IS DIALYSIS NURSING RIGHT FOR YOU? Your Questions Answered-What You Need To Know

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I know you have questions like, Is DIALYSIS NURSING RIGHT FOR YOU?
You may even have CONCERNS about if dialysis nursing is right for you.
But you can stop worrying because that is why I created this playlist about dialysis nursing.
I want you to be INFORMED about dialysis nursing. I also want you to be RELAXED about dialysis nursing. I want you to feel confident in the answer to your question, Is dialysis nursing right for you?
So let's address your concerns about dialysis nursing and find out if it is right for you--by watching these videos, you'll likely have a much better understanding of the answers to your questions that have been on your mind about being a dialysis nurse.
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00:00 Introduction to Nurse Lindsey
00:36 Reasons Why Dialysis Nursing might not be right for you
01:00 Dialysis Clinic: Not a Mon-Fri Job
01:14 Dialysis is a Team Sport
01:30 Autonomy at the Dialysis Clinic
02:16 Dialysis and CMS Regulation
02:43 Hand sanitization and Infection Prevention
03:23 Expert to Novice
03:46 Wrap up
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[@dialysisnurselindsey]

facebook.com/groups/215559410197295 Link Above to My Facebook Group: Dialysis Nursing Made Easy: Nurses Supporting Nurses. This is a great group for Dialysis Nurses--Both Novice and Experienced. Lots of fun to have here!

[@honacao4041]

really sad cause Facebook is not available in China, even registered accounts will be blocked because of IP anomalies. Is there any other way to access these resources, like Twitter, Instagram? thank you very much

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

Ohhh. I do have a tiktok vm.tiktok.com/ZM8apNk5C/

[@keishaanderson4262]

I am a dialysis technician and i been doing it for 4 years i love it so much can’t wait to become a nurse

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

This is great to hear!! Congratulations!! 🎉

[@luzmargiraldo]

I have been a dialysis tech for 3 years and currently in nursing school. I love dialysis!

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

Love this! We are now instant friends!!

[@tinvideodiary]

Hello Ms. Lindsey! Thank you so much for the video. I’m a nurse but I haven’t work for almost 7 years. I’m really into dialysis nursing but it’s quiet overwhelming for me because it’s been a long time since the last time I worked. I hope I can do this, thank you so much. You’re such an inspiration. 😊

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

Thank u 🥰…and u can do this. Welcome back to the field and thank u for choosing nephrology!!

[@jasminehernandez1976]

Can you do a video on how you organize your shift throughout the day because I want basic idea of how I can better organize my day because I am a new grad that accepted a position with Davita and I will be on my own in 4weeks and the thought of it terrifies me 😅 thank you so much and I ADORE your videos♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@sharonsmith4659]

I’m so glad I found your channel. I have spent most of my nursing career in dialysis. Our dialysis clinic is actually inside a hospital. We have an outpatient HD clinic and an inpatient HD clinic and then we also do the acute dialysis in the icus. Lots of variety. About a year and a half ago, my manager offered me a position in the PD clinic. I am currently a PD nurse that picks up overtime in HD. I can’t imagine not being a dialysis nurse. It’s specialized to a degree that you can really become a subject matter expert. Glad I found your channel.

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

I’m so happy we found each other. We need experienced dialysis nurses to stay in the specialty…please don’t ever leave us! 🤗

[@sabrinarobenek6607]

I am thinking about the dialysis specialty. I will work off one to two years in my transplant unit to get my critical thinking up to speed. But the transplant unit I transport the patients to dialysis too. So I have some experience with the rejection meds and seen HD patients.

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

@sabrinarobenek6607 yes!!!!!!! 🙌

[@TheEaglewoman2]

Good Job! Your Co-Worker Donna is my Niece. It's nice to know she's working along side of some dedicated people.

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

Thank you! We have a great team

[@Theoriginal2jzmk3supra]

Just accepted a RN position with davita. Does anyone have tips for when I start training? I’m super nervous about it.

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

Congrats!!

[@NurseEinthecut]

How is it going??? I’m curious about davita and their pay/benefits if you don’t mind sharing ☺️

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

awesome!!!

