I’m a Trauma Nurse | My Life ★ Glam.com

Jennifer Dukes, RN, is an emergency room nurse at a Level 1 trauma hospital in Atlanta. She endures fast-paced 12-hour shifts and organized chaos in a high-stress work environment as she fights to help keep her patients alive. This National Nurses Day, watch as we take you through a day in her life. glam.com
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[@MsMondaymornings]

My cousin is an ER nurse at a children's hospital. I have a lot of respect for nurses. The job they have is difficult and sometimes underappreciated. They are amazing.

[@yumiko0017]

True. At times they actually do more than the doctor especially when it comes to helping with delivering babies.

[@Lynnblue98]

especially as a children's er nurse. I wouldn't have the courage to see children hurt.

[@hoodietheproxy8575]

Serena Mallavarapu I think it is so amazing they they do this. It's sad when people be rude to them

[@katej.8691]

They are amazing I don't think some people realize what they see in a day and it's really hard for them sometimes

[@maddiejohnson5881]

Serena Mallavarapu children’s hospital is the only hospital I feel safe at.

[@harrietjones1409]

Even though I want to be one myself, I feel like the spotlight of appreciation is always on doctors, whereas nurses have to also work very hard, usually overtime, and in sometimes conditions that are really quite gross. I have huge respect for nurses!

[@murieltainter5936]

You do not do it for appreciation.....you are there for the patient. Not about you...it's about the patient.

[@laylamar1120]

Not true!!! I am a nurse... work very close with the doctors. Believe it or not 90 percent of patients say it’s the nurse who helps and cares for them. The doctors are far and few and are often never seeing the patient. We the nurses do the codes and call for orders and advocate for the patient. Doctors have their busy role.... nurses have theirs... goes hand in hand. We can not do what we do without each other.

[@Mmatt11]

the only reason i’m not liking this is because if be the 666 like, NO THANKS

[@Luxie19]

Harriet Jones AMEN!! I'VE BEEN AN ER RN FOR OVER 2O YEARS 💜💜🚑🚑

[@daisokitty4835]

My mother is a dialysis nurse who works from 3:00 am to 1:00 pm or 7:00. She is payed less than a RN.

[@SoFabylous]

I just passed the NCLEX. I can't wait to be in your shoes as a trauma nurse one day! You're amazing.

[@psychobunny32]

congratulations!!!

[@hannahreynen4283]

Faby De la Cruz why not spring for doctor you get more respect

[@nathanielsean3613]

@@hannahreynen4283 passion is more important than respect. it's her choice to become a nurse not you

[@vickydyas7827]

*CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!* *I hope you have an amazing time being a trauma nurse!!!!!!* *GOOD LUCK*

[@chkris6889]

Good job!

[@katieface86]

I have so much respect for nurses, especially ER nurses. Due to my health issues I've been to the ER numerous times, both by ambulance and car ride. And after my grandma was in her severe car crash, the trauma nurses were downright amazing! Thank you! 🎉🎊

[@samuraihei7]

I feel like nurses are constantly underappreciated which is unfortunate since they are a vital part of any hospital. Mads props to Jennifer for doing the job she does every day.

[@EBMisKing]

samuraijoo7 as well as paramedics. 100%

[@thesharpestofthorns___9132]

Really! I got that little chip on my shoulder reminding me to not be too needy or be very demanding when I was admitted a week ago. Like god damn! I was thinking of how many psycho patients they have to deal with. Like I could see the near relief on my primary nurse's face, probably from what other doctors in the ER told her, that I was really calm. Little anxious, but good. The group of nurses I had in the ER when I had fluid drained from my lungs were relived too lol. Because they said that they get alot of young males who yell, shout, swear, etc. And I actually made them laugh explaining that was why women live longer than men. Because we can tolerate pain better.

[@victoria4309]

@@super__sad You're lucky then. Most of the nurses I know have been so annoying and lazy.

