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  1. DIALYSIS! I am new in the field and feeling very discouraged

    idodialysis replied to angelmp228's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Sounds like you are a tech working a 4 patient pod? I am an RN but worked as a tech first. You need a system. Here is mine. 1) Check your 4 patient's orders. If you need a special bath or dialyzer...

  2. Looking for the nudge out of the nest

    idodialysis replied to RN2364's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I hired a nurse on restrictions when I managed a dialysis clinic. No problems, we don't keep any narcotics on

  3. Nursing instructor doesn't allow open textbooks during lecture !??!

    idodialysis replied to LVNlivin's topic in General Students

    I just heard a discussion re: this on NPR. The jist was that research has found that note taking is far and away the most effective way of learning class material

  4. What do I do with my hands??

    idodialysis replied to RNator's topic in Nurse Management

    I agree with your preceptor. I try to "manage by walking around". Talk to patients, physicians, family the housekeeping staff, everyone. Get their points of view, see what changes, they are interested...

  5. Not what I expected

    idodialysis replied to NurseMegP's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Nutella. From what you have said, you do not have the right personality for dialysis. It is busy, busy, busy and you are NOT a manager but will be supervising techs who push back at you...

  6. Nursing speciality for someone that hates people

    idodialysis replied to Gogol's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Consider Acute Dialysis . Once you are trained and competent, you work independently. The nurses caring for the patient are responsible for all other care, so except for helping to reposition or get a...

  7. Norovirus - Help me calm my fears!!

    idodialysis replied to justanurse95's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Change your shoes upon entering and exiting your

  8. Over it.

    idodialysis replied to ParrotHead_RN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    FYI it's not your company (Fresenius?) mandating pain assessments , it is CMS=government beaurocrats. They are also rolling out mandatory depression screenings. But , yes, the staffing ratios are not...

  9. For Dialysis Nurses

    idodialysis replied to Stepherslynn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Well IV iron generally has to be given over 2-5 minutes so I would not give it during rinse back; it would be permissible to give epogen or zemplar. If given per procedure you wouldn't have any air...

  10. Negative Post on Facebook About New Nurses - I'm Fired Up!

    idodialysis replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In my area of expertise (dialysis) it is an infection control violation to use anything carried in your pocket for patient care ie., tape, bandages, gauze, alcohol preps. Cross contamination and

  11. Are we doing good for our patients?

    idodialysis replied to GeologistRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I saw this frequently when I did acute dialysis...get that line in the patient, hook up to crrt only to die 12 hours later. No sense on a 90 something year

  12. Hospital CNA vs. Dialysis Tech

    idodialysis replied to Johnnydr's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I would consider the dialysis tech route. Dialysis patients have many Comorbid conditions and you would get exposure to many disease processes. You will likely get better pay and benefits as well as...

  13. Maximum Hours Worked

    idodialysis replied to ddd2012's topic in General Nursing

    I just read about this on Ohio Board of Nursing site. It said that if the nurse is not able to function safely they should not be working. So I guess when you reach that point you must start moving up...

  14. Renal diet and label reading?

    idodialysis replied to tsm007's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    In the clinics I've worked in few patients have albumins 4 or

  15. Renal diet and label reading?

    idodialysis replied to tsm007's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Dialysis patients actually need protein to keep their immune systems intact and aid in wound healing. In fact most chronic dialysis clinics give out protein supplements to patients to consume during...

  16. What do you eat in the morning?

    idodialysis replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have a muffin tin? Stir up some eggs in a bowl add a little milk, cheese, crumbled bacon or ham Veggies and bake at 350 for about 10 minutes. Grab and go

  17. How often did YOU see the school nurse?

    idodialysis replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    60s and 70s no such thing as a school nurse!😊. I had my finger broken during gym class playing dodge ball. Didn't tell anyone just kept playing. I never told my mom. It healed itself up crooked...

  18. New Nurse With Large Disposable Income

    idodialysis replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Read Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover for great

  19. Does everybody want to be a NP?

    idodialysis replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    I have an MBA and have had numerous management positions. You don't need the MBA to do what I do but I believe it has opened some doors for me that I otherwise wouldn't have been able to walk

  20. Clinical Manager with Fresenius questions

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

    Also ascertain whether or not there is a charge RN who can assist in the day to day function of the floor and cover call offs. If not you will have to do it and will be unable to get your own work...

  21. Clinical Manager with Fresenius questions

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

    Are you currently working in dialysis? Really it depends on several things: is your facility staffed with reliable and competent nurses and techs? Is the person who would be your direct supervisor...

  22. How to allay commute fears when interviewing

    idodialysis replied to smartassmommy's topic in Nursing Career

    Dialysis is a very time driven industry. If someone is late for work it really throws the clinic into chaos so I think the concerns are valid. Probably nothing you can

  23. Is clinic nursing a dirty job?

    idodialysis replied to Yerani27's topic in General Nursing

    Like like like this. These people who want to be NPs and CRNAs off the bat are just plain

  24. Annoyed -just a vent

    idodialysis replied to Flare's topic in School

    What is

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

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

    I love it! 25 years experience in acutes, chronic, Pd, staff, manager. Would never do anything