You’re going to get fired or lose your nursing license | use of fear to keep nurses in line

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  • Опубликовано: 1 май 2023
  • Hey y’all,
    I’m back with a very impromptu nurse talk video. I want to have an open dialogue about the fear that is a toxic part of nursing.
    That same fear contributes to nurses settling for peanuts, poor nurse to patient ratio and poor patient outcomes.
    I created my channel to serve as a resource for nursing students and new graduate nurses. Sharing my stories, being transparent about my mistakes is to let other nurses know that mistakes will occur. It’s all about how you handle it.

Комментарии • 505

  • @mattcastillo9211
    @mattcastillo9211 Год назад +462

    If any nurse ever tells you they’ve never had a med error…They’re either lying to you, or they just became a nurse yesterday 😂

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +70

      Facts!!!!! It’s all about who’s real enough to spill it.

    • @NotTodaySatan557
      @NotTodaySatan557 Год назад +10

      That’s the truth!!!!

    • @mattcastillo9211
      @mattcastillo9211 Год назад +9

      @@KendraRN i don’t know how any nurse can sweep that under the rug! My conscience would never allow that

    • @lorientheresa4844
      @lorientheresa4844 Год назад +2

      Well, I've taken the exams for the 6th time now and still didn't succeed, i wonder how those who succeeded did it. 😥💔

    • @marymathews2741
      @marymathews2741 Год назад +4

      Took my NCLEX -RN test last week and passed with 145 questions on my first try!! Huge Thanks to Mis ELISABETH HELEN, she is a game changer 😊✨

  • @Smithl325749
    @Smithl325749 Год назад +167

    I wish I had a clinical instructor like you. I flourished under one clinical instructor who did not treat me like I was an idiot destined to fail. I will never forget the words, "Relax. I am here to help you learn. I will not let you kill or hurt a patient. You do your thing and I will do my thing of having your back. I am here to help you, not hinder you." Tears came to my eyes. My clinical became a joy.

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +20

      That is the kind of instructors we need for the profession. I’m happy you had that experience ❤️

    • @Smithl325749
      @Smithl325749 Год назад +7

      @@KendraRN Indeed. Thank you for being one who chooses to educate. One can critique a student without massacring their dignity. Thank you for not believing the ridiculous adage that nurses eat their young. At my community college we were required to pass the Hesi exam to graduate. I remember turning in my scantron, and having aced it, I grabbed my results and swore never to step back into that school again. I cared nothing about graduation. I do give recognition to the instructors for threatening all of its students with failure and defeat at every turn. Our school had a high pass rate when it’s students took boards. If you managed not to have a mental breakdown I suppose the strategy worked. My most valuable lesson: I learned how to stand up for myself. That should not have been my take away from my Education. I swore never to be THOSE faces of nursing. I wonder how many nurses are bitter because that is all they have known. Sometimes I swear there is a correlation that bitter nurses often breed bitter patients. I might sound angry. I am not. This topic just hit me like a toothache. I am only bitter that my educational experience was not what I went In thinking it would be, what it should had been. So yes, I am always thankful and grateful for nurses like yourself, and like my one clinical instructor.

    • @Mcrandall80
      @Mcrandall80 11 месяцев назад

      Ok that’s inspiring 💜🙏💜

    • @user-lu6yg3vk9z
      @user-lu6yg3vk9z 9 месяцев назад

      @@KendraRN how about Nurses replacing Physicians?

    • @billjames3030
      @billjames3030 Месяц назад

      ​@@KendraRN
      All hospitals need more nurses like you. Keep up the great patient care.

  • @Nell654
    @Nell654 11 месяцев назад +33

    When I had my c section the nurse gave me the wrong pain medicine. I looked at it and told her to recheck that it didn’t look like the right medicine. The fear in her eyes had me stupefied. She begged me not to tell the doctor and was so stressed out about it. I laughed and told her to calm down that it was okay. This nurse had been so kind and nurturing to me and I couldn’t imagine saying anything that would hurt her. It gave me a sneak peek into the fear some nurses have and how some might walk on eggshells for fear of retaliation.

    • @chinyere7340
      @chinyere7340 3 месяца назад +1

      She could have killed you. You should've definitely reported her. What the heck?????

  • @Liv9660
    @Liv9660 Год назад +24

    “God knows my heart is clean” hit me somewhere deep!

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +1

      It is sis!!! I promise❤️❤️

    • @lmoree00
      @lmoree00 Месяц назад

      ​@@KendraRN I appreciate your vids. I would love for you to do one regarding doctors being disrespectful toward nurses and how you personally handle it. Do you think it would decrease or stop if doctors faced similar consequences to what a nurse would if he or she was disrespectful/unprofessional?

