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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: Dogbolterdave on April 06, 2012, 03:38:35 PM

Title: Hello from Dave in Australia
Post by: Dogbolterdave on April 06, 2012, 03:38:35 PM: Good morning (it's morning in Brisbane) everyone! :) :ausflag;

I have read the many threads and pages of site rules and I am very impressed with the community here.
I am, however, concerned as to whether I am actually allowed to be here...

I am not a dialysis patient, thus, I am unsure as to whether I am actually welcome here.

I am a haemodialysis (hemodialysis) nurse. :waving;
I work in the haemodialysis unit of one of Australia's largest hospitals.
In the hospital we have a high dependency (acute care) unit, an out-patient unit, limited care unit and home training unit.

Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by continuous study and training that is part of the job of being a nurse.
To be honest, my main concern has always been the comfort of the people having dialysis.

I feel this site will be an excellent place to read about the thoughts, perceptions, feelings and of course issues, that people have while being on dialysis and living with dialysis. The more I can learn about these things, I feel, the better nurse I can become.

So.... Please excuse me for being here, and more importantly, am I welcome to read your experiences and learn from them?

Many thanks,

David :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: Hello from Dave in Australia
Post by: Traveller1947 on April 06, 2012, 04:49:45 PM: Hi, David! You most certainly are welcome here! You will learn a lot by getting to know the good people here and I hope that we will be able to learn as much from you. A heartfelt "Welcome!" to you.
Title: Re: Hello from Dave in Australia
Post by: MaryD on April 06, 2012, 05:22:31 PM: Welcome Dave from Brisbane from Mary in Melbourne. I'm doing PD. I'm sure you'll get lots of questions and feedback here. :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Hello from Dave in Australia
Post by: cariad on April 06, 2012, 05:52:50 PM: Quote from: Dogbolterdave on April 06, 2012, 03:38:35 PM
To be honest, my main concern has always been the comfort of the people having dialysis.
With this attitude, how could you ever worry that you'd not be welcome?! :rofl;

I hope you'll do more than read, but ask questions if you have them and offer your experience and knowledge when you might have an answer for someone. That's what makes this site so valuable - the support and information.

So nice to have you join us, Dave. Welcome, and please make yourself at home! :waving;
Title: Re: Hello from Dave in Australia
Post by: lmunchkin on April 06, 2012, 07:23:21 PM: Welcome David! This IS a wonderful place to come and learn, ask, and yes, even vent! Iam NOT on D., but spouse to one who is!

Again Welcome & God Bless,
lmunchkin
Title: Re: Hello from Dave in Australia
Post by: deniferfer on April 06, 2012, 10:47:46 PM: Hi David and :welcomesign; to the group!

I think it great your a nurse and want to be able to understand more what we go thur and can learn how to better help your patients. :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: Hello from Dave in Australia
Post by: Sue on April 07, 2012, 01:33:18 AM: Hi David :) I'm from Perth WA..... Having AV fistula formation op on Tuesday in preparation for HD. Hopefully I wont need to use it for a while ...........
Title: Re: Hello from Dave in Australia
Post by: Rerun on April 07, 2012, 03:30:24 AM: David, it is wonderful that you are here to learn. Please pass this site on to your patients who have internet access. It is a wonderful support group.

Rerun, Moderator :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Hello from Dave in Australia
Post by: willowtreewren on April 07, 2012, 06:01:15 AM: Welcome Dave. Not only will you be welcomed, but I'm sure you will have much to add to the forums!

:welcomesign;

Aleta
Title: Re: Hello from Dave in Australia
Post by: cassandra on April 07, 2012, 04:43:04 PM: Welcome David, I regularly hinted nurses at my clinic to show an interest in the people they are needling, and visiting this site. Very welcome indeed.

xx Cas
Title: Re: Hello from Dave in Australia
Post by: Poppylicious on April 08, 2012, 03:32:13 AM: :welcomesign; David!
Title: Re: Hello from Dave in Australia
Post by: big777bill on April 08, 2012, 10:48:15 AM: :welcomesign; You will be a welcome addition to IHD. I'm sure you have a ton of knowledge useful to those of us on "D".
Title: Re: Hello from Dave in Australia
Post by: Jean on April 09, 2012, 12:42:29 AM: Oh yes, David, of course, you are very welcome to be here. Brace yourself for lots of questions and please dont take criticisms personally.