ANNA Member Spotlight
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Pauline Marroquin, BSN, MBA/HCM, RN, CNNClinical Nurse Manager |
How long have you been a nurse?
33 years
How long have you been in nephrology?
29 years
What is unique about nephrology nursing?
Each patient is medically treated different, yet all are receiving dialysis. Nephrology is an interesting entity of nursing because it allows one to specialize in an area that is unique to each person. Being a nephrology nurse gives me a sense of pride in being able to help those with kidney failure survive an illness through having dialysis treatments.
What do you value most about your ANNA membership?
Being an ANNA member has been a great asset to me in being able to communicate to those in the dialysis community who understand the profession of nephrology nursing. We can collaborate with each other about similar issues via ANNA Connected. I also like getting discounts on ANNA yearly seminars and symposia. As an ANNA member, you receive perks on educational books and other materials.
Do you have a favorite patient story?
When meeting peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients for the first time, it is important to treat everyone the same. Patients really remember their first encounter with their PD nurse with whom they will become like family real soon. I had a patient who remembered our first day meeting each other after 14 years of treatment. She became my friend and my patient until the day she passed away. I did not know initially she was a nurse! I will always cherish her being my patient and friend. I attended the funeral and sat alongside her family. I grew to know most of her family as well.
What would you tell a newly practicing nurse about nephrology nursing?
I encourage those that are new to the nephrology profession to pay attention to detail when it comes to patients on the dialysis machine. Ask your patients questions and try to get to know them. They can learn a lot about their patients in a way that will make treating them health wise easier.
What do you enjoy doing when you are not working as a nurse?
I enjoy gardening, bike riding, crafting, and cooking.