Cyra-Lea Drummond

Cyra-Lea Drummond

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  1. Supporting New Nurses in Their First Year

    Cyra-Lea Drummond posted a topic in General Nursing

    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...

  2. Supporting New Nurses in Their First Year

    Cyra-Lea Drummond replied to Cyra-Lea Drummond's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, that's

  3. Any advice for a New Nurse?

    Cyra-Lea Drummond replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  4. Any advice for a New Nurse?

    Cyra-Lea Drummond replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  5. Presentation of a problem/resolution to management of other units

    Cyra-Lea Drummond replied to Mrl4963's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  6. What support do you wish you had as a new nurse?

    Cyra-Lea Drummond replied to Cyra-Lea Drummond's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  7. What support do you wish you had as a new nurse?

    Cyra-Lea Drummond posted a topic in General Nursing

    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...