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My Grandma was an army nurse during WW2, she saw firsthand the horrors of war injuries, which gave her nightmares for years. After her discharge she went on to become a civilian nurse, and retired in the 1970's.
"A Nurse is the beauty and duty of a ward in a hospital" really they work very hard and very alert and oriented they are, but we never see tiredness on their faces........even after shift hours they are fresh this is what professionalism is........Great Job and very nicely and comprehensively described their routines........Drop of hats for nurses all over the world....
This is so informative! It's funny, too, because she's like, "next is this hour and it's a busy time," then, "after that is this hour which is a pretty busy time." Haha being a nurse is so hectic!
You are an awesome teacher. I was a nursing assistant and it was hard work. My nurses would totally look at the light and would not move. I pray that if I ever go back into this field I will be the RN educator.
Nursing seems like a hard job. You have to keep a clean/professional image, you have to be intelligent & organized, be good with time management, have a good knowledge of acronyms, log-ins, passwords, medicines, symptoms, illnesses, basic knowledge of procedures, training, have good people skills, wether it’s good bedside manner, or dealing with co-workers, be physically able to stand for long hours, & be compassionate dealing with all sorts of strangers (different ages, ethnicities, races, economic status, & mental states) You basically have to be a well-rounded Jack-of-all-trades. Seems demanding.
I just wanted to share my experience and hopefully give a prospective soon-to-be a nurse a reality check of what the job entails. So I believed that I wanted to pursue a career in healthcare, specially either medical school or even nursing (if not medical). I did very well in all my pre reqs and so far I thought that everything was going smoothly. Well, let me tell you this, I am glad that one of the requirements during the admission process is having some sort of volunteer experience. Why? Because by volunteering at a hospital and as an EMS provider I realized I would hate my life and be miserable if I had to do that everyday. So morale of the story: high grades will give you the key to open the door, but the experience you receive being out in the field goes wayyyy above all that and really makes you see whether this is right for you. If you know you want to pursue a career in healthcare, start volunteering really early on (possibly while still in high school if you can). Best of luck to you guys.
You are AWESOME!!! beautiful and so passionate about your job, I want to be a nurse like you, someone who is passionate and excited about my work. thanks for the video and I really appreciate you took the time to make this video for people who have a lot to ask about nursing like me.
Wow, thank you so much for the amazing comment, Kidy! It really means a lot to me and made my day when I read it this morning! Nursing needs people like you who want to strive to be passionate and excited about their work. I wish you the best in pursing your nursing dreams! Thank you for watching the video :)
Congratulations!! I'm so HAPPY for you! I'm so honored that my videos helped you :) Thank you for taking the time to come back and let me know they helped. I wish you the best in your new career.
I love this, so informative and passionate. A Real Honest look into what my life is going to be like when I become an RN... I am going to watch all of your Videos
I am currently going through the process of applying to nursing school, and i find these videos extremely helpful!! thank you so much for sharing your knowledge :)
+grierbighouse Thank you for your comment. I'm glad these videos have been helpful to you. I wish you the best of luck in the nursing program and in your future career as a nurse!
Thank you so much!! It will be so helpful to many new grad nurses because most start off at night...and sometimes it's hard to find a flow because night shift can be deceiving....I love your videos!!
+Jeanne Benfante Hey Jeanne, I have uploaded the night shift video for you. You can view it here: ruclips.net/video/bTTpwL1llTs/видео.html I hope this helps :) -Sarah
I'm thinking about becoming a registered nurse it seems like a lot of work but I don't think I would let that stop me it's something I really want to do! Thank you for this video!
This is such a great video, it truly expresses what nurses do within a day and more. This is also a great video as im training to become a enrolled nurse and it shows clear examples. Im a visual learner so this is great.
I really love your videos, and admire your passion for the field. I'm currently going to school to be an RN. However, watching videos like this makes me really nervous about having so many peoples lives in my hands. What do you recommend to help with my fears and anxieties about not being a good enough nurse? I know I'm meant to be a nurse, but the responsibility that the job entails really intimidates me.
+Miriam Garcia Thanks for your comment and question, Miriam. I think a lot of people feel the same way before they become a nurse. I know I did! It is scary at first but you start to adjust and build confidence as a nurse. Every new nurse and nursing student doubt themselves, but if you hang in there, try to learn everything you can, and commit yourself to being a good nurse it seems like everything works out and those fears go away. I hope that helps :)
@MM Geee Omg this is me right now. I wonder if you have an update on how you're feeling now that you've been in school longer. Also, thank you for your videos and advice Sarah! :)
Alex J Alex J Hi! I still feel very much the same way, but I don't think that feeling will subside until I'm an actual nurse. I do plan on volunteering this summer to give me more perspective about life as a nurse. I think you should do the same. Also, great nurses in the RUclips community are great mentors whose videos help alleviate a lot of my doubts.
You're very welcome :) Thank you SO MUCH for your kind comment! I wish you the best in your decision about going to nursing school. Glad you like my accent ;-)
Hiii! Im a brazilian nurse and to watch this video was so intersting, to see how nurses from different countries work, how their shitfs goes by, or ate leats how it was supposed to be, lol. A loooot of unexpected turns can happen during our day. There are some differences between our routines, tho. Anyways, really enjoyed your channel. :)
Hello Cecilia :) It is very interesting to know that our routines differ. However, as you pointed out we share those "unexpected turns"....and they seem to happen right at shift change, during report, or while you are trying to eat haha. You have to love the life of a nurse :) Thank you for sharing this, and also thank you for watching my channel.
Thank you for the very informative video. I don't normally reach out like this on RUclips but you seem very helpful. I'm graduating with an accounting degree this semester and realized late in the game after several internships u don't want anything to do with the accounting profession. I'm thinking about nursing and have 3 main questions that I would really value your opinion on: 1. As a male, do male nurses often get looked down upon by doctors, patients, and other nurses? Or is that just a false stereotype I've heard? I know the profession is very demanding which is why it confuses me when I hear people talk about this... 2. I'm going to school to get EMT-basic certified this summer so I can volunteer as a firefighter. Would it be too draining to be a nurse and a firefighter or do you think I could make it work? I'd work one 12 hour shift a week as a firefighter ideally. 3. Do you think having the EMT and firefighting experience can help me get into a valued nursing program? Thanks
+Adam P Hi Adam! Thanks for watching my video! I appreciate it very much! These are excellent questions and I would love to answer them for you. 1.) I've worked with some amazing male nurses and from what I've seen over the past 7 years is that males nurses are treated just as fairly as female nurses. Now, I'm sure it depends on where you work and the work culture. However, I think the stereotype is false and patients/doctors value male nurses just as much as female nurses. Maybe back in the day (decades ago when there wasn't a lot of male nurses) there was a negative thing about male nurses but the culture of nursing has majorly changed. 2.) No, I don't think it would be too draining. I've worked with some male nurses who've actually worked both before. I think you can definitely manage it. Most places want you to work three 12 hour shifts a week to be full-time. Therefore, you could work a 12 hour shift as a firefighter once a week. Some nurses work four 12 hours shift a week (want to work extra) and manage just fine...so I think you can definitely pull it off. 3.) Absolutely! It will give you experience in the health care field and you will probably find the course material more familiar than other students. Plus it will help in the application process if you have to complete an interview. I highly recommend getting that experience. I hope that helps! As a side note, since you are already graduating with a degree in accounting...I'm guessing it is a bachelor's degree right? There are accelerated nursing programs where you can earn your BSN (bachelor's degree in nursing) faster than the traditional 4 year route...almost as quick as the ADN (associate degree in nursing). These programs are called second degree nursing programs or accelerated BSN programs. I wanted to mention that in case you weren't familiar with them...saves time/money! Best wishes!
