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Five Medication Safety Tips for Nurses
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Traveling Nurse Housing Problems to Avoid
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Traveling Nurse Housing Problems to Avoid
Travel nursing has plenty of advantages, but this unique career also presents its own challenges. Here are some common traveling nurse housing problems and how you can avoid them on your next assignment: Four Traveling Nurse Housing Problems and Solutions 1. Difficulty Finding Housing You may feel like you’re searching in the dark to find the right travel nurse housing option for your next assignment. Don’t start your traveling nurse housing search alone. Solution: Talk with Your Agency Your agency is here to help you with traveling nurse housing problems. Many agencies provide you with housing locations. They coordinate your move in and move out days and often help cover costs of utilities and furnishings. When you live in agency travel nurse housing, you lower the stress of finding a living location and planning your move. 2. Housing Options Break the Budget If you’re responsible for finding your own travel nurse housing, it can be difficult to find a budget-friendly option close to your assignment. There are huge expenses associated with moving, even if it is into a temporary location. Plus, you’re going in blind and you may not find housing in the safest or most convenient location. Solution:...
Top 5 Best Housing Sites for Travel Nurses to Find a Good Home
Travel nursing is a special profession where you get to take your nursing skills on the road! Travel nurses are adventurers and explorers. You aren’t afraid to get out of your comfort zone and work all over the country. Once you get a travel nurse position, a big question you will have is “where will I live?” It can be very stressful to secure housing for a new assignment. There are several different types of housing that travel nurses are able to choose between. Some companies provide housing for nurses, while others offer stipends. If you have a housing stipend from a company, or you’re responsible for securing your own housing, you might be overwhelmed. A great way for you to find housing is to explore housing sites for travel nurses online. We’ve compiled a list of 5 housing sites for travel nurses and how to use them! Top 5 Housing Sites for Travel Nurses Airbnb According to their website, Airbnb began in 2008 when the founders decided to host a few travelers. The site ensures that all of their hosts are verified and that all messaging takes place within the site in order to protect user and host...
How to Master the Art of a Staycation During a Pandemic
You deserve to take a break! Summer is coming to an end and you haven’t had a proper vacation thanks to COVID-19. Now, fall is approaching and flu season is right around the corner, causing everyone to wonder just how crazy things might get for both healthcare workers and patients in the United States. While so many people had to “stay home” during shutdowns, you were busy at work. So, basically, you need to take a break! But where do you go, and safely? Luckily, staycations are a thing, and they are perfect for those with no time, energy, or money for the real thing. And if you do it right, a staycation can feel like a real vacation. The secret is commitment. Go big or go home. In this case, do both! So grab your passport…and store it in a safe place because you are not about to need it any time soon. Here are six tips for an epic staycation during a pandemic. 6 Tips for an Epic Staycation During a Pandemic 1. Budget Yourself Just like you would with any other vacation, start with a budget. Figure out how much you want to spend and what...
Five Medication Safety Tips for Nurses
It is essential for nurses working in direct care settings to follow medication safety tips, guidelines, and procedures. Medication mix-ups can happen but oftentimes have disastrous results. There are many dangers and hazards associated with errors, which can impact the life and wellness of the patients. A patient may face an extended hospital stay, further implications, or unwanted side effects. It is a nurse’s job to lessen the risks and prevent improper distribution from happening. Check out our top five medication safety tips to stay on track and put your patients on a safe and healthy path to wellness. Best Medication Safety Tips Tip #1 – Check for Basic Correctness: Although medication mix-ups are very serious, don’t fall victim to intimidation. This can cause stress, anxiety, and worry that may cause you to miss something important. Remember to always start with the basics. First, make sure your medication order is complete. Use the 5 R’s, also known as the “Five Rights” to verify. Confirm it is the right prescription for the right patient in the correct dosage via the right route and timed correctly. Also, check the patient’s medical record for any allergies. Tip #2 – Double Check for...