TY - BOOK AU - Mayo,Sherry Jones TI - Confessions of a trauma junkie: my life as a nurse paramedic T2 - Reflections of America series SN - 9781615999897 PY - 2009/// CY - Ann Arbor, MI PB - Modern History Press KW - Mayo, Sherry Jones, KW - Nurses KW - Biography KW - Emergency medical technicians KW - Emergency nursing KW - Emergency medical services KW - Emergency Medical Technicians KW - Emergency Medical Services KW - Emergency Nursing N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; pt. 1. On the road again : stories from emergency services workers -- pt. 2. The other side of the gurney : the mortal side of emergency service personnel -- pt. 3. ER short stuff : the day to day life of emergency room personnel -- pt. 4. After the call : when it isn't really over N2 - Ride in the back of the ambulance with Sherry Jones Mayo Share the innermost feelings of emergency services workers as they encounter trauma, tragedy, redemption, and even a little humor. Sherry Jones Mayo has been an Emergency Medical Technician, Emergerncy Room Nurse, and an on-scene critical incident debriefer for Hurricane Katrina. Most people who have observed or experienced physical, mental or emotional crisis have single perspectives. This book allows readers to stand on both sides of the gurney; it details a progression from innocence to enlightened caregiver to burnout, glimpsing into each stage personally and professionally UR - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?custid=ns123844&authtype=ip,shib&direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=470906 ER -