Working too much as a nurse | I was slowly dying

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  • Опубликовано: 1 фев 2023
  • 2016 I was diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism and underwent surgery to have an adenoma removed. I share this story because I know I am not the only person guilty of neglecting their health.
    I received so many lessons from this incidence, it changed my entire view in work/hustle culture. God only gives us one life to live and one body. We must take care of ourselves.

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  • @ayanna4729
    @ayanna4729 Год назад +435

    I’m a new nursing grad and one thing my mom told me is DO NOT SHOW THESE JOBS LOYALTY! I will not break my back and risk my life for a check. My pay is more than what I need for my lifestyle and living with my mom also. There are too many people who want to “chase the bag” but their health is terrible and don’t want to miss out on work. Take care of yourself before anyone else.

  • @mistermilkman
    @mistermilkman Год назад +195

    This is 1 of the reasons y I don't play with these jobs. They only care about staffing, not their staff. Ur health is not a priority 2 them. They'll b more upset that u called out with a genuine sickness than they r about u actually being sick. I thank God He sent the endocrinologist 2 insist on seeing u & that u r still here.

    • @queenkreviews1999
      @queenkreviews1999 Год назад +2

      ❤❤❤❤

    • @robwhit6581
      @robwhit6581 Год назад +11

      I want to command your healthcare providers for showing great interest in your care. You cannot find too many Specialists offering their personal mobile numbers. Remember this. Heath is wealth and knowledge creates wisdom. To all the nurses and student nurses KNOW YOUR WORTH.

    • @zainabinti5170
      @zainabinti5170 Год назад +4

      Also nurses overwork themselves for the greed of money. If you are off rest and switch off your phone...

    • @mistermilkman
      @mistermilkman Год назад +8

      @@zainabinti5170 That's a totally different situation. On my off days, I don't respond 2 calls from work. Doing OT is not necessarily about greed. 4 some, it's out of necessity. Nursing overall doesn't pay enough 2 b greedy.

    • @ashleyolaiya2009
      @ashleyolaiya2009 Год назад +4

      Thank God for your life.

  • @sessonl
    @sessonl Год назад +252

    From a fellow nurse. You probably saved someone’s life. Thank you for this story!!

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +17

      I hope not at least get folks to rethink their priorities. Health should be first.

  • @divinelyblesseduphighlyfav1324
    @divinelyblesseduphighlyfav1324 Год назад +67

    Yes, nursing is definitely stressful & was an overrated career of choice for ME. The last time I worked in nursing at a hospital was in May 2006. after a traumatic back injury while assisting a patient, I was terminated for not being able to do my duties as a nurse ( imagine that). At the time, the hospital in which I worked, stopped accepting Blue Cross Blue Shield for a time. Our hours & pay were cut TREMENDOUSLY because there was barely any patients on the floors. It was unimaginable how many people had BCBS insurance. I found my termination to be a BLESSING in disguise because although I made more money than I ever made, I was heinously stressed-out. In my household was my husband & 2 young children. I also was taking care of a sick & elderly mother whom lived 45 minutes away, with no assistance from my 4 siblings. I was diagnosed with kidney cancer of 1 kidney in 2019. It was removed & I’ve been CANCER-free ever since by GOD’s Grace & Mercy that has kept me SANE, healthy & stress-free 😇🙏🏽.

  • @Linda-gr9zq
    @Linda-gr9zq Год назад +290

    I was experiencing some chest discomfort at work-no other obvious symptoms, but a co-worker asked me what was going on and I told him what was up and told him if I was still feeling like this after my shift, I would go to the ER. His words snapped me into reality He said the place we were working would have an ad in the paper for my job before my obituary could be published Hahaha I gave hand-off report and headed to ER. I ended up with an emergency CABG x3. I’m grateful for his comments to this day. Lol

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +38

      Oh wow!!! I’m so glad to hear that you’re ok! It is so true, your hospital/company would’ve posted it the next day!!!!

    • @lamareneahjordan8660
      @lamareneahjordan8660 Год назад +8

      Wow

    • @christinedavis2300
      @christinedavis2300 Год назад

      ​@@lamareneahjordan8660v

    • @lindajeff9346
      @lindajeff9346 Год назад +14

      Self care comes first...self preservation is the rule of life!.nursing will drain u if u allow it...be wise...know your limits!

    • @chonrae
      @chonrae Год назад +1

      Whoa!

  • @catherinekennedy2968
    @catherinekennedy2968 Год назад +120

    Thank you for sharing your story! No one ever says,on their death bed, “ I wish I would have worked more”. I agree, health is wealth.

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +7

      Absolutely!!!❤️❤️❤️

  • @rhondatownes2013
    @rhondatownes2013 Год назад +32

    I am a Nurse of 30 years !!!!! Please Take Care Of YOURSELF !!!!! All of that assessment is critical and life threatening. So glad you’re okay .

