What is it like working for Divata Dialysis?

Nursecathy123ca · Mar 25, 2012

I am considering a change from home healthcare to dialysis. I know there is a huge learning curve ahead of me, but I have always been interested in this topic.

Are you on your feet a lot? Do you ever get to sit down?

Guttercat, ASN, RN · Mar 26, 2012

Proprietary...
When I worked in Danbury CT the NM there did her master's thesis on reuse.
Her conclusions were that it is actually better for the patient also.
I wonder if I can find her work.. Maybe I'll do some digging..
Here's something from a quick google search:
http://www.aakp.org/AAKP/RenalifeArt/2002/freseniusdialyzers.htm

Possibly before the advent of gamma irradiation...

At this point...it's about money.

iluvhrts · Mar 27, 2012

I am considering a change from home healthcare to dialysis. I know there is a huge learning curve ahead of me, but I have always been interested in this topic.
Are you on your feet a lot? Do you ever get to sit down?

I have recently started in a Davita Facility. I have no previous dialysis experience and come from a fast paced high acuity CVICU. I have only been on the floor for a few days. But, knowing my personality, I usually have a cut and dried like/dislike of a situation. I was very wary of dialysis. So far, I LOVE it. It is hard work. Very hard, strenuous, continuous work. But, I come from a fast paced ICU so, it is fine with me. I enjoy talking to the patients. Yes, some are crabby..but they are everywhere. I am getting to know the personalities. My clinic was recently bought by Davita so it is still undergoing some change, but I have a great team of coworkers that seem to get along. Everyone has their moments. The PCT's are extremely well educated and your most valuable asset. I rarely see anyone on my shift sit down, we stand and walk all day. I hope I continue to enjoy it.