Cyra-Lea Drummond

Cyra-Lea Drummond

Cardiac health

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About Cyra-Lea Drummond

Cyra-Lea Drummond has 21 years experience and specializes in Cardiac health.


Latest Activity

  1. Supporting New Nurses in Their First Year

    Wow, that's great!
  2. Supporting New Nurses in Their First Year

    For newly minted nurses, the first year of independent practice can be nerve-wracking and overwhelming. New nurses are suddenly responsible for patient safety and well-being while being without a clinical instructor or preceptor present to check thei...
  3. Any advice for a New Nurse?

    I understand your concern. Do not hesitate to ask questions, even if your co-workers seem busy. Looking back, there were times as a new nurse I should have asked for help, and I didn't. Bad things happened as a result. Patient safety must be a priori...
  4. Any advice for a New Nurse?

    Will you be the only licensed nurse on shift, or will there be others working with you? Don't be afraid to ask questions. If you are afraid of forgetting things, find a system of organization that works for you. I used a checklist system for my patie...
  5. I would be happy to help you. I was head of my unit-based shared governance council as an ICU nurse. Now, I work as a freelance writer. You may feel free to message me directly with any questions. I will mention one specific anecdote that I found hel...
  6. What support do you wish you had as a new nurse?

    What an amazing orientation program! I'm sorry to hear your hospital was not able to maintain it. I love idea of having a dedicated mentor a new hire can approach with questions or concerns. Thank you for your input!
  7. Hello, fellow nurses! I am working on a blog post about the kind of support new nurses need. Was there anything your employer, unit, or new co-workers did during your orientation period and first few months that made you feel more prepared to be on y...