[@DialysisStudy]

Very nice 👍

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

Thank u!

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

But Don't Worry, the reasons I love Dialysis Nursing are Endless. Why Do you love being a Dialysis Nurse or Dialysis Technician?

[@AnaDaReal1]

What is your email? I had one of the worst days ever yesterday at the clinic I work at. The word teamwork is so true because it gets crazy. I see having confidence is key.

[@rathikavenkat6729]

My cannulation not good . Sometimes feels overthrew, but not comeout bld,if pt obese. New spot cannutation, not successful.feels thrill everywhere.but go inside ,not coming bld. Pls , teach me.thx

[@jennawilde6670]

Love this!...Also proud of myself for getting the joke at the end 🤣

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

hahaha, thank you!

[@maysyaj8494]

Lmmfao 😆 😆 😆

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

Mrs Banana! 🍌

[@mizzchuz.6413]

Just a note, at least here in Ontario, there are M-F day dialysis jobs with 8 hour shifts!

[@LucySimpleLife]

Thank you for your video! Very useful. I just passed the NCLEX-RN exam. What percentage of Dialysis RN requires standing work? 80%？ 50？20%

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

Congrats! Clinic-85%, acutes, 50%. But that is from my experience 😊

[@LucySimpleLife]

@@dialysisnurselindsey Thank you ❤️

[@honacao4041]

Hi Lindsey, I am a graduate nursing student of Nephrology in China. I will probably become a dialysis nurse in the future, like CRRT. people was assigned to a dialysis center in a hospital after attending a four-year college for nursing students in China, after a few years of work, she enrolled in a training program for specialist nurses what we call "血液净化专科护士,(Nurse specialist in blood purification)", and three months later, she’ll get her diploma. the way i see it , the program seems so easy, simple, and meaningless. Nothing changes except a title. Related system started late in China, can you introduce the training of dialysis nurses in your country, such as college education and continuing Education during working in a hospital。 thank you very much.

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

That’s the dream!

[@betsybiju2499]

Is there a good scope for dialysis nurses in uk ?

[@de6519]

do most outpatient clinics offer hemodialysis and not peritoneal dialysis? I'm new to this and have an upcoming interview.

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

This is exciting! Yes, most clinics do peritoneal dialysis and clinic hemodialysis, some even have a home hemodialysis program. Good luck on ur interview!

[@de6519]

@@dialysisnurselindsey thank you for the reply. kind of unrelated, what would you say is an unsafe ratio of patients for one nurse to be caring for at a outpatient dialysis clinic?

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

The million dollar question! Depends on acuity of the patients. Super sick patients then less of a ratio…stable patients higher patient to nurse ratio. Whatever ratio provides safe quality care 😊

[@Luke747gal]

When a patient has chest pain, increased work of breathing, heart rhythm changes during ICU acute dialysis what roles does the dialysis RN perform? Call RR team or call primary nurse first? Can dialysis nurse call for 12 lead EKG or titrate drips to maintain SBP and MAP ?

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

This is a great question! Where I work, the icu primary nurse is the lead. Id get the icu nurse in the room and then I’d page the nephrologist and update them on the patient condition. Depending, the nephrologist might have you end dialysis, or they might make changes to the prescription.

[@Luke747gal]

@@dialysisnurselindsey thank you!

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

You are welcome, Anytime! I love Acutes. #lifesaver

[@Luke747gal]

@@dialysisnurselindsey I'm a newish critical care RN considering getting into acute dialysis. This specialty seems very interesting and fulfilling.

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

It’s super cool. There can be some super long days, but there is nobody that knows the machine but you! U also work closely with the nephrologist. You are welcome to join my Facebook group if you have Facebook! Lots of cool dialysis vibes in the group 😎

[@rachelburtnett1036]

Hi! My name's Rachel and I applied to a davita dialysis outpatient center near me. I am a people oriented person and I love forming relationships with my patients. I really hope they train me well. If you have experience working with Davita or any dialysis outpatient center, what is the hands on training like? will I be trained in how to set up the machines and also how to "stick" people? Thanks!