[@lls1338]

Aren't we lucky to have nurses like her to care for us in our darkest hours! 💕

[@sushiixx]

I have one semester left of nursing school. I plan to work in the ICU in pediatrics!

[@averageellingtonenjoyer]

Good luck

[@sierragaffney6648]

Me too!!!!

[@marnie9452]

Save some lives!

[@asassynation9955]

Good luck! 💕

[@Mishellyshell64]

Jeff Keeth Plenty of hospitals offer new grads residencies or externships. One of our new grads got hired into NICU fresh out of school. Soooo 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@cjm7764]

Im a burn unit nurse. I pray every day i do the best and do everything correctly. When our unit isnt full we get trauma. I just hope every day to fix and do everything i can. Pressure more so on ourselves. When i had a great day and recovery looks good you walk out on a cloud. That keeps us going

[@ellierue5023]

In two years in going to be starting my path to becoming a doctor and all I can say is wow. I know doctors are given all the credit when it comes to health but if I'm honest it was a nurse that inspired me to want to be a doctor. I hope when I do finish that I'm not one of those type of doctors who do appreciate the nurses because they are truly amazing.

[@HYBRIDER-YT]

wait until nurses stop listening to your orders and declare themselves the primary practitioners for patients, that will be interesting..

[@shiestyy04]

This gets me thinking in my home town there is a ems worker named Susan and one night there was a hit and run couple years ago and she was one of the first ambulance to get to the scene first and it was her son who was killed 😑. Respect to all the nurses, doctors, ect.

[@donnarobinson8044]

I went into kidney failure July 28th this year and that's when I started respecting the hell out of nurses...er, ICU and all the rest of them!! All of them treated me with such respect too!! God bless them all! XOXO

[@dogtoes3192]

My friends mom is a trauma nurse. I have no idea how people do these things. They’re amazing

[@Halatheone]

I feel like nursing and teaching are the two most underrated jobs there is!

[@Hipples]

I was recently in a car accident that basically broke my whole hand and my moms whole leg, I had go to a trauma center and these guys calmed us all down as we were in shock and helped with the pain

[@alexaquinonez3670]

This is awesome i love seeing how passionate she is about her job. Inspired!

[@rebekahbridges-tervydis5054]

I liked her. I can handle stress when you know your working toward Or for someone. I can't handle stress if I'm just working for the money. I need a purpose.

[@nelar860]

EXACTLY! Thank you!

[@katie0698]

I would highly recommend that anyone who wants to become a nurse become a cna for awhile before. It will really help you see some of the very basics to help you decide if you actually want to go into the field. Patients in pain can be kind of crazy but their families are crazier.

[@zadiem.9249]

This is going to be my future one day. I'm a tech in an OR and when we get traumas, everyone is rushing because they're so excited and there's very few who stay calm. But it's rare for us to get traumas because we have a trauma hospital only 30 minutes away from us.

[@haddieborbely]

A good trauma nurse is just so important.. I will never forget the nurse that took the time to wash my hair... like seriously! She was so busy and had so many more important jobs she could be doing but she made my week! I finally felt actually clean!

[@LaLaBlahBlahh]

I just applied for my grad in the ED at our states trauma centre! I love this stuff. Seeing the helicopter coming in is so exciting, but also nerve wracking. It’s so cool to be able to use your clinical skills, assessment skills, and also support patients/ families through some of the hardest times in their lives. Plus you see some seriously crazy stuff!!

[@Katleen123456789]

I have met many great nurses and I know they love their job because they don't show it despite their stressful environment.They put lots of effort to make others feel better. I appreciate nurses.

[@lisamarieashby2523]

The nurses are hero's! The actual CARE of patients is in their hands. Been in hospital too many times over my life. I know that first-hand.

[@vanessatheevilcupcake9293]

I'm currently an MA working towards my BSN, I absolutely cant wait go get into trauma nursing.

