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« on: November 09, 2007, 11:11:28 AM »
I found this site while doing research for a paper I am writting in my BSN program.  I am an RN, recent graduate and working in a dialysis clinic in Snohomish county WA, USA.  The reason this site attracted me to become a member (first time I've ever joined any web based message board), is because of the supportive community that I have seen in reading some of the postings; especially the support for people who are just starting dialysis from those who have experience.  This is a great community resource.
Several of you have much more experience at dialysis than I do.  Nursing school has taught me many things, lab values, therapeutic communication, pathophysiology, treatment modalities, HIPPA, etc... but it cannot teach me what is like to sit in the chair.  I'm looking to this community of patients to listen and learn from you; to make myself into a better nurse; and ultimately to provide for my patients the best dialysis experience possible.  Hopefully I will be able to reciprocate by providing professional insights and opinions from the nurse's point of view that other members will find useful.
Some demographics: I'm male, early 30's, single but engaged (to a Canadian), I enjoy juggling, flying kites, and I keep two Australian Bearded Dragons as pets.  I have 3 months experience on the unit and I'm continuing my education through the University of Washington.
Glad to meet you all, and I look forward to getting to know you.
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« Reply #1 on: November 09, 2007, 11:56:23 AM »
 :waving; Hi Random,
I am glad you found IHD and hope you meet lots of nice people here. It's great to see someone explore the human side of dialysis because it's so important to be in touch with people rather than just treat patients.
Welcome!
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« Reply #2 on: November 09, 2007, 01:12:10 PM »
Glad you found us.  You will find so much great information here---staight from the horses mouth, so to speak!  This is a great group of people and a wonderful source of help.  Looking forward to hearing more from you :welcomesign;
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« Reply #3 on: November 09, 2007, 01:36:20 PM »
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« Reply #4 on: November 09, 2007, 02:04:42 PM »
Welcome Random, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #5 on: November 09, 2007, 03:07:43 PM »
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« Reply #6 on: November 09, 2007, 03:38:31 PM »
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« Reply #7 on: November 09, 2007, 04:30:16 PM »
welcome to the site...Boxman
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« Reply #8 on: November 09, 2007, 05:00:31 PM »
Welcome to IHD Random I hope this helps in your research.
You are more than welcome to browse, read and post often.

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« Reply #9 on: November 09, 2007, 05:47:46 PM »
:welcomesign;  Always glad to have a medical professional here, especially one who is interested in the patients point of view and willing to share information.  :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #10 on: November 09, 2007, 06:18:54 PM »
Hey Random,

 :welcomesign;

Great to see you here

See you around

Tamara xxxx oooo  :cuddle;  :grouphug;  :waving;  :beer1;  :grouphug;
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« Reply #11 on: November 09, 2007, 07:29:49 PM »
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« Reply #12 on: November 09, 2007, 08:19:37 PM »
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« Reply #13 on: November 09, 2007, 10:44:26 PM »



 :waving;  Welcome Random
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« Reply #14 on: November 09, 2007, 10:52:00 PM »
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« Reply #15 on: November 10, 2007, 09:19:37 AM »
  It's great that you joined.   :canadaflag;
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« Reply #16 on: November 10, 2007, 12:26:37 PM »
Welcome Random.  :waving;
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« Reply #17 on: November 11, 2007, 07:27:35 AM »
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i am a 51 year old male on dialysis for 3 years now. This is my second time. My brother donated a kidney to me about 13 years ago. I found this site on another site. I had to laugh when i saw what it was called. I hope to meet people from all over to talk about dialysis.
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« Reply #18 on: November 11, 2007, 07:57:51 AM »
Welcome Random, it's nice to have another member of the medical community on board!!  :welcomesign;
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« Reply #19 on: November 11, 2007, 08:20:24 PM »
Welcome to our commmunity!  So glad that you decided to join us. I do appreciate it when people who work with this challenge take the time out to find out how it is from the patient's perspective.  You will find that this site has really become a genuine family and we welcome anyone who wants to be part of us.  Feel free to post, ask questions, answer some.  When you want to vent concerning your job (or your patients!) there is a section for you to do that - Dialysis: Employees.  The vision of the founder of this site, Epoman, was that a place would be created where anyone could come and contribute without fear of censorship (except for vulgarity, of course).  Looking forward to hearing from you. :grouphug;


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PS - What on earth is an Australian Bearded Dragon?  :pics;
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« Reply #20 on: November 12, 2007, 09:53:20 AM »
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. 
As for Bearded Dragons, I wish I could attach pictures, but unfortunately dial-up makes that prospect rather difficult and time consuming.  Spike and Rosie are lizards about as long as your fore-arm, not including the tail, and they are brownish tan with striped patterning and spikes around their head and down their sides.  They are very friendly (all bearded dragons that I have met are) and they like eating crickets and vegetables.
Gotta run, my fiancee is down from Canada today and breakfast is ready.  I will be back to delve into the extensive discussion thread later.

All the best :thx;
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« Reply #21 on: November 12, 2007, 11:01:45 AM »
Australian Bearded Dragons make great pets! I used to work with them when I was a vet assistant for an exotic vet.
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« Reply #22 on: November 12, 2007, 11:05:53 AM »
Ugh. I'm sure they are good pets, I just am a bit squeamish when it comes to reptiles. Especially snakes. Ugh.
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« Reply #23 on: November 13, 2007, 06:33:41 AM »
They look something like iguanas.  We have lots of them in the Virgin Islands (more in the U S Virgin Islands where they are protected).  Not exactly my kind of pet.  Sometimes I am in St. Thomas (USVI) and I look up into a tree, and there is a big one.  Then I keep seeing more and more of them.  Like MyssAnne, I confess to being squeamish.
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« Reply #24 on: November 13, 2007, 08:57:38 AM »
Hello and  :welcomesign;
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