traumarnrodney

traumarnrodney has 13 years experience and specializes in ER/Trauma.

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1. What do you wear to an interview?

   traumarnrodney replied to LynnLRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   My first few interviews after getting my license consisted of me wearing my best suit and never getting a call back. Finally, I decided to be comfortable and wear some khaki pants and a nice polo...

2. How long did you stay at your 1st job?

   traumarnrodney replied to 01dayatatime's topic in Nursing Career

   I stayed at my first employer 13 years in different positions. I know this is rare, but I never stopped learning so it was always interesting. Love a teaching hospital with the highest level of care...

3. "Did you see/Follow up with your Primary Doctor..."

   traumarnrodney replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Emergency

   I work triage A LOT, and the majority of what we see (at least 80%) could have been seen by primary care or minor med with the same outcomes. I agree 100% with the argument that co-pays are the way to...

4. Blood alcohol with patients refusing

   traumarnrodney replied to SCRAPPYRN69's topic in Emergency

   In TN there are limited instances where blood draw is mandatory such as death or severe injuries involved. Even then, the police have to have an outside contractor come draw the blood for chain of...

5. Nurse advocacy (Rant)

   traumarnrodney replied to KalipsoRed's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   I have been an RN in the south for 13+ years and can tell you things aren't much better here. If you say anything about the unsafe loads you're branded a trouble maker and put under the microscope...