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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: tmrwalters on October 23, 2007, 07:55:52 AM

Title: I'm new and nervous
Post by: tmrwalters on October 23, 2007, 07:55:52 AM

HI, my name is Tammy and I'm a former dialysis LPN. I have been reading this website for awhile and can sympathize and empathize with most everything written. I have no idea what it feels like to be on dialysis and be at the mercy of the system.  IF anyone had questions for me I will answer as promptly as I can.

Title: Re: I'm new and nervous
Post by: Joe Paul on October 23, 2007, 07:58:09 AM

Welcome Tammy, good to have you aboard.

Title: Re: I'm new and nervous
Post by: okarol on October 23, 2007, 08:13:30 AM

 :waving; Hi Tammy,
Nice to meet you. You say "former" - so what do you do now?
Thanks for joining us!

 :welcomesign;

okarol/moderator

Title: Re: I'm new and nervous
Post by: donnia on October 23, 2007, 08:15:57 AM

 :welcomesign; Tammy

Title: Re: I'm new and nervous
Post by: tmrwalters on October 23, 2007, 08:20:23 AM

To answer your question, I am currently unemployed. I was terminated by Davita. It's a very long story, but the jist of it is I was terminated because it was cheaper to pay a tech than an LPN.

Title: Re: I'm new and nervous
Post by: angela515 on October 23, 2007, 08:45:13 AM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: I'm new and nervous
Post by: paris on October 23, 2007, 09:17:49 AM

We are so glad you found us. This is a great site with very informed, caring people.  I am sure we can learn from you and look forward to more posts.   :welcomesign;

Title: Re: I'm new and nervous
Post by: Adam_W on October 23, 2007, 10:06:04 AM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: I'm new and nervous
Post by: KR Cincy on October 23, 2007, 10:14:33 AM

Hiya Tammy...welcome to IHD...thanks for wanting to share your knowledge with us...it's very much appreciated!

Title: Re: I'm new and nervous
Post by: Sluff on October 23, 2007, 10:19:50 AM

Welcome to IHD tmrwalters,

I'm glad you took the time to register here at IHD. We have a few members both employed by Davita and some who no longer work for Davita.
Thank you for your service in the renal community. Do you know what you will be doing in the future if anything, as far as work goes?

Can't wait to hear more from you.

Sluff/ Admin

Title: Re: I'm new and nervous
Post by: angellady07 on October 23, 2007, 11:28:58 AM

Welcome Tammy.  :waving;

Title: Re: I'm new and nervous
Post by: paddbear0000 on October 23, 2007, 11:31:27 AM

 :welcomesign;  Wow! You're the second dialysis nurse to join us in the last day or 2! I'm glad you could join us.

Title: Re: I'm new and nervous
Post by: Bajanne on October 23, 2007, 12:18:32 PM

Welcome to our community!  No need to be nervous.  We have a BIG heart here at IHD.  We always have place for someone else to join our family, especially someone like you who wants to help.  Feel free to post.  You can answer questions, and even ask some yourself.  Please let us hear from you.  There is even a section where employees like you can rant about us patients (!!!)  so take advantage of this site.  You might even find yourself making some lifelong friends as I have done (right, Goofynina girlfriend?)
Here is a hug to welcome you to the IHD family.  :grouphug;


Bajanne, Moderator

Title: Re: I'm new and nervous
Post by: tmrwalters on October 24, 2007, 10:50:15 AM

Thank you so much for your warm welcome and I look forward to reading and learning from all you members.  I really don't know what area of nursing I will be working in the future.  I loved dialysis and really felt it was my niche in life but I guess it wasn't meant to be.

Title: Re: I'm new and nervous
Post by: goofynina on October 24, 2007, 04:39:56 PM

Hi Tammy, welcome to ihatedialysis.com.  Davita strikes again i see  :banghead;  I am just sorry you are out of a job but i hope you find something that pays you what you are worth my friend, anyone in the medical field (that likes their work) deserves so much and gives so little.  Looking forward to hearing and learning more from you.   :2thumbsup;


Goofynina/Admin.

Title: Re: I'm new and nervous
Post by: mcjane on October 24, 2007, 08:46:12 PM

Well that figures, Davita gets rid of a professional with experience & it's all about money.
Sorry to hear that Tammy, but you sure are welcome here.

Title: Re: I'm new and nervous
Post by: Hawkeye on October 25, 2007, 06:59:19 AM

Hello and  :welcomesign;

Title: Re: I'm new and nervous
Post by: keefer51 on October 25, 2007, 11:07:38 AM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: I'm new and nervous
Post by: kitkatz on October 25, 2007, 05:27:47 PM

Hay Tammy. Welcome to where we tell it like it is.


kitkatz,moderator

Title: Re: I'm new and nervous
Post by: angela515 on October 26, 2007, 06:54:29 AM

I forgot to ask... about your Subject... Why are you nervous?

Title: Re: I'm new and nervous
Post by: Ken Shelmerdine on October 26, 2007, 07:23:55 AM

Hello Tammy and welcome to IHD :welcomesign;

Title: Re: I'm new and nervous
Post by: Aldente on October 26, 2007, 07:34:06 AM

Hi Tammy, welcome.

Title: Re: I'm new and nervous
Post by: Romona on October 29, 2007, 03:39:43 PM

 :welcomesign;