I am an MICN in
another county. Can I use that authorization in
Orange County?
OCEMS does not recognize out of county
authorizations. Nurses wishing to be authorized as an
MICN in Orange County must meet all of the requirements
listed in OCEMS policy 400.00 before being able to
function in that capacity, including employment in the
ED of an Orange County base hospital. Contact the Base
Hospital Coordinator at your Base Hospital for further
information.
I will
be working as a traveling nurse at an Orange County
Base Hospital. Can I become an MICN in Orange County?
Yes, at the discretion of the Base Hospital
Coordinator and after meeting all of the requirements
for authorization listed in OCEMS policy 400.00. Contact
the Base Hospital Coordinator at your assigned base
hospital.
I am
an OCEMS authorized MICN at my usual place of
employment and I work part time at another Orange County
Base Hospital. Can I work as an MICN at my part time
job?
Yes, if the base hospital coordinator at the second
hospital wishes to utilize you in this role. You will
use the same OC authorization number at both hospitals.
I had a leave of
absence from my job. What do I have to do to resume
working on the radio as an MICN?
Reactivation requirements vary and are dependent
on the length of your leave of absence. These are
outlined in OCEMS policy 400.00. Completion of all
missed mandatory training is required; the Base Hospital
Coordinator may require specific actions (e.g., review
of OCEMS policies/procedures and treatment guidelines, a
self study program of the MICN curriculum, proctored
radio console reorientation, etc.) Contact your Base
Hospital Coordinator for more information.
My MICN
authorization has expired. What do I do now?
Re-authorization/re-activation is dependent upon how
long your authorization has been expired and what if any
of the requirements you have fulfilled prior to
expiration of authorization. Speak with your Base
Hospital Coordinator to get more information and
clarification.
