Dialysis Nurse Training
Dialysis nurse training teaches students how to care for patients with kidney disease through the use of a dialysis machine. A dialysis machine filters the patient's blood to remove excess waste from the kidneys.
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Degree Options
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Dialysis nurse training begins by enrolling in either an associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing.
Coursework
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Through their coursework, students will become familiar with human anatomy, medical terminology, pharmacology, microbiology, patient care, pediatric care and surgical care through classroom and laboratory instruction. Students will have the opportunity to complete several clinical rotations at a local hospital or doctor's office.
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Accreditation
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When choosing a nursing program, make sure the school is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Not attending an accredited program will prohibit nursing graduates from being eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN® exam to obtain their registered nurse (RN) license.
RN Licensure
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After completing an accredited associate's or bachelor's degree, graduates are required to sit for the national licensing examination known as the National Council Licensure Examination or NCLEX-RN® to receive their RN license. The computerized exam is six hours long and is taken at a special testing site.
Certification
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After obtaining their RN licensure, professionals can sit for an exam to receive the Certified Dialysis Nurse credential, which is offered by the Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission. Eligibility requirements include holding a current RN license, completing 2,000 hours in dialysis nursing, and 15 hours of continuing education units in nephrology. After receiving the credential, nurses are required, every three years, to maintain continuing education units.
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