Compliance Tips for Healthcare Travelers

As part of your commitment to excellence in patient care, staying compliant with required certifications and exams is critical. Completing Relias and competency exams successfully is an essential step to ensure you’re ready for any assignment. This post will provide you with valuable tips and helpful resources so you can tackle these assessments confidently and efficiently. 

Review Resources and Manuals Carefully 
For Relias exams, each test often comes with a manual filled with the information you’ll need. Take the time to review these materials thoroughly. These manuals cover all the core topics for each exam, so printing or keeping them handy as reference can be a game-changer. 

Core Knowledge for Specialty Tests 
Specialty exams, such as those based on dysrhythmia or math competency, will test your textbook knowledge more than real-world experience. Make sure you’re familiar with textbook scenarios, as this will help you navigate the questions that may differ from everyday clinical situations  

The Math Competency Exam often includes dosage calculations and metric conversions. Here are some helpful tips: 

Use Provided Formulas 
Keep a calculator, scratch paper, and pencil ready, and write out the formulas with each problem to avoid calculation errors. Accuracy in dosage and metric conversions is essential, so follow the instructions on decimal places carefully 

Practice Metric Conversions 
Remember that 1 kg = 1000 g, 1 g = 1000 mg, and 1 kg = 2.2 lbs. Knowing these conversions by heart will make calculations faster and reduce errors  

Practice Sites for Math Proficiency 
Before your test, consider using online resources to brush up on skills. Some recommended practice sites include: 

• RegisteredNurseRN Dosage Calculations Quiz 
• Level Up RN Dosage Calculation Practice  

The Dysrhythmia Exam will challenge you on interpreting ECG rhythms accurately, an essential skill for various assignments. 

Review Basic and Advanced EKG Material 
Even if you're taking the Basic Dysrhythmia test, go through both Basic and Advanced EKG materials. Familiarity with both will ensure you’re comfortable with a wide range of rhythms, from simple to complex  

Practice and Measure Carefully 
Repeated practice will make rhythm recognition second nature. Make use of tools like EKG Academy and SkillStat’s ECG Simulator to reinforce your skills. Remember, measuring intervals and counting boxes accurately is critical, so review guidelines on measuring PR and QRS intervals beforehand. 

Understand Rhythm Interpretation 

Follow a step-by-step approach to rhythm interpretation: 

• Determine the rate. 
• Check if the rhythm is regular or irregular. 
• Identify the presence of a P wave. 
• Measure the PR interval. 
• Observe the QRS complex.

Using these steps consistently will help you differentiate between similar rhythms, such as AFib and AFlutter or PACs and PVCs. 

To support your preparation further, make sure to review the following resources: 

• Relias Testing Helpful Hints PDF 
• Math Study Material PDF 
• Dysrhythmia Tips PDF 

Each of these guides contains detailed tips tailored to help you excel in your exams. 

• Take Time to Prepare: Avoid rushing. Set aside dedicated time for study and practice. 
• Ask for Help: If you need additional resources, reach out to your recruiter or support team. 
• Stay Calm and Confident: You’ve got the knowledge and the skills. Trust your preparation and go into each exam with confidence! 

Best of luck, and remember, FlexCare is here to support you every step of the way. With preparation and focus, you’ll clear each assessment and be ready for your next adventure in patient care!