What did I do wrong...was laughed at!

**canoehead, BSN, RN** · Mar 31, 2004

You got it right, did you pronounce it right?

She was pretty rude, try getting the nurse manager's name on the unit they do dialysis, and she may be more helpful.

abigailfaith · Mar 31, 2004

You got it right, did you pronounce it right?
She was pretty rude, try getting the nurse manager's name on the unit they do dialysis, and she may be more helpful.

Yup, I pronounced it right. I will try what you said, thanks!

AmyLiz · Mar 31, 2004

Sometimes they're referred to as dialysis nurses. People who don't know what the "techincal term" is usually use that name for them.

Dialyzin' Dar · Mar 31, 2004

I'm a dialysis patient, and I've always heard them called dialysis nurses. Regardless of what they're called, that was rude of the nurse to laugh. (Anyway, who'd want to work with THAT witch?)

susanmary · Mar 31, 2004

People answering the phone in the nursing department didn't know what nephrology nurses are? Scary thought -- hopefully it wasn't a nurse that gave you the answer "no." Don't give it a second thought that she laughed at you -- continue to advocate for yourself, your shadowing experience, and your nursing career. Asking to shadow a nurse that specializes in nephrology was not a far-reaching request. If you are interested in this speciality, ask if they have a dialysis unit or transplant floor. Good luck

prmenrs, RN · Mar 31, 2004

The person answering the phone was probably NOT a nurse! Some clerk, possibly even a temp or newbie. Give it another shot (no pun intended), let us know how you do. Good Luck!

abigailfaith · Mar 31, 2004

Thanks so much to all of you! I am going to keep plugging along until I get my opportunity!!! Thanks for the advice, I will take all of it!

BaltoRN · Apr 1, 2004

Ouch, some people are flat out rude. I doubt she was a nurse, probably the unit secretary.