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +2

      Thank you so much, I’ve made a lot of changes. ❤️

  • @dahliavarghese6037
    @dahliavarghese6037 Год назад +90

    Hustle culture is definitely real & sometimes necessary for financial freedom but I agree that working yourself to death to make money is pointless unless you want others to enjoy the fruit of your labor.

  • @doloresscarlett5780
    @doloresscarlett5780 Год назад +25

    To tell the truth, nurses often don’t associate illness or disease processes to ourselves. You are not alone, have a close friend who is also a nurse and look out for each other, you will help each other stay on track.

    • @gracesplace3449
      @gracesplace3449 11 месяцев назад +3

      Idk why we feel like the same can’t happen to us. Or maybe we think since we are in healthcare we know how to treat it n what not

    • @lindamason8168
      @lindamason8168 6 месяцев назад

      Yes I got colon cancer because I never considered my own health

  • @MrsTevaJ
    @MrsTevaJ 8 месяцев назад +4

    (Responding to the doc) 😅 Wait a min, na! The appointment with Jesus comes first. I know He was just trying to emphasize as to how important the appointment was, but don't play with my Lord. ❤ No situation nor man is above Him ✨️🙌🏾🙏🏾
    But this reminds me of what I went through when I suffered from a deficiency... But my God, Glory to Yahweh
    I'm happy you were revealed the truth and are feeling better. I pray you receive perfect spiritual, mental, and physical health in Jesus name, amen!!!!!

  • @dsmith9709
    @dsmith9709 Год назад +40

    Ladies, Please stop with this working yourself into poor health. I have been a nurse for 30 years. I observed the older nurses when I started out . They were always complaing of back pain. 3 of the young nurses and an aide on the floor I worked as a new nurse had miscarriages. I don't lift anyone above 20 lbs. I work in Pediatrics.. I take 2 weeks vacations every 3 months. I spent less so I have more and invest my money. The trick is to work smart and not chase the dollar or you will be in an early grave or living in a 90 years old body when you are not 90.

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +8

      This is what needs to be taught in nursing school. Thank you for your comment, you’re 100 % correct 🙃

    • @hlengiwe1464
      @hlengiwe1464 4 месяца назад

      💯🙌🏾

    • @TammiMorrison
      @TammiMorrison 2 месяца назад

      I concur. Been a nurse for 30 years also. 3 back injuries. Yeah I used to work like that for decades until I was so sick so no I don’t even work but on call now and I try to only work about 8-10 days a month.

    • @billjames3030
      @billjames3030 26 дней назад

      ​@@KendraRN Good to see you are doing much better.
      I knew someone with back pain and it turned out to be a blood clot in lung.
      Never ignore pain and go to ER ASAP.

  • @cmpbstephai7082
    @cmpbstephai7082 Год назад +112

    I used to work per diem at one hospital. I remember one time the manager signed me up for five 12 hour shifts. I went to the manager & told her, please do not put me on for 5 days in a row. I can only 3 shifts for that week. I'm proud of myself because my coworkers just complained but never spoke to the manager.

    • @MohoganyFan
      @MohoganyFan Год назад +23

      That is so abusive

    • @cmpbstephai7082
      @cmpbstephai7082 Год назад +1

      @@MohoganyFan Extremely abusive. It tells me that they don't care about us! Period. I just didn't understand why coworkers wouldn't speak up for themselves!

