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  1. What is it like working for Divata Dialysis?

    RRN replied to Frenchy01666's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Darling try doubling the patients and having one nurse to give all meds and be in charge.. And sometimes have 4 patients... That's

  2. What is it like working for Divata Dialysis?

    RRN replied to Frenchy01666's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    And these big companies making a profit in the billions is certainly a topic for another

  3. Verbal Contract Valid????

    RRN replied to bise75's topic in Travel

    Do you know the OP and how do you know that the OP is the acutal poster?? Travel companies reputations are worth more than one contract.. Written contracts are broken all the time without recourse.....

  4. angioplasty - balloon

    RRN replied to imperial's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Diabetic?????? Notoriously sh**ty

  5. Verbal Contract Valid????

    RRN replied to bise75's topic in Travel

    Unless your phone conversations were taped, which BTW is illegal in most areas without your consent, the company doesn't have a leg to stand on. It's your word against theirs.. Circumstances happen...

  6. Administering meds

    RRN replied to Dormkare1's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I believe the only vials that are multi-dose are the 20000:1.. They have perservative in them .. So they can be stored until all used up. This is how it works.. You give all your epo's except the...

  7. Administering meds

    RRN replied to Dormkare1's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    The 4000:1 vial have about 1.1 cc's in them .. So there is an overfill.. The 20000:1 vials have perservative in them so they can be stored in the fridge until all used up. If you have a dose of 8000...

  8. Administering meds

    RRN replied to Dormkare1's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Yeah that's Fresenius' policy.... Just much easier using 10000:1 like we did at

  9. Administering meds

    RRN replied to Dormkare1's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Don't get discouraged. It really takes a year to "get" dialysis..So much to learn..Epo is a pain...Try drawing it up really slowly..And taking it out ahead of time, even 10 minutes helps I think......

  10. Should nurses return to wearing uniforms?

    RRN replied to hellerd2003's topic in General Nursing

    Having been stalked I don't want my last name on my badge. Introducing myself as an RN is enough..Acting like one helps

  11. What is the best way to study for the NCLEX?

    RRN replied to beebester's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Try studying while you're still in school... And if your school has a computer lab they probably have the "test" there.. I just took it every time I was in the computer lab.. I did 75 questions in...

  12. Nursing in Saudi Arabia

    RRN replied to Sonku's topic in International Nursing

    More countries than you know have relegious police.. Just take a quick look at the US Congress

  13. I HATE nursing! (long)

    RRN replied to InfoNurse1595's topic in General Nursing

    EXCUSE ME... While I love dialysis it can and is not always an easy job.. Overseeing 24 patients and 6 PCT's is by no means

  14. Hello From The Bluegrass - What Is A Safe Ratio For Nurses In The Hemodialysis Unit?

    RRN replied to MZNUBIANNRS's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse. Two states in the USA use that designation. California and Texas.. All the other states use LPN Licensed Practical Nurse They are nurses just below RN's ..Most are...

  15. Nursing in Saudi Arabia

    RRN replied to Sonku's topic in International Nursing

    That can happen anywhere...When you violate the laws of any

  16. Do one thing over?

    RRN replied to sprite123's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'd have done exactly what you are doing...Rather that start my BSN in 1968 and finish it in 1996....heheheh Now that's a loooooooooooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnng

  17. Best specialty for traveling

    RRN replied to MermiesGreatGig's topic in Travel

    Please don't overlook some of the other lesser known specialities.. I have been a travel nurse for almost 3 years. I do strictly chronic hemodialysis, although I might have to give in and do acutes....

  18. Hello From The Bluegrass - What Is A Safe Ratio For Nurses In The Hemodialysis Unit?

    RRN replied to MZNUBIANNRS's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I'm not sure where you work but I've never done a single day in the ICU..Don't get me wrong ICU nurses are great at what they do.. 1 or 2 patients not a room full..They are intimidated by that many...

  19. Nursing in Saudi Arabia

    RRN replied to Sonku's topic in International Nursing

    Check with Helen Ziegler.. She and her, doctor husband, worked there for years before starting their agency . It's in Toronto if I'm not mistaken.. I interviewed in L/A with them back in 1999 ..Sure...

  20. Bush Administration Proposes Cut in Veteran Benefits

    RRN replied to barefootlady's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I guess I better not tell you that those young men and women recovering at WRAMC and any other medical facility for that matter have to pay for their meals...Even if they got their leg blown

  21. Starting my own business..

    RRN replied to phoenix24rn's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    A good place to start is SCORE.. If there is a group in your city make an appointment with them.. I was thinking of starting a business some years ago and they helped me even though I never did start...

  22. Tennessee RN Requirements

    RRN replied to soon2bsmith's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Several states require CEU's before you can be licensed in their state. NY comes to mind. Many are requiring fingerprints, some require a birth certificate, some verify every license you carry some...

  23. Elevated BUN and Creatnine

    RRN replied to webblarsk's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Presently, we have a hospice patient on hemodialysis. I don't understand that. Guess hemodialysis is considered a comfort

  24. Elevated BUN and Creatnine

    RRN replied to webblarsk's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Sorry rather sarcastic on my part..I've just seen so many patients just have meds thrown at them without any real investigation of what's really going

  25. Which road to take? LPN or RN?

    RRN replied to kbean04's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you want to work in the Neonatal Unit I'd check to see if you could do that as an LPN. I am not telling you what to do. I'll tell you what I did. I was an LPN for over 17 years. Many LPN's what to...