LeXXX

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1. alternatives to nursing

   LeXXX replied to Bostonrunner's topic in Hospice

   Me TOO! I'm done with floor nursing. I just can't change the system (all by myself) and I don't have the personality to deal with the BS. My ethics have been trashed for too long. I am looking into EMR (electronic medical records.) But I know little...

2. Fellow Traveler, Do You Have A Contract For The First of The Year?

   LeXXX replied to neurorn6's topic in Travel

   Hey can we talk about which hospital(s) are doing this? I think we're at a real disadvantage by not sharing information about these things. Thanks for any info.

3. Lousy Travel Companies

   LeXXX replied to REB_58's topic in Travel

   So far I've been unimpressed by American Mobile. Very cocky recruiters and low pay quotes compared to other companies. Any company that makes you jump through a bunch of hoops before they "submit" you to jobs imho it is not worth it. 1. Tell me abo...

4. Cross Country vs. American Mobile

   LeXXX replied to jack4408's topic in Travel

   I've had trouble with both companies especially AmMobile the recruiters are very cocky and the hourly pay is always very low than compared to other offers and jobs I have had. I was told that they are publicly traded and that's why their better than ...

5. You know you're a rehab nurse when:

   LeXXX replied to mom and nurse's topic in Rehabilitation

   When you have to have an extra pillow to float your heels. You hear call lights and/or bed alarms when you're falling asleep. You start to tell people at the gym not to round their backs when picking up weights. You warn people of the risk of DVT ...

6. Sexism in Nursing (a male point of view)

   LeXXX replied to ANnot4me's topic in General Nursing

   I can see how being "picked" on all the time to help with heavy jobs could become frustrating. I am interseted in becoming a nurse BECAUSE I can provide these kind of complimentary duties to the female staff. I am not trying to be sexist in saying th...