    • @Abmarp
      @Abmarp Год назад +13

      These managers piss me off

    • @grannysword
      @grannysword Год назад

      ….., ……. May this message richly bless you and yours as it has bless me.
      Many profess believers of Jesus Christ believe that the fourth commandment to keep the Sabbath day holy was nailed to the cross and that we no longer have to keep it, while still embracing the other nine commands. Do you believe this?
      Ask yourself this question: which one or ones of the Ten Commandments do Jesus wants us to keep and obey?
      The Sabbath command is not only to be kept but it is to be calculated by the Time/calendar God ordained in the beginning of creation, Genesis 1:14. The sun, moon and stars are God’s True Time/calendar not that famous Gregorian calendar hanging on our walls in our houses.
      This split in God’s law must be repaired!! All of God’s laws, statutes, judgments and testimonies are just and true! We must do things God’s way or else we will be worshipping him in vain. There will be no good reward.
      Today, there are Sabbath laws/blue laws/Sunday laws on government books.
      Friday is not the true Sabbath. Saturday is not the true Sabbath. Sunday is not the true Sabbath, etc., because they are calculated by man’s time/calendars.
      The Gregorian Calendar is not true time. God’s months start with the new moon day. Read 1 Samuel 20. The Gregorian calendar do not start its months with the new moon day. So then, how can Saturday, Sunday, etc. be the true Sabbath?
      The beast in Daniel 7:25 only thought to change time on paper. For he could not truly change time because it sits in the heavens where no man can tamper with it.
      God’s months reset every month. Man got their concept from this, for example,
      “the first and fourth Saturday in April”, “the “first and fourth Saturday in May”, etc. A good example of this can be found in the Word Of God, Luke 6:1. What “second” Sabbath is this? Is it the “second” Sabbath after the creation of Adam and Eve? No!, it was the “second” Sabbath for that particular moon/month.
      The woman in Revelation 12 is the true church. She is surrounded by the sun, moon and stars, the lights in heaven, the signs. The true church keeps God’s Sabbath by the lights in heaven. When she is in the wilderness, she will not be using a pocket Gregorian calendar. She will calculate her Sabbaths by the signs above.
      We who now keep Sabbath by God’s Time are fully aware that we do not have all the light on this precious truth. Many of us do not yet completely understand how the stars play their role in God’s Calendar., ‘etc.
      But, if we are counted worthy to be amongst the just, we are comforted because the Bible says that, “ The path of the just is as a shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.” There is more light to come on this subject. Keep moving forward.
      Also, we cannot look to the people occupying the land of Israel today to say that they are keeping the correct Sabbath. Today, there is much controversy about who are the true children of Israel. The true Kids of Jacob are still scattered throughout the nations and still are being hated, despised and persecuted. Jesus said that there are people who say that they are Jews, but are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. Believe the WORD OF GOD above any nation of people!!!
      The true Sabbath is calculated by the sun, moon and stars. So, do your research on what you have read in this letter.
      This is how I have been taught to keep Sabbath by the lights in heaven.
      The first week is, the new moon day, then the six work days and then Sabbath.
      Week 2, 3, and 4 is, six work days and then Sabbath. There is never, ever, ever 5 Sabbaths in God’s months as it sometimes is on the Gregorian calendar!
      The Father has three category of days, the new moon day, the 6 work days and the Sabbath day. Read Ezekiel 46:1-3 and 2 Kings 4:18-23. They never overlaps each other. The new moon will never fall on the Sabbath day or on one of the six work days, etc.
      This information is helpful both now and future because we need to get back to God’s ways and if God should allow man to enforce a “Sabbath Test”, to see if we will keep His Law or no. If such a test is allowed, may we choose wisely.
      Let us seriously repent of our evil ways, stop worshiping other gods, talking about one another, stealing, killing, lying, fornicating, adultery, disobedient to parents, etc., etc., etc.
      Let us seek God, read our bibles, memorize His commandments and do them, For God’s Kingdom is coming!! Repent! Repent! Repent!
      Worship Him that made heaven, earth and sea. This Babylonian system is falling, the Powers in charge are aware of this fact but they cannot stop it. Their time is coming to an end! Our time is coming to an end!
      If any worship the beast and his image and receive his mark, the same shall have no rest day or night and they shall be burnt with fire and brimstone. Revelation 13 and 14. Deuteronomy 5 Isaiah 58:12-14.
      And, furthermore, don’t be deceive concerning the “climate change movement “ and the “pretend care for the poor.” Remember, Judas , the betrayer of Jesus Christ, who claimed to care for the poor? It is true that many common people really do care about the earth and folks. But, not this last day beast system!!
      The Bible unmask this deception. We have already been warned that the last day beast power will “devour the whole earth, and shall thread it down, and break it in pieces” …” and wear out the saints of the most High..”. Satan is the father of lies! Read Daniel 7:23,25
      With the things that are going on in the world today, it appears to me that Revelations 17 is taking place . The nations are giving their power to the beast until God says, enough.
      Also, research the “Seven Noahide Laws.” These are Jewish laws taken from their writings. The first law in the “Seven Noahide Laws” forbids idolatry and according to Jewish doctrine, to believe in Jesus Christ, God’s Son, is idolatry and is punishable by death, decapitation. I have also heard that some of the USA presidents have signed this law under “Education. Day”and it is planned to be unleashed on all nations in the future. So, Research and see if these things be truth.
      May The Father of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

    • @cheryljanzen6468
      @cheryljanzen6468 Год назад +4

      We used to have contests at St. Joe's.Who can work more shift's ,9 -12's in a row. I lived in an old apartments 4 in a row. I was in 3, the kid who shared my bedroom wall would skip school and come home and play her radio really loud! I cannot believe I made it out of Night shift's for 35 year's out of 43 year's. She never quit it till she got married to the guy in 2. Left the state after 3 year's of her BS!