Haha I find this funny cuz I am working as a nurse in hospital myself and eveything you just said in the video is true. Being a nurse is hard work like in the most literal sense. Lol
+AnEpicAutumn Gaming Totally agree with you! Thank you so much for leaving a comment. I love hearing from other fellow nurses :) I'm so glad you could relate with the video! -Sarah
Im thinking of becoming a Pediatric Nurse and so far I like the explanation on how the typical day sounds. So is that the same for the Pediatric Fields
+ria “mizzbabygirl97” marie Thanks for your comment :) I've only working with adults in various settings as a nurse. However, during my Pediatric rotation on a unit in nursing school the day did flow like this. The time of the medication passes may be different (I don't think children are on as many medication as adults...well most of them anyways). Peds is a great field and nurses I know who work in the field LOVE it. So great choice :) Best wishes!
My girl take care . remember to keep something in your travelling bag.i had to conduct delivery in toilet with improvised method😂😂😂😂😂.as a nurse you will never be retired so keep up.may God bless you and your family.from india.ex.nurse RN.
I'm going to school to be an RN. Something I'm worried most about is post mortem care. Were you ever trained in post mortem care during nursing school? How often do you perform those and what is it like?
+Sophia Nicolas Thanks for your question, Sophia. Surprisingly, no post-mortem care was not discussed during nursing school or how to deal with the situation...which is sad (may be some other nursing programs cover this?) I learned how to do it on the job and most hospitals have policies on what the nurses role is. Typically, you contact your state's organ donor organization to report the death and see if the person is a candidate for organ donation (if they are they will send someone to come and talk to the family), you help the family with grieving, and preparing the body to be taken to the morgue or the funeral home. It is one of my least favorite parts about being a nurse because it is sad and emotions are high. Every death you experience as a nurse is different. It depends on where you work on how much you will deal with post-mortem care...long term care facilities, intensive care units, and hospice are specialties where you will probably deal with it the most. I hope that helps.
It definitely was overwhelming to hear all that, but it definitely sounded rewarding. I know I would love to work less during the week, right now I work full time 8-5 M-F and hate it. Right now I searched the accelerated 2nd degree BSN path. I love children, my favorite class in college was endocrinology, but I do not know what field of nursing I want to get into. Should I figure this out before I start working as nurse? After you get licensed as an RN do you apply to jobs anywhere? Do I need to gain experience while studying before I can apply for jobs? how does getting hired work, do you need experience will I be able to find a job? ? Thank you for your help! Yasmine
+Yasmine Constantine Hey Yasmine :) Excellent questions! Yes, I prefer 12 hour shifts more than M-F (8-5 pm)....I've done both. It is nice having more days off. During nursing school, you will be expose to many different nursing fields (pediatrics, OB, medical surgical, ER, OR, PACU, ICU...etc) and it will help you decide what area you want to enter when you graduate from nursing school. Typically, right before you graduate from nursing school you can start applying to RN positions. Applying to hospital settings is the best place to start. Some employers will hire you as a "nurse graduate" or "nurse intern" until you pass your state board exam (NCLEX) and after this you will transition to the RN position that they were holding for you. No, you usually don't need experience, but it depends on where you are applying to work. A lot of employers like hiring new grads...they are fresh out of school with the most current knowledge and haven't developed bad habits yet (and are usually very enthusiastic about their job). I suggest that while you are going to nursing school you work as needed (PRN status or part-time) doing something in the healthcare field (nursing assistant etc) to help gain experience (this will help build your resume). I hope that helps :)
+RegisteredNurseRN yes that helped a lot thank you for that informative reply and I did not know about the PRN and I really like how enthusiastic you were about the prospects of getting a job sounds exciting
Is it hard sometimes for you to remember what to do? and do you ever get stressed out because you have soo much to do? I would like to be a nurse. I love the video😁
Yes, there will be times you get stressed out due to your workload, and you may feel very overwhelmed that you forget to do something until later on. But as you work as a nurse and gain experience you learn how to handle the stress and workload. Thank you for watching the video :)
Hello! I found your video very interesting and encouraging! However, I had a few questions I would like to ask and would mean a lot if you could help me out. (1) Is there a lot of jobs in the nursing field? I've done my research and the projected growth rate is pretty good; nevertheless, given that you're a nurse I wanted to know your point of view. (2) Are the physicians ever mean to nurses? (3) When or how far into nursing school is when you have to choose which field of nursing you want to go into? Thank you for your time!
Hello :) I hope I can help...so here goes: 1. Yes, there are a lot of jobs out there but if you plan on entering into certain specialties like labor and delivery etc. you may have to look really hard for a job because these positions don't open up as fast as other positions. Also, depending on where you live, some employers are not eager to hire new graduates until you have some nursing experience while others will hire you immediately...so it can vary but jobs are abundant compared to other professions. 2. Yes, but so are other nurses and colleagues. However, the nice physicians tend to outweigh the means ones....meaning I've worked with A LOT more nicer physicians than mean ones. Again, it isn't just physicians who are mean to nurses....I've seen nurses be mean to physicians...and nurses be mean to other nurses. So, don't let that scare you. 3. Most people don't know what field of nursing they want to work in until their Senior year of nursing school once they have been exposed to various clinical settings. I didn't know I wanted to enter cardiac nursing until the very end of nursing school. You don't have to choose at any point in time. You are in control of what field of nursing you want to enter. I hope that helps best wishes!
Few years old now but thanks for the vid. I tried watching another one talking about the duties of a nurse and the lady was giving some weird train analogy...
Hi! So, I have Adult ADD, primarily inattentive subtype. I am often disorganized and forgetful. I am easily frustrated with strict procedures if certain steps seem inconsequential. I am also easily stressed in general, but this is especially true if there's a lot of things I have to remember or if I feel constantly rushed. Nursing seems like a pretty terrible fit given these things, but I'm sincerely interested in your honest opinion. The appeal is that I genuinely care about people (this is motivating for me), the pay is nice, and the variable and chaotic nature of the role is a good fit on some level (minus the haste of it all!). I also have some general interest in health and medicine. What do you think? Thanks so much for the informative video!!