  • @darnitaburwell965
    @darnitaburwell965 Год назад +146

    I love how you tell your truth. We as nurses have been taught not to judge but yet we judge each other, we ridicule one another. I have never seen a bunch of mean, high school, caddy people. If nurses only knew the power they have to shut sh*t down! We hold all the cards but yet we let them ( corporate/ administration) pull them right out of our hands. I honestly dislike nursing, the bullying, the gossip, the mean girl tactics. I dislike it.

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +18

      We mishandle each other so frequently it’s astounding. I think my mission is to eliminate as much toxicity from the profession while I am in it. Thank you for watching!

    • @jenniferbrown8568
      @jenniferbrown8568 Год назад +7

      I hate the toxicity it’s terrible

    • @NurseNick420
      @NurseNick420 Год назад +3

      Hospital nursing is what sucks. I left two bedside jobs because of bad environment. I now do homecare and LTC. I love it! Not really any drama or issues at all.

    • @iceprincess825
      @iceprincess825 Год назад +2

      Nurses experience bullying from nurses, physicians, and sometimes nurse assistants.

  • @Dorothysfindinghealth
    @Dorothysfindinghealth Год назад +61

    Preach it sis. Nursing is toxic. Period. Everyone is in denial. Smh!

  • @janetvansky3621
    @janetvansky3621 Год назад +56

    From a 77-year-old retired nurse: YOU'RE MY SHERO!! Keep up the reporting/education on the status of nursing!!!

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +3

      Thank you so much! Stay blessed

  • @chrisk4053
    @chrisk4053 Год назад +21

    Hospitals do NOT take the side of nurses. They are very quick to wrongly judge. That doesn’t happen to MDs

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +5

      Very true! Nurses are the scapegoats

    • @ManilouEsperolove
      @ManilouEsperolove 2 месяца назад

      i wish preceptors have that mindset

  • @mistermilkman
    @mistermilkman Год назад +16

    This video was much needed bc people think I'm too nonchalant about my license. Im just not afraid. God called me 2 nursing. If I lose it, He has other things 4 me 2 pursue.

  • @shawnnamarie9358
    @shawnnamarie9358 Год назад +79

    Kendra, your "realness" is what drew me to your channel and continues to get my attention. Nursing is a very rewarding career, however it is not all rainbows and sunshine and it's great to see someone who is not afraid to have a platform that shows it all...the good, the bad, and the ugly. Thank you so much for you're transparency!

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +5

      Hey Shawnna! Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate you ❤️

  • @NadiaPink
    @NadiaPink Год назад +64

    You always come thru. Honestly I low key always feel like they always trying to intimidate us. It’s sad. I used to want to do so much now I just want out! Target looks appetizing to work. The abuse starts in nursing school.

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +13

      It really does start in nursing school and the toxicity seeps right into clinical practice. I understand what you mean. Nurses should be able to share their stories without fear.

    • @lyrablack8621
      @lyrablack8621 Год назад +6

      On the one hand, i completely understand the emphasis on "protect your license protect your license!" because they want us to be safe nurses. But they never discuss like, what happens when you actually do make an error? We skimmed over "To Err Is Human" and other key works by nurses in my prerequisites, but that was it. I'm in semester 3/5 right now, and we haven't discussed anything like that in over a year.

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +9

      @@lyrablack8621 There are so many ways to teach nurses on how to be safe clinicians not using fear as a tactic.

    • @samaaliyeva5484
      @samaaliyeva5484 Год назад +2

      I totally agree I am in Nuursing school and from our very first class instructers put these fears in our hearts . Honestly I was about to leave the nursing school

    • @NadiaPink
      @NadiaPink Год назад +2

      @@samaaliyeva5484 I don’t think leaving would be my first reaction but be aware it’s not rainbows and sunshine when you start working. I am hoping to eventually leave the i hospital and work a less physical demanding job. As well as less stressful nursing job. Insurance nursing from what I see isn’t so bad. I am thinking to eventually try that. My only thing is I am so used to making my own schedule and working 2 days it will be hard for me to work a 9-5 Monday-Friday lol.

  • @chinaarlene7035
    @chinaarlene7035 Год назад +46

    As a nursing student and a down to earth black woman...I appreciate your content. You're real, you're not trying to show perfection and you're interesting. I appreciate your strength and wisdom. You're dope...keep going Kendra!!

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +3

      Thank you China, I’ll keep trying ❤️

  • @torinewman2045
    @torinewman2045 Год назад +21

    I’m a new nurse on a neuro/stroke PCU and I go to work everyday trembling that I’ll make an error that could hurt someone. I’ve never experienced such high levels of anxiety. I find comfort in hearing you talk about your successes and your mistakes. I hate living in this fear it’s really debilitating 😔

    • @Saberdud
      @Saberdud Год назад +1

      why did you get into the career ?

