RN Dialysis training - Davita vs Fresenius

[van_rn]

Hi I was wondering what the dialysis RN training looked like for both Davita and Fresenius respectively. The number of weeks, hours, exam etc. Is the training the same?

I am looking into getting into dialysis and wanted to know how the training varied.

Thank you!

[Megan1977, MSN, EdD, RN]

2 minutes ago, NurseBlaq said:

Those schedules would take me out. Oooh chile!

We are never scheduled for more than a 12 hour shift- sometimes we stay longer if closing the clinic and someone has transportation or blood pressure issues. I don’t mind because anytime over 12 hours is paid at double time (California)

[slopez0313]

Does anyone know details about the training program for new graduates RNs and what the a new RN starting pay is at Fresenius in San Antonio, TX??

[gabrielle808, BSN, LPN, LVN, RN]

Hi, just wondering if FRESENIUS accepts Acute Dialysis RN without RN experience? Though I have dialysis experience as LPN in a chronic setting.

Thank you in advance

[Hoosier_RN, MSN]

1 hour ago, gabrielle808 said:

Hi, just wondering if FRESENIUS accepts Acute Dialysis RN without RN experience? Though I have dialysis experience as LPN in a chronic setting.

Thank you in advance

Apply. You will go through the "RN without experience" training if hired

[gabrielle808, BSN, LPN, LVN, RN]

15 minutes ago, Hoosier_RN said:

Apply. You will go through the "RN without experience" training if hired

Thank you for replying. Im so excited for the interview next week Tuesday. Im really hoping they hire me.. ?

[Hoosier_RN, MSN]

42 minutes ago, gabrielle808 said:

Thank you for replying. Im so excited for the interview next week Tuesday. Im really hoping they hire me.. ?

Good luck! Fingers crossed for you! You have experience in the dialysis setting and know the ins and outs, and realities. That will definitely be in your favor

[gabrielle808, BSN, LPN, LVN, RN]

3 hours ago, Hoosier_RN said:

Good luck! Fingers crossed for you! You have experience in the dialysis setting and know the ins and outs, and realities. That will definitely be in your favor

Thank You! I only worked for 3 years as LPN at chronic dialysis(and loved it!) I'm not sure if that's enough experience to work as an acute RN. I hope they will still train me for at least 6 months since I will be by myself most of the time.

[Hoosier_RN, MSN]

17 minutes ago, gabrielle808 said:

Thank You! I only worked for 3 years as LPN at chronic dialysis(and loved it!) I'm not sure if that's enough experience to work as an acute RN. I hope they will still train me for at least 6 months since I will be by myself most of the time.

You will most likely be trained for a year. New RNs are. Regardless of previous experience