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PCA first day is a must, with scheduled Toradol and intermittent Oxy until discharge. Even if it is not "policy" to wake a patient for a PRN, it is important to use your judgment. Talk with the patient before they fall asleep and ask them their preference. Additionally, schedule any narcotics around times you would normally enter the room (morning labs, vital sign checks, etc), as these are moments the patient will probably awake anyway. I have had amazing success by making a plan with the patient and parents prior to them falling asleep, and most end up agreeing with waking up to receive their medication, as usually, it does not produce a huge disturbance in sleep if the medication has its effect!

Thanks so much! The Craiglist option still give me strange feelings inside, lol! I had to sign with a different company, so I will see what options they come up with for housing. Has anyone ever had an assignment in NOLA, where did you stay???

Hi all! Most travel companies that pay for housing will pay for all utilities, with the exception of cable and internet. I have not yet been on assignment, but if I only stay somewhere for 3 months...it seems like a huge hassle to have a company come in and set up cable and internet for less than 3 months...and the cost will be at least $100/month, right?? One option is just to not have cable/internet....but for most of us traveling along to new places, this just isn't an option worth saving some money. Another option is the mobile hotspots offered by companies that you can take with you anywhere. I've been searching the internet for options...and I only see the Verizon option as worthwhile...but it can again cost up to $100/month, but it can go with my anywhere and has a large network (should work most places). What is everyone's opinion/thoughts/reviews on cable/internet while on assignment???? Thank you!!

I have my first travel assignment coming up at Children's in NOLA. I am super excited to be in New Orleans...so different from any other city! Has anybody traveled there? Tips? Apartments?? My company is having some difficulty finding me housing that is within a 30 minute drive to the hospital! Any help is greatly appreciated, Thanks!