foxy1112

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1. What is the standard orientation time for HD?

   foxy1112 replied to kdunurse's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   It's usually 8-12 weeks in our unit. I don't know with other

2. Venting..

   foxy1112 replied to foxy1112's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Yes, I'm also working per diem in another unit. Thanks for the

3. Venting..

   foxy1112 replied to foxy1112's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Hi, please check your

4. Venting..

   foxy1112 posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I feel overworked, stressed and unfulfilled. Wonder if I should keep doing my job or quit. So confused right now..

5. Wide open fistulas that don't work

   foxy1112 replied to AcuteHD's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Stenosis problem

6. "Why are you here?"

   foxy1112 replied to foxy1112's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I'm sorry that you're mom had to go through dialysis. I know it must've been tough for you. My patients inspire me everyday. I don't know if I would be just as strong as they are if I were to face the...

7. "Why are you here?"

   foxy1112 replied to foxy1112's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I feel like you're putting words in my mouth. See, you don't get it. I didn't say dialysis is a blessing, I said the opportunity that patients get nowadays to be able to get dialysis treatments is...

8. "Why are you here?"

   foxy1112 replied to foxy1112's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   You said you're not a dialysis nurse so you're probably not familiar much with the culture. In the unit, we try to be as positive as possible. We try to make the experience lighter for the patients....

9. "Why are you here?"

   foxy1112 replied to foxy1112's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   That's why a lot of patients are also depressed coz they see things as 'what should be' instead of 'what

10. "Why are you here?"

    foxy1112 replied to foxy1112's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I can't really compare them to trust fund kids. Coz when trust fund kids won't work, they still have money. If dialysis patients won't dialyze, they're dead. I saw a poster once that says "DIALYSIS:...

11. "Why are you here?"

    foxy1112 replied to foxy1112's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    If they need dialysis back in the 70's, it would've been different, a lot of them probably won't survive. Nowadays, every patients have a chance. Even those who don't have insurance and documents are...

12. "Why are you here?"

    foxy1112 replied to foxy1112's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I see your point. I know that it is very stressful and difficult for them. However, I don't want to add any more negativity to their experience. Just need to be optimistic as much as possible until...

13. "Why are you here?"

    foxy1112 replied to foxy1112's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thank

14. "Why are you here?"

    foxy1112 replied to foxy1112's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Lol, that's not what I meant. From where I'm from, patients are very unappreciative. They treat dialysis as a burden rather than an opportunity. I always remind them back in the days when dialysis...

15. "Why are you here?"

    foxy1112 posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I've had gotten this question a couple of times already everytime a patient asks me if I'm a nurse or a tech. Whenever they find out I'm an RN, they always ask me "Why are you here? You're a good...