    • @squidleyskidley
      @squidleyskidley 10 месяцев назад +8

      @@Saberdudthat’s not a helpful comment at all!

    • @merry5059
      @merry5059 8 месяцев назад

      You’re not alone!

    • @almakwami1825
      @almakwami1825 4 месяца назад

      You need to find another career or move on to another area or even country. DO NOT stay to be abused by anyone.

  • @PinkYellowGreen2023
    @PinkYellowGreen2023 Год назад +13

    Some nurses act like they are perfect practitioners.

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад

      Those are the ones you steer clear of!

  • @KimmieJ1920
    @KimmieJ1920 Год назад +15

    What’s so sad is how easy it is for someone to LIE to the BON and have you in a world of issues until the investigation is over. These investigations can take years, unless you pay an attorney to push the board along to get your issue resolved.

  • @chrisk4053
    @chrisk4053 Год назад +23

    I have been in the nursing field for about 40 years. I am looking forward to retiring because of coworkers !! Nursing will never advance to the professional level where we are respected for our knowledge and training and expertise. There is so much backstabbing and drama that it’s almost like nurses don’t want to be at a higher level! Physicians, patients , the general public don’t see us for what we are. What a shame. I am so happy my daughter changed her mind and chose a different field. That’s sad!

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +4

      Everything you said is accurate. I couldn’t agree more.

    • @elfredawright
      @elfredawright Год назад +1

      Amen!

    • @pickles9440
      @pickles9440 11 месяцев назад

      I talked my sister out of being of nurse, for many reasons. Anyhow im glad i did, she is making more than me now in a different career and how so much free time. I did my job.

  • @larosenoirek2197
    @larosenoirek2197 Год назад +9

    Those who are not nurses yet have no clue what they are getting themselves into. I hope they listen, and if they want to throw weird comments, let them go into the fire!!!! BSN RN here you have no clue until you get there!!!! Thank you love!

  • @KimmieJ1920
    @KimmieJ1920 Год назад +12

    This channel is LIFE! I’ve been an RN for over 20 years and I’m writing a book about nursing. This is not a textbook either. Nurses are low hanging fruit in the judicial system. Doctors come with a lot of insurances and they don’t get reported as often. People don’t know how to report a doctor but they will report the heck out of a nurse.

  • @sostell
    @sostell Год назад +43

    Thank you, Kendra! You are awesome and down to earth. Your realness is TOP TIER. I am 51 yrs old and became an LPN at 40. I do not enjoy being a nurse at all bc of the toxicity in the profession. I thought about going back for a higher degree, but decided why take out a huge loan for higher education in a field that i do not enjoy. I really enjoy your content and WE SUPPORT YOU❤❤❤

  • @wendydemas7019
    @wendydemas7019 Год назад +34

    I loved your video. I am a registered nurse and i can relate to what you are saying. The problem is alot of nurses are threathened with write ups, suspensions, terminations and even being reported to the board. That is why some nurses are scared to speak up. I remember a while back when I made a med error, the ADON threaten to report me to the board of nursing. The patient was not harmed and it was not even that big of an error. I remember how scared I felt thinking my career was going to be over. You are absolutely right, things need to change.

    • @PinkYellowGreen2023
      @PinkYellowGreen2023 Год назад +2

      In the early 2000's nursing management literature discussed the correlation between non-punitive clinical settings and how they enhanced employee retention. The power tripping and arrogance is what causes us to instill fear of reporting and punishment. The public is instilling fear and power tripping on us because they see increased pay rates and media exposure! Jealousy amongst minority nurses is at a disgustingly high level...numerous stories of incivilty abound. I'm a well groomed member of Sigma Theta Tau, former nurse entrepreneur, mentor, and state board member.....the fear we impart in one another is all about powerlessness. Get into any NANDA care plan and discover the solutions to our problems. Empowerment in nursing is the key to influencing process improvement!

    • @ItsBreiania
      @ItsBreiania Год назад +2

      this makes me not want to be a nurse I am so scared maybe ita not for me

    • @Jkaye13
      @Jkaye13 Год назад +1

      @@ItsBreiania Nursing is definitely a stressful field with a lot of toxic working environments, and places that set you up to fail because of poor training/ orientation.. not to mention the legal issues with it and constantly changing laws and regulations.
      ..All this for a pretty much thankless job dealing with people on their worst behavior and being overworked because of understaffing.

  • @WY-ot3jv
    @WY-ot3jv Год назад +12

    We are nurses but we are HUMAN first!! Thank you Kendra for keeping it real and being vulnerable. You are my role model as a new nurse!

  • @feeq6001
    @feeq6001 Год назад +5

    RN here I admit that I have made medication error and I was called in to the office. The clinical educator addressed the mistake and I will never forget that day. However, I have learned from my mistake and I am grateful for it.

