liamia

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1. Trouble catching on as a PCT!

   liamia replied to eheml's topic in Urology

   hey, how've you been? take it easy, you are only working for 1 month so it's very normal that you will still forget things. are you always rushing? my advice is don't rush, cause once you do that you will forget a lot of things. and just be patient w...

2. New PCT at Fresenius... what to expect?

   liamia replied to eheml's topic in Urology

   It is really challenging.. i was not prepared when i took it and i believe this job is for the tough ones because it's mentally, emotionally and physically exhausting(physically draining in the sense that you do all the physical work and be jack of...

3. Experienced RN new to HD Sad and discourages.

   liamia replied to Melissaharvey913's topic in Urology

   i feel for u dear, i noticed that too in our clinic when they hired an EXPERIENCED nurse they only trained her for 3 days and also without a preceptor which is very risky! specially in your case, you don't have a background in dialysis right? and re:...

4. New PCT at Fresenius... what to expect?

   liamia replied to eheml's topic in Urology

   i also don't have a dialysis experience before i was hired in our clinic but the 12 weeks training was really good because you still got the preceptor. but after the training and you are on your own that's where the reality sets in. you just have to ...

5. New PCT at Fresenius... what to expect?

   liamia replied to eheml's topic in Urology

   but don't worry, i think it really depends on the clinic. if it's a large clinic then for sure you have BIOMED tech's there to do the work. also since you are just training they won't teach you yet how to shut down the clinic and do the bleaching eve...

6. New PCT at Fresenius... what to expect?

   liamia replied to eheml's topic in Urology

   oh my, i don't know how to explain it cause i use to work in another country. but let me share you this: btw it depends on the dialysis clinic u are working. is it hospital or clinic? although i'm only a PCT in our dialysis clinic i have a staff nu...

7. I'm So Over Nursing. I would rather work at Costco!!

   liamia replied to rnfrombama's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with our colleagues here, don't give up! I think it just depends on the facility.. hope you will find a better hospital. RE: trying to switch as a HD nurse, maybe in the hospital much better as a dialysis nurse but not in a clinic. Our nurse...

8. Experienced RN new to HD Sad and discourages.

   liamia replied to Melissaharvey913's topic in Urology

   i can relate to your situation. although i'm only a PCT in our dialysis clinic i have a staff nurse(medical-surgical private hospital) experience in another country. Im still waiting for my authorization to test and i hope i will get my license beca...

9. New PCT at Fresenius... what to expect?

   liamia replied to eheml's topic in Urology

   very busy specially during turn over. very tiring too.. if you have a lot of patience then you will survive... good luck..