By Topic: Trauma

Browse advice, tips, and support from real trauma RNs. Get help with questions about becoming a trauma nurse, or navigating day to day work life.

I am interested in emergency nursing or trauma nursing. What should I do fresh out of nursing school to improve my hireability and impress possible employers? I did get BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, NRP, and PALS.

Last answered 4 months ago 8 answers

How is my 2 year experience as an ER Tech in a Trauma facility able benefit me when applying to a RN role? Can I negotiate that experience for a higher pay?

Last answered 5 months ago 8 answers

I’m in the my last semester of nursing school. Can I start out in the ER/ICU? That is where my passion is.

Last answered 5 months ago 7 answers

I'm currently in nursing school, gradation in December, I have aspirations to work in the ER, ICU/Critical Care or Trauma, any tips or advice for me on these specialties or to get into them ?

Last answered 6 months ago 1 answer

How are experienced emergency RN's dealing with burnout? Am I the only one thinking it's time for a career change? What are ppl's thoughts on Informatics?

Last answered about 1 year ago 19 answers

What nursing associations are there specifically for trauma nurses?

Last answered about 1 year ago 6 answers

I just started a few weeks ago as a new grad in a Trauma 1 ED and I am really loving it. I have a hard time bending to pressure, but if you have any kind or words of encouragement to keep me going, I would seriously appreciate it! 🥰

Last answered about 1 year ago 8 answers

What is the most stressful aspect of being a trauma nurse? The most rewarding?

Last answered over 1 year ago 11 answers

What is average pay for icu trauma nurse in Augusta, Ga?

Last answered over 1 year ago 1 answer

Have you ever handled a patient with vicarious trauma?

Last answered over 1 year ago 1 answer

How do you become a TCRN? What advice do you have for a nurse preparing for the course?

Last answered about 2 years ago 7 answers

How do you best support the mental well-being of a recovering trauma patient?

Last answered about 2 years ago 7 answers