[@nicotinedietcoke]

Yay Trauma nurses! So happy to see more recognition for trauma nurses. I didn’t know what exactly trauma nurses did before I was in nursing school and became one. Always thought it was only ER nurses and ICU nurses who really ‘get in there’ and have that thrill to their job

[@pamelashaw4112]

I thank God for trooper one and the staff for saving my life 4 years ago. You all are the best

[@McChrister]

This must be a high stress job....you can hear the stress in your voice! Kudos for doing this job(I could never do this in a Million years!) May God Bless you and your patients....🙏🏼❤️😊

[@pastelcums5781]

When I was younger, I wanted to be a doctor or a surgeon but I realized that seeing blood and injuries makes me want to vomit 😕 I hope i'm not the only one.

[@anjanunnenmacher344]

same...thats why a lot of people become engineers who create the MRI and CT scan machines if they can't handle the actualmedical field but want to still contribute to it

[@lamingtongirl123]

pastel cums after a few years you become desensitized...don't worry it's just blood

[@psychobunny32]

you aren't the only one. There are many choices in the medical field. Sonogram technicians are in high demand. The pay is good, and if you decide to go into nursing later, many of your classes will count as prerequisites.

[@S.M.9]

I wanted to be a vet and i always thought I’d be fine, turns out blood and gore is different in real life then on tv

[@silvean7215]

pastel cums just look at what your afraid of everyday that’s what I did when I was 11 and now I’m 13 and I can look at snapped ankles and stuff

[@emilyluther6482]

I’m a CNA and it’s the best job in the world! Working in a hospital can be very stressful but I love helping the nurses and caring for people

[@nichollsalazar6413]

That was awesome. I would love to be a nurse. Especially a ER nurse. much respect.:)

[@VFN556]

Then go for it. There's nothing like it.

[@joyal876]

Do not fuck off your precious life. You live only once. There is day and night difference between the reality and this ''promotional video'' It is worst profession. Most overworked, ugly and underpaid. The reality sucks.

[@jerseynurse6878]

Joyal kurian - good lawd, take your negativity somewhere else.

[@texassteven8988]

Me 2, since 1996, love it !

[@Asukol]

I starting clinical rotations at a Level 1 trauma hospital in 5 days and I cannot wait

[@shashishekhar----]

She is so lovely, God bless her

[@HurricaneQueen777]

I am halfway through nursing school, and I cannot wait to get out and become a trauma nurse!!! Thanks for sharing! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@RG-jp2fy]

This just makes me so excited and motivated for nursing school in the next coming years. I can't wait to help people like this and be so responsible for life.

[@MohamedAhmed-wc3pw]

Madi G. Good luck!

[@taebeebee]

this reminds me as my time as a vet assistant in an emergency clinic. organized chaos. never sure whats going to walk in through those doors. a moment of quiet is usually suspicious and you know something crazy is going to come in soon

[@Acrylicbae]

Inspiring kinda wanna be a trauma nurse now

[@joyal876]

The reality is different from this edited promotional video. You will regret for your entire life.

[@matildammcafee4757]

Joyal kurian What? This is just a preview of the job! It is incredibly rewarding and it can help you in everyday life. How would you know that she'll regret it?

[@lamingtongirl123]

matilda mmcafee trust me most nurses go into it for the wrong reasons...it's not for everyone so before you commit to it try being a CNA for a year.

[@GOFLuvr]

It's great to see anyone can work in a trauma center and still be able to smile. I would have figured the worst part was either having patients die or work to save patients who have no realistic chance of survival.

[@drakore244]

While I love trauma nurses, I really do, especially the ones in large centers that I can send complex patients to, please show a day in the life of a rural outpost nurse. We get the same traumas, albeit less frequently, but we maybe have xray and that is it. No doctors save the rare teleconference, and we have to keep people stable enough for the upwards or 6 hour transfer to a major center.

