adsmithrn

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1. DIALYSIS! I am new in the field and feeling very discouraged

   adsmithrn replied to angelmp228's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I definitely know how you feel. It will get easier/better. I always encourage new nurses/ techs to give it at least one year before quitting. Dialysis is, in my opinion, challenging and rewarding at...

2. DIALYSIS! I am new in the field and feeling very discouraged

   adsmithrn replied to angelmp228's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I've been in dialysis for 11 years. It took me almost 2 years to say, "I might like this." So, definitely give it some time. You will find your way of doing things. But, if I had any advice to give,...

3. Shadow Day at Davita

   adsmithrn replied to Highly_Favored's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I think it's something the manager decides. It's usually 4-5 hours. That way you can get an idea for how a day in dialysis goes. I have seen some people get hired the same day they shadow, others...

4. Shadow Day at Davita

   adsmithrn replied to Highly_Favored's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Basically, you follow a nurse for a few hours to see what a day in dialysis is like. This lets you see if it is something you would really like to do. Also, it allows the teammates to talk with you...

5. question about recirculation

   adsmithrn replied to montanaluna's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I have trained many pct's and nurses. Please don't hesitate to ask your preceptor any and all questions. No question is a stupid question. They are getting paid to precept you. It is much better to...

6. Accepted dialysis clinic position, now having second thoughts - advice please?

   adsmithrn replied to Lucky724's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I beg to differ. i have worked chronics for over 10 years. there are days, just as in the hospital, that you may end up staying later to "catch up" i think prioritizing and time management play a big...

7. Travel with Dialysis

   adsmithrn replied to bear14's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Hi!! have you loooked into specific companies that offer diaylsis while aboard. for instance, theres dialysisatsea.com. we have had several pts that have utilized this service and they love it. there...

8. Acute vs. Chronic Dialysis????

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

   Thanks for the advice so far. Any more will be greatly

9. Phone interview with Davita tomorrow

   adsmithrn replied to Emergent's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Definately ask how many stations are in the clinic your're applying for. ask whats the patient to nurse ratio. also, what's the pct to patient ratio. some states don't have limitations and you may be...

10. Acute vs. Chronic Dialysis????

    adsmithrn posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi. i'm currently working chronics and have done so for the last 10 years. i'm now considering switching to acutes. has anyone done this? was it a wise move or something you regret doing?? any advice...