Therapeutic apheresis nursing position at Freseniu

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Hi!
I am planning to apply the position of therapeutic apheresis nursing at Fresenius. I had some experience of TPE and I am very interested in the apheresis filed. Is there anybody currently working at Fresenius as an apheresis nurse? I need some tips of this job!!

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I worked outpatient infusion at the hospital for quite a while. Our hospital would contract apheresis nurses at Fersenius. It seemed very interesting, no cases were ever the same. Everything is 1:1 obviously and there is quite a bit of monitoring of vital signs, lab analysis, and trouble shooting lines.

Something to take into consideration though is I know they work A LOT of hours (their regular shift, plus on call). We had one guy that would easily work 70 hours a week (by choice), but he made bank. They also covered many hospitals, so they spent a lot of time traveling. So, if that's something you're interested in, go for it!

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Thank you so much for your comment. Really helpful!!

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I wonder apheresis is better job than dialysis? Anyone knows about this?

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Specializes in hd.

yes and no. Apheresis is always one on one, im talking about therapeutic apheresis and not donation centers position. Usually treatments are shorter , 1.5h hours vs dialysis 3.5-4h.  U only use one machine. apheresis is used of treatments of multiple conditions , HD just esrd.

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