Medwynn

Medwynn has 9 years experience and specializes in Dialysis (All Modalities) , Ex-CVICU RN.

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1. Venofer

   Medwynn replied to Katie83.'s topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Our policy does not state to give it at the beginning of treatment. I agree with SmilingBluEyes that it'd be better to give it early to monitor for any side

2. Reno/Sparks RN salary?

   Medwynn replied to queenjulie's topic in Nevada Nursing

   With 5 years of experience, I'd say you'd hit anywhere from 30-35 / hr. Maybe more. If you'd be PRN, you'd probably be closer to 40. It depends what hospital but I can see NNMC paying 35-40/hr per...

3. Is there still a nursing shortage?

   Medwynn replied to Skippy97's topic in General Nursing

   It's tough. When I first became a nurse, we had so many new grads from California spilling over into Nevada. The new grads could not find a job unless you wanted to work at a SNF. After a year at...

4. New Grads at Renown

   Medwynn replied to RNsun's topic in Nevada Nursing

   Should be 30/hr now

5. I finally got into dialysis with Davita

   Medwynn replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   That's really low. I've heard of nurses making 22-23 in the south but wow that's

6. new grad dialysis position

   Medwynn replied to Lillian11's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I consider it a great starting point since you'll gain valuble assessment skills and that nursing intuition (kind of hard to describe). We have hired new grad nurses in our in-center department but...

7. new grad dialysis position

   Medwynn replied to Lillian11's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I do agree with the previous poster. Acutes is very independent. Most new grads do not last in acutes based upon my observations with our acutes program. That is not to say that you may love it and...

8. Dialysis RN working time

   Medwynn replied to souleater11's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   It depends on which clinic you work in. The opening tech is usually at the clinic at 4am with Water room duties and getting machines fired up and set up. Usual routine is 5am RN start with looking at...

9. RN Wages in Reno?

   Medwynn replied to mahler12x's topic in Nevada Nursing

   I believe nurses are getting paid at 30 / flat now ... Last time I checked two years ago it was at 29.xx ... Its the standard going rate these days

10. New Grads at Renown

    Medwynn replied to RNsun's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I really don't know nowadays since I haven't worked there since 2011. I am hoping that someone will chime in on the topic. Your instructors may know more about that then I

11. Volunteering/Working

    Medwynn replied to kjsquared's topic in Nevada Nursing

    There is always a benefit to volunteering your time . I worked during nursing school doing per diem CNA work and eventually landed a nurse apprentice gig in the Renown CIC. If you are thinking of...

12. burnt out after one year?

    Medwynn replied to bellymariee's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Sounds like you need a change before you truly get "Burnt Out" and you are showing signs of it. you aren't Crazy for thinking that way. Find another job doing something different in nursing. I went...

13. New Grads at Renown

    Medwynn replied to RNsun's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Renown hires new grads in the ICU and Tele. I see it every 3

14. SICU at Renown in Reno - is my recruiter hiding something?

    Medwynn replied to tookdaddy's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Travelers will float at Renown, especially during the day shift.. They opened up our old CIC in the Sierra tower (Station 41) as an ICU overflow. They are staffing them with travelers as far as I...

15. Pay for new grad

    Medwynn replied to rshenry's topic in Nevada Nursing

    'm pretty sure it's at least 28/hr at renown now. that's the going rate around Reno