Hmm, sounds fun to me! I am Currently considering this as a career and so far, so good. However, i have one concern. Will I be eligable to work a 16 hour day shift 5 days a week as an entry level nurse? Can i include saturday and sunday as well? Please respond, jacob. By the way, thank you for all of you informative videos. Best regards, jacob.
+Jacob Anderson Hi, Jacob. It entirely depends on the facility, but most work you 12-hour shifts if you're in a hospital. You can always talk to someone in the HR department of a healthcare facility. Thanks!
Is it common for nurses to work part time? Or are all nursing days 12 hours?? Btw your channel is awesome! I am a sophomore in high school and thinking is being an rn
Hello Rachel :) There are part-time positions available, but they are not as numerous as full-time positions. It really depends on your employer. No, not all nursing hours are 12 hour shifts. Nursing hours can vary anywhere from 8-10 hours per day as well. Thank you for watching my videos. I wish you the best in your nursing journey :)
Thank you so much for all this information, I had an additional question if you don't mind, how many days does do nurses work? I remember when I was in the hospital a nurse told me he works Three 12 hour days a week, is that true? Or is it 5 days or the week? Or more? Thank you
+Kenny D Great question, Kenny! Most nurses who work in a hospital setting work three days a week (12 hours shifts). If you work in a clinic setting, nurses will work 5 days a week (8 hours a day). It is nice only working 3 days a week.....one of the perks of 12 hours shifts. Hope that helps. -Sarah
I'm thinking about going back to school for pediatric nursing. Would the day still look pretty similar to this? I just don't want to make another mistake with schooling...
Generally, speaking yes, but it can vary. I highly suggest you try to shadow a pediatric nurse in a hospital to make sure this is something you want to do. Many hospitals have these types of programs.
Hi I just found ur channel and I think u seem very passionate :D I was studying to become a teacher for 2 years..and I have 3 years left but I'm very unsure because I figured I'm really bad at "teaching". I like to do physical work, I like to serve people but I'm not very extroverted. I think maybe I would fit to be a nurse, it's just the communication/social thing that's a problem for me..do u think they would teach me how to talk to the patients?
I'm so happy you found me! Yes, they most definitely will. I actually had to take a class in nursing school on how to communicate with patients. It was helpful. So, hopefully the program you attend will require this as well. Best wishes!
Yes, most nursing shifts are 12 hours....however there are jobs that are 8-10 hrs (it varies depending on the employer). Full-time is usually 36+ hours a week and part-time is less than 20 hours per week (but again this varies depending on your employer).
+Cuba Herrera Thank you for your comment, Cuba! I appreciate it! I have a BSN in nursing (bachelors of science in nursing). I hope that helps :) -Sarah
+Jeanne Benfante Hi Jeanne, I would love to do this video for you. I will hopefully have it up sometime by the end of next week. So, keep checking back or subscribe so you can see when it is uploaded. Have a great weekend :) -Sarah
So how do you remember to do all of this? Do you have just have to memorize it or do they give you a paper that tells you everything? I feel like I would forget certain things and mess the whole department up.
Hello :) Over time you learn how to do it and how you want your day to flow. You are given an orientation period (mine was about 2 months long) and after multiple 12 hour shifts it clicks. It sounds like a lot to do but it starts to get easier.
Hi Thanks for making this very helpful video I'm still 12 but I'm very interested in nursing and these sort of jobs I just want to have a job that is helpful for humans and all the other living things I don't know if being a nurse in worth it or not because my grandpa is a doctor and he is always tired and he says that night shifts are hard but he thinks that if is worth it and he loves his job. Is it so hard to be a nurse? Thanks a lot for your video I really learnt a lot of stuff:-)
+Par nian Thank you so much for your comment and question! I think that is so awesome you are 12 and thinking about going into nursing. I think it is a great field that allows you to help others and make a difference in the world. I know nursing school has the reputation of being hard but if you are passionate about caring for others and study hard it really isn't that bad. Of course, there will be days where you feel exhausted but then there will be days where you are so excited. I compare nursing school to a roller coaster ride haha. I personally think it is very much worth it. I have two videos that you may benefit from called "Is Nursing School Hard?" ruclips.net/video/6jpuc2vPSIo/видео.html and "I'm I Smart Enough for Nursing School": ruclips.net/video/668Ke3NyiVQ/видео.html I hope that helps. I wish you the best and if you have anymore questions don't hesitate to ask :)
+Ignacio Hernandez Thanks for watching the video and for your comment. Yes, majority of nurses work 12 hour shifts BUT not all of them. There are jobs out there where you can work 8-10 per day. These are usually positions in an office like setting or outpatient facility. Twelve hour shifts sound bad but they really aren't that bad...the time flies because you are very busy.
Hello :) From my personal experience (I'm sure it varies depending on your employer), overtime is voluntary and most employers don't like nurses to enter into overtime because you get paid a lot more money and it hurts the budget. However, some hospitals have systems set up where you can pick up shifts for extra money which is based on "incentive pay" so you don't go into overtime pay per se but make a little more money. I've never been required to pick up a shift or work overtime unless there was an emergency like snowstorm etc. Working overtime can be exhausting because you are already tired from working your regular shift, so it isn't something people like to do all the time. Plus, as a nurse you need to have mental sharpness and if you are exhausted all the time this limits your ability to think clearly. I hope that helps :)
Does labor and delivery nurses ever visit the new parents after the baby is born or are they only there before the baby is born and while the baby is born?
+heyevelina In the hospital nowadays the newborn usually stays in the room with the mother (instead of a nursery) so the L & D nurse will see both of them and the nursery room nurse will also come in and check on the baby. So, yes the L & D nurse will visit the parents after the baby is born in the hospital.
+Kiana Will No, many offer 8 to 10 hours shifts as well as 12 hours...every place is different. I would look at local hospitals in your area and see what jobs they post (they usually list the hours for the position they are hiring for). Hope that helps :)
Can I be a nurse If I have a problem with the wound care? I think it is the only think I am always wondering. I like most of the nursing work and I love working in the hospital. but can i survive if I have problems with the wound care?
Hello :) There are many different fields of nursing. If you feel that you can't handle wound care you could enter into a field where wound care is limited. Nursing is such a versatile career, and I'm sure you could find something you liked. Best wishes!
