Valerie Salva BSN, RN

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    Sharp Hospital

    Valerie Salva replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    I just completed a travel contract in SD and know a number of nurses from Sharp. Most like it pretty well, but say there is a problem with racial relations. Several Sharp nurses have told me that...
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    Anyone have a nursing supervisor require you to work while sick?

    Valerie Salva replied to NurseJennDenn's topic in General Nursing

    Employers get away with all kinds if unethical, illegal things. It's only going to get worse. I have only called off twice in the last six years. Even so, I was treated badly by mgmt when I
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    Can additional certification(s) increase my chance to be hired?

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

    You're welcome. some hospitals use LPNs, but many do not. I know LPNs give po meds, injections, moniter IVs. Some facilities do not allow them to do assessments. Others do not let them take doctors'...
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    25 years as Flight Attendant/want to change to Nursing

    Valerie Salva replied to rnhope2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do you know any nurses whom you can ask about working conditions and availability of jobs where you live? Can you shadow a nurse? Have you checked your local want ads, and health care facility web...
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    25 years as Flight Attendant/want to change to Nursing

    Valerie Salva replied to rnhope2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think starting at the LPN level would be a good idea. I also think that being a CNA would be very hard physically for most people in ther 50s- and with knee problems to boot. Being a CNA kicked my...
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    Sexual Harassment?

    Valerie Salva replied to diane227's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with the above- except that I would suspend the CNA for a week, send him to mandatory sexual- harrassment and professional boundaries training, have him sign documentation saying that he is...
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    Endorsment from CA to TX

    Valerie Salva replied to erezsha77's topic in International Nursing

    In Texas, you will probably have a lot of patients whose first language is Spanish- and some who don't speak any English. You will need to have a good grasp of English in order to speak to pts who...
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    New Grad with first job needs URGENT advice

    Valerie Salva replied to cb25's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I have quit several jobs in my career- after having only worked at them for a couple of weeks, and did not put them on my resume. It did not hurt me. If at all possible, try to give two weeks
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    new grad RN in LTC- overwhelmed!

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

    When I was an RN supervisor in a nursing home, I was not "supposed" to have a pt load, but because of constant LPN and med tech call ins, I had a full pt load daily, plus all my supervisor duties and...
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    Most outrageous thing your hospital has expected you to do.

    Valerie Salva replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked as an LPN at an inpt hospice unit, pts and their familiy members were allowed to keep their pets with them on the unit. I was required to pooper-scoop
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    Any tips for precepting a LPN to a RN?

    Valerie Salva replied to slmnc8118's topic in General Nursing

    I kept my same job when I transitioned from LPN to RN. It helped me to understand that as an RN, my job would be less task oriented, and require more planning, interveaning, and
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    Endorsment from CA to TX

    Valerie Salva replied to erezsha77's topic in International Nursing

    I don't know about the IELTS, but I do know that Texas requires all new grads and all nurses wishing to obtain a TX RN license to take the juris Prudence
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    Endorsment from CA to TX

    Valerie Salva replied to erezsha77's topic in International Nursing

    Texas aslo requires a Nursing Juris Prudence
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    Study Group Question - Do you think you know it?

    Valerie Salva replied to KAYBDT6's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ...hmmm.
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    Study Group Question - Do you think you know it?

    Valerie Salva replied to KAYBDT6's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    you got it backwards- heparin does not increase blood coagulation- it prevents it. heparin should not be given to a pt with internal
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    Study Group Question - Do you think you know it?

    Valerie Salva replied to KAYBDT6's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ummmm....not. "[color=#990000]these materials hold the retina in place against the back wall of the eye while the laser scars are forming. after this surgery, it may be important for the patient...
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    This new nurse would appreciate your feedback!

    Valerie Salva replied to paulb999's topic in Medical-Surgical

    You didn't do anything wrong. Don't worry about your colleague flipping out. It's her problem. How can she report you to admin for acting on your assessment?
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    Can additional certification(s) increase my chance to be hired?

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

    If you become a surgical tech, you will have more opportunities. They will be opportunities as a scrub tech, though. I've never heard of an LVN working in OR. A lot of hospital don't use LPNs, so you...
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    Can additional certification(s) increase my chance to be hired?

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

    LVNs can do phlebotomy because they are nurses. No need to take a phlebot
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    Can someone verify this for me?

    Valerie Salva replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.accd.edu/sac/nursing/math/mathindex2.html - basic tutorial on getting started with pharmacology math. at the bottom of this home page is a drop down box where you link into any of the...
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    You Know You've Had A Hectic Shift/Day At Work

    Valerie Salva replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    BTDT!
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    B-12 for weight loss, morbidly obese pt. best injection site?

    Valerie Salva replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    I've taken B12 IM for pernicious anemia for over two years. I have not lost any weight. I've never heard of B12 being given sc. The Mayo Clinic says there is no evidence that B12 injections promote...
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    what area of nursing do you never see yourself working in?

    Valerie Salva replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    I agree w/ all of the above- plus, no psych or DD pts for
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    Would You Take This Job?

    Valerie Salva replied to kemkem's topic in General Nursing

    Try it and see how it goes. that's the only way you'll know. If you end up hating it, look for another job or ask for a scedule
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    Any other nurses with cataplexy?

    Valerie Salva replied to Student4Now's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    What will happen when you walk into a pt's room and see that they've pulled their IV out and there's blood on the floor? When a doctor yells? When you are working short-staffed? When a pt codes?...