Valerie Salva BSN, RN

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    Can I sue this nursing instructor?

    Valerie Salva replied to AnneMarieRN's topic in General Students

    Just curious, since you are not yet a nurse, why does your profile say your nursing speciality is
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    pyelonephritis

    Valerie Salva replied to jellybean78's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    acute pyelonephritis is a potentially organ- and/or life-threatening infection that characteristically causes some scarring of the kidney with each infection and may lead to significant damage to the...
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    pyelonephritis

    Valerie Salva replied to jellybean78's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Doesn't NANDA have an Infection: Actual type of dx? What is her illness doing to her ability to urinate? What complications of pylonephritis can the pt's nurse prevent via
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    I know I will be given negative feedback for this ...

    Valerie Salva replied to iamhere's topic in General Nursing

    iamhere, I felt exactly the way you do. I am much more interested in pathology and disease processes than I am in interacting with pts. Well, I became a nurse and here I am 18 years later. I am glad...
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    Kaiser in trouble?

    Valerie Salva replied to mcubed45's topic in General Nursing

    In some areas, the seasoned nurse market is
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    Opinions/experience with...

    Valerie Salva replied to brashis2008's topic in General Nursing

    I have a friend who lives in a small town, where there are not many jobs. She has worked for Nursefinders for two years. They send her to nearby towns to work. They are paying her more than her prior...
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    Do You Hate Being A Nurse?

    Valerie Salva replied to ButterPeacanRican's topic in General Nursing

    You nailed it,
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    Do You Hate Being A Nurse?

    Valerie Salva replied to ButterPeacanRican's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: I love being a nurse- but I hate the way we are treated, overworked, and disrespected. I would love to be able to give my best care at all times. Due to the obstacles put in our way by...
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    How to correctly document changes on LTC MARS

    Valerie Salva replied to CheyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Does your facility have a policy on how to do this? If they do, following it would be the easiest
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    Ever Been Fired or Kicked Out of Surgeon's Room

    Valerie Salva replied to IsseyM's topic in Operating Room

    :yeah:
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    Current Walden University Students

    Valerie Salva replied to Otessa's topic in Post Graduate Students

    No, I am an ADN. Is Walden affordable? Thanks for the
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    Current Walden University Students

    Valerie Salva replied to Otessa's topic in Post Graduate Students

    How do you like Walden? Would you choose that school again if you had it to do
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    Need Help With Nursing Interventions

    Valerie Salva replied to jenk50's topic in General Students

    What does your text say about it? Independent interventions are those that a nurse can do one her own without any orders, or any need to consult with anyone else about it. Such as: a nurse finds that...
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    Would you recommend your online RN to BSN program?

    Valerie Salva replied to Valerie Salva's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks for the replies. Anyone else, please?
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    Job Offered... Now What

    Valerie Salva replied to RD_Congo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with the above- with ne exception: Sometimes poorly run places are desperate, and will immediately grab the first person who applies. Calling your first choice and telling them you have...
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    Should I take this job?

    Valerie Salva replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a great job. I agree with the other posters who have
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    Forced to stay at work...?

    Valerie Salva replied to WannaBeNrse's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It has
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    Forced to stay at work...?

    Valerie Salva replied to WannaBeNrse's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    At the VA hospital (and nursing home) staff are frequently mandated to stay. It is legal, and clinical staff are informed of this at the time of hire. We are mandated due to short staffing and call...
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    Whatever happened to rules likes these?

    Valerie Salva replied to cpkRN's topic in General Nursing

    The good old
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    I just paid for the NCLEX-RN

    Valerie Salva replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    How much does the NCLEX-RN cost
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    Nursing (RN): One of Quickest routes to a six-figure jobs

    Valerie Salva replied to Dallas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I see nurses on the net saying they make $100,000. or more anually all the time, but I have only met one irl, in all my years. He was a traveler who worked 6-7 days a week, often worked up to 3 weeks...
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    i'm confused with prioritization

    Valerie Salva replied to kenjee09's topic in General Nursing

    The poster is only 18- They must be a
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    Acid Base Balance help..Anyone?

    Valerie Salva replied to WndrWmn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree with donster- it's a great
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    Prioritization, Delegation BOOK?

    Valerie Salva replied to sweetmya's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The author's name is in the first reply to
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    i'm confused with prioritization

    Valerie Salva replied to kenjee09's topic in General Nursing

    What is/are the pt's medical diagnosis? What are his major signs/symptoms? That's what anyone would need to know