I am a junior in high school and im getting interested in Medical school, i dont know what i should be a RN is one of my options, how many years in college should i be in?, have any advice? plz help
It depends...if you earn an associates degree in nursing it takes 2 years of college. However, if you want to earn a bachelors degree in nursing it takes 4 years. I have many videos that you may want to watch to help you decide. You can access them here: ruclips.net/p/PLQrdx7rRsKfWaoguxszRKAPKPBQEWF0TY
+Jolo Hernandez Great question, Jolo. This depends on your facilities policy and manager's preferences. In the places I've worked once the schedule is out it is permanent UNLESS you can get someone else to switch shifts with you or pick-up your shift. However, you are responsible for making sure the shift is covered. I hope that helps!
+mindexternal It varies anywhere from 36-48 hours per week, depending on what your facility requires others to work. Some are set-up where you work 3 twelve shifts one week and then 4 twelve shifts the next. However, some are set-up where you work only 3 twelve shifts a week. Hope that helps :)
+RegisteredNurseRN thank you for the big help and also do you think paying 80k worth of college debt for a bachelors in nursing a lot or do you think it won't be much of a problem due to the salary of an rn?
mindexternal I'm not sure....that does sound like quite a bit of money for a BSN. It depends on your current financial situation and how bad you want to attend that specific program. I would definitely look around at other schools. Best wishes!
Hello. I'm thinking about taking nursing courses but i wanted to ask one thing. Do nurses have to clean up dead bodies of patients? I really hope u can guide me here.
+Jonathan Coleman To me it is enough time....it is usually so busy on the floor that you literally want to get back out there so you can keep up with your work load. I'm sure others would prefer more time but personally it is enough time for me.
okay thank you!!! lol its because I don't really like doing iv on the cubital fossa don't know why but I squeamish when I see that but anywhere else is o.k.
Robert Cardona Totally understand! You can start the IV where ever you would like in the arm...doesn't have to be the AC area. Hands veins are great veins as well.
I am 24, and I am not the best at math but I want to help people with all my heart. I am worried that I am too old or not smart enough to go forward with this as a career. Is it too late to start?
No way it isn't too late for you to start. I have a lot of viewers who are about to graduate from nursing school who are 40+ and have had a hard time with math. I have two videos on "Am I too old for nursing school" and "Am I smart enough for nursing school" that may help encourage you. Here are the videos: Am I too Old for Nursing School: ruclips.net/video/l_SAGgRZ19A/видео.html Am I Smart Enough for Nursing School: ruclips.net/video/668Ke3NyiVQ/видео.html
No u r not too old..Go for it..Chance your dream..Don't let your age be a factor for u not to be a nurse..U can do it..Go for it..There a lot of people who are way older than u...and they are becoming nurses..
Just keep hanging in there! Try to watch RUclips videos to help you study the concepts (search CNA skills or lectures). I definitely recommend becoming a CNA because it will help you when you start nursing school and help you transition easier into your nursing role. Thank you for watching the video :)
+Leo Castrillo Absolutely! There are many great areas of nursing for different personality types, there's good demand for it, and it pays pretty competitively. However, if you aren't interested in it, you might not like it. I'd recommend pursuing your passions.
+Matthew Bodden Thanks for your comment and question, Matthew. Nurses definitely make less than doctors. According to BLS.gov, registered nurses earn $69,790/year & $33.55/hour compared to a primary care doctor earning $186,320/year & $89.58/hour....these are average and vary depending on where you live, years of experience etc. Here are some videos we've made on these topics: "Registered Nurse Salary": ruclips.net/video/6jW0vVydJx0/видео.html "Primary Care Doctor Salary": ruclips.net/video/md4DmDNE6Ck/видео.html Hope that helps :)
If you study hard and dedicate time to your studies, you will be fine. It is hard at times and stressful but that is the nature of nursing. If you have always wanted to be a nurse....go for it. Being a CNA will provide you with great experience. Best wishes!
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My Grandma was an army nurse during WW2, she saw firsthand the horrors of war injuries, which gave her nightmares for years.
After her discharge she went on to become a civilian nurse, and retired in the 1970's.
"A Nurse is the beauty and duty of a ward in a hospital" really they work very hard and very alert and oriented they are, but we never see tiredness on their faces........even after shift hours they are fresh this is what professionalism is........Great Job and very nicely and comprehensively described their routines........Drop of hats for nurses all over the world....
Thank u so much. Proud to be a Nurse!
Buzzfeed should use this video as the 26th reason why nurses are angels living among us! :)
That would be so awesome! Thanks for your kind words and for taking the time to watch the video :)
This is so informative! It's funny, too, because she's like, "next is this hour and it's a busy time," then, "after that is this hour which is a pretty busy time." Haha being a nurse is so hectic!
Thank you so much for your comment and for watching the video! Yes, it is busy all the time haha! The busy life of a nurse :)
You are an awesome teacher. I was a nursing assistant and it was hard work. My nurses would totally look at the light and would not move. I pray that if I ever go back into this field I will be the RN educator.
U guys r saving sickness n ill-health people may god bless u to continuously keep up the good job god bless🙏
Nursing seems like a hard job. You have to keep a clean/professional image, you have to be intelligent & organized, be good with time management, have a good knowledge of acronyms, log-ins, passwords, medicines, symptoms, illnesses, basic knowledge of procedures, training, have good people skills, wether it’s good bedside manner, or dealing with co-workers, be physically able to stand for long hours, & be compassionate dealing with all sorts of strangers (different ages, ethnicities, races, economic status, & mental states) You basically have to be a well-rounded Jack-of-all-trades. Seems demanding.
I just wanted to share my experience and hopefully give a prospective soon-to-be a nurse a reality check of what the job entails. So I believed that I wanted to pursue a career in healthcare, specially either medical school or even nursing (if not medical). I did very well in all my pre reqs and so far I thought that everything was going smoothly. Well, let me tell you this, I am glad that one of the requirements during the admission process is having some sort of volunteer experience. Why? Because by volunteering at a hospital and as an EMS provider I realized I would hate my life and be miserable if I had to do that everyday. So morale of the story: high grades will give you the key to open the door, but the experience you receive being out in the field goes wayyyy above all that and really makes you see whether this is right for you. If you know you want to pursue a career in healthcare, start volunteering really early on (possibly while still in high school if you can). Best of luck to you guys.
You are AWESOME!!! beautiful and so passionate about your job, I want to be a nurse like you, someone who is passionate and excited about my work. thanks for the video and I really appreciate you took the time to make this video for people who have a lot to ask about nursing like me.
Wow, thank you so much for the amazing comment, Kidy! It really means a lot to me and made my day when I read it this morning! Nursing needs people like you who want to strive to be passionate and excited about their work. I wish you the best in pursing your nursing dreams! Thank you for watching the video :)
you are very welcome, and you are awesome you deserve a lot of love an support. plus, and you made my day too,
mam mire videos like gcs,defibrilization ,bls postioning in disease plz mam its a request
Hi!! I just passed my nclex thanks to you and your videos!!
You are awesome!!!! I hope you keep it up and help more future nurses!! Thanks again!!!
