Valerie Salva BSN, RN

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    Can you sue your instructor?

    Valerie Salva replied to Phillygryl's topic in General Students

    The pendulum often swings too far- both ways. A student in my program was forcibly shoved against a wall by an instructor. The instructor was all red in the face screaming at the student in front of...
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    Private Duty Nurses...Let me know if I am insane please!!

    Valerie Salva replied to radrook's topic in Private Duty

    Too bad these twin can't be adopted by someone who would really care about them. Their "mother" obviously
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    My sister is on life support

    Valerie Salva replied to realnursealso/LPN's topic in General Nursing

    realnursealso/lpn- i'm so sorry (((((((((((((((hug))))))))))))))) prayers said for you and your dear sister. i'm wishing you strength and peace. gone from my sight by henry van dyke i am standing...
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    Pain Medicine for a dying patient ...

    Valerie Salva replied to Tweety's topic in Pain Management

    Me, too. I have been in similar situations. The goal is to have the pt on routine dosing, and have pain and sx managed way before the pt is actively dying. This way, there is no "big dose" needed near...
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    Did You Change Careers And Regret It?

    Valerie Salva replied to alliestar's topic in General Nursing

    I wish there were a way to follow up, and get your perspective after you've worked as a nurse for a
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    Staffing Issues

    Valerie Salva replied to UP Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    This happens where I live, too. Sometimes when I actually call the numbers on those recruitment brochures from out-of-town hospitals, they tell me they are not
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    Private Duty Nurses...Let me know if I am insane please!!

    Valerie Salva replied to radrook's topic in Private Duty

    Sounds like this "mom" is neglecting her children, big time. Talk about co-dependent nurses! I would not be buying these kids everything the mom refuses to. I'd be reporting the situation to
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    Does this scare anyone but me?!?!?!?!?

    Valerie Salva replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't take it from him either. I'm an RN, not a cop or security guard. I don't disarm pts. I also wouldn't have taken the pt to CT. No nurse should be expected to have anything to do with an...
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    Is it bad etiquette to accept extra money from a coworker who wants you to take call?

    Valerie Salva replied to linda2097's topic in Operating Room

    There have been times when I would rather walk through hot coals while getting a root canal than be on call. A private arrangment between two people should not have any effect on the morale of other...
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    Older nurses jealous of new young nurses?

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

    I am not jealous of new nurses. I welcome ones that bring a good work ethic, energy, knowledge, a willingness to learn, and enthusiasm to the job. As another poster said, I feel bad for them at times,...
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    Emergency Differential

    Valerie Salva replied to ecat81's topic in Emergency

    Yes, I was sympathetic and open to what Ecat was saying until I read that "half the work" part and my open mind closed right up hearing that. Sometimes, ER staff has slow shifts and down time. Other...
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    PLEASE read. I need help!

    Valerie Salva replied to heavenly14313's topic in General Nursing

    It was indeed a HIPAA violation, BUT- I feel your school really overreacted in taking 30 points away from you. I do think it was right to transfer you to another facility- It would be nearly...
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    Acetabular Labrum Tear: Worried :-(

    Valerie Salva replied to SICU Queen's topic in General Nursing

    Prayers said for you- ((((SICU
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    how many nurses did not like being a CNA?

    Valerie Salva replied to dari98's topic in General Nursing

    How terrible. I'm glad you reported these
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    New LPN ~ are aides allowed to pass meds?

    Valerie Salva replied to ParadiseFound101's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    MAC STANDARDS & PROTOCOLS: (MAC= Medication Aide- Certified in Utah) A nurse may refuse to delegate. A nurse may delegate regularly scheduled, unit-dosed medications via approved routes. MACs may...
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    New LPN ~ are aides allowed to pass meds?

    Valerie Salva replied to ParadiseFound101's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just don't believe that. Everyone who has ever passed meds has made an error. Med aides in most states work under the license of the nurse who is directly over them. In most cases, it's an LPN....
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    Between a rock and a hard place.

    Valerie Salva replied to maelstrom143's topic in General Nursing

    It is a tough situation, but I think that working at a miserable job would stress you and drain your energies much more than an hour commute would. As another poster suggested, why not go part-time,...
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    Tech Refuses Patient

    Valerie Salva replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Write up needed. I don't think the tech was being
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    Is it bad etiquette to accept extra money from a coworker who wants you to take call?

    Valerie Salva replied to linda2097's topic in Operating Room

    I'm pleaseantly surprised by the posts
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    If you could make everyone a nurse, would you?

    Valerie Salva replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to be able to make politicians, admins, and mgrs nurses for a day so they would have a
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    Acetabular Labrum Tear: Worried :-(

    Valerie Salva replied to SICU Queen's topic in General Nursing

    I have no advice, SICU Queen. I know it's disheartening when no one replies to a post. I would like to say a prayer for you though, if it would be okay with
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    help training cna's

    Valerie Salva replied to panurse101's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I don't know about coding, but one area in which I think CNA training is lacking is that many do not understand the the nurse is their immediate supervisor, and they are to do what she says. I have...
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    Tidying up the patient's room is important!

    Valerie Salva replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I tidy up my pts' rooms and the nurses' station q shift. I don't know why some pts are reluctant to part with ten or twelve hours old milk from brkfst. I use alcohol gel to remove juice rings from the...
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    Is it bad etiquette to accept extra money from a coworker who wants you to take call?

    Valerie Salva replied to linda2097's topic in Operating Room

    If you tell your boss that you and a co-worker want to switch the call schedule, and she agrees. I see nothing wrong with accepting money from a co-worker to take her call. It's a private arrangement....
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    Thesis Survey!

    Valerie Salva replied to amb123456's topic in General Nursing

    Did