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I don't think the schools reputation has played a part. The pandemic and lack of sites accepting students has been an enormous struggle.

I'm in the program and I have a lot of worries. I'm doing the RN-to-MSN path way, so I have a long ways to go until I'm in the heavier 3 p's, but oh boy. The anxiety is building. The current facebook group is pretty negative too, and I wish it was more focused on pooling our resources and helping each other learn. I don't know. I'm pretty intimidated.

Hi guys, Home dialysis, what is it like? I'm a long time lurker and I've been scouring the internet for accounts of what its like as a home health dialysis nurse. It's looking like I may be offered a position in this field and I'm excited and more than a little terrified. I'm not sure if it's the job for me but the pay at my current position as well as the lack of benifits have me really hoping it is. Here's my story. I'm currently an ICU nurse at a small local hospital. I really like my job. I've only been a nurse 2 years and the pace at the ICU isn't terrible. I love my patients, I love educating them (as much as I can. Most of them are in their 80's so..yeah) and I love the lack of politics at work. I DON'T love that I make 25 cents more than a new grad and there are no retirement benifits or chances for promotion. My strengths are being able to educate patients at any education level, being quick to learn new things and having a whole lot of compassion. I truly love my patients. My weaknesses are a dislike of monotony, some forgetfulness and less than average organizational skills. I interviewed for a part time position as a in-clinic chronic dialysis nurse. From the tour I think I can correctly surmise I'd like the work PRN but would grow tired of the repetitive nature of clinics full-time. However, the boss at the clinic just spoke with me about a home dialysis position opening up and she thinks I'd be a good fit. I don't have the best idea of what my day or daily responsibilities would be like. The idea of leaving a job that I know I like for the great unknown... gosh. It's scary. Any information you guys can give me on what the job is like, as well as any opinion on my situation, would be GREATLY appreciated. Thank youuuuuuuuu -the very nervous nurse