Ashley_SF

Ashley_SF BSN

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  1. Does ANYONE like the hospital?

    I've only been working in the hospital for 2 months, but I love it! I've worked outpatient dialysis for almost 5 years and like Davey mentioned, I have so much more support and resources in the...
  2. Cali New Grad options

    My advice is to get at least 1 year experience elsewhere then move back to CA. The job market is fierce for new grads and it could take you many months to land any position, let alone your top choice....
  3. RN patient ratio in dialysis

    I'm in California and my ratios are the same as the above poster. I have worked for 2 companies and the ratio was the same at
  4. Working on weekends!

    You don't specify what type of nursing you're interested in or which type of NP program you're aiming for, so I'm going to suggest outpatient dialysis. Clinics have a Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday...
  5. Any advice for a new grad trying to stay afloat?

    You are doing great. I was a nervous wreck my first year on the floor. One memorable experience: Early on I had a patient bleed from her needle insertion sites post treatment (dialysis). Blood was...
  6. This is great advice. I do the same thing. I also make sure I have about 5 minutes to stretch a little and have some quiet time because odds are it will be my only peaceful moment all day. As far as...
  7. First job as an RN

    I started in outpatient dialysis and was lucky to have a 30 week orientation with classroom instruction. I was overwhelmed and nervous for the first 1 year. If you've looked around AN you'll see that...
  8. VENT - Sickle Cell Crisis patients

    I know this thread is old, but it's such an important topic. It was my understanding that my job, as a nurse, is to support and advocate for the patient. Regardless of whether someone's pain is "real"...
  9. Totally Off Topic...apple recipes?

    I made baked apples for a function last fall and they were a hit. Serve with a side of vanilla ice cream, simple and
  10. Self Doubt

    My first job as a new grad RN was outpatient dialysis. You see a lot of blood and sometimes it's like a seen from Psycho. When I first started and had patients bleeding from their fistula post needle...
  11. Per diem in Cali

    My experience in SF is outpatient dialysis, but I have a friend who works per diem ICU in an SF hospital. He lives out of state and flies in every week for his NOC shifts. He's been doing this for...
  12. Are nurses and doctors equal?

    So, I've been thinking about this post all day. After speaking with my SO and doing a little research I have some observations.. Subordinate: placed in or belonging to a lower order or rank....
  13. First time fired by family

    I think this may be the issue. Although we never want to generalize and make assumptions, some cultures, i.e. many Hispanic cultures, have large and involved families. Taking into considering the...
  14. Warm Fuzzies Story

    I just thought I'd share this feel good article I came across this morning about a NICU nurse reuniting with a patient, now a pediatric resident, 30 years later. NICU Nurse Unexpectedly Reunited with...
  15. Are nurses and doctors equal?

    I would disagree with the statement that doctors can do anything a nurse can do. The nephrologists I worked with at my last clinic would be the first to tell you that they have no idea how to operate...
  16. Confused Nursing student

    Hi Samantha, What is it that you don't like about nursing? Long hours, patient care, working in the hospital? Nursing is such a vast and varied professional field. If you enjoyed pediatrics, what did...
  17. Davey's Prized Collection

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  18. Davey's Prized Collection

    Thank you for sharing! I thoroughly enjoyed your
  19. This has also been my experience. When I started as a new grad in dialysis the staff was definitely putting me through the paces to assess whether I was dependable or not. After several months, they...
  20. How do you deal with dizziness and syncope?

    I've heard they used to use broth in dialysis for our patients with symptomatic hypotension and cramps for the sodium.. but it's definitely not a current
  21. Relocation for Hemodialysis Nursing

    Hi GaleFlorence! I don't have any experience working on a medsurg unit, but I have worked as an outpatient hemodialysis nurse for the past 4 years. I worked in 3 different very busy units and was on...
  22. Tips for a Great Clinical Experience

    Great tips for students! I couldn't agree more with the tip to "volunteer to perform a new skill." School is the best place to learn with maximum support, direction and time. Depending on where you...
  23. What do you wish you had known?

    I have to say many of these comments surprise me! I also went to a CSU and felt my program was very supportive. As far as keeping everyone "at arm's length" I disagree. I graduated 5 years ago and am...
  24. Fellow CA RN here! It took me 18 months to land my first interview and luckily I got the job. I wound up working at an outpatient dialysis unit in the central valley. It wasn't where I saw myself at...
  25. It will take me 7 years just for a bsn.

    It took me 6 years to get my BSN. I didn't get into nursing school my first time around, (hello bay area competition). Once in nursing school I did not pass pathophysiology the first time and had to...