[@helpus546]

❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻☮ Nurses do the most so much love Jennifer

[@jessicakendrick1857]

thank you

[@XxSeeTrebbssxX]

Im a 23 year old male hoping to start nursing school this year! My goal is to be a trauma nurse

[@XxSeeTrebbssxX]

A year later and I have my LPN and work in an ER as a tech. Starting my RN program in September! Wont stop until I reach my goals.

[@ollielearner6994]

HUGE respect.

[@bubblegrunge04]

Love this! Gets me so excited for my nursing career!

[@Scott-ff2oe]

Thank you.

[@salmanakber6368]

Thank you !

[@sofias.4931]

I don't know what to study. I'm a junior in high school. I'm really lost. I still haven't found my motivation in life. I always wanted to help kids...so I'm kinda leaning to being a nurse for kids..idk any comments???

[@jennamoorland8840]

when she said the Q word in the ER tho few will get...

[@Simoneirie]

Trauma is definitely not for me. It's definitely exciting to watch though. I work from home as a nurse and ❤ it

[@rubyinfamous]

Wow! If I ever get shot or anything and I have to go to the medical center somewhere I hope I can see Ms. Dukes ^^

[@alyshaharvey3794]

I would love to talk to Ms. Jennifer and get some more advice. I am starting LPN school in a few weeks and hope one day to work my way up to becoming a trauma nurse and maybe a NP. I have a few questions about the differences between the role of a PA and nurse in a trauma situation.

[@MusicloverX88]

What an amazing profession.

[@vviperbeehumble1410]

Just got into nursing school ...i wish to be in ER thanks for showing us whats up

[@yolandag5756]

I’m a peds nurse and I can’t even imagine the stress of working the ER, it seems fun but I don’t think I could handle it.

[@jessthehorse2254]

I have been in a car accident.... It was so hard to accept....

[@luticia]

This is totally new for me that a nurse is allowed to do so many and "serious" things. Here in Germany they are only allowed to do simple things like bringing and cutting food, cleaning the dentures, taking blood, blood pressure, bringing the meds and besides bringing the patient to the toilet that's it, I guess. They also don't have to go to college/university. 3 years nurse education in a nurse school.

[@hyosomoo1437]

luticia Yeah, nursing in America is different. Those tasks are usually given to CNAs. Of course RNs are sometimes expected to do it but not on the level that CNAs are. Nurses in America give shots, other forms of medicine, take vital signs, and more. To become an RN, you MUST go to college. The only thing you can get in a nursing school is a CNA or LPN certificate.

[@luticia]

What does CNA and RN stand for, please? I didn't know that you guys have different kind of nurse levels.

[@josephineszworc413]

RN is registered nurse and CNA is Certified Nursing Assistant

[@hyosomoo1437]

Josephine Szworc Thank you for explaining it to her.

[@hyosomoo1437]

luticia Josephine is correct.

[@abigailaberdeen5100]

... and it was a beautiful day...

[@Jessicad654]

I’m a tele. RN but I’m so shy idk if I could ever do a job like this. Wish I could.

[@karstelobster8203]

I work in a level one trauma ER. Some of us are trained and allowed to respond to trauma activations, so of us are not. All of us will get trauma patients if they stay in the ER and don’t get shipped straight to surgery. I wouldn’t call any of us “trauma nurses”. We’re just ER nurses. This term is confusing to me

[@nourata.5893]

Im a nursing student and i can’t wait to be a nurse 👩🏾‍⚕️☺️

[@rosierose4911]

What are the vests they wear

[@dianadaniel3441]

So cute and efficient!

[@leslieledesma5177]

What are the vest for?

[@karlysolis7319]

I've always wanted to help people when I would grow up and now that I'm going in to college I'm not so sure anymore and after watching this I'm not sure if I can even handle all the stress I'm also sort of scared of needles. 😁

[@psychobunny32]

start by volunteering in a field where you can help people. You can see if it is a good fit for you.

