diabo RN

diabo has 32 years experience as a RN and specializes in hemo and peritoneal dialysis.

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1. Would like feedback on dialysis nurse job offer

   diabo replied to Marshall1's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Sounds like you made the right choice, Marshall. Just be open. There are some good opportunities out there. You are wise to read the fine print. Just try not to get too bored.

2. Tablo

   diabo replied to diabo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Thank

3. Are dialysis RNs responsible to PCTs actions? Can RNs be penalized for PCT negligence?

   diabo replied to keftirific's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Haha. Yes I "backed out the door" quickly, which means I gave a three week notice until they found a replacement. This was in the early 90's. I was in training to be a nurse manager. It was a...

4. Are dialysis RNs responsible to PCTs actions? Can RNs be penalized for PCT negligence?

   diabo replied to keftirific's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   In the case of a lawsuit your license would be on the line. Be thankful for your training and experience, but don't hold out for changes. Been there. I started at one private unit, and the first...

5. Wanting to explore dialysis nursing

   diabo replied to Kadeeja Darden's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Well

6. Bleed Time

   diabo replied to integrativenurse's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Great care is needed when removing the needles. Since the bevel is razor sharp, even slight side movements can cut the access and therefore greatly increase the bleeding

7. Tablo

   diabo replied to diabo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Thank you. Great

8. Tablo

   diabo replied to diabo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I just looked on their web page. QB-400. QD 300 circuit volume 140 ml. I have no personal experience with the system, but it seems to be gaining in

9. Tablo

   diabo replied to diabo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   They are used in their large acute/inpatient unit. This is Alaska Regional Hospital, part of HCA, one of the nations largest healthcare providers. I don't know what their other hospitals in HCA are...

10. Tablo

    diabo posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Is anyone familiar with the Tablo dialysis systems? My son is head of ER in a large hospital in Anchorage. He said the hospital uses

11. Help - “New” grad working in dialysis with crazy hours

    diabo replied to CN101's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    One week I worked 72 hours in inpatient dialysis. Tough, but I got paid well. We must never forget that “Do no harm” also covers psychological harm. The patients should be made to feel that they...

12. Starting new job this week - nervous!

    diabo replied to Nurse Magnolia's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I must disagree that OR nurses are not empathetic or caring. There are nurses with that description in all fields. Sounds like dialysis will be a good fit for you. There is plenty of room for...

13. BP on dialysis vascular access arm? What happens?

    diabo replied to Trubie's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Obviously an upper arm fistula or graft is out of the question, especially because of the location of the anastomosis. The blood flow should never be cut off for any reason. This includes holding...

14. Too gutsy??

    diabo replied to Sheika34's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I applaud you. It takes a special person to work with the little ones. Keep’em

15. Too gutsy??

    diabo replied to Sheika34's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    How young can these patients