humglum BSN, RN

humglum has 7 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in forensic psych, corrections.

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1. So what do you do if you cut your finger?

   humglum replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

   Is it still bleeding? I'd put a square of gauze over the stitches and cover it with an occlusive dressing. Accidents happen -- just make sure it is well-covered and you wear gloves when necessary.

2. Nurses and marriage

   humglum replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

   I find it hard to believe, especially in this economy, that someone would latch onto a nurse as a 'meal ticket' and expect to be kept by him or her. I'm an RN and I make a good amount of money but certainly not enough to be the sole breadwinner in a ...

3. So much negativity towards Associate Degree Nurses

   humglum replied to LPN_2005/RN_10's topic in ADN/BSN

   I don't think anyone here is anti-ADN. If you've been around this site for any length of time, you'll see some variation of this thread over and over again. In my opinion more education is never a bad thing and it is something to be encouraged. What ...

4. not looking "put together"

   humglum replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

   I work in a prison surrounded by men who stare at me like they have never seen a female before. I strive to look as plain as possible. I wear minimal makeup, I pull my clean hair back from my face, and wear clean (not ironed, thank you very much, and...

5. New Grad in Corrections

   humglum replied to ibrn2010's topic in Correctional

   I think you should share your medical information. It is important information for them to know if you should have a diabetic emergency while at work -- it could mean the difference between life and death for you. There are many, many nurses here tha...

6. Help RN's w/ my HW!

   humglum replied to jesslopez_619's topic in LPN-RN

   Are you serious? Why would you convert to mcg? Divide 25 mg into 450 mg and you'll have the necessary volume. I'm quite sure you can manage this yourself.

7. Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

   humglum replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

   When can you start? No, really, when can you start? I've been in my corrections job for YEARS now so I can't offer specific advice. I'd be clear on maintaining boundaries, being firm/fair/consistent, resisting manipulative behavior. Prison dispensa...

8. Strip searches?

   humglum replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

   No. There is no reason for medical to be involved in strip searches. That is a custody issue. We're not involved in cell extractions either but we do treat inmates (and, to some extent, assist officers) for chemical exposure.

9. Drug testing issue.

   humglum replied to Lachrymologist's topic in General Nursing

   When I first started taking drug tests they would ask what medications I was taking. Now they don't. If, for some reason, you test positive the person that interprets the tests will call you (using the number you provided) and discuss it with you, as...

10. Do you need to carry your personal cell phone while at work?

    humglum replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I work in corrections and here nobody can carry a cell phone, not the medical director, not the warden. It's a safety issue because of inmates getting control of phones and making escape plans or coordinating gang/drug efforts on the outside. Here we...

11. Do you need to carry your personal cell phone while at work?

    humglum replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Cell phones aren't permitted at my job. We go through a metal detector, our belongings are packaged in clear bags that go through a scanner, and we have pat downs. No cell phones, period. No exceptions. At first it was an adjustment but now I don't ...

12. Anyone applied to Salisbury University's ABSN for Fall 2009?

    humglum replied to nursing8648's topic in Maryland

    I live in Salisbury and I've never had any problem with violent or property crime. I think, like anywhere else, there are good areas and bad areas and it is important to be aware of your surroundings so you don't create an opportunity to be victimize...

13. No Patients!

    humglum replied to nkochrn's topic in Rural

    Wow, I can't imagine that. Our census tonight is 6. I'm the only nurse here, which is fine because there isn't much to do. One night I worked and had one patient all night long. That patient had the best nursing care of her life!! Where I work we ca...

14. Starting PIV = bane of my existance. Any advice?

    humglum replied to whykiki0103's topic in New Nurse

    We don't generally draw labs from IV starts, either. And I would agree that the best thing for your skill and confidence level is practice. I work in a prison so I am usually starting IVs on healthy and muscular young(ish) men. Sometimes they have bi...

15. Nightshift- sooo tired on off days

    humglum replied to EllaGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Probably a good few months. Maybe as long as 4. I started out feeling sort of zombielike during my days off but my problem is that I'm a light sleeper and I had trouble sleeping during the day. Now I have darkening shades, I go to sleep with the TV o...