training

[martiadams]

where/how do you become trained as dialysis nurse. AM willing to go an do what is needed, but cannot find out that that is. Thank you for any information. marti

[jeanettea]

Re: training

I am on dialysis. I am also anurse,to be a dialysis nurse you will need to apply at a dialysis clinic, they will send you out of town to train for 2 weeks, after training you will also take test to see if you passed the training. All expense paid even though you dont pass,thetraining is paid for, that is the way they do it here where i live, jeanettea

[martiadams]

Re: training

Thank you for your response. This is something I am really interested in. Have been a nurse for a while, and thought about this for a while. Can you tell me where to find these centers.. I have been on the internet, but can only find infor for "tech" training. Thank you for your help Marti

[jeanettea]

Re: training

You will need to call to find out what centers are open in your area if you live in a large place you may have several to choose from, but if you live in a small town you may have to travel to the next town to you, where i live is small so you would have to travel 30 miles to the neareast center, jeanettea

[martiadams]

Re: training

Hello Again Jeanette, Are these all Davita dialysis centers? I am currently in Virginia Beach, Va. I live in the Fort Lauderale are of Florida. So do I look for any Davita dialysis center? I hope all is going well for you.You said you are a patient as well as a nurse. You bring a lot to the table. Your patients are fortunate to have your experience. Thanks again Marti

[jeanettea]

Re: training

yes, the clinics hereare called davita, but as i have read on these forums the clinicsare called different names, but ours is davita , we have 2 clinics here. i am not a dialysis nurse, i work for a company that provides skilled home nursing. jeanettea