Valerie Salva BSN, RN

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    how many pairs of scrubs do you have?

    Valerie Salva replied to The Bell Jar's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love beautiful scrubs, and I'm having even more tops made. i just bought some gorgeous fabrics and can't wait to have them made into tops! Here's a sample of some of the fabrics I just got- As you...
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    Any shoes like Crocs, but with a higher heel?

    Valerie Salva posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I like Crocs, but they are too flat for me. I need a little higher heel to be comfortable. Anyone know of any shoes like Crocs, but with a higher heel? I love the Cherokee shoes I'm wearing, but...
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    Any shoes like Crocs, but with a higher heel?

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

    Thanks, all. I tried Z coils in the past, they run really narrow and are very rigid. Very heavy, as well. I found them to be very uncomfortable. I've tried Quarks in the past, as well. Too narrow, but...
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    Proof that Magnet Status is a farce (read this article!!)

    Valerie Salva replied to CareBayer's topic in General Nursing

    It is indeed a "California thing". CA is the only state in the US with mandated ratios. In other states, hospitals can pretty much assign nurses to as many pts as they will put up with, which is the...
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    Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    Valerie Salva replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Karen, I've continued to look into this and am finding different numbers from every source I
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    My doubts about a future in nursing

    Valerie Salva replied to NewJA's topic in General Nursing

    Having trouble reading your post, as it's in one giant
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    Not a poop or pee nurse?!?

    Valerie Salva replied to thumperRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. Well, I am not a paperwork nurse. I hate paperwork! I'd choose cleaning up BM over doing some meaningless paperwork- any
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    Instructors: do you ever get used to being the enemy?

    Valerie Salva replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Many of us really did have very negative experiences in school. Mine had nothing to do with grades- I got top grades and graduated with honors. Some of my instructors just really treated us like dirt,...
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    Tattle Tail Traits in Nursing??

    Valerie Salva replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    I've noticed that the TTs usually do ten times more "wrong" things than those they tattle on. A TT tattled on me for forgetting to lock a filing cabinet. However, she did not tell on herself for...
  10. Valerie Salva

    Sterotypes of Nurses Continues and Is Getting Worse

    Valerie Salva replied to nursinginga's topic in General Nursing

    Keep us
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    Sterotypes of Nurses Continues and Is Getting Worse

    Valerie Salva replied to nursinginga's topic in General Nursing

    OMG.
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    Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    Valerie Salva replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If I thought earning a BSN would teach me anything practical or useful, I would be motivated to pursue it. I have looked into it at length, including speaking to a number of BSN, MSN, and PhD nurses....
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    Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    Valerie Salva replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    :yeah:
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    Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    Valerie Salva replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Well, if they do, you'll be awfully lonely out there- 70% of RNs in the US have an AAS degree. I don't think you're going to want to work 80 hrs a week- you may have to if ADNs are done away
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    New CNA feeling pretty fed up.

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

    Button- Wonderful post. Thank
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    New CNA feeling pretty fed up.

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

    Maybe you are the only ones who have any time to spend with them? LTC nurses are so used, abused and absolutely worked beyond all reason. Also, normally, the floor RNs have no control at all over...
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    Needing a Tubex!

    Valerie Salva replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    I'd forgotten all about Tubexes. I haven't seen one in years. I know I have one of the hard, light blue plastic screw in ones buried somewhere.... Yes- the one I have somewhere is just like the one in...
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    I was a victim of sexual assault.

    Valerie Salva replied to wildmountainchild's topic in General Nursing

    Since the post I was referring to was deleted, I am removing my post. Very sorry this happened to the
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    I was a victim of sexual assault.

    Valerie Salva replied to wildmountainchild's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above, and I'm so sorry for what you are going
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    Somethings very wrong here..

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

    The physiologic need to be safe from physical harm trumps the physiologic need for
  21. Valerie Salva

    I don't think I can handle this!

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

    With everythng you've said about this place- why are you there? I wouldn't be. You can do
  22. Valerie Salva

    What do you wish for in a break room?

    Valerie Salva replied to RNmom08's topic in General Nursing

    Digital code lock on door. Two microwaves. somewhere to put your feet
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    Knowing what you know now about nursing, what other career would you have chosen?

    Valerie Salva replied to 2bNurseguru's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses have to do some social work, but I've never known of a social worker doing any nursing. Nursing does overlap social-work in some areas, but SW does not overlap
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    Knowing what you know now about nursing, what other career would you have chosen?

    Valerie Salva replied to 2bNurseguru's topic in General Nursing

    Pathologist.
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    INCREDIBLE CNA/NNOC victory in Houston.

    Valerie Salva replied to Chico David's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Very proud of and happy for the CyFair RNs! Here's hoping the fruits of the victory spread far and