Royalty01

Nursebethat, can you tell me about your experience with the program Dialysis4Career? I am thinking about the in person college program that they provide, but I am finding very limited testimonials from nurses who have taken the course. Can you provide me with as much detail as possible about the program and your thoughts? Why did this program set you apart from the rest? Do you think you could have had the same or less training on the job versus the program, or do you think you were better prepared by taking the course? Thank you for your thoughts!

Kathrn99, Thank you for your input and the information about Fresenius. I am still waiting to hear from them. All the best in NP school!

My comments about the posting was not in regards to her experience, but how she put her thoughts across. As someone who is looking into this for the first time, I do appreciate the various input from those that have experience with this specialty, but when it comes off being brash, that I don't appreciate. We all having varying experiences and opinions, and there is a way to share this information in a manner that is professional and meaningful. She has since explained herself, and as far as I am concerned that's good enough for me...I'm not thinking about her first comment. The fact that the above individuals cannot get jobs, it's not necessarily the fault of the school. Where I would fault the school(s) is for poor training, and if they promised to place individuals in a job, just so that they could get their money knowing that they do not have the intention or capacity to do so. Before applying to any of these programs, a person should really investigate the job market as much as possible to see if what they are interested in is in demand. They shouldn't take the sole word of any representative for any of any program. They should also investigate the reputation of training program they are interested in. There are ways to do this outside of the actual program. You mentioned that this is a "scam school", so can you tell me what you know about it since the reason why I started this post was to get the opinion of those who have experience with this program? I am aware of several nurses who have graduated from nursing school over the past 2-3 years, and to this day they cannot find a job. Is the nursing school they attended to be blamed? On the job training with DaVita and Fresenius is also being looked into. But, according to DaVita, the only way you can get on the job training is if one of their facility's is, "willing to train". This information is as recent as today. Not all of their facilities have openings for inexperienced dialysis nurses. So far, in my search over the past two weeks, none of the advertised facilities in my area have openings for inexperienced dialysis nurses. I am still waiting to hear from Fresenius. What is, "OP"?

Nursebethat, can you tell me about your experience with the program Dialysis4Career? I am thinking about the in person college program that they provide, but I am finding very limited testimonials from nurses who have taken the course. Can you provide me with as much detail as possible about the program and your thoughts? Why did this program set you apart from the rest? Do you think you could have had the same or less training on the job versus the program, or do you think you were better prepared by taking the course? Thank you for your thoughts!

Your apology is accepted. I do understand your concern, and believe me, I would rather not spend the money if I don't have to. However, a lot of nursing specialties, including dialysis, will not take nurses who do not have previous experience in the specified specialty. It doesn't matter how many years of experience one has, or degree(s). I think it's unfair to treat nurses this way, particularly those with nursing experience. But, this is the state of our profession today. My hope is that if I get the training and possibly an internship, it may help me along. The course (Dialysis4Career) does come with a certificate, job search assistance and is in the application process for accreditation by one of our specialty nursing organizations. I don't want to say which one because I am in the process of verifying this information, but it is not ANNA. The program is both theory and hands-on (I saw the actual classroom and skills lab). The program also provides continuing education hours for nurses. I contacted DaVita and Fresenius and I am still waiting to hear from them with regards to their program. I haven't seen DCI in my search, but will look into also. Please keep in mind that our profession does have specialty courses that are credible and provide certification. The specialty area requires this additional specialty education, and certification. Such programs are wound / skin / ostomy care nurse and diabetes educator. I appreciate your apology and input. Thank you.

Thank you for your input.

Would you happen to have any experience / opinion with either or both of these facilities that you could share with me?

Thank you traumaRUs. I will inquire again to both organizations.

Hello, While your opinion is appreciated, the manner in which parts of it is written is not. You are so definitive in your response, possibly with little or no research behind it. Perhaps where you're from, the above takes place. There is no comparison between bartending and hemodialysis, and it's too bad that you compare a specialty of our profession that requires extensive knowledge and skill inorder to provide safe and quality patient care to bartending. Upon extensive research, there are some hemodialysis programs that do have a detailed and extensive curriculum didactically and clinically, as well assist in job placement. I'm not sure what makes you think enrolling in a program "won't mean anything", but at the same time you mention that you've heard of individuals attending a program if paid for by their employer. So, it means something only if the employer is paying for it? There are individuals who have taken programs, and now work in a facility, and some have even opened their own facility post training. You are correct in that with the years of acute care experience that I have, it should be easy to transition into the role. And yes, it would be great to gain the knowledge and experience free of cost. However, with more extensive research, inpatient and outpatient facilities are still asking for 1-2 years of hemodialysis experience, whether or not you are an experienced nurse. New graduates are not being considered for this role, again because of no hemodialysis experience. Again,perhaps where you are from or where you have travelled, you may have noticed differently, but there is a way to put that experience forth without making my inquiry sound ludacris. Accordingto DaVita, they do not have a training program. I am still waiting to hear from Fresenius.

Dear Colleagues, I considering an addition to my nursing career, and would like to do hemodialysis. I would like to know if any of you have had experience with the dialysis training program called, "Dialysis4Career"? If so, what was your experience with this program / company? What did you think of the training? Were you able to find a job in a reasonable amount of time? Did the company offer reasonable job assistance? Once in the role, do you feel that you were well trained for the role by Dialysis4Career? Thank you in advance for your time. Royalty01