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You Said It PER SONALIZED VIE WS FROM TR AVELER S If you use a GPS navigation device, how has it influenced your travels? » “My family gave me a GPS for Christmas before I started traveling nearly a year-and-a-half ago. I have no sense of direction, and it’s amazing to input a destination and listen to the directions. It’s also nice to enjoy the drive without fumbling with maps or printouts. Although I always have my backup MapQuest directions, I haven’t needed to use them yet. The only device that is almost as valuable as my GPS is my satellite radio.” - Shantell Kersten Photo: Getty Images/Gavin Reese/Digital Vision » “I use a GPS and it has made my » “I’m a traveling nurse who special- izes in home care, and I couldn’t possibly find patient homes or facilities without my GPS, ‘Matilda.’ I think every home care healthcare provider should have one.” - Keitha VanBlaricum, RN nursing. Named ‘Hazel,’ it steers me in the right direction every time and is the best travel item I have bought. “I’m not afraid to travel because her directions are crystal clear with plenty of notice of where to turn and which lane to use. I recommend a GPS for all travelers. Now, I never get lost!” - Katherine Spence, RN travel assignments safer, easier, and less stressful by directing me through cities and to my assignment hospitals with total accuracy. Traveling alone, I’ve found motels, restaurants, points of interest, local shopping, and my way around detours.” - Bonnie Hudon, RN » “Prior to my assignment in Reading, » “I love my little GPS, which I bought at Target for $150. It was the best investment I made all year. Besides giving me accurate directions, the female voice prompts me to pay attention and stay alert. A friend of mine has her GPS set on the British accent. “I attach my GPS to my driver’s side window next to the mirror, and recently would never have found my hospital in New Orleans without it. GarminTM is the brand I bought and recommend, especially if you hate folding maps.” - Kristy C. » “Last Christmas, my family gave me a GPS navigation device. Before that, I always printed directions from my laptop to find local sights, grocery stores, and my assignment hospital. I spent too much time lost, late, and missing adventure—which is the reason I became a travel nurse. “I love my GPS! Now, not only do I get point-to-point directions from voice prompts, but I also get information about shopping, businesses, and attractions. The only thing I print from my computer is the address.” - Name withheld Pennsylvania, I purchased a Magellan® GPS, which I named ‘Maggie.’ It allows me to visit many places—museums, grocery stores, and shopping centers. On each of my days off, I was on the road exploring the beautiful countryside. It takes away the guesswork. Instead, I’m able to enjoy a stress-free drive. Maggie and I travel everywhere together now.” - Pam Campbell, RN Next month’s question: Calling all travelers! Healthcare Traveler wants to know: What is your New Year’s resolution for your traveling healthcare career? E-mail your answers to Bobbi Harrison at bharrison@ advanstar.com, before December 1, » “I purchased a Garmin 16 GPS navigation device before returning to travel TM and your remarks could be published in an upcoming issue. www.healthcaretraveler.com Healthcare Traveler November 2008 http://www.healthcaretraveler.com

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Healthcare Traveler - November 2008 Editor’s Desk Contents In a Flash Paws for Thought Field Notes You Said It Perks and Preferences A Latitude Adjustment Drug Update Clinical Tips Advice of Counsel Cityscape Advertiser’s Index Name It When In. . . It’s in the Bag Contest Rules Big Deals Tax Facts Going the Distance Allied Corner Classifieds Tales from the Road

Healthcare Traveler - November 2008

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