[@booge737]

Wait so where is all the card playing....hmmm

[@rusty315]

Booge lol !! You knowwwww !!

[@boomer7318]

What if the patient has a phobia of crowds and has a panic attack? What do they do if someone surprising happens like that?

[@bublehnoodlez4469]

I've been thinking of being a nurse for a long time now.

[@hoidontmindmeeeeeeee4297]

My mums a surgeon nurse she's been a nurse for 10 years

[@ikaikacorpus5827]

Worst part about being a E.R. Nurse is someone dying and having to inform that news to their family if they have one... *not a nurse*

[@valerieschifano896]

As an ER nurse, yes, this is one of the worst parts of my job. It never gets easier.

[@Aleena8700]

Amazing!

[@vszxc]

Is it really hard as a nursing student?

[@Asknursesosa]

I just want to be a trauma nurse,wow!

[@yomomma4442]

Couldnt pay me enough to work this job. I love having a lifeeeee

[@juansbalcony6044]

I don’t even want to be a nurse, yet here I am

[@justincorona4961]

Great vid

[@fredrickochieng6167]

Awesome

[@curlyheadashanti7330]

I’ve been to that hospital

[@aisdug1464]

I told my aunt who's a nurse that I wanted to go into the medical field when I'm oIder and her first reaction was 'Dont be a nurse!' so gonna aim to be a doctor if I can !

[@annies6566]

Aye! ATL! I live there!

[@augustynowicz1]

12 hours shifts? I dont think thats legal in my country!

[@psychobunny32]

we used to do 16 hour shifts

[@TheNonMakeupGuru]

its legal in most as long as someone has the correct breaks

[@pentiuman]

I too have a lot of respect for nurses and doctors - after falling from a tall ladder at home - reportedly while painting the back of my house. I state "reportedly", because I sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and do not remember the accident, nor the first week and a half in the Trauma Center - before being moved to MaDonna Rehab. Hospital. in NE. MaDonna was difficult for me, because I looked and felt fine, except for some balancing issue, and the scar under my arm, in my side, where the Trauma Center had cut open my chest, to drain blood from a lung, as I broke ribs, and sustained multiple closed fractures in my skull, and shoulder blade too. I also had 2 types of brain bleeds - but they weren't bad enough to need an operation. My return back home took 6 1/2 weeks total - after I was taught to balance and stand, walk, and regain a correct sense of where I was and what date it is, and am now just left with a slight double vision problem, correctable w/ glasses. 6 months since my accident, I was permitted to take my driving test - which I passed, of course, so I was allowed to drive again! As I watch other videos on Trauma Centers and hospitals, I know I'm lucky to be alive, and perhaps as recent as 20 years ago, I may have died / or certainly been left w/ a lot more brain damage, had I had the accident in the past. Edit: Immediately after my accident, I was put into a drug induced coma, for better brain health I'm told, and my breathing was taken over. My first memory - filmed by my sister, is waking from the coma, and I felt the tubes in my throat, which prevented me from talking and were uncomfortable, so I naturally tried to remove them, as predicted, but my hands had been wrapped in cotton, so I could not do this. I remember being super frustrated, staring at my hands, and thinking WTF! But I do not remember anything else of that day. My next memory, is waking up in the hospital, feeling healthy, so trying to disconnect the various hoses and wires, so I could drive myself home. But, of course, the hospital, knowing this may happen, had alarms on my clothing and bed, so if I tried to get out of bed, a robotic voice would automatically tell me to stay in bed! (And a nurse would be alerted, who would come and remind me, for the 10th time, to just press the Call button on the remote, if I needed anything. I would apologize, but, I would also forget, so each time this happened, it would be new advice to me. lol Edit #2 -For the Record - after my next accident, please leave my underwear ON! (Unless you have a confirmed injury underneath them. Then, and only then. I will absolve the hospital for missing any injuries do to this obvious request). TIA. Edit #3: Because I live alone, and was working by myself, most of the details of my accident were unknown. - What happened (fall from what height, why, and when), so I'm sure a complete picture of my condition was challenging. I sort of owe my life to the neighbor dog, who likely heard my moans, and/or smelled my blood, and refused to move from his side of my privacy fence, alerting his owner that something was wrong / unusual. My neighbor then found me, and "asked" me if he should call 911. I said something like, "No, I'm just going through some things." So, apparently, I could hear and talk, but was not thinking much. lol