  • @pamelabennett4792
    @pamelabennett4792 Год назад +26

    Also Kendra get you a patron account where you share ONLY your tips on taking nursing exams. Also you can talk even more freely. The information you offer is outstanding sister! I am praying for you and God got your back.

  • @cynthiaadams4322
    @cynthiaadams4322 Год назад +4

    It goes both way the administration needs to listen to the nurses and help them !!! Not use it against them in med errors!

  • @senseiadios9060
    @senseiadios9060 Год назад +5

    I remember having an instructor and a couple of preceptors who said they never made a med error ever. Even back then, I recognized it was bogus. The only difference between then and now is that I feel sorry for these folks who feel like they have to cover up their mistakes instead of learning and moving forward.

  • @mzmemegm
    @mzmemegm Год назад +25

    Kendra, as a nurse all of two years, I appreciate your videos so much. I often forward them to my other nursing friends. Please know I am listening and learning. Thank you!❤

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +8

      I am so grateful, thank you! Nursing students and new nurses are my main targets.

  • @handiable
    @handiable Год назад +5

    Nursing is very stressful and I applaud your hard work and dedication. There are so many duties that nurses perform involving their profession. They go above and beyond to provide healthcare.

  • @stephanienikole9831
    @stephanienikole9831 Год назад +8

    I know all of us have gone home with a Tylenol or docusate sodium deep in our pockets 😂

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +1

      Chilllddd don’t get me talking, lol

  • @mvlogs_from_youtube
    @mvlogs_from_youtube Год назад +12

    It would be so unfortunate and a disservice to us all if we weren’t able to speak our minds on these topics! I’m not a nurse but when I was a study coordinator in clinic I did make mistakes. I use these as learning lessons for new coordinators that join our team. It happens!

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +2

      Fear is such a horrible feeling and tactic in the workplace. We are all human, perfectly flawed. Being able to share our flaws safely makes the world a better place.

  • @TEHBaKaScHnApPi
    @TEHBaKaScHnApPi Год назад +6

    Man, from day 1, there’s so much chatter about losing our non-existant licenses (we’re students).
    It feels like we can’t be completely transparent to avoid repercussions. 😬

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +1

      😂😂😂 you had me laughing with “non-existent” license. That’s what they do in just about every nursing program 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

  • @iswhatheis
    @iswhatheis Год назад +5

    I'm a CNA in LTC, and one of the veterans of the sport (Rest in Peace) used to say that it isn't about us it's about the residents. Workplace culture is very strange in the context of what an ideal society looks like, and I'm glad you're here on RUclips equipping the generation with the tools and mindsets needed to make this field a much better one to work in. Greetings from the Lost Coast

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +2

      Hi there! Thank you so much. I will continue to try.

  • @shiru2085
    @shiru2085 Год назад +15

    You are spot on. Yes the threats and powerlessness is real in nursing. You really enlighten us and I have practiced over a long time.

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +2

      Hi, thank you! The goal is to keep us in line!

  • @evadiva721
    @evadiva721 Год назад +19

    Let me just say this…. I appreciate your content. It is quite helpful and REAL! Some Content creators just show when things are perfect but like you said, it is not helpful. Thank you so much for sharing your life, your knowledge and struggles. You are definitely my FAVORITE nursing content creator!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🥰🥰🥰

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +4

      Hey EvaDiva, I love the name ❤️❤️❤️. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I’m going to always give it to you all straight. Thank you!!!!

  • @destineeher23
    @destineeher23 Год назад +5

    I have noticed a huge difference in all nurses in the recent years. Most are there and look miserable. Not a smile, hello! I feel nurses are no longer there because they love doing this type of work, but more out of necessity. I don’t see kindness or compassion towards the patients. Through your videos I’m realizing that it’s primarily because of their workplace. Which isn’t fair to us patients. Recently had my my uncle admitted for a diabetic emergency. He also had an asymptomatic stroke, and an ischemic stroke. They let him fall in their bigger hospital, then after he was released and admitted again to their smaller campus, I asked that they please place fall risk bands?! Why do I have to tell an ICU nurse what she should know?! Then the move him to med surge.. less than 8 hours there he fell off the bed?! 😢 They blamed him!! Are you kidding me, he’s incompetent!! They never called us, never wrote up a mandatory incident report nor render aid until the way later that day! Then the case manager and nurse came in like 2 gangsters yelling at my uncle who couldn’t ever comprehend what she was saying?! The nurse attacking me, in my face! They are malicious! No remorse, I’m looking into all avenues to make sure they do not work with people! They belong working in a warehouse alone! Sadly something has changed our nurses and not for the better! I overheard many complaining, or they roll their eyes back and forth to each other. Just disrespectful! Just telling my truth!