  • @Nae9211
    @Nae9211 Год назад +71

    Your story is so profound. I had a similar experience. I was working 3 icu jobs in 2015. Full time CVICU, per diem medical ICU, part time surgical icu. Mind you, all of them were in different cities… within a 30-35 min drive of my home. Well one day as charge in cv, I was doing rounds with the team and became acutely short of breath, sweating from my nipple line up, with chest pressure. I truly thought I was having a heart attack. Mind you.. I was 33!! No prior health history.. nothing. But here I was at work in SVT with saddle PEs. Any one in healthcare knows this was quite deadly. I was admitted to the ICU and placed on a heparin drip after having every scan you could imagine. Every consulting MD you could imagine was at my bedside to figure out how in the heck this could happen! The cardiologist and hematologist were quite perplexed. I cried so badly and truly put my life into a new perspective. I left the toxic marriage that I was in. I cut my jobs back to one. I took a year sabbatical from nursing and pulled back from all the different positions I was holding in my primary job in CV. These doctors were truly my angle’s because it was my cardio intensivist and surgeon who recognized that something was wrong with me. We have to take care of ourselves Nurses.. we are killing ourselves slowly. ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +2

      Omg! Your story is so similar to mine. People would ask me about my work habits all the time. Honestly, I don’t even know how I was making it. Well, clearly I wasn’t because my health was suffering. I’m happy that your okay to tell your story. I know there’s a lot more people out there with similar situations. Be well ❤️

    • @faridaagot8691
      @faridaagot8691 Год назад +4

      3 ICU jobs? When were you resting?

    • @TriciaRP
      @TriciaRP Год назад

      @@KendraRN please pray for me. We as humans are not living as God the Father told us and Satan these people have made nursing this WORLD SYSTEM NOT NORMAL. IT IS NOT NORMAL TO BE SICK LIKE THAT TO EVEN HAVE HOSPITALS. ADAM AND EVE DIDN'T have these things. We are not NORMAL
      THE WORLD IS LYING. IT IS NOT BIBLICAL OR NORMAL to even act like we do. Sin is Killin us this culture and system. It is not normal to even be surgeons like this. IT IS NOT NORMAL.
      GOD DIDN'T MAKE US TO BE THIS WAY. IT IS A PROGRAM MENTALITY
      I am a pastor daughter and was a RN. IT IS NOT NORMAL. THINK GOD AND ADAM AND EVE. WE ARE LIVING LIES. HUMANS ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO BE SICK THAT THEY EVEN NEED NURSES 12 HR SHIFTS. LOOK AT THE PEOPLE AND ASK THEM. DO THEY KNOW GOD. MOST OF THEM DON'T which is why they sick......this world is A LIE

    • @gracesplace3449
      @gracesplace3449 11 месяцев назад +2

      I worked myself into mental turmoil and almost a year later still experiencing daily panic attacks n anxiety so bad that I had to completely stop working n move back states to get help from my family. Non of this happened until I burned myself out for a job that will fire you anyway.

  • @maxxedtfout
    @maxxedtfout Год назад +161

    This is timely… I am struggling working two full time rn jobs, contemplating overtime this weekend. 100 hours a week. I’ve been living this way for years and I’m weary. This is a sign!

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +22

      Yikes! That’s a lot of hours but no judgement! You do what you have to do sometimes.

    • @msblessalkalinemix7834
      @msblessalkalinemix7834 Год назад +14

      KT- I am the same and I had developed anxiety and had to stop. Now I bought a house and see me going down to the same damn road. I’m thinking how I can get outta this damn rat race

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +13

      @@msblessalkalinemix7834 I understand! It’s hard, especially if you’re working to maintain everyday things. I listen to a lot of finance podcasts to here how other people escaped the rat race. It is possible.

    • @dsmith9709
      @dsmith9709 Год назад +12

      Your heirs will be grateful to you. They will spend that money so fast. What are you doing that far? Please take some vacation time at least 3 weeks. Go to the caribbean to relax. With all the money you make book in an All Inclusive and be pampered.

    • @jenniferjemison636
      @jenniferjemison636 Год назад

      Why? Put your house in order. Downsize if you must but this type of work schedule will send you to your grave...quick. Nothing you need is worth killing yourself.

  • @MacSwan
    @MacSwan Год назад +61

    I’ve been in nursing for 40 years and I’ll tell you how. When I graduated and started working for a hospital they set me up to work everywhere which I did and I became valuable. But when they started telling me when, how and what I would be doing I said no, this is what I’ll be doing. I said I tell you what I do, you don’t tell me what I do. And that has been my attitude. I was referred to as The Prima Donna.

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +7

      Love that!!! We need more of you!

    • @lolasvow3732
      @lolasvow3732 11 месяцев назад +1

      Love it

    • @hotwireman49
      @hotwireman49 7 месяцев назад

      Is an RN you don't have a boss? Don't they have to send you to certain patients and that sort of thing? I'm confused. I am considering going back to school. I am 65 years old. Getting a very late start but I still want it.

  • @lisagardner903
    @lisagardner903 Год назад +13

    You are so correct that nursing managers could give a rats a@@ less about us is very true! I remember when my father died the hospital I was working had 3 days of paid bereavement benefits. I was working in ICU and my manager and charge nurse tried to get me to work instead of going to my father's funeral because we were so short staffed. I ended up taking the 3 days and went to my dad's funeral but it left such a sour taste in my mouth that I should feel guilty taking time off for that.

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +4

      Where do these people get off. Took me a few years but I learned quickly that administration do not care about your well being at all. I have no mercy for them either.

