Medwynn

Medwynn

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. Nevada Nursing School First-Time NCLEX Pass Rates Average 2000-2005

    Medwynn posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

    Was doing some quick research on the nursing schools in nevada and how they fared on the first time NCLEX pass rates. ------ 00-01 -01-02--02-03--03-04 -04-05 -05-06 - Average UNR...

  15. 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...

  16. 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

  17. Nurses pulled to other units

    Medwynn replied to denise2010's topic in Critical Care

    Sounds unsafe to me. Find another position and do per diem to keep your experience. If things go downhill then i would

  18. Orienting to Open Heart Surgery Patients Today

    Medwynn replied to Reno1978's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Good job. I love recovering open

  19. moving to Reno, any advice

    Medwynn replied to micco's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Are you a new grad? Northwest Reno - We have safeway , raleys, scolaris, and save mart within a 1.5 mile radius from each other. There is a Super Walmart also. Robb Drive , Mae Anne Avenue,...

  20. New Grad opportunities at Renown?

    Medwynn replied to play4lock's topic in Nevada Nursing

    16 new grads hired on our

  21. Wnc

    Medwynn replied to gabby27's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I thought the TMCC program was difficult, a rite of passage into being an RN. After graduating, i felt a whole new respect for the TMCC program. But to say stay away? Come on. You try and make the...

  22. Any Nurses who work at Renown Hospital in Reno?

    Medwynn replied to sunbeach's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Well they've already filled many positions for july start. the next would be around that time HR said. You'll have to wait until the unit of your choice looks at the paperwork and decides when you...

  23. TMCC Program

    Medwynn replied to kjsquared's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Well i was a certified nursing assistant first while going to nursing school. a critical care tech or CCT is like a CNA but is able to watch the monitors (EKG) at the nurses station. If you were...

  24. Frustrated...

    Medwynn replied to AntFlip7395's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    It's easy to be overwhelmed during orientation to a new unit. It takes time to adjust. :) I do some overtime shifts on days. Coming from night shift makes it difficult. You go from a decent pace to...

  25. New Grad opportunities at Renown?

    Medwynn replied to play4lock's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Or you can work for cardiac ICU which is where i work. It's about 50/50 mix of cardiac and medical ICU. Plus you get to learn balloon pump and open heart surgery stuff. All i know is that there...