  • @Keana43
    @Keana43 Год назад +5

    The crazy thing is a lot of nurses can relate. That's what keeps your advice thriving that's what builds your channel amongst other things. They love to hear the real

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +2

      Thank you so much for your comment. I’ll continue to keep it real, as much as I can.

  • @NurseNessey
    @NurseNessey Год назад +3

    I was written up for a med error that I did not witness, I was told I did it. the patient actually took the medication, just not together. I spoke with the patient, doctor, my DON, the family in charge and they all laughed and said oxycodone is the same as Percocet, the only difference is perc has acetaminophen and only last about 5 hours. I quit the following day because i felt it wasn’t something I should have been written up for. I feel like they were trying to trap me within the work place instead of teaching me. I told them not to put me on the assignment and they did it anyway. That assignment was the hardest assignment in the building and I’m a new nurse but no one listened nor did they care.

    • @nancyfischer4875
      @nancyfischer4875 4 месяца назад

      Girl your situation sounds like mines‼️‼️‼️ New nurse, the facilities I worked in was less hectic, went into one that was hectic. Man had a fall, I called the doctor her refused him going out, and it was reported to the nurse on shift, they didn’t have neurological sheets and didn’t teach us how to put them in the system, on top I work for agency so never had any training. When I say the board does not care and they are dragging this situation im considering surrendering my license tomorrow

  • @elainesmith2843
    @elainesmith2843 Год назад +13

    You are appreciated!👍

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +2

      Thank you! I feel the love, all the time.

  • @carolinerothstein5258
    @carolinerothstein5258 26 дней назад +1

    Exactly, the reason why they have to put fear into Nurses and it starts in nursing school is because there’s so many of us that if we banned together to really make changes, and they do not want to make changes because that cost money. It cost money to do what is right. God help.

  • @brega6286
    @brega6286 Год назад +2

    Spot on about "system errors" ! But unfortunately, too many organizations know how to turn that around to absolve the "system.

  • @MNP208
    @MNP208 Год назад +15

    This is spot on Kendra, thanks for posting! I did not have a great school experience in clinicals. As a new student, we had a nursing instructor berate us in front of a patient for something she told us to do (she explained a procedure wrong). After that, my goal was to avoid my clinical instructors, as much as possible, until I graduated (at the top of my class). I found some real role models on the job. BTW... internet trolls are on every channel I follow. People have nothing else to do, I guess?

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +9

      Hey thank you! I’m happy to hear you made it through! Clinical instructors can be some of the most toxic people in the profession. I saw this first hand. Thank you for watching! ❤️

  • @RootedDiasporans
    @RootedDiasporans Год назад +11

    I love your honesty!! I had a med error! I was so scared! Lol But God was good. then again…I was overloaded with almost 50 patients in a skilled facility!

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +3

      Who wouldn’t make an error overseeing that many patients???? Thank you for watching! ❤️

    • @TM-cm1ef
      @TM-cm1ef Год назад +4

      50 patients should be illegal in this country. If they treated y’all better these hospitals wouldn’t be so short staffed

    • @RootedDiasporans
      @RootedDiasporans Год назад +1

      @@TM-cm1ef yes 🙌 it’s sad, but it happens so often.

    • @RootedDiasporans
      @RootedDiasporans Год назад

      @@KendraRN I know. I didn’t last at that place. It was one of those places I had to leave.

  • @NadiaPink
    @NadiaPink Год назад +6

    I like your channel and your talks because it feel authentic. It’s not play. Preach I will find another way to make money. You are an amazing woman. And the Bible says don’t fear. Amen thanks for preaching.

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +2

      I am my true self on here. Anyone that knows me know that I am consistent, I’m honest and relatable. Thank you so much for seeing that ❤️

  • @kl-jn4kh
    @kl-jn4kh Год назад +6

    Really appreciate this video. In the last week of RN school in California. We have been going over quality improvement and the push for 'Just Culture. ' I'm really hoping that we will keep moving in the direction of looking at errors based on system flaws not just isolating one individual. That being said I'm not planning on working in a hospital just outpatient, I've seen too many nurses be so busy in the hospital that they are not following protocols. It doesn't seem like a super safe work environment unfortunately.

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад

      The nursing degree offers a lot of options, you really don’t have to be tied down to working in a hospital. Glad to know that Just Culture is a framework still being talked about.

  • @Amarie077
    @Amarie077 Год назад +1

    I wish if l was your student. But you have been so helpful. You have picked me up and tell myself l can do it.

  • @rockcinf634
    @rockcinf634 Год назад +2

    This is awesome. You have a new subscriber! I totally owned up to an error as a DSP. MEANWHILE, house manager kept rewriting the records to erase mistakes and got fired.