  • @queentinadoire6931
    @queentinadoire6931 Год назад +25

    Oh my Lord, I am so sorry sweetheart. My sister had colon and liver cancer and she's presently in remission. She is also a nurse and used to work many hours. I am a nurse but I promised myself never to work more than 36 hours per week. I will be praying for you.🙏

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +5

      Oh wow! Your sister, that’s great news about the remission. ❤️

  • @maryannrogers8675
    @maryannrogers8675 Год назад +26

    I’m a nurse. My heart rate was 36 in my primary doctor appointment. I was tired and when I walked up a flight of steps I had to walk up one at a time and have severe shortness of breath. My EKG was abnormal--bradycardia with abnormal beats. She said s no you have to see a cardiologist. I asked is it safe for me to work feeling this way. She kind of shrugged her shoulders. Needless to say I went to work. Three days later I went to urgent care because it was Thanksgiving weekend. Luckily I was seen by nurse practitioner who used to be ER nurse. She listened to me and ordered EKG. It was abnormal again. She looked at it and said”you’re not going to line me but you need to go to ER now”. I had a pacemaker placed. I swear that she saved my life. I’m returning to work in 2 weeks.

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +6

      Wow, just wow! HR of 36. I can’t believe the doctor shrugged her shoulders. Wow!!! Thanks for sharing, please stay well ❤️

    • @SanctifiedLady
      @SanctifiedLady Год назад +3

      Lots of nurses die of cardiac disease from stress

    • @staywell7217
      @staywell7217 Год назад +1

      The fact that your PCP just shrugged her shoulders, not giving you a definitive answer, disturbs me. Please take care of yourself. You have made an investment in your career and in yourself. You want to see a very long return on this investment. Health is wealth, not chasing a bag.

  • @michellesantiago3030
    @michellesantiago3030 Год назад +109

    Yes girl! Health is definitely wealth! I know this firsthand. I was born with 2 genetic syndromes that affected my skeleton and joints. It really didn’t start to cause any great problems until my late 30’s. I was able to get my RN degree and work up until these diseases took away my health, and rendered me disabled. I still to this day mourn the loss of my RN, and ability to work in my chosen field. This is why I watch your channel. You make me feel like I’m your co-worker! I love catching up on the latest in nursing! Thanks for keeping the RN alive in me! ❤❤

    • @nursecrystal7184
      @nursecrystal7184 Год назад +19

      Once a nurse always a nurse❤ God bless you

    • @msme9790
      @msme9790 Год назад +6

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +10

      Michelle, thank you so much! I appreciate you for even watching my channel. Take care of yourself ❤️

    • @ananeto81
      @ananeto81 Год назад +10

      Same here. 82% of disability and early retirement at 41 due to ill health. I miss my oncology patients and colleagues but I know it was necessary to stop.

    • @merwiza
      @merwiza Год назад +5

      @@ananeto81 I'm a new nurse, about to start working in oncology...

  • @mawawright8720
    @mawawright8720 Год назад +41

    Hello Kendra!! I am also an RN and girl I tell you it is wild right now in the hospital. We are so overworked and it is getting debilitating . Thank you for the video.

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +3

      It is debilitating. Everything aches, it’s non stop on these floors.

  • @n.pierre
    @n.pierre Год назад +36

    Loved this video…..this is why I only work full time for a short period of time then transition to part time. No job or no amount of money will prioritize over my relationship with God, my health, and my family. I know that working less isn’t an option for a lot of people due to their own personal lives (children, mortgages, etc), but the hustle culture for long periods of time without any goals (like buying a home) but just to make money is ridiculous. God is always good and I’m glad your here to tell your story, I know it touch many and have them look at their own situations.

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +4

      Thank you Ninda! I fell victim to the hustle. It’s what was being celebrated at that time. Thank you for your comment❤️, I appreciate it.

  • @lilibethbola6902
    @lilibethbola6902 Год назад +18

    Your body’s compensatory mechanisms kicked in as you continued to drink more water without knowing. Learnt a lot of anatomy and physiology from your story. Grateful for your life!

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +2

      Thank you God for making our bodies so wonderful. Thank you for watching❤️

  • @jayelgin2234
    @jayelgin2234 Год назад +19

    Yes to our bodies telling us when it needs help. I tell my family this all the time, listen to your body. Me on the other hand still ignoring my body 😂

  • @folashadeabayomi4058
    @folashadeabayomi4058 Год назад +24

    Thank you Jesus for his divine healing over your body! As a person transitioning into nursing I always wondered why is the Endocrine system so important and you definitely put it in perspective why it’s important. Thank you Jesus for the healthcare professionals he put in path. God bless the people on TikTok that messaged you. Health is definitely wealth. Thank you for your story.

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад

      Oh yes, amen for sure. I am forever grateful. Thank you so much!

  • @luckylady123100
    @luckylady123100 Год назад +18

    Hustle culture is crazy as heck to me. So glad you are on the way to healing.

