Valerie Salva BSN, RN

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    Tips for New Graduate Nurse Starting a job

    Valerie Salva replied to debragail105's topic in General Nursing

    I used highlighters to color code on my report sheet various things that needed to done and info about pts. I designated different colors for different things. For example, a pink highlighter dot...
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    which offer would you take?

    Valerie Salva replied to rabbitbowchou's topic in Texas Nursing

    The hours and pay at the SNF do sound really good. A SNF is a really good place to hone your skills- as long as it is a good place to work. Lots of various different kinds of pts @ a SNF. Not all are...
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    HCA Hospital

    Valerie Salva replied to barkscotty's topic in Texas Nursing

    I was a floor nurse @ an HCA facility, not mgmt, but I agree with your opinion of them. No ethics at all- just a miserable place. I especially agree with this
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    Nursing market becoming oversaturated?

    Valerie Salva replied to xpose85's topic in Texas Nursing

    Parts of Texas have been saturated with nurses for a long time. There were plenty of jobs in the large, metro areas in the past, but that is changing
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    HCA Hospital

    Valerie Salva replied to barkscotty's topic in Texas Nursing

    I worked at an HCA in Texas. Worst experience of my career. However, every place is different. Just be careful. Watch your back, CYA, and mind your Ps and Qs. Be friendly, but don't reveal too much...
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    Any VA Hospital employee's here familiar with the system?

    Valerie Salva replied to DirtyBlackSocks's topic in General Nursing

    I would think that the best thing to do would be to approach your doc again, telling her that this is very important to you, and you really want her to take some action on this. If she is a good doc,...
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    I cried somewhat over a minor incident with a patient...

    Valerie Salva replied to michelle_d's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like the pt had a vasovagal episode. She may need a stool softener to prevent this. I still get teary after all these years when I see a pt suffer. Don't worry- it's
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    Can RNs really make this much?

    Valerie Salva replied to MiahMSN's topic in General Nursing

    I have been offered travel jobs to HI, but the pay has never been more than $19./hr- less than half of what reg staff makes per hr there. The agencies' take on it is that travel nurses in HI are "paid...
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    How do you know if you're cut out to be a nurse??

    Valerie Salva replied to psustudent5's topic in General Nursing

    I showed your list to my dh and he said "Did you write that?"
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    Can RNs really make this much?

    Valerie Salva replied to MiahMSN's topic in General Nursing

    I've never met a staff RN making more than $24./hr in
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    Can RNs really make this much?

    Valerie Salva replied to MiahMSN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, but I'd take the $50.
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    NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

    Valerie Salva replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    About 1/3 of new grads leave their new jobs. According to this article, 41% of new nurses (less than 18 mos experience) regret their decision to become a nurse....
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    What do RN's make in California?

    Valerie Salva replied to Peanut06's topic in California Nursing

    Even travelers make about half that. I did not know any nurse anywhere was making that much, I do know that the cost of living is high where you are,
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    Conflicting test question...

    Valerie Salva replied to DirtyBlackSocks's topic in General Nursing

    :up::up::yeah::yeah::nurse::nurse:
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    Tenet/CNA Election Procedures Agreement

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

    Exactly!
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    Tenet/CNA Election Procedures Agreement

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

    Not exactly an unbiased opinion. The publisher of this article is the "National Right to Work Legal Defense Fund." As shown on their site, their motto is: "Defending America's workers from the abuses...
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    managements new idea for call-lights

    Valerie Salva replied to DebRN06's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked at a hospital which used those Spectra-Link phones, I did accidentally drop mine in the toilet- because every time you try to take a pee break, some one calls you. I was told by mgmt...
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    managements new idea for call-lights

    Valerie Salva replied to DebRN06's topic in General Nursing

    And with fast food restaurants shooting for 5 mins or less, mistakes have sky rocketed. Hmmmm....could the same thing could happen in the hospitals?? Ya
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    The Shower Room is for ?????

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

    Well, you know housekeeping won't touch bio-hazardous stuff. I'm sure they'll tell a nurse to clean it
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    Nursey things that you'll NEVER say again.

    Valerie Salva replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Great insights on this
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    managements new idea for call-lights

    Valerie Salva replied to DebRN06's topic in General Nursing

    :up::up: Yes, yes,
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    RN Grad looking for a RN opportunity in California

    Valerie Salva replied to vinnyRN's topic in California Nursing

    I agree with the poster above- CA is overflowing with nurses. https://allnurses.com/california-nurses/californias-2009-new-389301.html...
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    Stupid things said by your non-nurse significant other

    Valerie Salva replied to Moogie's topic in Nursing Humor

    I was on another site trying to post about the author Charles Dickens. The filter wouldn't let
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    managements new idea for call-lights

    Valerie Salva replied to DebRN06's topic in General Nursing

    This is so ridiculous- nurses are not a bunch of five-year-olds. We are *supposedly* professionals. Can you imagine cops, airline pilots, lawyers, paramedics, or engineers being put on a "gold star"...
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    A step backwards: Are you seeing this too?

    Valerie Salva replied to UnionRN2's topic in General Nursing

    Here, the hospitals have weekend only positions, but they do not pay more than regular positions. Also, you are expected to take call for