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    Coworker starting out making more per hr as a new nurse than me. Should I be angry?

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

    Understandably you should be upset. Although it's difficult to find jobs these days but you try broadening your horizon thus making yourself more marketable. If we're all going to be honest,...
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    CNN vs CDN

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

    It looks like both have identical questions. At least they're very similar. My CDN certification expired a year and a half ago. No reason for me to renew it since I don't work in HD anymore and...
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    anyone left VA and then came back

    integrativenurse replied to vanurseny's topic in Government, Military

    I'll keep getting the incentive bonus if I stay for 3 years. One out of 3 is done so far. It depends on the position they're filling. In my position, several nurses were offered in my department but...
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    accept job offer @ VA - questions

    integrativenurse replied to nursewifie's topic in Government, Military

    Whatever Arr-tistRN said. But I don't know how other VHA work but I believe ADN is a Nurse
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    anyone left VA and then came back

    integrativenurse replied to vanurseny's topic in Government, Military

    Not sure if you're asking me, but I was offered and given 2 steps higher with a 3-year incentive bonus. Same grade since I didn't have any educational advancement since I left. It's a
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    anyone left VA and then came back

    integrativenurse replied to vanurseny's topic in Government, Military

    My understanding, at least with my VA hospital, the top admin (execs) people cannot even do a thing with the application process. Meaning, HR and VA hospital admin have their own cocoon. That's why...
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    anyone left VA and then came back

    integrativenurse replied to vanurseny's topic in Government, Military

    Just the basic auscultation and vital signs. Went over vaccination records. I live nearby so my I went the same hospital. However, I know a person from a different state who did his physical...
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    anyone left VA and then came back

    integrativenurse replied to vanurseny's topic in Government, Military

    I was in contact with my HR person throughout the process. So, for example, when she said that the they are waiting Employee Health, I called EH and asked them what's happening. It happened that the...
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    Tablo

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

    Pros: Using jugs for acid and bicarb RO in same machine Small machine - R2D2 style Cons: Too many to
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    anyone left VA and then came back

    integrativenurse replied to vanurseny's topic in Government, Military

    Not typically. But since I knew who and where to call, I was able to cut the process by 50% (I needed a job
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    VA Case Management

    integrativenurse replied to TeamRNs's topic in Case Management

    Truly sorry, I barely log in. Anyway, I always see that non-VA nurses get paid higher than us. However, I'm very happy here. Now, just like anything else, a nurse may end working on a *** unit with...
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    Becoming a Certified Dialysis Nurse Yes/No?

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

    DaVita doesn't pay extra for certification (CDN, CNN). I never heard that they will pay for the exam maybe they do now. It's nice to have for personal pride. If you're thinking about getting this to...
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    VA Case Management

    integrativenurse replied to TeamRNs's topic in Case Management

    Happy to read all the comments. I'm new to case management but with the VA system for more than 5
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    Dialysis Nursing not for me?

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

    What you said except I also work for a hospital so our outfit is basically acute and chronic. We do have on calls though. Generally speaking, dialysis is a better gig than my experience in LTC, Med...
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    CNN vs CDN

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

    Hi, I know it's been a while since you took these exams, but besides the pre-requisites are there any notable differences and similarities with the test questions? I got my CDN 2 years ago and...
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    Breach of Contract

    integrativenurse replied to integrativenurse's topic in Travel

    LOL, I guess luckily no assignment panned
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    Breach of Contract

    integrativenurse posted a topic in Travel

    I'm currently looking for different opportunities right now. I left my job 3 months ago to pursue a stay-at-home job. Unfortunately, it didn't work out but I still want to continue a stay-at-home for...
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    Blue Cross Blue Shield

    integrativenurse posted a topic in Case Management

    Has anyone worked (or is working) at BCBS or any insurance companies as an RN? I saw openings for SC BCBS (work-at-home) for nurses and I'm wondering if anyone can throw in any thoughts like salary,...
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    Lexington Medical vs Prisma Columbia

    integrativenurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I want to hear the pros and cons of working for LMC vs Prisma
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    Breach of Contract

    integrativenurse replied to integrativenurse's topic in Travel

    Thank you for your
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    Bleed Time

    integrativenurse posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Depending on who you ask about how long should a patient hold his sites, we get obscure answers even from our dialysis pros. Considering that there are no issues with their access and getting adequate...
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    What is it like working at a Davita outpatient dialysis center?

    integrativenurse replied to nurse1045's topic in General Nursing

    I was a STAR trainer for DaVita. Yes, we accepted new grads with no healthcare experience and people with HS diploma. And just like other folks that we trained with healthcare experience and college...
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    New to Dialysis

    integrativenurse replied to jmtm17's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I was an FA and trainer for newbies and I made sure that our trainees are proficient doing their jobs. Star training goes on for weeks in the classroom before pairing them with PCT
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    Access Flow Measurement

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

    Qb of 300 during flow testing then switch back to prescribed Qb for the rest of the
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    Heparin Practices

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

    Acute doctors don't immediately prescribe heparin even if the patients were getting heparin in their home clinics. Diagnosis, labs, current meds, and extenuating circumstances will dictate if heparin...