Congratulations!! I'm so HAPPY for you! I'm so honored that my videos helped you :) Thank you for taking the time to come back and let me know they helped. I wish you the best in your new career.
God bless you. Whatever you get paid, it's not enough. Thanks for keeping us alive and healthy :)
I'm currently applying to nursing school, and I just want to say thank you!
I love this, so informative and passionate. A Real Honest look into what my life is going to be like when I become an RN... I am going to watch all of your Videos
I start nursing school this fall, and im sooo excited!! ☺️
+Katie White Congrats, Katie :) I wish you the absolute best and hope my channel can help you through your journey!
I am currently going through the process of applying to nursing school, and i find these videos extremely helpful!! thank you so much for sharing your knowledge :)
+grierbighouse Thank you for your comment. I'm glad these videos have been helpful to you. I wish you the best of luck in the nursing program and in your future career as a nurse!
Thank you so much!! It will be so helpful to many new grad nurses because most start off at night...and sometimes it's hard to find a flow because night shift can be deceiving....I love your videos!!
+Jeanne Benfante
You're very welcome! I look forward to making it next week. You are exactly right and I think it is a fantastic video idea.
-Sarah
+Jeanne Benfante
Hey Jeanne,
I have uploaded the night shift video for you. You can view it here: ruclips.net/video/bTTpwL1llTs/видео.html
I hope this helps :)
-Sarah
I'm thinking about becoming a registered nurse it seems like a lot of work but I don't think I would let that stop me it's something I really want to do! Thank you for this video!
This is such a great video, it truly expresses what nurses do within a day and more. This is also a great video as im training to become a enrolled nurse and it shows clear examples. Im a visual learner so this is great.
Thank you so much for taking the time out to leave this comment. I really appreciate it! Also, thank you for watching my videos!
Thank you for this video! I am planning on becoming a nurse, this video really helps to understand what a typical day is like
So awesome! I'm so glad you liked this video. Thank you for taking the time to leave this kind comment. Best wishes in your studies :)
OMG so helpful thanks. I have been thinking about nursing school and came across your video
Thank you for elaborate description!
This was a great video, very informative. You're a fantastic nurse.
Aww, thank you so much, Renee :) I appreciate your kind words. Thank you for taking the time to watch the video and leave this comment :)
Impressed with your speech
I really love your videos, and admire your passion for the field. I'm currently going to school to be an RN. However, watching videos like this makes me really nervous about having so many peoples lives in my hands. What do you recommend to help with my fears and anxieties about not being a good enough nurse? I know I'm meant to be a nurse, but the responsibility that the job entails really intimidates me.
+Miriam Garcia Thanks for your comment and question, Miriam. I think a lot of people feel the same way before they become a nurse. I know I did! It is scary at first but you start to adjust and build confidence as a nurse. Every new nurse and nursing student doubt themselves, but if you hang in there, try to learn everything you can, and commit yourself to being a good nurse it seems like everything works out and those fears go away. I hope that helps :)
@MM Geee Omg this is me right now. I wonder if you have an update on how you're feeling now that you've been in school longer.
Also, thank you for your videos and advice Sarah! :)
You're most welcome, Alex :) Thanks for watching my videos!
RegisteredNurseRN Thank you for your advice. You're awesome, and truly inspiring. :)
Alex J Alex J Hi! I still feel very much the same way, but I don't think that feeling will subside until I'm an actual nurse. I do plan on volunteering this summer to give me more perspective about life as a nurse. I think you should do the same. Also, great nurses in the RUclips community are great mentors whose videos help alleviate a lot of my doubts.
i feel exhausted just watching this
I know right 🥲
That was a great video! I'm thinking about going to nursing school next year and I am so nervous/excited! :D I love your accent btw!
You're very welcome :) Thank you SO MUCH for your kind comment! I wish you the best in your decision about going to nursing school. Glad you like my accent ;-)
Hiii! Im a brazilian nurse and to watch this video was so intersting, to see how nurses from different countries work, how their shitfs goes by, or ate leats how it was supposed to be, lol. A loooot of unexpected turns can happen during our day.
There are some differences between our routines, tho.
Anyways, really enjoyed your channel. :)
Hello Cecilia :) It is very interesting to know that our routines differ. However, as you pointed out we share those "unexpected turns"....and they seem to happen right at shift change, during report, or while you are trying to eat haha. You have to love the life of a nurse :) Thank you for sharing this, and also thank you for watching my channel.
Thank you for posting this video. It is a helpful overview. :)
Loved it. Thank you. I'm looking for content to keep me motivated in studying for my NCLEX exam
thanks a lot for All this information this is really helpful.
Great, Great, Information!!
+Angie Mitchell Thank you so much for all of your positive comments on my videos, Angie. I enjoy reading your comments and they are very encouraging.
Hey nurses I am praying for you all.quite worried during COVID.take care.from north India.
Don't forget staying over 2 or 3 hours to finish your charting
I liked the video, I'm a nurse, greetings from México.
Thank you very much for watching the video and for the comment! I appreciate it a lot! Very awesome to have a viewer from México... greetings to you!
You remembered
Me Florence nightingale.
Thank you.
From.....
Pune Maharashtra India
thank you so so much you're the best!
+Charbel Saade You're so welcome :) Glad I could help!
-Sarah
That's a great work as a frontliner , keep safe always. Sending support wish you get in touch . Thanks.
Thank you for the very informative video. I don't normally reach out like this on RUclips but you seem very helpful. I'm graduating with an accounting degree this semester and realized late in the game after several internships u don't want anything to do with the accounting profession. I'm thinking about nursing and have 3 main questions that I would really value your opinion on:
1. As a male, do male nurses often get looked down upon by doctors, patients, and other nurses? Or is that just a false stereotype I've heard? I know the profession is very demanding which is why it confuses me when I hear people talk about this...
2. I'm going to school to get EMT-basic certified this summer so I can volunteer as a firefighter. Would it be too draining to be a nurse and a firefighter or do you think I could make it work? I'd work one 12 hour shift a week as a firefighter ideally.
3. Do you think having the EMT and firefighting experience can help me get into a valued nursing program? Thanks
+Adam P Hi Adam! Thanks for watching my video! I appreciate it very much! These are excellent questions and I would love to answer them for you.
1.) I've worked with some amazing male nurses and from what I've seen over the past 7 years is that males nurses are treated just as fairly as female nurses. Now, I'm sure it depends on where you work and the work culture. However, I think the stereotype is false and patients/doctors value male nurses just as much as female nurses. Maybe back in the day (decades ago when there wasn't a lot of male nurses) there was a negative thing about male nurses but the culture of nursing has majorly changed.
2.) No, I don't think it would be too draining. I've worked with some male nurses who've actually worked both before. I think you can definitely manage it. Most places want you to work three 12 hour shifts a week to be full-time. Therefore, you could work a 12 hour shift as a firefighter once a week. Some nurses work four 12 hours shift a week (want to work extra) and manage just fine...so I think you can definitely pull it off.