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

Hi Rachel! Training can be overwhelming at first, there is a lot to learn. But the good news is it can be very repetitive! Every dialysis clinic can be different, some clinics the techs do most of the cannulating and setting up of machines, other clinics there is a mix of it. This would be a great question during your interview. I invite you to join my facebook group, it's my favorite facebook.com/groups/215559410197295

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

thank you for your question, I hope you get it!!!! If you love people, you will love helping people that need dialysis :)

[@rachelburtnett1036]

@@dialysisnurselindsey thank you for the speedy reply! I just joined your group! it's nice to know that if I get hire dI will have a good, supportive group out there! :) I literally just found your channel but your personality makes me smile:)

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

@@rachelburtnett1036 we’re excited to have u join the wonderful world of dialysis nursing! I hope u enjoy my channel, it’s been a lot of fun for me too :) good luck on ur interview! Sounds like you are doing research to be prepared for the interview, so you are off to a great start! :)

[@rachelburtnett1036]

@@dialysisnurselindsey thank you so much! random, but are you a believer? :) I couldn't help but notice a cross necklace in a couple vids, just curious :)

[@CequalsRN]

Sounds right for me

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

Yes!!!!!

[@OrenjiOrange]

Hello, who would run the code?

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

At the dialysis clinic, it will depend on who is there, and what time of the day it happens. Usually it will be the dialysis nurse running the code. Some clinics have a charge nurse or clinical lead that would be able to help too. 9-1-1 and the AED

[@sharedaccount3676]

I am looking for a career change, I've been in nursing for 20 years. I'd love to start as a dialysis RN. Do you have any tips to get started?

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

Tip #1- go for it!!

[@meeka59]

@@dialysisnurselindsey I've always wanted to work in Dialysis and Davita has been emailing me 😊.

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

Get it!!!’ 👏 🙌

[@anshif2178]

Hi mam iam studying bsc renal dialysis technology in india . After this i want to do job in abroad as a dialysis technician. Should i want to take any courses/ program to get a job. If I want which program i want to take please help me!

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

That’s great! Welcome to dialysis!

[@jeffreyo8496]

do you perform Peritoneal dialysis also?

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

Our acute unit does. And we have some wonderful primary PD nurses in our clinic 😃

[@marieshanaghybarrenger2230]

Can you do some videos on cannulating, please? I’m a new dialysis nurse. Cannulating terrifies me

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

Yes Marie!! I will absolutely. Thank you! Quick tip: start on someone who has had a fistula for a long time. And ask the patient questions about their fistula, areas to avoid, any trouble cannulating. I will work on this video ASAP!

[@yahnaza]

Hey Lindsey new PCT what Advice do you have and are you still practicing?

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

I am! Advice….cannulate every chance you get…and get to learn ur machines…the rest will take time. There is a lot to learn, stick with it…it takes most people a year to feel like they finally know what they are doing 😃

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

And please…don’t get discouraged 💜

[@yahnaza]

😁thank you Lindsey🩵

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

U betcha! Ur welcome

[@whitney3750]

What’s the usual pay rate for a dialysis nurse?

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

What part of the country do u live?

[@lizzy5437]

Generally speaking, it’s one of the higher paid types of nursing jobs.

[@whitney3750]

I live in Washington

[@whitney3750]

I just got hired as a dialysis nurse. I am starting at $35/hr. And the hospital down the street is starting at $34/hr.

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

Congrats!!! That’s a great starting wage. Rural Wisco starts around $28/hr

[@naomirison2493]

In medsurg the kidneys and burns I struggled the least with those units

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

Sounds like the dialysis specialty is right for u!

[@naomirison2493]

@@dialysisnurselindsey I'm not a morning person though :(

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

Oh rats!!

[@danieltoussaint289]

What about the salary ?

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

depends on location. Usually and hourly range, My best guess is between $30-$40 an hour for nurses. Techs $15-20 and hour. Hourly wage goes up with call in pay, extra shifts bonuses, etc.

[@jennifermarieherron8089]

NOH Theatre!

[@kriziaeloraf3581]

i am okay with early morning hours

[@dialysisnurselindsey]

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