[@noakalter3497]

How did I get here from pointe videos

[@ZoeAnne511]

What about if you come in with a pacemaker. And they have you go through cat scan. Bad news

[@biancathomas7573]

There is nothing wrong with that. You can't have anything magnetic/metal however if you have to do an MRI.

[@psychobunny32]

that is the MRI, not the CT or CAT scanner. MRI is the big magnet.

[@jennacantfly]

Really cool vid

[@ExctasyGFX]

Awesome video! What are the songs at 3:19 and 4:03??

[@sandralala62]

vlad carmenov - it's called "Song of Simplicity" by Elijah Brossenbroek

[@boomslang2681]

Hi

[@julianixon416]

Why is the purpose of the pink apron that she wears when a call comes in?

[@clementine9187]

It protects their bodies from radiation when they perform ct scans, mri's and x-rays. I assume they always put one on just in case and because they wouldn't have time to leave the room and go find one.

[@TheDeadGachatuber]

I read the title as: “I’m a *grandma* nurse” and not “I’m a *trama* nurse”

[@CarinaandZara]

RESPECT.

[@nurset-shirts4315]

Cool

[@kattherinek6129]

Man it better be worth it at the end or ima be BROKE. 😂

[@ioncekilledamanwithmyshoe]

Wow! I have so much respect for them

[@Toffnm]

All you nurses and doctors and surgeons and students down in the comment section talking about your experiences and I'm just sitting here screaming every time I see a needle. Respect to you all.

[@haydenmiller4815]

Toffnm me

[@katxjane]

Same like legit me

[@Shan-nn8yq]

Toffnm same 😂😂

[@bluenovatm5052]

Toffnm that will be me…

[@ugandanknuckles2899]

Same

[@_kframe02]

Mad respect for nurses, they probably the most difficult jobs out there.

[@caram6073]

As a nurse, doctors too

[@ariabm44]

@@caram6073 Thank you for the appreciation. It is very difficult to find support and real understanding in our jobs that are both physically and mentally demanding.

[@perlalopez3345]

Thanks mode for making this awesome video, it's something I would want to get into eventually.

[@schatzinascent6582]

Perla Lopez do you like the idea of wearing gloves?

[@SD-sz3jo]

hard core job man

[@bonnetsnbullshi9068]

My mom is a nurse and I started going to work with her one Saturday out of the month and it really changed my life and inspired me to want to work in the medical field😍😍

[@itzmemyrdell270]

Aniyah Brown my mom is a nurse and I used to sometimes go to work with her too. I want to be a pediatrician, so I also want to be in the medical field

[@rottenstrawberryslices4630]

I wish you the best of luck!!

[@stacyjaglal1186]

My dad has been a nurse for 25 years

[@glowymoon4208]

stacy jaglal G

[@kingofthegasstation1290]

okay

[@nextcallerjjsei2128]

Wow😍

[@user-it6cz5kv6q]

Respect👍

[@liagarcia3443]

King of the Gas Station 😂 your jealous aren’t you dumb ass

[@CatieKoala]

That "ding ding ding" noise is the worse thing, especially if you're right near the nurses station

[@registerednursing2472]

My mom was a ICU nurse for over 30 years taking care of Veterans . My mom had a stroke while taking care of patient and could not recover. I couldn't be more proud of who my mom was and how many lives she helped while she was on earth.

[@kta277]

Happy Nurses week to all the wonderful nurses out there! #ProudRN