What do Dialysis Nurses exactly do?

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I always wondered what all goes into being a dialysis nurse. My mom does dialysis due to having lupus now she does it from home and I'm going to college to be a nurse in august. I'm considering Labor and Delivery the most but I don't want to exclude myself from other options in the health field as well. So can someone tell me what your average day is like? Do you like your job? And do you ever get emotional knowing what your patients actually have to go through? What are your duties as a Dialysis Nurse? Thank you would help a lot.

You work your fingers to the bone and get sweet FA for it! Dialysis nursing chews you up then spits you out. Being a dialysis RN is the worst career choice i've ever made.

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oh, are you still in that field..others said at first they really get stuck into it and find it hard, but like me who hasnt had any exposure yet, somehow i greatly appreciate what you share..

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Shimaih,

It's not all bad. It depends on each individual facility (or company). It can be wonderful.

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