Travel NP position

[lannisz]

Hi all,

I have been unable to find a full time/perm position in my area and have always wanted to try Locum Tenens. I have found a position 3 hours from home in a family practice clinic. They need an NP to fill a temporary need while their NP is on a 3 month leave of absence. I will work during the week and come home on weekends. My brother and his wife live there where I would be working and have offered to let me stay there. I have offered to pay them from my housing allowance in order to rent a room as I certainly don't want to impose on family for 3 months!

Anyway, it seems like an ideal way to get my feet wet and try out Locums.

I am so nervous... I definitely had my confidence shaken at my previous position (see post) and my self esteem took a beating. I have worked in pediatrics for the past 2 years, birth to young adults. I am an FNP, but worry that I have not worked with older adults in 2 years nor with chronic diseases. The clinic MD knows this as i did discuss with them, but I am so worried I'll be in over my head. The last position i held was extremely stressful and I saw 30-40 pts per day. The clinic I am going to now expects me to see 20-24 pts per day (much more reasonable!) and describes their office as "very laid back". They use paper charting (I am used to EMR).

Any advice on resources/books for family practice? Have any of you done locums before?

I would appreciate your input!

Thanks for listening.