  • @charlenelayhew4811
    @charlenelayhew4811 8 месяцев назад +3

    Kendra i am a retired BSN and immensely enjoyed your story. I learned a lot. So glad you had good medical care!

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  8 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you so much for talking time watch!

  • @Day-xp1eg
    @Day-xp1eg Год назад +6

    Do not ask for time off. Tell them you will not be in.

  • @lisagardner903
    @lisagardner903 Год назад +18

    Your amazing Kendra! Praying for you to be healthy and to be cancer free! 🙏

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +2

      Thank you so much! ❤️🫶🏾

  • @robinjones753
    @robinjones753 7 месяцев назад +5

    Hi Kendra , when you mentioned Obie I realized that we were in the 48th csh together in the nursing corps. I am glad that you recognized God as your healer and your keeper. I really enjoy your message. Praying that you continue to give God the glory in Jesus name! Your story is truly a testimony of God 's love.

  • @kaylasealy7706
    @kaylasealy7706 Год назад +40

    Wow Kendra! The world is incredibly blessed to have you in it! Thank God for the people around you that pushed and encouraged you to get the care that you needed. As a nurse, we many times put ourselves last and I’m grateful that you are warning people not to do that. You are a true testimony ❤️🫶🏾😇🤗

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +3

      Thank you so much. Yes I didn’t want to call out and leave my co workers short, not did I want the penalties associated with calling out.

  • @lyndabradleyguerra4651
    @lyndabradleyguerra4651 Год назад +6

    Hi Kendra thank you for doing this and posting these comments. I’m a RN/BSN/C-OB; C-High Risk OB who is now retired x3 years. I had many many issues with white nurses whose intent was to see me fail. Working in the Deep South and with the Army in Germany was the worst. I had angels in my life who propped me up and pushed me forward. I started a Masters program at age 30 with 3 kids and a active duty husband. I also trained as a Army medic/ became a supervisor of training for army medics and joined the reserves. I fell off a bed backwards during an emergency C/S and dislocated my lumbar spine . I am now on disability after two back surgeries. Just like you ignored your pain I did so with mine. Of course it didn’t help that I had numerous physicians that misdiagnosed me. It is wonderful that you are advocating for other nurses. I am now retired/over 65 and a granny of 4. I am going to send you a picture of my mom who was an RN diploma grad and had polio.

  • @amaliweston3963
    @amaliweston3963 Год назад +5

    I HAVE STOPPED THIS, WORK, WORK MENTALITY. PEOPLE IN THE OFFICE DON'T CARE ABOUT STAFF ON THE FLOOR. DON'T DIE FOR MONEY PEOPLE. A GOOD REMINDER TO US ALL. IF YOU'RE DEAD, WHAT GOOD IS MONEY. PUT YOURSELF FIRST. THE OFFICE, PATIENTS AND THEIR RELATIVES DON'T CARE ABOUT YOU. SOME WILL EVEN THREATEN TO SUE YOU IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG. WORKING TO DEATH LOOKING AFTER PEOPLE TO ME, IT'S NOT WORTH IT.

  • @lynelljohnson6651
    @lynelljohnson6651 Год назад +51

    Loved your story I always say you can’t spend the money if you’re sick or dead. Health is wealth, always put yourself before any job ❤

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +4

      Always! Thank you!

  • @Pop_Culture_Pulpit
    @Pop_Culture_Pulpit Год назад +7

    As a retired nurse I have horror stories I could write a book about but I would have to seek counsel before sharing. In the beginning of my career as a new grad I made the mistake of not being able to say "NO" and I was a nurse for over 10 years and having health problems before I finally started standing up for myself.

  • @jc4565
    @jc4565 Год назад +4

    Hi Kendra. Thank you for sharing your story. I am an RN as well and I have experienced those symptoms: extreme back pain, hair loss, weight loss, and lack of appetite. This happened when I was an orientee as a NOC nurse on a Med/Surg/Tele unit. I didn't go to the doctor, but I knew I had to leave that job because it was so toxic for me. I was being bullied by my preceptors, other nurses, manager, educator, and supervisor. I saw your other videos on senior nurses bullying young nurses - it is absolutely true! I have to thank GOD for saving me because my manager ended up firing me and lying about not meeting orientation goals when I had a senior nurse who signed off all my papers for orientation, but my manager refuse to take it. Anyways, I think my Ca+ level was very high and my body was compensating for it. I remember my cousin telling me how I look sick. Now I'm feeling better and don't experience these symptoms anymore. I learned a great lesson which is to take care of our own health first before any corporations because they don't care about nurses. We are disposable to them.

