Valerie Salva replied to debragail105's topic in 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 means the pt is diabetic. A pink check mart next to th...
Valerie Salva replied to rabbitbowchou's topic in Texas
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 elderly.
Valerie Salva replied to barkscotty's topic in Texas
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 statement:
Parts of Texas have been saturated with nurses for a long time. There were plenty of jobs in the large, metro areas in the past, but that is changing now.
Valerie Salva replied to barkscotty's topic in Texas
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 about yourself.
Valerie Salva replied to DirtyBlackSocks's topic in 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, she will surely be responsive.
Valerie Salva replied to michelle_d's topic in 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 normal.
Valerie Salva replied to MiahMSN's topic in Nursing
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 in sunshine and beach." Sorry, but sunshine and b...
Valerie Salva replied to CleveRN2008's topic in 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. http://www.nursingcenter.com/Library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=757386
Valerie Salva replied to Peanut06's topic in California
Even travelers make about half that. I did not know any nurse anywhere was making that much, I do know that the cost of living is high where you are, though.