Southern California?

ageless · Dec 27, 2003

I imagine that your centers do OJT like the rest of the country.....if all had to personally pay for training at 6 grand, IMO, there would not be enough to staff a unit. I also think you should check into working acute dialysis. Here, we require one to have critical care skills prior to OJT.

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xxyunzxx · Feb 19, 2005

Hi all! Lurked here awhile, but now have a question. I am a SICU nurse (9 yrs) thinking to make a change to dialysis. I would be new to dialysis, but have experience with managing CVVH, etc and am real good with technical stuff. Here in So Cal we have two places to receive dialysis training, both pretty expensive (up to $6000). Anyone have experience with them? Don't think many dialysis centers here train on the job. Anyone know about the job situation here in So Cal? Love any feedback...Kim

Hi Kim,

I work for Fresenius Medical Care North America out of San Diego, they are nationwide. I know we just love having ICU nurses train into dialysis, its usually a real smooth transition for everyone and best thing is you don't pay a cent. Good Luck Mary :)

RM23 · Feb 20, 2005

Hi Kim,
I work for Fresenius Medical Care North America out of San Diego, they are nationwide. I know we just love having ICU nurses train into dialysis, its usually a real smooth transition for everyone and best thing is you don't pay a cent. Good Luck Mary :)

Mary:

Curious, to what extent to your techs-patient care receive training? Are you in a large unit?

RM23 · Feb 20, 2005

I am interested in knowing about the training nurses and technicians (patient care) receive with various companies, i.e. DaVita, FMC, RCG. Do larger corporations focus on patient's 'really' being active in their treatment?

Are family allowed to stay with patient's during treatment, if not when can they visit. Do all corporations teach self-cannulation? Thanks. Randy

xxyunzxx · Feb 21, 2005

Mary:
Curious, to what extent to your techs-patient care receive training? Are you in a large unit?

Hey Kim,

I guess I should clarify, I work in the acute dialysis program which means I only dialyze pts in the hospital setting. I started out in a chronic unit awhile ago about 8 yrs ago and intially with new hires you start off in a chronic unit for a month or so then you go out into the field with a preceptor until you feel comfortable to be on your own. I hope this helps, talk to you later.:)

imperial · Feb 21, 2005

You mentioned FMC units, I believe. Are these units fairly decent as far as training and ensuring that staff are adequately trained? Also, if you are familiar with chronic units, I have some questions. Thanks.

imperial · Mar 22, 2005

I have two people who are searching for facilities in San Diego and Seattle.

We have searched the medicare site with dialysis facility compare site, however, the information is scanty, for those reading, esp those with no medical background. Are any of you familiar iwth units where staff are well educated/versed/seasoned? thanks.