  • @HeatherBDentureDiVa
    @HeatherBDentureDiVa Год назад +2

    I was recently diagnosed with multiple PE. A year fricken year ive been nagging and begging my doctor to help me with pain and swelling and ignored me. It took a NP to diagnose and treat me after ten minutes of meeting me. Im forever grateful for that emergency room nurse practitioner she saved my life. My soctor however so angry with her and now i dont trust her at all

  • @ofibia1
    @ofibia1 Год назад +2

    Very Informative as a nursing student. I am taking notes.

  • @TriumphantTiff
    @TriumphantTiff Год назад +5

    Kendra your content, honest personality, and transparency have been a blessing to me. I am switching careers in my mid-30s after years of being too nervous to take the plunge. I start an accelerated nursing program this year (this month actually) after slowly chipping away at retaking pre-reqs. Your channel has been really helpful to me to prepare mentally! I don't see many other nurses my age that look like me on youtube. Your transparency in the video you set to private - about the family callback situation - taught me a lot before I even hit the floor of my clinicals! People can be negative and over-eager to find flaw and be retaliatory due to their own bitterness or unhappiness. Please do not stop sharing THE REAL side of nursing, good and bad!!! Future nurses and current nurses need you and your perspective! Thanks for all you do

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +1

      Hi Tiff! Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave me a comment. I am proud of you and I hope my channel continues to assist you on your nursing journey. I will be posting more educational content. My goal is share information so that others can learn. Thank you again ❤️

  • @ByMeMonique
    @ByMeMonique Год назад +2

    I’m thankful for the tips you share because they are helpful to both the patient and the healthcare worker.

  • @montyjohnn2826
    @montyjohnn2826 Год назад +2

    Thank you for everything that you do and for being yourself! I love your content/ videos!

  • @jaydonvu4131
    @jaydonvu4131 Год назад +4

    Second year nursing student here!! I want to be the best that I can be while at the same time knowing my worth and not getting pushed around in my career. Thanks for your conversations! They really give me something to think about :)

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +1

      I will continue putting out content that can contribute to your thoughts on your future in nursing. Thank you for watching!

  • @dahliavarghese6037
    @dahliavarghese6037 Год назад +2

    You are a voice for so many & should not be silenced because you want people to avoid making mistakes & being afraid to speak up when they do. It's taboo in so many spaces to admit you were wrong or made a mistake. 'To err is human' is a great quote.

  • @jennaschultz9221
    @jennaschultz9221 Год назад +3

    I love your videos!❤️I start my first CNA clinical this week! I’m really excited but also a little nervous to start this medical field journey. I hope to become a nurse one day!

  • @jeannetterobinson3748
    @jeannetterobinson3748 Год назад +2

    After 3 to minutes of your sharing the TRUTH...Amen! Amen! and Amen! Let us grow. Thank you.

  • @nikkiwagner6834
    @nikkiwagner6834 Год назад +3

    WORD!!! We love you Kendra! The fear and intimidation got us nurses running scared. No safe spaces for us. ❤

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад

      Hi Nikki! Love you all too for the support and taking time watch my video. I am very grateful ❤️

  • @RockstarNurse
    @RockstarNurse 11 месяцев назад

    Truth!!! I respect you so much for coming out and saying this! Thank you for being so brave!

  • @oceangracenk9847
    @oceangracenk9847 Год назад +8

    I love all of your content Miss Kendra. You are an inspiration. Like you said so many people can be really malicious and it is so sad to see how far people can go. Thank you for teaching this nursing student and because of how bold I see that you are I’m no more the QUIET ONE when I have something to say.

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +2

      Hey Grace! Thank you for your continued support! I really do appreciate your kind words and the time you take to watch my videos ❤️

  • @callmepr117
    @callmepr117 Год назад +2

    Oh God Kendra I needed you 14 years ago for support regarding my medication error. I just needed someone to talk with. Your doing good work!!

  • @bioncadixon1989
    @bioncadixon1989 Год назад +3

    Thanks for keeping us informed you are greatly appreciated 💐

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад

      I appreciate you all for even watching me talk for 20 mins 🤣🤣🤣

  • @Jayn80
    @Jayn80 Год назад +3

    Gosh, sometimes as a nurse it feels like I have to walk on thin ice. This video was so needed! I really enjoy your impromptu talks!

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +1

      You aren’t alone in feeling that way! A lot of nurses share the same feelings. We need more conversations surrounding this topic.

