Traum-a-Rama

Traum-a-Rama

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  1. Nursing shoes for overpronators

    Traum-a-Rama replied to kdrose01's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm an overpronator...I also have really bad plantar fasciitis in both feet right now (they really should just call it "nurse's foot") and achlles tendinitis in my left foot. I can tell you...

  2. Will I ever keep up the pace???

    Traum-a-Rama replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in Emergency

    Thanks, guys!!! I really appreciate the feedback...I'm really trying here, cause I really, really want to be successful here. I didn't always want the ER; I kind of found my way here by accident, but...

  3. The "hospital smell"

    Traum-a-Rama posted a topic in General Nursing

    This may be a dumb question, but bear with me as I am a newbie nurse... I work in the ED, and every day I work, the odor hits me as soon as I swing open the door. Handling the smells is not the issue,...

  4. The "hospital smell"

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

    The hospital I work in is a non-for-profit, inner city facility that serves the poor and indigent population. See, I wouldn't care if I came home smelling like that "sterile glove, disinfectant...

  5. Thank You Email After Interview Question

    Traum-a-Rama replied to redraider1977's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely send it! I'm a new grad, albeit a second degree grad, so I struggled with the card vs. email thing. I ended up doing both...I don't see how it could've hurt. I sent a business-like,...

  6. Starting as an ER Tech, what do you nurses want from me?

    Traum-a-Rama replied to NurseMaybeBaby's topic in Emergency

    Please, please, please re-stock supplies when you can! I'm new in the ER myself, so I usually start my own IV's cause I need the practice, but it's sooo frustrating when I go in a room to do...

  7. Calling all Nurse Mamas... Please help me!!

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

    I'm a single mom, but don't rely on my sitter to cook from scratch. I cook several dishes on my days off, or I'll cook extra servings of meals to serve as leftovers later. I'll even just cut up &...

  8. plus size scrubs.

    Traum-a-Rama replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I usually order from medicalscrubscollection, nwscrubs, and advancehealthcareshop. I think the first one I listed is the one where you earn credits you can apply to future purchases. Shipping is fast,...

  9. Preceptor Story...Refreshing

    Traum-a-Rama posted a topic in General Nursing

    Because all of us have heard more than our share of horror stories from new nurses who are drowning on orientation and from seasoned nurses who are sick to death of the attitudes and audacity of some...

  10. Favorite "Lay Terms" For Diagnoses

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

    Mine is more of a regional thing...I live in Virginia now, but all my relatives (all from Philly or NY) say, "Oh, it was just a bout of Ahhhnnn-gin-ah" instead of angina. Also, I no longer ask...

  11. RN/CNA dynamic where you work?

    Traum-a-Rama replied to backatit2's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new nurse, but my preceptorship was on a floor where the dynamic was such as you describe. I know the job market for all nurses, especially new grads, is rough right now, but I really, really am...

  12. How do I get out of a pt's room politely?

    Traum-a-Rama posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, all! I am one of those brand new, but "life experienced" nurses in my first RN job (emergency department). I am loving it!!! The good thing is that my patients know that I care, but I find it...

  13. What do I NEED??? Help!

    Traum-a-Rama replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    A small notebook to write down door codes, phone numbers, etc A hemostat when not being used for its purpose can also be used to keep your tape handy A highlighter or two to highlight your meds/labs...

  14. How do I get out of a pt's room politely?

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

    Thank you all for such great tips on how to set the tone at the start of the conversation AND how to refocus the patient on the here and now! It's so hard because I know that a lot of these patients...

  15. Vertical Violence on the floor

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

    Sorry if this is a bit off topic, but I am a new grad who is currently pouring over books on documenation to cover my butt (although it's a shame that every time we document, we have to write as if...

  16. I Got the ED job!!!

    Traum-a-Rama posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi nurses! I just wanted to share the fantastic news that I got the job in the ED! :yeah:It such a great residency program with 6 months of training, multiple certifications, and individualized...

  17. I Got the ED job!!!

    Traum-a-Rama replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in Emergency

    Thank you dthfyter, gurmo, murphyle, lunahRN, and Medic2RN for all the tips & advice!!! I stocked up on pocket sized notebooks and will definitely look into that book suggested by LunahRN. Such a...

  18. I Got the ED job!!!

    Traum-a-Rama replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in Emergency

    Thanks guys, please add more....I agree that there's nothing more dangerous than an overconfident, smart ass nurse. So, at the risk of annoying my colleagues, I will ask tons of questions when in...

  19. Questions to ask during a peer interview?

    Traum-a-Rama posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, everyone! I am a new nursing grad and absolutely love the support that this site offers! Well, I made it through the telephone interview & then the panel interview...whew!!! This week I am...

  20. Questions to ask during a peer interview?

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

    Thank you all for the great advice!! I love the questions you suggessted and appreciate the tips and pointers! The peer interview is Thursday, and I hope this is the final step in the hiring...

  21. Huge Dilemma...please help!

    Traum-a-Rama posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi, everyone! I'm pretty new here and I'm a brand new grad, :grad: albeit a 36-year-old grad! I need input on making a pretty big decision...I live in the Norfolk/Va Beach area of Virginia (also known...

  22. Huge Dilemma...please help!

    Traum-a-Rama replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks again guys!!! I guess I didn't really have a dilemma after all! I think I just needed assurance from wiser minds that I made the right decision! And what a GREAT Christmas gift it'll be if I...

  23. Huge Dilemma...please help!

    Traum-a-Rama replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Wow...I have to say you guys are AWESOME!!! Thank you everyone for the support! I guess I had already made up my mind, but needed to realize I was making the right one! You all really hit the nail on...

  24. Halloween Scare

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

    When I was a nursing student on my mother/baby rotation, my instructor was coming out of the nursery with a newborn in the bassinette. As she was walking towards me down the hallway, she tripped and...

  25. What's the One Thing You Wish Someone Had Told You on Your First Day?

    Traum-a-Rama posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, everyone! I am in the midst of finishing my last few weeks of nursing school and need some good, solid, simple advice. I'm really excited, but apprehensive (and a bit scared!) about being a new...