Calibound28

I've been a preceptor for couple of years now, and I find that the most helpful thing you can do for a new nurse is to meet them where they are. Meaning ask her what she would like to focus on, how comfortable she is doing specific tasks, what makes her feel uncomfortable. Make a plan at the beginning of the shift of what she will do that day and agree on a phrase (ie: "why don't you go ahead") if she feels like she's in too deep, so the patient doesn't know that she's about to lose it. ;-) Also, it's VERY important for new nurses that YOU to be organized, and teach them to be organized. Everything is very black and white and task oriented at first, don't expect too much, explain things repeatedly, and be patient. Also remember that this experience will effect her entire career, so be kind. Good luck!

I'd like to move to CA from WA in 2 years. By that time, I will have 5 years LDRP experience. I'm not sure where I want to land, so thought it would be a good idea to travel to different areas in SoCal to help me decide which area and which hospital I like. My question is: Once I've been a traveler at a hospital, is there a fee involved if I choose to become a full time employee? If so, is that typically paid by the hospital or the nurse?