Traum-a-Rama

Traum-a-Rama

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  1. Bon Secours salary & pay differentials

    Traum-a-Rama posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hello everyone! Does anyone know the "guestimate" 2011 hourly rate for Bon Secours Hampton Roads? And what is the shift differential for nights/weekends/holidays? What do they pay for overtime? Who...

  2. Disillusioned and Bullied

    Traum-a-Rama posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    So, disillusioned nurse here...In a nutshell, I'm a new grad. I've had to struggle with many obstacles, including single motherhood, and finally attained a dream of mine to become an RN in 2010. I've...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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

  6. Nursing shoes for overpronators

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

  7. Need help with a Developmental paper!!!

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

    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....

  8. 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...

  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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. Fired....What now?

    Traum-a-Rama posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay, to follow up on my previous post: I got fired because I wasn't a "good fit" with the company. I feel like crap, but am picking myself up and immediately starting my job search for a place that...

  13. 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...

  14. Interviewing after being fired...advice please

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

    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...

  15. Interviewing after being fired...advice please

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

    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...

  16. Following up on interview: Advice Needed

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

    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...

  17. Injuries r/t toning sneakers

    Traum-a-Rama replied to BrazoriaLVN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, 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,...

  18. 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...

  19. Fired....What now?

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

    Long story short, I was harrassed from day one by a nurse who had been there 8 yrs. The longest any other nurse has lasted there was 2 years. The month before my orientation ended, 22 nurses left the...

  20. Disillusioned and Bullied

    Traum-a-Rama replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No union, unfortunately. I don't know what she has accused me of, but I have been told about 10 people have given written statements on my behalf about the long history of her harrassment towards me....

  21. Disillusioned and Bullied

    Traum-a-Rama replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks you all for your kind replies! I did, in fact, stand up for myself and spoke with the bully in private on the first 2 occassions and then went up the ladder when it got nowhere. As for the DON,...

  22. The dumbest thing you've ever heard...

    Traum-a-Rama replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As an ER nurse in an inner city hospital, I have my fair share of what some will do to get their fix...the most memorable from last night.... Upon entering said patient's room (one of our frequent...

  23. Plantar fasciitis: How many cortisone injections??

    Traum-a-Rama posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, all!! I'm a newbie, but have been suffering with plantar fasciitis for over 2 years to the point where it affects and controls my entire life. It got the point where all I did on my days off...

  24. failed lift test, may have lost job offer..

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

    I agree that a 50 lb "lift test" may be teetering on the illegal...and I also agree that this is a blessing in disguise. Better you lose a few months of time, gas money, and a rent deposit than lose...

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

    Traum-a-Rama posted a topic in Emergency

    I have a question for both new(er) and seasoned ED nurses! First, let me say that I'm still floating on cloud nine that I succeeded in getting my RN and that I have a great job! On top of that, I'm...