3.) Absolutely! It will give you experience in the health care field and you will probably find the course material more familiar than other students. Plus it will help in the application process if you have to complete an interview. I highly recommend getting that experience.
I hope that helps! As a side note, since you are already graduating with a degree in accounting...I'm guessing it is a bachelor's degree right? There are accelerated nursing programs where you can earn your BSN (bachelor's degree in nursing) faster than the traditional 4 year route...almost as quick as the ADN (associate degree in nursing). These programs are called second degree nursing programs or accelerated BSN programs. I wanted to mention that in case you weren't familiar with them...saves time/money! Best wishes!
Haha I find this funny cuz I am working as a nurse in hospital myself and eveything you just said in the video is true. Being a nurse is hard work like in the most literal sense. Lol
+AnEpicAutumn Gaming Totally agree with you! Thank you so much for leaving a comment. I love hearing from other fellow nurses :) I'm so glad you could relate with the video!
-Sarah
Thank you! 😊
Im thinking of becoming a Pediatric Nurse and so far I like the explanation on how the typical day sounds. So is that the same for the Pediatric Fields
+ria “mizzbabygirl97” marie Thanks for your comment :) I've only working with adults in various settings as a nurse. However, during my Pediatric rotation on a unit in nursing school the day did flow like this. The time of the medication passes may be different (I don't think children are on as many medication as adults...well most of them anyways). Peds is a great field and nurses I know who work in the field LOVE it. So great choice :) Best wishes!
Thank you soo much im really excited .
ria marie
You're very welcome. I wish you the very best of blessings in your future career.
My girl take care
. remember to keep something in your travelling bag.i had to conduct delivery in toilet with improvised method😂😂😂😂😂.as a nurse you will never be retired so keep up.may God bless you and your family.from india.ex.nurse RN.
I'm going to school to be an RN. Something I'm worried most about is post mortem care. Were you ever trained in post mortem care during nursing school? How often do you perform those and what is it like?
+Sophia Nicolas Thanks for your question, Sophia. Surprisingly, no post-mortem care was not discussed during nursing school or how to deal with the situation...which is sad (may be some other nursing programs cover this?) I learned how to do it on the job and most hospitals have policies on what the nurses role is.
Typically, you contact your state's organ donor organization to report the death and see if the person is a candidate for organ donation (if they are they will send someone to come and talk to the family), you help the family with grieving, and preparing the body to be taken to the morgue or the funeral home. It is one of my least favorite parts about being a nurse because it is sad and emotions are high. Every death you experience as a nurse is different. It depends on where you work on how much you will deal with post-mortem care...long term care facilities, intensive care units, and hospice are specialties where you will probably deal with it the most. I hope that helps.
Спасіба! :) Дуже інтересно
+Mr8dima9 Спасибі за коментар :) радий, що ви знайшли відео корисним.
It definitely was overwhelming to hear all that, but it definitely sounded rewarding. I know I would love to work less during the week, right now I work full time 8-5 M-F and hate it. Right now I searched the accelerated 2nd degree BSN path. I love children, my favorite class in college was endocrinology, but I do not know what field of nursing I want to get into. Should I figure this out before I start working as nurse? After you get licensed as an RN do you apply to jobs anywhere? Do I need to gain experience while studying before I can apply for jobs? how does getting hired work, do you need experience will I be able to find a job? ?
Thank you for your help!
Yasmine
+Yasmine Constantine Hey Yasmine :) Excellent questions! Yes, I prefer 12 hour shifts more than M-F (8-5 pm)....I've done both. It is nice having more days off. During nursing school, you will be expose to many different nursing fields (pediatrics, OB, medical surgical, ER, OR, PACU, ICU...etc) and it will help you decide what area you want to enter when you graduate from nursing school.
Typically, right before you graduate from nursing school you can start applying to RN positions. Applying to hospital settings is the best place to start. Some employers will hire you as a "nurse graduate" or "nurse intern" until you pass your state board exam (NCLEX) and after this you will transition to the RN position that they were holding for you. No, you usually don't need experience, but it depends on where you are applying to work. A lot of employers like hiring new grads...they are fresh out of school with the most current knowledge and haven't developed bad habits yet (and are usually very enthusiastic about their job).
I suggest that while you are going to nursing school you work as needed (PRN status or part-time) doing something in the healthcare field (nursing assistant etc) to help gain experience (this will help build your resume). I hope that helps :)
+RegisteredNurseRN yes that helped a lot thank you for that informative reply and I did not know about the PRN and I really like how enthusiastic you were about the prospects of getting a job sounds exciting
Yasmine Constantine You're very welcome! Glad it helped :)
That sounds too tiring even by listening to a daily routine.
OMG!
Is it hard sometimes for you to remember what to do? and do you ever get stressed out because you have soo much to do? I would like to be a nurse. I love the video😁
Yes, there will be times you get stressed out due to your workload, and you may feel very overwhelmed that you forget to do something until later on. But as you work as a nurse and gain experience you learn how to handle the stress and workload. Thank you for watching the video :)
Hello! I found your video very interesting and encouraging! However, I had a few questions I would like to ask and would mean a lot if you could help me out. (1) Is there a lot of jobs in the nursing field? I've done my research and the projected growth rate is pretty good; nevertheless, given that you're a nurse I wanted to know your point of view. (2) Are the physicians ever mean to nurses? (3) When or how far into nursing school is when you have to choose which field of nursing you want to go into? Thank you for your time!
Hello :) I hope I can help...so here goes: 1. Yes, there are a lot of jobs out there but if you plan on entering into certain specialties like labor and delivery etc. you may have to look really hard for a job because these positions don't open up as fast as other positions. Also, depending on where you live, some employers are not eager to hire new graduates until you have some nursing experience while others will hire you immediately...so it can vary but jobs are abundant compared to other professions.
2. Yes, but so are other nurses and colleagues. However, the nice physicians tend to outweigh the means ones....meaning I've worked with A LOT more nicer physicians than mean ones. Again, it isn't just physicians who are mean to nurses....I've seen nurses be mean to physicians...and nurses be mean to other nurses. So, don't let that scare you.
3. Most people don't know what field of nursing they want to work in until their Senior year of nursing school once they have been exposed to various clinical settings. I didn't know I wanted to enter cardiac nursing until the very end of nursing school. You don't have to choose at any point in time. You are in control of what field of nursing you want to enter.
I hope that helps best wishes!
You are fantastic
Few years old now but thanks for the vid. I tried watching another one talking about the duties of a nurse and the lady was giving some weird train analogy...
Hi! So, I have Adult ADD, primarily inattentive subtype. I am often disorganized and forgetful. I am easily frustrated with strict procedures if certain steps seem inconsequential. I am also easily stressed in general, but this is especially true if there's a lot of things I have to remember or if I feel constantly rushed.
