Valerie Salva replied to debragail105's topic in General Nursing
I used highlighters to color code on my report sheet various things that needed to done and info about pts. I designated different colors for different things. For example, a pink highlighter dot...
Valerie Salva replied to rabbitbowchou's topic in Texas Nursing
The hours and pay at the SNF do sound really good. A SNF is a really good place to hone your skills- as long as it is a good place to work. Lots of various different kinds of pts @ a SNF. Not all are...
Valerie Salva replied to barkscotty's topic in Texas Nursing
I was a floor nurse @ an HCA facility, not mgmt, but I agree with your opinion of them. No ethics at all- just a miserable place. I especially agree with this
Valerie Salva replied to barkscotty's topic in Texas Nursing
I worked at an HCA in Texas. Worst experience of my career. However, every place is different. Just be careful. Watch your back, CYA, and mind your Ps and Qs. Be friendly, but don't reveal too much...
Valerie Salva replied to DirtyBlackSocks's topic in General Nursing
I would think that the best thing to do would be to approach your doc again, telling her that this is very important to you, and you really want her to take some action on this. If she is a good doc,...
Valerie Salva replied to michelle_d's topic in General Nursing
It sounds like the pt had a vasovagal episode. She may need a stool softener to prevent this. I still get teary after all these years when I see a pt suffer. Don't worry- it's
I have been offered travel jobs to HI, but the pay has never been more than $19./hr- less than half of what reg staff makes per hr there. The agencies' take on it is that travel nurses in HI are "paid...
Valerie Salva replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing
About 1/3 of new grads leave their new jobs. According to this article, 41% of new nurses (less than 18 mos experience) regret their decision to become a nurse....