire you.

    cn2007rn replied to rmlimbRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you are interested in those areas you might want to pick the hospital you really want to work in and apply for a med-surg position then after maybe one year you can transfer to one of those areas...

  24. What's the biggest mistake you've ever made as a nurse? What did you learn from it?

    cn2007rn replied to Mini-Murse's topic in General Nursing

    I just posted a response to this above,

  25. What's the biggest mistake you've ever made as a nurse? What did you learn from it?

    cn2007rn replied to Mini-Murse's topic in General Nursing

    This was a few years ago and it was a paper MAR, they had the Lantus and regular insulin listed right in a row and I got mixed up, no policy that I know of but I left that hospital. The hospital that...