Traum-a-Rama

Traum-a-Rama has 2 years experience and specializes in Emergency Dept, Med-Surg.

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1. Something I Wanted to Share

   Traum-a-Rama replied to AICU RN's topic in General Nursing

   I, too, enjoyed reading your heartwarming story Susan! Thanks for sharing :) I felt the same way this weekend when we had a low census and I actually had the time to fully care for an elderly man who is usually not alert or oriented. After I got him ...

2. Do you ever get tired of hearing this phrase?

   Traum-a-Rama replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

   I think the "lose my license" fear, especially among us new nurses, is not just due to it being drilled into our heads through school, but also from witnessing real instances of nurses being thrown under the bus by management (and sometimes our own p...

3. Knowing the worst and not saying a word.

   Traum-a-Rama replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

   Wow...I'm wiping tears away after reading your story. This really touched me, especially on Veteran's Day (there are so many unsung heroes out there). Thanks for sharing.

4. Nursing shoes for overpronators

   Traum-a-Rama replied to kdrose01's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Sandra Kay, I'm never completely pain free, but it's more tolerable. It was only after I worked 3 in a row that the fasciitis and tendinitis would flare. I hated wearing the expensive dorsi-boots at night because you can't walk on them, and I often ...

5. Need help with a Developmental paper!!!

   Traum-a-Rama replied to AK11's topic in Student Assist

   You could start with Erikson... Take into consideration his faith, age, marital status, and physical limitations and then think of potential issues you should consider when caring for this gentleman. Short of doing your homework for you, I think this...

6. Horrific Write Ups? Has it ever happened to you?

   Traum-a-Rama replied to NonieJuice's topic in General Nursing

   I got written up for not giving a patient in the ER her second pillow fast enough. Umm, I was working on a code in the next room!!! I was able to prove this through the timing of my documentation, but the patient happened to complain just when the VP...

7. After termination: A Great Update

   Traum-a-Rama replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in General Nursing

   I forgot to answer DeLana's question. To answer the dreaded "Why were you terminated?" I said something along the lines of: While my experiences at the prior job were mostly positive, and I learned (fill in the blank), the place wasn't a very healthy...

8. After termination: A Great Update

   Traum-a-Rama replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in General Nursing

   :nurse:Thanks everyone! I am so glad this site is available for we nurses to support one another! I've told my story in hopes that any nurse who has been unjustly fired knows not to give up. I am not a young chicken, and I was fearful that the career...

9. After termination: A Great Update

   Traum-a-Rama posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello All Nurses! I wanted to say something positive after seeking everyone's support following a wrongful termination. Thank you all for your kind words and steadfast support... I also wanted to give hope to others who have found themselves a target...

10. I am seriously looking at nursing. I have a long good/bad history with schooling

    Traum-a-Rama replied to ThePhilster's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Phil and welcome! I found your story touching and inspirational because, I too, have had some difficult life experiences. I don't think I'd like to go through that again, but those years were a valuable learning experience and I morphed into a m...

11. Interviewing after being fired...advice please

    Traum-a-Rama replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in Job Hunt

    Thanks, guys. I guess I don't know how to phrase this: While my experiences at the prior job were mostly positive, and I learned so much and had so many valuable educational opportunities, it was getting downright unsafe for me there. We were so shor...

12. Interviewing after being fired...advice please

    Traum-a-Rama posted a topic in Job Hunt

    Hi, all!!! This is a continuation of my story and the hard lessons I learned about nurse bullying ... I finally have 2 interviews lined up after being fired for "not being a good fit..." No explanation, and no union to pursue any action. So, when the...

13. Following up on interview: Advice Needed

    Traum-a-Rama posted a topic in Job Hunt

    Hi, all! Without making this too long, I'll just give the long story short: I am a new grad and got hired at what I thought would be my dream job in a busy, inner city ER (which was a non-for-profit)...My preceptor was wonderful, my training was wond...

14. Injuries r/t toning sneakers

    Traum-a-Rama replied to BrazoriaLVN's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I sustained an injury in those rocking shoes, but not from a fall...I'm a long time sufferer of plantar fasciitis. My colleagues and friends know that I am ALWAYS on the lookout for good, supportive, comfy shoes or insoles. When this rocking shoe cra...

15. Fired....What now?

    Traum-a-Rama replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to all for the kind replies... I know I shouldn't be disgruntled, but had I known how rampant nurse violence is, I may have chosen a different career. I'm an older nurse and a single mom who had to overcome many life struggles to become a nurs...