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I'd say drive - it's part of the adventure. Been traveling for 16 yrs now and have criss-crossed the country multiple times. Just be sure to have AAA or other roadside assistance plan, allow...

I've seen this happen several times. I'd suggest a possibility for employment would be to talk to the providers where you are now and see where they plan to deliver their patients in the future....

The biggest point I would make would be to strongly encourage your doulas to foster a collaborative rather than defensive attitude toward the nursing and medical staff. Emphasize that they are NOT...

I have worked high risk antepartum, along with every other area of OB/GYN/NSY over the years. To properly care for your antepartum patients you will really need some experience in monitoring...

After reading all of this I've decided I'm going to go in to work tomorrow and hug my coworkers! First the head nurse for being willing to hire me despite my age, and for renewing my contract...

I have found that when I feel sleepy sipping a large orange juice on the drive home helps to keep me more alert - and unlike caffeine the effect goes away fairly quickly after you finish it. If you...

You've worked on a 13 week contract for 8 weeks and have never met the person who interviewed/hired you - she works 9-5! You've actually purchased magazine subscriptions in your sleep.

The people at the all night diner, the local casino and the stockers at Walmart all know you by name from your nights off.

Med-Surg and Inpatient Psych.

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I worked for the IHS for nine years in New Mexico and Arizona. I enjoyed the work,was able to train in the area I desired and gained experience in ways I would have been unlikely to do in other...

Not really an inappropriate question if you post it on it's own thread. However, it is not an easy question to answer. The best agency for you depends a lot on your own needs, wants, preferences,...

One thing missing here is planning ahead. In this case people have known this storm was approaching for about a week. No matter where you live you know there are conditions of some sort which may...

One caveat with magnesium in the specific area of OB: you need to run it at a specific rate per hour in order to achieve a high enough blood level to facilitate either tocolysis or theraputic level...

First of all, take only half of what you think you need! Everyone overpacks at first. Most of the household items you may want after arrival can be obtained cheaply at dollar stores or secondhand...

This is just Joint Commission doing their thing. I had Joint Commission following me one night (yes they showed up on night shift) who asked me "As a traveler, how does the hospital know you are...

Two years experience in L&D would be a good minimum to start traveling. One suggestion - you will have a lot more latitude in traveling if you also have some experience in Mother/Baby and normal...

Add another to the list of attendees for the Traveler's Conference. I'll be staying at the Excalibur. (I can think of better things to spend money on in Vegas than an expensive room!) Looking...

Not a bad idea once he is in A school, but I wouldn't bother trying for a contract near him during basic. During basic he will not be able to see you, leave the post or even call you except during...

This may sound counterintuitive to you, but try asking your coworkers to help you occasionally. Not all the time, just once in a while, "Can you show me how you do this procedure?", or "Which way do...

What I have found works for me (after 30+ years on nights) is not to completely "turn around" on days off. When off work I stay up until about 4 am and then sleep until 11 am or noon. This...

If the patient has an epidural you can check dtr's on the arms - tap at the inner aspect of the elbow and observe "twitch" at the thumb/hand.

Are you sure it wasn't $0.30 per MILE for travel? That is typically how travel is paid. (Usually up to a "maximum" amt. allowed.)

Ifyou really want to be appreciated as a lactation expert I'd suggest volunteering to be "on call" to come in on some nights. That is when the staffing is shorter and most of the problems with...

All of the above are major issues for long term night people. One thing I have seen that is not major in and of itself, but indicates the lack of administrative respect for night shift are "special...