As hospitals transfer paper medical records to electronic media, a travel nurse may be required to learn new documentation on the fly. This may be difficult for nurses who are not computer-savvy. However, a hospital orientation will often cover the process.
Paying attention to documentation processes and requirements at a facility can assist in negating potential problems. It may be critical for the nurse to fully understand how the facility functions. These procedures are in place to protect the patient, medical staff and the facility itself.
Orientations can assist in providing the technical steps required to accurately fill out necessary forms. During them, a travel nurse should not be afraid to ask questions regarding the process. Writing down the steps or asking for a document for instructions are quite useful when nurses deal with a new program for the first time.
While the information may be typical, the program's quirks may make it difficult to correctly fill. Soon, a travel nurse may become a pro at a variety of electronic medical record programs as she travels to different facilities across the country.