  • @laquisharobinson6538
    @laquisharobinson6538 Год назад +2

    Ms. Kendra, I love you honesty and realness. I wish you were a clinical instructor at my school. You are right the fear that is instilled in theory/academia does trickle in the clinical setting and new grad nurse are hitting the floors nervous and scared. Keep doing what you do and I will continue to support the channel. I think your videos are quite refreshing

  • @user-ft3be7wr5k
    @user-ft3be7wr5k 2 месяца назад

    Exactly! Those nurses that hides to make themselves look perfect is not an advocate for other nurses! Keep doing what your doing. I wish you were my preceptor, Kendra! I’m entering the nursing field soon and I’m so nervous. I feel like I don’t know anything. 😅

  • @zenithsublime
    @zenithsublime Год назад +3

    I love what you always say about nursing. Those are facts, and I am still working on my prerequisite to get into the nursing program. 3 more classes. Keep the good work. I love your sincerity.

  • @jewellove
    @jewellove Год назад +2

    You are amazing! I know you really helped me & continue to help me! Thank You❣️

  • @ninanyogora6071
    @ninanyogora6071 7 месяцев назад

    The content that we need!! Thank you for this.

  • @chelseagalloway6913
    @chelseagalloway6913 Год назад +3

    I really enjoy your perspective and your content. Its super relatable even to me who is not in the healthcare industry.

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +2

      That’s so awesome to know! Thank you Chelsea ❤️

  • @zmomharp4567
    @zmomharp4567 Год назад +3

    I appreciate your channel. Going into nursing school in September and I think it’s so important to understand the pros and cons of the profession.

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад

      Congrats to you and your journey on becoming a nurse. You can count on me for the pros and cons in the profession 😁😁😁

  • @annieforster8521
    @annieforster8521 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you very much for being real and honest.

  • @jacquelinemesidor1893
    @jacquelinemesidor1893 Год назад +1

    ❤❤❤❤❤ you make my day, I see so many nurses scared of some little things. OMG

  • @nickym7971
    @nickym7971 Год назад +1

    Omg. Thank you for this! You only spoke truth‼️

  • @NotTodaySatan557
    @NotTodaySatan557 Год назад +6

    I resonate with all of your videos but this one specifically hits home. We so appreciate and need your voice on this platform! Thank you ❤

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +1

      Awww, thank you! We deserve better!

    • @NotTodaySatan557
      @NotTodaySatan557 Год назад +1

      @@KendraRN we sure do!! And together hopefully we see change 😩

  • @dawnv2235
    @dawnv2235 Год назад +3

    Kendra. I love you. Thank you so much. You have empowered me to stand up for myself as a nursing student. Thank you 💕

  • @MeekMeek1486
    @MeekMeek1486 Год назад +1

    I love everything about this video!

  • @melodioushaste
    @melodioushaste Год назад +4

    I'm not a nurse, but I love people who are, and I've also been a patient. I would have loved to have you for a nurse. You have so much poise and refreshing honesty.

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад

      I appreciate that ❤️

  • @jamiejames203
    @jamiejames203 Год назад +3

    You're so real and relatable, which is why I enjoy you and your videos! Keep doing what you're doing!! We love you!!

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +1

      Hi Jamie, thank you 🙏🏾

  • @catherinekennedy2968
    @catherinekennedy2968 Год назад +4

    Great video, Kendra. I also believe that we learn from our mistakes, it’s a painful experience to go through, but makes us more aware and stronger. I also believe that sharing those experiences is a “ teaching moment” that others can learn from.

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +2

      Yes! There is always room for learning and improvement. Thank you ❤️

  • @matildahope6415
    @matildahope6415 Год назад +2

    I love your channel Kendra
    I am a nurse in Ghana, and i can relate to that, if you say that you are a nursea and never made a med error, then you started nursing yesterday.

  • @dahliavarghese6037
    @dahliavarghese6037 Год назад +2

    Fear is a big part of many workplace environments. I like this concept of 'just culture' you mentioned. I wish every job had that available!

  • @marcia_e925
    @marcia_e925 Год назад +1

    Kendra, thank you for sharing your passion with us! I really appreciate your honesty and just plain realness about nursing. Ignore the haters and keep the content coming 😉

  • @lilymiller2137
    @lilymiller2137 Год назад +7

    I left comment few weeks ago, about how can you protect your licence. This video relived my fear. I could not be agree more with fact that nurses must to speak up. By the way I am 7 month old rn and now I always manually set up my pumps and every time I think about your story

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +5

      Lily, I have not forgot! I have it jotted down. I’m waiting for my semester to end to jump into those serious but really needed topics. Thank you!

  • @JustDonna
    @JustDonna Год назад +3

    Educating before and after a medication error is imperative.
    It doesn’t have to be a fear instilled in us as Nurses. We are human and are not perfect. Yes we need to provide safe, effective care. Many of us that have made errors have learned from them and it makes us even more aware then before. Pharmacy and Doctors make tons of errors but if I as the nurse follow an incorrect order than it’s on me. I’ve seen it happen, I’ve stopped it from happening. It’s so much we do that goes unnoticed. I’m not bashing doctors or pharmacists, just FYI.
    Keep posting Kendra.

