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1. Pulmonary Toilet? Huh???

   AvidExplorer replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

   This is basically a catch-all phrase, meaning anything & everything from incentive spirometry to chest percussion to postural drainage. The idea behind pneumonia prevention, cystic fibrosis...

2. Contract question/need info!!

   AvidExplorer replied to AvidExplorer's topic in Travel

   My bad!! I meant $900/wk, as it would be if one were in an accident or hospitalized. It's over $300/shift. Sorry for the typo!! (Math has never been a particular love, anyway!) Thank you for your...

3. Contract question/need info!!

   AvidExplorer replied to AvidExplorer's topic in Travel

   Thank you, Suzanne. Let me reiterate that I am not someone who misses work. It's rare. Or worries needlessly. The amount (over $900/12 hr shift!!) does seem extreme, and that's what I balked at. If...

4. Contract question/need info!!

   AvidExplorer replied to AvidExplorer's topic in Travel

   Thanks. That's what I am thinking, too. I have talked to another co. today that also bills you $170/shift if you miss. This just seems nuts! Not that I ever miss, but things do happen. What if...

5. Contract question/need info!!

   AvidExplorer posted a topic in Travel

   Hi. Brand new to the forum, but have travel experience. Last assignment was 2005, and things seem to have really gone downhill in the industry here!! I was all set to sign a contract, and when they...