Nursing seems like a pretty terrible fit given these things, but I'm sincerely interested in your honest opinion. The appeal is that I genuinely care about people (this is motivating for me), the pay is nice, and the variable and chaotic nature of the role is a good fit on some level (minus the haste of it all!). I also have some general interest in health and medicine.
What do you think? Thanks so much for the informative video!!
Thanks you
Hmm, sounds fun to me! I am Currently considering this as a career and so far, so good. However, i have one concern. Will I be eligable to work a 16 hour day shift 5 days a week as an entry level nurse? Can i include saturday and sunday as well? Please respond, jacob. By the way, thank you for all of you informative videos. Best regards, jacob.
+Jacob Anderson Hi, Jacob. It entirely depends on the facility, but most work you 12-hour shifts if you're in a hospital. You can always talk to someone in the HR department of a healthcare facility. Thanks!
Is it common for nurses to work part time? Or are all nursing days 12 hours??
Btw your channel is awesome! I am a sophomore in high school and thinking is being an rn
Hello Rachel :) There are part-time positions available, but they are not as numerous as full-time positions. It really depends on your employer. No, not all nursing hours are 12 hour shifts. Nursing hours can vary anywhere from 8-10 hours per day as well. Thank you for watching my videos. I wish you the best in your nursing journey :)
Omg you replied Thank you so much!!!
Thank you so much for all this information, I had an additional question if you don't mind, how many days does do nurses work? I remember when I was in the hospital a nurse told me he works Three 12 hour days a week, is that true? Or is it 5 days or the week? Or more? Thank you
+Kenny D Great question, Kenny! Most nurses who work in a hospital setting work three days a week (12 hours shifts). If you work in a clinic setting, nurses will work 5 days a week (8 hours a day). It is nice only working 3 days a week.....one of the perks of 12 hours shifts. Hope that helps.
-Sarah
RegisteredNurseRN Thank you so much for replying, and yes this helps! Thank you.
+Kenny D Awesome! Glad I could help! -Sarah
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I'm thinking about going back to school for pediatric nursing. Would the day still look pretty similar to this? I just don't want to make another mistake with schooling...
Generally, speaking yes, but it can vary. I highly suggest you try to shadow a pediatric nurse in a hospital to make sure this is something you want to do. Many hospitals have these types of programs.
Okay, thank-you! I didn't even realize such programs existed.
I'm 14 and my dad wants me to be a registered nurse.
I'm nervous I don't know if I can do it lol.
Hi I just found ur channel and I think u seem very passionate :D I was studying to become a teacher for 2 years..and I have 3 years left but I'm very unsure because I figured I'm really bad at "teaching". I like to do physical work, I like to serve people but I'm not very extroverted. I think maybe I would fit to be a nurse, it's just the communication/social thing that's a problem for me..do u think they would teach me how to talk to the patients?
I'm so happy you found me! Yes, they most definitely will. I actually had to take a class in nursing school on how to communicate with patients. It was helpful. So, hopefully the program you attend will require this as well. Best wishes!
Awesome! Are most of the shifts of nurse 12hrs? Or is there a full time part time difference? Just wanna know more about nursing field, thank you!
Yes, most nursing shifts are 12 hours....however there are jobs that are 8-10 hrs (it varies depending on the employer). Full-time is usually 36+ hours a week and part-time is less than 20 hours per week (but again this varies depending on your employer).
RegisteredNurseRN Thank you!
This is interesting
+Pople BackyardFarm Thank you very much for your comment. I'm glad you found the video interesting.
helpful video! What is your degree if you don't mind me asking. The regular A.S in nursing?
+Cuba Herrera Thank you for your comment, Cuba! I appreciate it! I have a BSN in nursing (bachelors of science in nursing). I hope that helps :)
-Sarah
Nice
Can you do an hour by hour for night shift nurses. Thank You
+Jeanne Benfante
Hi Jeanne,
I would love to do this video for you. I will hopefully have it up sometime by the end of next week. So, keep checking back or subscribe so you can see when it is uploaded. Have a great weekend :)
-Sarah
Do you chart right away after seeing one patient ?? Or do you chart after ? And if you do , how do you remember their assessments?
1 nurse:10 patients everyday in med-surg department, no med.techs, no nursing assistants..
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So how do you remember to do all of this? Do you have just have to memorize it or do they give you a paper that tells you everything? I feel like I would forget certain things and mess the whole department up.
Hello :) Over time you learn how to do it and how you want your day to flow. You are given an orientation period (mine was about 2 months long) and after multiple 12 hour shifts it clicks. It sounds like a lot to do but it starts to get easier.
Thank you for responding! This is very good to hear. That 2 month orientation period sounds generous enough to learn the ropes. Thanks!
Hi
Thanks for making this very helpful video
I'm still 12 but I'm very interested in nursing and these sort of jobs
I just want to have a job that is helpful for humans and all the other living things
I don't know if being a nurse in worth it or not because my grandpa is a doctor and he is always tired and he says that night shifts are hard but he thinks that if is worth it and he loves his job.
Is it so hard to be a nurse?
Thanks a lot for your video I really learnt a lot of stuff:-)
is worth it or not
+Par nian Thank you so much for your comment and question! I think that is so awesome you are 12 and thinking about going into nursing. I think it is a great field that allows you to help others and make a difference in the world. I know nursing school has the reputation of being hard but if you are passionate about caring for others and study hard it really isn't that bad. Of course, there will be days where you feel exhausted but then there will be days where you are so excited. I compare nursing school to a roller coaster ride haha. I personally think it is very much worth it.
I have two videos that you may benefit from called "Is Nursing School Hard?" ruclips.net/video/6jpuc2vPSIo/видео.html and "I'm I Smart Enough for Nursing School": ruclips.net/video/668Ke3NyiVQ/видео.html
I hope that helps. I wish you the best and if you have anymore questions don't hesitate to ask :)
+RegisteredNurseRN
thank you so much xoxo
You're very welcome :)
Do most nurses have 12 hour shifts? Like woah, that's a lot of working 🙄
+Ignacio Hernandez Thanks for watching the video and for your comment. Yes, majority of nurses work 12 hour shifts BUT not all of them. There are jobs out there where you can work 8-10 per day. These are usually positions in an office like setting or outpatient facility. Twelve hour shifts sound bad but they really aren't that bad...the time flies because you are very busy.
I am sort interested in pediatrics but I am not sure if children will even like me.
