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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there is an expected 22 percent increase in nurse employment over the 2008 to 2018 decade. This rate of employment will be significantly faster than the national average for all occupations. The demand for employment will be related to the rise in the elderly population, the widening ofRead more

Dream Job Highlight: At AHS RenalStat, we know you have options when it comes to work, and we have opportunities for RNs, Clinical Managers, and CDTs across the country! Our job is to help you find that dream job that makes you want to get up every morning. In places you have always dreamed ofRead more

A study shows that patients would prefer home-based dialysis to being connected to a kidney machine. When the kidneys fail, there are two options – either use of a kidney machine in a hospital unit, or peritoneal dialysis, where a cleansing solution is fed into the abdominal cavity via an indwelling tube to wash awayRead more

A licensed practical nurse (LPN) is referred to as LVN – Licensed Vocational Nurse – in some states A licensed vocational nurse, commonly abbreviated “LVN,” is a medical professional who provides basic patient care in settings like hospitals, doctor’s offices, and long-term care facilities. In some places, the term “licensed practical nurse” is more commonlyRead more

Dream Job Highlight: At AHS RenalStat, we know you have options when it comes to work, and we have opportunities for RNs, Clinical Managers, and CDTs across the country! Our job is to help you find that dream job that makes you want to get up every morning. In places you have always dreamed ofRead more

Budget cuts will impact dialysis patients On July 1, Medicare proposed drastic budget cuts that will impact my dialysis patients, who are among the sickest members of our community. Medicare proposed cutting payments to dialysis providers by nearly 10 percent which will lead to reduced service, staffing and in some instances, closures. It’s heartbreaking andRead more

Dream Job Highlight: At AHS RenalStat, we know you have options when it comes to work, and we have opportunities for RNs, Clinical Managers, and CDTs across the country! Our job is to help you find that dream job that makes you want to get up every morning. In places you have always dreamed ofRead more

Summer heat can bring heath risks for dialysis patients – so know what to do and the signs to look for. When it’s hot outside, it can be even hotter inside. Air conditioning can be a life saver. You can be safe,comfortable, and save money by setting your air conditioner to 78° or low cool.Read more

Dialysis Jobs Whether you are looking for permanent, per diem, or a travel assignment, we can help! At AHS RenalStat, our goal is to help you find the dialysis job you desire and the salary you deserve. Our team of professional staffing agents have more than 50 combined years in the staffing industry and theyRead more

Below are some tips on how to improve the relationship between nurses and pharmacist Pharmacists and nurses form a vital part of the healthcare team and are entrusted with patient care including medication safety. Pharmacists support appropriate medication use and delivery while nurses administer medications. Both professions need to work together for optimal patient care.Read more