nurse_drumm

nurse_drumm specializes in Oncology, Orthopaedics, Med/Surg.

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1. Mary Jane Crocs

   nurse_drumm replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in General Nursing

   They are awesome! I have a pair, and they're like wearing little pillows on your feet. Unfortunately, our facility has deemed them "unsafe" due to the holes in the shoe, and the soft soles.... so we are not allowed to wear them any longer. If you...

2. Nursing Musicians?

   nurse_drumm replied to jackothedrummer1's topic in General Nursing

   Hmmmm..... guess what I play? Yep.... for 26 years now. I've written, played, directed, you name it... and you know what? I've got the best hand/eye coordination there is... and it comes in pretty darned handy in nursing. I love them both, and the...

3. Patient LOAD anyone?

   nurse_drumm replied to Pheobe05's topic in General Nursing

   I work nights, and a typical load for us is 8 or 9. However, I can remember one summer we dealt with really short staffing, and I had 14 patients on more than one occasion...... and yes, this is med/surg. Good thing I love my job.

4. Do they have orientation programs for night shift?

   nurse_drumm replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in New Nurse

   Hay there fellow night-shifter!! I'm not sure if anyone does orientation on the night shift, I can only speak for my own facility, and we do not. The actual orientation is done during the day, and the new staff member, if they are a new grad, will a...

5. Potential MSNEd student looking for any useful information

   nurse_drumm replied to LaeDeesNP's topic in Educators

   Kate, You're not from Vermont by chance, are you? I know someone in a very similar situation, and her name is Kate as well..... Just being nosey.... LOL

6. She is so dear to me...

   nurse_drumm replied to Pedi_needi's topic in Pediatric

   pedi.... now that's what nursing is all about! you're an inspiration, and though you don't know me, i'm proud to be called a nurse along side nurses like you. keep up the good work, and never let anyone bring that special gift of yours down. much t...

7. Nurses Week: what makes you feel appreciated?

   nurse_drumm replied to douglask's topic in General Nursing

   A simple pat on the back and a thank you from my boss would be nice.....

8. Am I just being anal or is this really BAD??

   nurse_drumm replied to LogCabinMom's topic in General Students

   I don't think you're being anal.... I don't think proper grammar and spelling is too much to ask of someone who's trying to teach others how to care for other people's lives.... call me crazy. It's kinda like those who say orientated while giving rep...

9. Question... are we supposed to help? Good Samaritan.

   nurse_drumm replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

   okay, i guess there's no better time than now for my honesty to flow here.... i have to admit, i've come across a couple accidents since i've been a nurse (two maybe, i live in a really small town), and to be honest.... i froze right up, got scared o...

10. stethoscope question

    nurse_drumm replied to JenMarie82's topic in General Students

    hi there! [color=#a0522d] [color=#a0522d]i have a littman master classic ii, and i just love the thing. it's perfect for me, and i too, like csi-sn have the soft ear tips, they make all the difference in comfort and in what you hear. they really f...

11. ideal syringe size for saline locks.

    nurse_drumm replied to dsgrandmarn's topic in Infusion

    hi there, [color=#a0522d] [color=#a0522d]for a saline lock (or whenever administering meds through a peripheral line) that is just that, a peripheral saline lock ( 3" or less), i always use 5ml syringes both for the flush, and for the med ( i always...

12. Midline venous catheters

    nurse_drumm replied to cannulation's topic in Infusion

    our facility places a 4x4 gauze over the site (but not completely covering it to keep the insertion site visible), then dresses it according to procedure.... the initial dressing stays for 24 hours, and then it's removed and redressed without the ga...

13. new to site

    nurse_drumm replied to kprnc58's topic in Orthopaedic

    hi there! [color=#a0522d] [color=#a0522d]i too work in a small facility and care for many ortho patients. i work on a med/surg floor that also specializes in ortho and oncology. we do many total joints, mainly knees and hips. i live in vermont, so...

14. Work during school?

    nurse_drumm replied to UTRN2005's topic in SRNA

    hey there, i would highly recommend you work during school, especially if it's only for 1 or 2 shifts per month, and i'll tell you why... it gives you the extra money you may need to make life a little easier, and it will enable you to put what you'r...

15. Why are Newbies Such Whiners?

    nurse_drumm replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    ruby, i could kiss you (and hire you to speak at my facility) lol lol !!! marie..... i gotta tell ya, your picture of the cow makes me giggle every time i see it....lol peace and harmony :melody: ~alicia