Valerie Salva BSN, RN

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    is it easy getting a new RN position near Frisco, Texas?

    Valerie Salva replied to mercermom_rn's topic in Texas Nursing

    I don't think the nursing shortage is real at all (been a nurse for 17 yrs). But, those gorgeous houses in Frisco sure look
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    struggling in my med-surg course.. study tips?

    Valerie Salva replied to starbucks_lover's topic in General Students

    This helped me- http://www.amazon.com/Medical-Surgical-Nursing-Made-Incredibly-Easy/dp/1582555672/ref=si3_rdr_bb_product Or you can get the CD version- it has a lot more test questions than the book...
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    is it easy getting a new RN position near Frisco, Texas?

    Valerie Salva replied to mercermom_rn's topic in Texas Nursing

    Look at this one!
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    Ratios for long term care?

    Valerie Salva replied to NooNieNursie's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    The staffing ratios you describe are the best I've ever heard of. If you are impressed with the place, I say go for
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    No She/he Did Not!!!

    Valerie Salva replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    No she did not.... Drop a syringe on the pt's lap, pick it up, blow on the end of it, and then access the pt's central line with it. (This was an RN with many years
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    Lasix and Hyponatremia

    Valerie Salva replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    exactly.
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    The VA Medical Center Pay

    Valerie Salva replied to crystalclear's topic in General Nursing

    Your question has already been answered. If you read the thread, there are several posts with links to the exact info you are looking
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    The VA Medical Center Pay

    Valerie Salva replied to crystalclear's topic in General Nursing

    I recently resigned from my job at the VA. I'm an RN with lots of experience, and VA pay is kinda low. The numbers you've been quoted are waaaaay
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    The Patient I Failed

    Valerie Salva replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks for expressing so well what so many of us go through as nurses. If only family members could know the suffering their selfishness causes. So many times, I have suctioned trachs and performed...
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    ? Why are people saying that nursing is tough? i dont understand whats so hard about

    Valerie Salva replied to Jelet's topic in General Nursing

    Obviously, you're not a
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    LTC nurses - I need a reality check

    Valerie Salva replied to LakesideRN's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago, I worked nocs as the only nurse for 65 pts. I did all meds,tx, tube feedings,charting, and so on. I worked with three aides. No med aide. House super was in another building. I did all the...
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    ? Why are people saying that nursing is tough? i dont understand whats so hard about

    Valerie Salva replied to Jelet's topic in General Nursing

    I think the poster is telling the person he/she is responding to to expect to get flamed for their
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    ? Why are people saying that nursing is tough? i dont understand whats so hard about

    Valerie Salva replied to Jelet's topic in General Nursing

    In my opnion, actually being a nurse is a lot harder than nursing school. I've been a nurse for 17 years, and graduated from 2 nursing programs (LPN then
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    Lasix and Hyponatremia

    Valerie Salva replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    A while back, I was reading a list of the top twenty most dangerous drugs and hypertonic saline solution was on the list. Apparently, it increases serum sodium too rapidly, which can lead to a lot of...
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    Lasix and Hyponatremia

    Valerie Salva replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I know that when the body loses K+, it responds by retaining Na+ in order to maintain +/- electrolyte balance and plasma conductivity. Also, mild dehydration helps to increase Na+ concentration in the...
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    new grad ADON

    Valerie Salva replied to texasbsn's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Possible yes, advisable- absolutely
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    Who wears UnderArmour for work?

    Valerie Salva replied to Jomo1994z71's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    What is an
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    Has your health declined since becoming a nurse?

    Valerie Salva replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Vamped...nightshift...hmmmm. Halloween's right around the
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    Only a nursing student would do this!!

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

    I admire your dedication- and ability to prioritize! Best of luck to you in
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    What are Nursing Implications?

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

    Your text books, or
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    Is It OK for Nurses to Do These Things?

    Valerie Salva replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    :yeah::up::nurse:
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    Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

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

    :up:
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    Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

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

    Yes, I do. But- I don't trust our government or the private sector to do
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    My two least favorite words

    Valerie Salva replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    "short staffed" "mandatory
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    The Names are changing

    Valerie Salva replied to egglady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Watch out for the flood of Britneys, Briannas, Devons. Morgans, Nevaehs, and so on in 70-80