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  1. Inpatient rehab insurance question

    Loveyourkidneys posted a topic in Addictions

    Where would I direct someone who had a family member finally agreeing he needs inpatient rehab for meth addiction? He is 35 with no insurance. Thanks you for any advice or

  2. Struggling new charge nurse

    Loveyourkidneys replied to lolafloda's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    In texas that is against

  3. Inpatient rehab insurance question

    Loveyourkidneys replied to Loveyourkidneys's topic in Addictions

    It's hard when they have no insurance but their addiction keeps them from working. Another FAIL of our healthcare

  4. Inpatient rehab insurance question

    Loveyourkidneys replied to Loveyourkidneys's topic in Addictions

    Thank

  5. HeRO Graft

    Loveyourkidneys replied to zero.'s topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Why not the rolled gauze? Never heard that so I'm curious. We have two hero grafts at our clinic. Maybe I'm doing it wrong

  6. Hypoglycemic dialysis pt

    Loveyourkidneys replied to jessrn12's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    If you have supplements like nepro (like ensure for renal pts) give them that. Protein and sugar in it. We also have popcicles in fridge and candy. In reality you most likely aren't gonna have a lot...

  7. dialysis nurse daily routine

    Loveyourkidneys replied to trulyblessed2's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    We do weekly hgb and pt/inr (if on Coumadin) Bimonthly hgb calcium and phosphorus Monthly Cbc with diff, cmb,alt,ast, tsat, urr, glucose, hepb antigen Quarterly tsh, hgba1c, Pth,ferritin hepb...

  8. Ask A Hemodialysis Nurse (Questions about how to become one of us)

    Loveyourkidneys replied to madwife2002's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Texas regulations: charge nurse can have 12 patients. Not sure where 18 is allowed?? That is too

  9. HeRO Graft

    Loveyourkidneys replied to zero.'s topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Stay out of the coil when cannulating and don't let their bp bottom out or it will clot. NEVER EVER EVER EVER CLAMP ONE. EVER!!!! They have this as a last option. Take the time to hold

  10. Clinical Manager with Fresenius questions

    Loveyourkidneys replied to nursetaminator's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I have been working in dialysis for 5 years and I in no way know it all about dialysis. I learn something all the time. But I'm inquisitive and need to know the why behind everything. I personally...

  11. Can you dialyze a patient into withdrawal?

    Loveyourkidneys posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    We have a fairly new patient who tested positive for amphetamines in the hospital but denied it. Lately she comes in fine but 3hrs or so into treatment she gets ridiculous acting nervous and jittery...

  12. Can you dialyze a patient into withdrawal?

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

    Just wondering if anyone knows specific amphetamines that dialyze off. They have a short half life right? So maybe it's just "time for a fix?"vitals are WNL start of tx or possibly a little high. 3...

  13. Bulletin boards: dialysis

    Loveyourkidneys posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work at an outpatient dialysis clinic. We have two huge bulletin boards. I like to keep them cute yet educational. (12yrs in preschool before nursing school) any resource

  14. Fistulas/ Grafts

    Loveyourkidneys replied to JEEE's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Report and redness or pain. You should listen before sticking EVERYTIME (however it rarely gets done in the real world) report any hand numbness or pain on access arm (although it isn't alway...

  15. Would you have called out?

    Loveyourkidneys replied to Angeljho's topic in General Nursing

    It's says a lot about your work ethic which your coworkers

  16. AVF

    Loveyourkidneys replied to cpdialysisnurse's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    We do access flows in all our PTs. Can someone tell me about the >2000 reading. Some say oh that's great but some say no. I can't get a direct

  17. Dialysis staff nurse salary in US

    Loveyourkidneys replied to bambam123's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I usually work 515am to 6pm MWF. I work Tuesday's prn at another clinic. I typically end up working 45-48hrs a

  18. What's the nicest thing anyone has ever said or done for you?

    Loveyourkidneys replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I got a ticket on my way to work in Christmas Eve. I was going to the office to pay and discuss the officers very rude behavior with the prosecutor. (Not trying to get out of the ticket but really 7...

  19. A patient's perspective and thank you

    Loveyourkidneys replied to PJHBS's topic in Nurses Rock

    Thank you for taking the time to say thanks. It's like a recharge to hear thank you every once in a

  20. Shortened TXs, elevated HRs and Hypertension - what to do?

    Loveyourkidneys replied to PomPomRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Sounds like you work at the prn clinic I do! Omg I feel the frustration. I refuse to increase their goal to "get off the fluid" unless it's a medical/family emergency. The dr is always aware of it and...

  21. How do you staff your Fresenius?

    Loveyourkidneys replied to sammyjo24's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Gonna be hard to explain in court why you were responsible for that many patients. Tx state regulations say if a nurse is in a bay of patients as the primary tech he or she is responsible for only...

  22. Dialysis staff nurse salary in US

    Loveyourkidneys replied to bambam123's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I started with no experience at $27 for one of the big 2. I work for a smaller co in a rural area 1hr from the nearest hospital now. They were having trouble getting a full time RN because it's out in...

  23. Dialysate question

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

    We always leave the line unclamped during recirculation. Then dump the prime before tx starts. I was worried wondering how concentrated the dialysate is. I didn't want to be giving a huge bolus of...

  24. Dialysate question

    Loveyourkidneys posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    What symptoms would I be looking for if I suspected patients dialysate had gotten into their blood stream? Fresenious had a voluntary notice sent out to anyone who uses a certain type of machine....

  25. Dialysate question

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

    The non sterile part is what I'm concerned about. The patient was never on the machine. But if they were the line would be clamped. That's how know it isn't salkne. The line is clamped in two spots...