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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: DialysisNurse81 on February 15, 2009, 07:18:09 PM

Title: Hello Everyone
Post by: DialysisNurse81 on February 15, 2009, 07:18:09 PM

 :flower;  Hello, I am a dialysis nurse (LPN) in central IL.  I got my license in '01 and started working dialysis in '02.  I didn't really know much about dialysis before I started, but now I really enjoy my job.  I did start working in a hospital, long term care, after my second daughter was born but soon found out I missed dialysis.  My RN who taught me dialysis told me about a job opening at a different clinic with her and did not hesitate to go back.  I've been in the dialysis field for about 5 years and couldn't imagine doing anything else.  The patients and staff are like a big family.  Even though nurses are not supposed to become attached to their patients, it tends to happen anyway when you spend more time with them than you do with your own family   :)  We are excited for our patients when things go well, especially when they get "the call" for a kidney!  And we give support for the families of patients who pass.  I was told about this site by one of our patients and thought I would come by and check it out, it seems like a great way for people who have been affected by dialysis to talk to others in the same boat. 

Title: Re: Hello Everyone
Post by: BRANDY on February 15, 2009, 07:24:03 PM

 :welcomesign; Im sure everyone else is glad you came  to this site also Hope you can maybe give  a little input  to some subjects. It can be as much fun as you make it.  I am predialysis , and these  people have taught me so much. I sure thank them myself.  Anyhow   welcome

Title: Re: Hello Everyone
Post by: Joe Paul on February 15, 2009, 10:34:51 PM

Welcome DialysisNurse81, good to have you aboard.

Title: Re: Hello Everyone
Post by: Tinah1968 on February 16, 2009, 04:34:30 AM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hello Everyone
Post by: boxman55 on February 16, 2009, 05:06:31 AM

Hi there and welcome to IHD. We are glad you are here. Your insight and knowledge as a nurse can be very helpful so please post often


Boxman,Moderator

Title: Re: Hello Everyone
Post by: Romona on February 16, 2009, 05:31:52 AM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hello Everyone
Post by: willieandwinnie on February 16, 2009, 05:49:00 AM

:welcomesign; DialysisNurse. We are a wonderful group and we are glad you joined us, the more the merrier. Post often.  :cuddle;

Title: Re: Hello Everyone
Post by: Zach on February 16, 2009, 08:48:04 AM

Welcome to the community!
 :beer1;

PS:  See you in the chat room.  The next beer is on me.

Title: Re: Hello Everyone
Post by: kellyt on February 16, 2009, 08:53:09 AM

 :welcomesign;   :waving;

Title: Re: Hello Everyone
Post by: Chris on February 16, 2009, 09:13:52 AM

Hello  :waving;
Nice to meet you in Chat last night.

Title: Re: Hello Everyone
Post by: Dan.Larrabee on February 16, 2009, 10:53:44 PM

 :waving;

Title: Re: Hello Everyone
Post by: Ang on February 18, 2009, 05:29:33 PM

 :welcomesign; DN81

Title: Re: Hello Everyone
Post by: pelagia on February 18, 2009, 07:21:03 PM

 :welcomesign; and thanks for joining.  Please share your insights.

Title: Re: Hello Everyone
Post by: Jess21 on February 18, 2009, 08:06:50 PM

 :welcomesign;
Where in IL are ya?  I'm about 45 mins from chicago.  :clap;

Title: Re: Hello Everyone
Post by: Chris on February 19, 2009, 06:29:23 AM

Quote from: Jess21 on February 18, 2009, 08:06:50 PM

:welcomesign;
Where in IL are ya?  I'm about 45 mins from chicago.  :clap;

45 min on a good day depending on time of the day.  :rofl;

Title: Re: Hello Everyone
Post by: DialysisNurse81 on February 22, 2009, 07:10:25 AM

Quote from: Jess21 on February 18, 2009, 08:06:50 PM

:welcomesign;
Where in IL are ya?  I'm about 45 mins from chicago.  :clap;

I'm about 3 hrs from chicago!  I live in central IL