Transplant nursing

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Is there a sub forum on here for that? I have an interview and wanted to read more about it.

Thanks!!

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

mo but they are in the critical care forum....thread moved for best response

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Any info out there??

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Transplant, Education.

I'm a liver/kidney transplant nurse...what are you looking to learn?

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Specializes in Pediatric/Adolescent, Med-Surg.
mo but they are in the critical care forum....thread moved for best response

I don't see this as a critical care topic. It could be if you are taking care of fresh transplants but I have worked at two transplant hospitals that had med-surg floors with a transplant specialty for pts immediately post transplant after ICU, re-admits with complications, and pre-transplant pts. The majority of my hospital's transplant pts are not in ICU

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I'm a liver/kidney transplant nurse...what are you looking to learn?

What are your ratios like? Are your pt walkie talkies? Do you enjoy it? Lots of teaching opportunities ? Or would you consider it a glorified med surg ? Our unit is a pcu so I am hoping to get some critical care experience.

Personally I hated my time in med surg. Ratios were too high, didn't get time to really kniw pt or their histories , and most days I felt like a psych nurse.

Anything you want to share is appreciated!!

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