In the age of technology, you can find an application for just about anything. Application stores on your smartphone contain everything from games, to shopping websites, to social media. Some applications are created specifically for nurses. After conducting some research, we found five of the most helpful applications for per diem nurses.
Five Free Mobile Apps That Every Per Diem Nurse Needs
Waze
Any mapping software can be helpful when you are unsure of where you are going. Waze, however, works to create a driving route that avoids traffic, road work, and car accidents to ensure that you get to your destination as quickly as possible. With step-by-step directions that are available in a variety of languages, Waze will help you get to where you are going. As a per diem nurse, driving to a new location can be stressful. Take some of that stress away by letting a GPS service map your route for you. This will help you to get to your destination in no time at all. And by using the shortest possible route, you may even be saving on gas!
Gas Guru
Speaking of travelling, filling up your gas tank will be inevitable. Gas Guru is an application that scopes out the cheapest gas prices in the area, and then supplies you with a map to show you their exact location. As a per diem nurse, travelling is going to be a big part of your career. Help yourself save a few bucks by locating the most affordable gas, even in areas that you are not totally familiar with.
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest
These are the “core four” social media applications that every nurse needs. Each of these apps has their own specific use, but in general, they help nurses to stay connected with the world around them. Many hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities are active on social media. By liking their pages, you will be able to stay up-to-date with their company news. Additionally, you can connect with other nurses on social media to create your own little nursing “community.” As a per diem nurse, it may be difficult to form lasting relationships with other nurses because you are moving in and out of hospitals so frequently. However, by staying connected on social media, you will be able to network with the nurses that you have met in all of your work locations!
CamScanner
Many staffing companies have switched over to “digital” timesheets. At Northeast Med Staff, we use the CamScanner application for this purpose. With this application, nurses are able to take a picture of their completed timesheets. The app converts the picture into a file that is ready to email. Our nurses are then able to email the converted picture directly from the CamScanner application. This is not only more efficient than dropping off your timesheet to the office, but it is also better for the environment.
Nursing Dictionary
This is a reference application that is made specifically for nurses. It offers medical definitions, information on prescription drugs, and a drug guide for over the counter medications. If you are a new nurse, this application can help you sort through terms that you may not yet be familiar with. If you are an experienced nurse, this application will be a great refresher for you.
In recent years, smartphones have proven to be the wave of the future. With the ability to access the entire world at your fingertips, looking for applications can feel overwhelming. With the help of some of the applications listed above, it is our hope that we can help you make working a per diem shift as easy as possible.
