Valerie Salva BSN, RN

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    I got reprimanded at work for not using a bra !

    Valerie Salva replied to Kath80's topic in General Nursing

    Some of us could give ourselves a black eye if we had to sprint down the hall to a code while
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    Nursing Shortage Real or Not....

    Valerie Salva replied to RNnightingale12's topic in General Nursing

    I'm willing to work the "hard" floors, but not the impossible floors. I left a med-surg unit where I was routinely assigned 10 or more pts. I have applied at hospitals with better staffing, but have...
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    Nursing Shortage Real or Not....

    Valerie Salva replied to RNnightingale12's topic in General Nursing

    Lol, I just finished posting in another thread on this very topic. I think that most of us may agree that the "nursing shortage" always has been greatly exagerated by the media, and by the health-care...
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    New interesting abortion poll

    Valerie Salva replied to danu3's topic in General Nursing

    Because different people have different beliefs. And, although I greatly admire Florence Nightingale (see avatar!) I do not support the Nightingale oath. It's archaic. For those who are against...
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    Patient Abandoment?

    Valerie Salva replied to JBizzleRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    JBizzleRN, Are you still going to work
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    I got reprimanded at work for not using a bra !

    Valerie Salva replied to Kath80's topic in General Nursing

    These bras are very cool and comfortable for large busted women-...
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    every LPN in my hosp was laid off today

    Valerie Salva replied to FlowerbuddRN2B's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sorry to hear this. Best of luck to
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    HELP! I got dismissed from my nursing school

    Valerie Salva replied to basid786's topic in General Students

    In my program's rules it did say that being excessively fatigued or suffering from sleep deprivation while in clinical is reason for dismissal. You're sure there's nothing in your program's rules...
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    PBDS test

    Valerie Salva replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in Travel

    Quoted from another site: There are 3 parts to the test. Part 1: "Startling statements". They give you a statement that is made by a patient, family member or an MD. Then you have to write how you...
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    I want to be a nurse but is nursing really that horrible??

    Valerie Salva replied to kgheen09's topic in General Nursing

    That's kinda of what I say, too.
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    I want to be a nurse but is nursing really that horrible??

    Valerie Salva replied to kgheen09's topic in General Nursing

    Really, they are similar to a lot of experiences I've had as a nurse. Nursing is a rough career, and I do sometimes hate it. But I love it, too. It's hard to explain, and this probably isn't helping...
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    My two least favorite words

    Valerie Salva replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    Funny, those are two of my favorite words. Nurse's discretion = a little
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    How do you think the New US President will affect Retrogression?

    Valerie Salva replied to misspowers's topic in International Nursing

    The US nursing shortage is a myth. Many nurses who reside in the US are now having a very difficult time finding jobs. Read the forums here- there are many posts from nurses saying "I can't find a...
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    Did anyone find anatomy easy?

    Valerie Salva replied to smellyacres's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I found both Anatomy I &II to be challenging, but not too hard, and very fascinating. I had great instructors, which makes all the difference. MY A&P II prof was an MD. He was hard on us, but...
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    Socialized Medicine....WHAT IF?

    Valerie Salva replied to unclebenny20's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    check snopes regarding hillary's alleged comment. it cannot be substantiated and is considered to be untrue. i've always been a big admirerer of hillary's, so when i heard she'd made negative comments...
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    Socialized Medicine....WHAT IF?

    Valerie Salva replied to unclebenny20's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am so sorry for the loss of your
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    Socialized Medicine....WHAT IF?

    Valerie Salva replied to unclebenny20's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    What an awesome
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    The VA Medical Center Pay

    Valerie Salva replied to crystalclear's topic in General Nursing

    The VA pays different wages for the same job, depending on geographical region. Where I am, pay for ADN RNs with over one year experience ranges from $21.65 hr, to
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    Socialized Medicine....WHAT IF?

    Valerie Salva replied to unclebenny20's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I do not think we will have a totally socialized system. I think we will have a hybrid of socialized and
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    Socialized Medicine....WHAT IF?

    Valerie Salva replied to unclebenny20's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Nurses I've worked with (mostly from Canada) say it is a very good thing. It has its' problems, but overall, they are grateful for their
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    High Metabolism + No breaks= death, diet for skinny nurses?

    Valerie Salva replied to phosophorus's topic in General Nursing

    I often do not get to take breaks or eat at work- and this causes me to gain weight. Not eating all day, then arriving home famished and chowing down, then going to be soon after is a prescription for...
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    How are you going to Vote - US

    Valerie Salva replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I am very tense about the election. I am vacilating back and forth between being hopeful, worried, scared, excited, and everything in
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    How are you going to Vote - US

    Valerie Salva replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    i obama'ed early- over a week ago. there was a huge line and a long wait to vote. very encouraging! and cheerfuldoer- wonderful
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    Can anyone insert a foley? Inject IMs?

    Valerie Salva replied to sandera's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like adult protective services should be
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    What Would You Like to Chart if You Can Get Away With It?

    Valerie Salva replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    When docs say things like that to me, I do chart it. Word for word, with