  • @Kiikiiy
    @Kiikiiy Год назад +34

    That’s a terrifying experience. It’s crazy the things some of us will deny ourselves to be loyal to industries/corporations that show us time and time again we’re just a number. I have that same struggle with working myself to the point of exhaustion. Thank you for sharing this story. I’m sure a lot of others needed this message as well.
    I’m currently getting through my pre-reqs for nursing. Watching your videos really inspire me. I’m glad dr Kahn was able to help you along with your PCP. 💕
    Take care 🙂

  • @robertawright4822
    @robertawright4822 11 месяцев назад +1

    God was really with the young lady God bless you 🙏🙏💯 God made a way for you to go the specialist in order for them to help you on your lunch break that's why I give all the highest praise for everything that he doesn't do it even someone what it does do I'm your number one fan 4life how are you doing now a manifest everything is well and blessed for you

  • @maevebrain
    @maevebrain Год назад +6

    What an irony. Nurses are here to provide care for us, yet our medical system won’t give nurses the due & respect you most deserve.

  • @kaylabean3693
    @kaylabean3693 Год назад +10

    I’m so glad more people are speaking up about this. We have to take care of ourselves to the best of our ability

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +3

      Hi Kayla, yes we do!

  • @mvlogs_from_youtube
    @mvlogs_from_youtube Год назад +8

    This story is so common! I worked thyroid cancer trials for years and it sneaks up on people!

  • @dahliavarghese6037
    @dahliavarghese6037 Год назад +26

    My birthday is April too!! 🎂🎉🎈🎁 By the way you look so healthy, joyful, confident & at peace in this video. In others I can see the fatigue & stress. Hope your BP is better. Yes, our health is our wealth & we are stewards of our body 💪🏾🙏🏽

  • @YoungBobs
    @YoungBobs Год назад

    Thank you so much for this!

  • @shawntabolden7805
    @shawntabolden7805 Год назад

    Thank you for sharing your story!!!

  • @joyjoyce7141
    @joyjoyce7141 Год назад +5

    Eye opener, thank you so much for sharing your story, many times you don't feel any pain, and relax by not visiting your physician!

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +1

      Very important to see primary care provider annually.

  • @ReaScantlebury777
    @ReaScantlebury777 Год назад

    Amen. What a testimony. Good health and blessings to you.

  • @larryk.watson2778
    @larryk.watson2778 Год назад

    Thank you so much! I needed this confirmation to do better and see my pcp.. thank you so much…❤

  • @allMinabe
    @allMinabe Год назад +1

    Thank you for sharing.💜💜

  • @mercyme39
    @mercyme39 Год назад

    Amen. Your health is wealth!! ❤❤ Golden words to live by.

  • @jayelgin2234
    @jayelgin2234 Год назад +56

    I’m just glad you’re here to tell your story and spread awareness ❤❤

  • @veggieveggie01
    @veggieveggie01 Год назад +1

    Thank you for sharing, be well.🙏🏽

  • @quashiesuzanne
    @quashiesuzanne Год назад +1

    Some of us our bodies compensate to a high degree. Imagine functioning on a hemoglobin of 6. Gid blesses us in many ways!!!

  • @YourMilkAndHoney
    @YourMilkAndHoney Год назад

    Thank you soo much for sharing your testimony, this is definitely an eye opener

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад

      Thank you for watching 💕

  • @Therealissa98
    @Therealissa98 Год назад +7

    You look good girl!
    I love hearing your stories. im so glad to see you prioritizing your health first.

  • @lovely8841
    @lovely8841 Год назад

    What an incredible lesson.
    🙏🏽May God continue to Bless and keep you in the best of health ❤️

  • @jluecking5596
    @jluecking5596 Год назад

    Thank you. Just, thank you. Catching your wisdom.

  • @leliethburnett3746
    @leliethburnett3746 Год назад +1

    This is a great learning experience for all of us

  • @patriciacarter5594
    @patriciacarter5594 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you for your health story.

  • @smee0079
    @smee0079 Год назад

    thank you...
    same, still standing
    please take care of yourself ❤

  • @ginapricejohnson9687
    @ginapricejohnson9687 11 месяцев назад

    I Love your story. Thank you for Sharing. God Bless you and all of your Angels 😊

  • @TEHBaKaScHnApPi
    @TEHBaKaScHnApPi Год назад +2

    Thanks for sharing this part of your journey with us! I've been hella busy, but I never feel worse off for having made time to catch up on some of your vids! :)

  • @aroth17
    @aroth17 Год назад +16

    your story brought me to tears. I have very bad lower back pain (on my left side) and at the end of my tailbone. The pain is so bad on the left side that it takes my breath away sometimes because it feels like a sharp knife has been stuck into it. There have been times after a long day at work that I can barely get out of my car or walk. I sleep with heating pads on my lower back because heat seems to be the only thing that alleviates the pain. I also struggle with the brain fog and have a hard time focusing or remembering things that I should. And i'm only 30!! I have brushed this pain off for the past four years because I thought, maybe I just hurt it at work. I have gone to physical therapy for this but it didn't seem to do much for me. It actually would make the pain worse at times. Our stories are very similar, I just want to thank you for sharing this. And thank you for shining the light on God. It has been frustrating because I struggle with trusting medicine and it seems that when I go to the doctor "nothing is wrong" but I KNOW something is going on with my body. I just have to find the right people that can diagnose it. This gives me hope and I am making an appointment with my PCP first thing on Monday! You are an inspiration

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +3

      Please keep me posted. Ask them to check your calcium and your PTH levels. I know how you feel, so sorry!

