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  1. "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...

  2. 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..

  3. 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

  4. Venting..

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

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

  5. Venting..

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

    Hi, please check your

  6. Wide open fistulas that don't work

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

    Stenosis problem

  7. "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...

  8. "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...

  9. "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....

  10. "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

  11. "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:...

  12. "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...

  13. "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...

  14. "Why are you here?"

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

    Thank

  15. "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...

  16. Your opinions on tech to improve home dialysis

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

    Hi, I'm a home dialysis nurse. What exactly is the technology you're working on? And for what kind of machine? Very

  17. What would you do if this was your patient?

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

    Exactly, very well said. Thank

  18. What would you do if this was your patient?

    foxy1112 posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi, I work as a dialysis nurse for less than a year. We have a young patient who hates coming for treatment so what he tries to do is .. He would try to remove 3.5kg for 2 hours. After a while when he...

  19. What would you do if this was your patient?

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

    Thank you all for the insight. Unfortunately, he still keeps on doing what he's doing. I'm just relieved I'm not part of it. It means I'm not putting my license at

  20. What would you do if this was your patient?

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

    Lol, funny but our goal here in dialysis is to extend our patients' lives. Now if everytime he dialyze, we put him more at risk for death then that is defeating the purpose of

  21. What would you do if this was your patient?

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

    Hi AcuteAlan, he tried home HD in the past but he was very noncompliant so they took him off the program and put him back to in-center instead. His labs are not okay. He barely meets

  22. What would you do if this was your patient?

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

    Thank you for that thorough response. After he learned that I carried out the doctor's order, he actually got mad at me and blamed me for changing his prescription. I told the social worker to explain...

  23. What would you do if this was your patient?

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

    Thank you for that thorough response. After he learned that I carried out the doctor's order, he actually got mad at me and blamed me for changing his prescription. I told the social worker to explain...

  24. What would you do if this was your patient?

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

    Tx time is 3 hours but he can somehow manipulate the staff into giving him 2 hours. When he had the cramping and low bp episodes when I was handling him, I spoke to the doctor and told him what...