She Thought She Knew About Trauma and Stress — Until Jail: A Nurse Speaks 🤯

 

West Palm Beach, Fl - Laura Bulbitz thought she understood trauma. As a registered nurse, she'd seen it all, illness, injury, emotional hardship. But nothing prepared her for the realities of working in a correctional facility.

Today, the retired RN and founder of 3R Strategic Life Coaching, LLC is sharing her story, hoping to reach others who might be silently struggling with burnout. Her message: even the helpers need help. 💔
 
A Calling Born From Personal Trauma 💔 
 
Read more or listen to the podcast interview with her for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and other podcast platforms. 
 
Bulbitz's path to nursing was shaped by personal experiences. Trauma in her family led her to healthcare, where she found a mission rooted in empathy and purpose. She worked in demanding environments before transitioning to correctional healthcare, drawn by stability and benefits.

"It looked like a good move financially and professionally," she recalled. "I thought I was prepared." 🤦‍♀️
 
Inside the World of Correctional Nursing 🚔
 
Correctional nurses provide medical care in jails, prisons, and detention centers. The role is critical, yet misunderstood. Nurses balance patient care with safety awareness, responding to emergencies and managing chronic illnesses. 💊 
 
"It's fast-paced, unpredictable, and emotionally intense," Bulbitz explained. "You carry those stories home whether you want to or not." 😔
 
When Compassion Meets Burnout 😩
 
Years of exposure took a toll. Bulbitz describes a "perfect storm" of stress and unresolved trauma, leading to burnout. "I wasn't the same person anymore," she said. "The compassion was still there, but I was drained."

She retired from nursing, feeling like she'd lost part of her identity. But a new mission emerged. 🌟
 
A New Mission Emerges
 
Today, Bulbitz coaches corrections professionals, law enforcement, and healthcare workers. "A life coach helps people move forward," she said. "It's about clarity, accountability, and building strategies to improve life now."
 

Her approach focuses on goal-oriented planning, balance, and motivation. "I've lived the burnout," she said. "I speak their language."
 
Sharing the Message 
 
Bulbitz shares her story on The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast and social media. "A nurse speaks," she says, reminding others she's speaking from experience.
 
"The goal isn't to relive trauma," she explained. "It's to learn how to move forward without letting it define you." 
 
Turning Pain Into Purpose 
 
Bulbitz now sees her journey differently. The trauma that led her to nursing guided her to coaching, helping others navigate emotional realities. 
 
"You can care deeply about others without losing yourself," she said. "But you have to learn how to take care of the caregiver too." 💖 
 
Read more or listen to the podcast interview with her for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and other podcast platforms.  
 
 

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