  • @tappling1
    @tappling1 Год назад +1

    Kendra keep speaking this/your truth. I was a mediator at a top notch institution and I was appalled at the issues in the medical industry; especially issues with the nurses.

  • @Tgallager2742
    @Tgallager2742 Год назад +6

    You're real...love that about your channel and I clapped out loud when you said nurses are the scariest professionals Keep it up Homie, you're helping a lot of ppl.

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +1

      We really are, can’t get anything done! Thank you for watching 😊

    • @Tgallager2742
      @Tgallager2742 Год назад

      @@KendraRN 👍

  • @sadheart209
    @sadheart209 11 месяцев назад

    You are magnificent. I am so behind you, Kendra. Thank you for your message. The situation won't change until we ALL step up courageously and stand up for our profession and our humanity.

  • @charlenecalvin9066
    @charlenecalvin9066 Год назад +3

    I love your boldness because it is needed.Long needed.When I have done these things in the past and deemed a trouble maker. I am no longer working but I applaud and thank you

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +2

      That’s how they label and gaslight those of us brave enough to say what most are afraid to say🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾❤️

  • @gracegeorge7285
    @gracegeorge7285 Год назад +3

    You are loved and your candor is appreciated .

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад

      Grace, I appreciate you watching my video.

  • @rhondatownes2013
    @rhondatownes2013 Год назад +1

    You are Spot On ‼️ Enjoy your journey

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад

      Thank you very much.

  • @akum2010
    @akum2010 Год назад +4

    Some people are just outright jealous. Keep the good work ❤❤❤

  • @MichealJm3luv
    @MichealJm3luv Год назад +4

    If a nurse makes a medication error, do you think they should speak up? It's happened me before I was so scared! I kept checking on my pt to make sure they were okay throughout my shift.

  • @gerardlee7088
    @gerardlee7088 Год назад

    Its a good thing you are sharing your knowledge and experience. I believe doing this creates understanding and empathy with what nurses go through on the job.

  • @kjshakurrn
    @kjshakurrn Год назад +2

    Sistah you keep telling your story, our story ..I know 2 brothers that are going into The Profession and I've shared one of your videos with them and 1 sistah I work with at work. Keep the channel going!!!!

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад

      Thanks for sharing!!

  • @gratefulv7813
    @gratefulv7813 Год назад +2

    I really love your content. I am planning on starting nursing school soon, I've been subscribed to you since the pandemic. Please continue to do what you do, I find your videos very informative. Thank you.

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад

      I will try my best to put useful content out. Thank you ❤️

  • @Fulana187
    @Fulana187 Год назад +2

    You are the most honest and competent nurse I've seen on yt. Thank you!

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад

      Celine, that’s a big compliment. I appreciate it.

  • @billied17
    @billied17 Год назад +2

    Yesss. 10000000% yes. ❤❤
    To all you said. Decades of experience here. Please do not change a thing about the topicss you speak on. I appreciate your thoughtful and thorough coverage of all that you discuss (from educational and clinical standpoints).

  • @Loved_24
    @Loved_24 Год назад +4

    I applaud you!!!! I’ve learned so much from you Kendra! ❤ My YT mentor ☺️

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +2

      Thank you! I’ll keep the info coming!

  • @saratonnan
    @saratonnan Год назад

    Kendra, you're the best. Keepin' it real. New nurses especially need to hear that ALL nurses make mistakes. Keep posting your videos. Nurses need to hear the things you're sharing. LOVE YOUR CHANNEL! ❤️

  • @NurseJuliaEzeji
    @NurseJuliaEzeji Год назад +2

    Nobody is above mistakes! I appluad your courage! 👏 Is very good you private the video. I really don’t know why toxicity is at its peak in our profession.

  • @nurseflora21
    @nurseflora21 9 месяцев назад

    You're one of my favorite nursing bloggers; please continue the blogging it really helps me listen to your advice and personal experiences. You talk eloquently and I love listening to your stories.

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you! I will, trust me❤️

  • @TruSpoken
    @TruSpoken Год назад +2

    I have to save this video; I follow you on a different names, but I must say your authentic presence, undeniably bold, this realness is lacked and this is the attitude we need to protect the profession, I’m not even their yet, but feel anxiety every time I think about how a new nurse said “nurses eat their young’s” I’m like wait wah😩but your their for
    the patients. ❤

  • @dangit459
    @dangit459 Год назад +1

    Thank you, I hope your confidence can inspire the confidence to come out in myself and other RN's. 😊

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад

      Most stare at me as if I have 2 heads when I share my thoughts. I don’t think a lot of nurses understand their power.