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If you don't mind sharing, what is overtime like as a nurse? Is overtime up to you or the hospital? Thanks :)
Hello :) From my personal experience (I'm sure it varies depending on your employer), overtime is voluntary and most employers don't like nurses to enter into overtime because you get paid a lot more money and it hurts the budget. However, some hospitals have systems set up where you can pick up shifts for extra money which is based on "incentive pay" so you don't go into overtime pay per se but make a little more money. I've never been required to pick up a shift or work overtime unless there was an emergency like snowstorm etc. Working overtime can be exhausting because you are already tired from working your regular shift, so it isn't something people like to do all the time. Plus, as a nurse you need to have mental sharpness and if you are exhausted all the time this limits your ability to think clearly. I hope that helps :)
Great video. I'm 40 and looking to change careers into nursing. What's the best way to enter the field?
Does labor and delivery nurses ever visit the new parents after the baby is born or are they only there before the baby is born and while the baby is born?
+heyevelina In the hospital nowadays the newborn usually stays in the room with the mother (instead of a nursery) so the L & D nurse will see both of them and the nursery room nurse will also come in and check on the baby. So, yes the L & D nurse will visit the parents after the baby is born in the hospital.
My daughter had upen hart surgery. 💟💟
Hi! As an ESL teacher, may I ask about the best program/course to become a teacher of medical english?
I work in a country where one nurse has no less than 40-50 pts...
Do every hospital require you to work 12 hour shifts?
+Kiana Will No, many offer 8 to 10 hours shifts as well as 12 hours...every place is different. I would look at local hospitals in your area and see what jobs they post (they usually list the hours for the position they are hiring for). Hope that helps :)
Can I be a nurse If I have a problem with the wound care? I think it is the only think I am always wondering. I like most of the nursing work and I love working in the hospital. but can i survive if I have problems with the wound care?
Hello :) There are many different fields of nursing. If you feel that you can't handle wound care you could enter into a field where wound care is limited. Nursing is such a versatile career, and I'm sure you could find something you liked. Best wishes!
I want to be a CRNA :D! #veryinspired
I am a junior in high school and im getting interested in Medical school, i dont know what i should be a RN is one of my options, how many years in college should i be in?, have any advice? plz help
It depends...if you earn an associates degree in nursing it takes 2 years of college. However, if you want to earn a bachelors degree in nursing it takes 4 years. I have many videos that you may want to watch to help you decide. You can access them here: ruclips.net/p/PLQrdx7rRsKfWaoguxszRKAPKPBQEWF0TY
RegisteredNurseRN awsome thank you very much God Bless
If I had already set my schedule, is it permanent? Or is there any chance that they would allow me to change my recent schedule?
+Jolo Hernandez Great question, Jolo. This depends on your facilities policy and manager's preferences. In the places I've worked once the schedule is out it is permanent UNLESS you can get someone else to switch shifts with you or pick-up your shift. However, you are responsible for making sure the shift is covered. I hope that helps!
12 hours a day! But how many hours a week?
+mindexternal It varies anywhere from 36-48 hours per week, depending on what your facility requires others to work. Some are set-up where you work 3 twelve shifts one week and then 4 twelve shifts the next. However, some are set-up where you work only 3 twelve shifts a week. Hope that helps :)
+RegisteredNurseRN thank you for the big help and also do you think paying 80k worth of college debt for a bachelors in nursing a lot or do you think it won't be much of a problem due to the salary of an rn?
mindexternal I'm not sure....that does sound like quite a bit of money for a BSN. It depends on your current financial situation and how bad you want to attend that specific program. I would definitely look around at other schools. Best wishes!
Hello. I'm thinking about taking nursing courses but i wanted to ask one thing. Do nurses have to clean up dead bodies of patients? I really hope u can guide me here.
Do you think 30 minutes breaks are enough time?
+Jonathan Coleman To me it is enough time....it is usually so busy on the floor that you literally want to get back out there so you can keep up with your work load. I'm sure others would prefer more time but personally it is enough time for me.
How often do nurses give iv's ?
+Robert Cardona It depends on where you work but bedside nurses start IVs on a daily basis.
okay thank you!!! lol its because I don't really like doing iv on the cubital fossa don't know why but I squeamish when I see that but anywhere else is o.k.
Robert Cardona Totally understand! You can start the IV where ever you would like in the arm...doesn't have to be the AC area. Hands veins are great veins as well.
I am 24, and I am not the best at math but I want to help people with all my heart. I am worried that I am too old or not smart enough to go forward with this as a career. Is it too late to start?
No way it isn't too late for you to start. I have a lot of viewers who are about to graduate from nursing school who are 40+ and have had a hard time with math. I have two videos on "Am I too old for nursing school" and "Am I smart enough for nursing school" that may help encourage you. Here are the videos:
Am I too Old for Nursing School: ruclips.net/video/l_SAGgRZ19A/видео.html
Am I Smart Enough for Nursing School: ruclips.net/video/668Ke3NyiVQ/видео.html
No u r not too old..Go for it..Chance your dream..Don't let your age be a factor for u not to be a nurse..U can do it..Go for it..There a lot of people who are way older than u...and they are becoming nurses..
When you're 17 and know what ADL is 🙂 i feel accomplished, can not wait till I'm an RN had trouble getting my CNA 🙁 Any advice?
Just keep hanging in there! Try to watch RUclips videos to help you study the concepts (search CNA skills or lectures). I definitely recommend becoming a CNA because it will help you when you start nursing school and help you transition easier into your nursing role. Thank you for watching the video :)
e.e I want to be a nurse but I'm a dude, are there guy nurses too?
Yes, there are many male nurses in the nursing profession. I have worked with many great ones!
Is it weird if a guy is a RN who works in the ER?
No way! Plenty of RNs, who are male work in the ER. Males makes great nurses too!
is being a nurse worth it?
+Leo Castrillo Absolutely! There are many great areas of nursing for different personality types, there's good demand for it, and it pays pretty competitively. However, if you aren't interested in it, you might not like it. I'd recommend pursuing your passions.
Where Canada
Is it possible to get a care assistant job as I wait to do my nclex
Hiiiii im also nurse
roughly how much do you make being a nurse.roughly the same as a doctor or way different
+Matthew Bodden Thanks for your comment and question, Matthew. Nurses definitely make less than doctors. According to BLS.gov, registered nurses earn $69,790/year & $33.55/hour compared to a primary care doctor earning $186,320/year & $89.58/hour....these are average and vary depending on where you live, years of experience etc.
Here are some videos we've made on these topics:
"Registered Nurse Salary": ruclips.net/video/6jW0vVydJx0/видео.html
"Primary Care Doctor Salary": ruclips.net/video/md4DmDNE6Ck/видео.html
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I'm a Rn nurse doing job in Pakistan. I want to move any European country for job.plz tell me the proceedure to apply as a nurse in your country.
is it hard to become a nurse I would like to become a cna ,and then maybe if I'm lucky become a rn.
If you study hard and dedicate time to your studies, you will be fine. It is hard at times and stressful but that is the nature of nursing. If you have always wanted to be a nurse....go for it. Being a CNA will provide you with great experience. Best wishes!