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What is it like working in trauma care?

I'm 17 and have wanted to go into trauma care for as long as I can remember, Im currently working on getting my CMA then I plan on getting my RN.

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Joshua’s Answer

Trauma care requires calmness under pressure. It is fast paced, and deals with difficult situations. Your patients will often have multiple issues and injuries that need to be prioritized and dealt with accordingly. RNs can treat trauma working on EMS helicopters, in a Trauma Center Emergency Room, as an OR nurse with a trauma surgeon, and in a trauma ICU.
(If your are talking about psychological trauma that is a field with a lot of need too, where RNs can do a lot of good in mental health clinic and psychological units)
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Selma’s Answer

I am a CMA and thats a great start, you can get a feel for how much trauma you are comfortable with as a CMA or caregiver prior to continuing towards nursing. Healthcare is not for the squeamish! Feel free to send any questions my way, and best of luck!
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Melinda’s Answer

It is fast passed. Can be rewarding but also can burn you out quickly. Very dependent on where you work.
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Sandra’s Answer

I am a pediatric pharmacist mostly working in an emergency department. I respond to trauma patients along with doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, social workers, child life specialists (who make life easier for kids in the healthcare setting), trauma surgeons, and chaplains. It requires the ability to function in a high-stress environment, as well as communication skills, prioritization skills, multi-tasking skills, and critical thinking skills. It is very rewarding to be able to make a difference in such a critical time of someone's life, but you also have to make sure you are coping with the trauma in healthy ways. I would recommend talking to a therapist or at least knowing how to reach out if you are suffering from being exposed to so much suffering. Many employers have an Employee Assistance Program or a Chaplain service who can guide you to helpful resources for processing the trauma you witness. Debriefing as a team and consoling each other as a team is also very important.
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