    • @aroth17
      @aroth17 Год назад +2

      @@KendraRN I will girl. I’m asking for the CMP straight away! Thanks again. ❤️

  • @danadowdell6461
    @danadowdell6461 Год назад

    God bless and keep you. 🙏🏾So happy you're doing well. God bless all that that took care of you.

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад

      Yes indeed! Thank you so much!

  • @VLVR4
    @VLVR4 Год назад +12

    You’ve inspired me to find another doctor… I’ve had this back pain for months and I brought up to my PCP at my physical, hoping I could get a referral for imaging (an X-ray, at least 🤷🏻‍♀️). Her response was that I needed to lose weight… I’m not an obese woman, definitely overweight, and the back pain has been only on my right side, lumbar region. I have history of chronic kidney stones (the CaCO3 kind) and HTN… She didn’t even hesitate, “you just need to lose some weight and that back pain should go away.” This is why people have a distrust of medicine/doctors… I have good insurance- she couldn’t even order some imaging and tests to put my mind at ease or even prove herself right? 🥺 I’m gonna find a new doc…

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +5

      Yes please do. It’s unfortunate that so
      Many providers are dismissive of patients. Don’t stop until you find one to address your concerns!

  • @eleonorabartoli2225
    @eleonorabartoli2225 Год назад +3

    Thank you for this in depth video: very interesting. So glad you found excellent and caring doctors: yes, they are a true blessing! Healthcare is a sacred profession.
    So glad you are well!💛

  • @SuperKwame1
    @SuperKwame1 Год назад +1

    I’m glad you got through that! In dentistry we do check for that!

  • @djmedina530
    @djmedina530 Год назад

    You're a great person. 😊

  • @tammyikama-obambi7641
    @tammyikama-obambi7641 Год назад +2

    You're awesome! I'm glad I came across your video's....as a nurse they are very insightful!❤ Thanks!

  • @user-ro2vb8by7u
    @user-ro2vb8by7u 11 месяцев назад

    I love you as you tell it like it is.

  • @reginaramirez9091
    @reginaramirez9091 Год назад +5

    Thank you so much for this video I know God put this video in my feed because I needed to see it. I am a nurse, and I have a habit of overworking like crazy , I was asked to work today and I said yes even though one of my feet is slightly swollen and I should be elevating it, I had a cardio appointment today but the tech called out so I decided to work , I rescheduled for the next available which was the 24th. After watching this vid I texted the FA at the location that asked me to come in and told them I could not, I’m going to rest today. I am working the next 5 days I shouldn’t have picked up this shift. Thank you again for this video ,I am so glad you are doing better! God Bless!

  • @singlesmeetinternational
    @singlesmeetinternational Год назад

    Thanks for sharing. Very useful infomation.❤

  • @christinakhorozian7152
    @christinakhorozian7152 Год назад

    Thank you for sharing your story 😊

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад

      Christina, thank you for watching!

  • @yungaudacity8613
    @yungaudacity8613 Год назад +1

    Very strong lady ! Wow you are a motivator for the weak God bless you ❤

  • @sherridavis2687
    @sherridavis2687 Год назад

    You make me smile TY for sharing. I learned that lesson last year working too much;it begun effecting my health.

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад

      I honestly don’t believe human were created to handle the demands of the everyday hustle and bustle.

  • @emmanuel_nwogu_medic
    @emmanuel_nwogu_medic Год назад +2

    Well done Kendra.
    You are an amazing lady

  • @countrygyal5530
    @countrygyal5530 Год назад

    Thanks for sharing your story. It was well appreciated. I wished you nothing but the best going forward.

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад

      I appreciate your kind words so much ❤️

  • @amakaihuoma142
    @amakaihuoma142 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much Kendra for sharing your story. I learnt a lot from it for both my nursing school and personal life. God bless you. ❤

  • @preeyathoutawong3109
    @preeyathoutawong3109 Год назад

    Thank you Kendra ❤️😘 for all the details . and all the information help me learn a lot 👍👍👍

  • @janellemoreno3547
    @janellemoreno3547 Год назад

    Loooove you. God bless you, ms. Kendra!

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад

      Love you too!!!! Thank you for your support 🥰🥰🥰

  • @TheHighValueNurseCJKyles
    @TheHighValueNurseCJKyles Год назад +3

    Glad you are doing better. Health is wealth.

  • @arenee118
    @arenee118 11 месяцев назад +1

    Kendra, I am so glad you got the help you needed. Please take care.

  • @AllIAm1
    @AllIAm1 Год назад +2

    Love doctors who care and use those brains for the greater good

  • @neretta1978
    @neretta1978 Год назад

    Wow… thank you for sharing. This is an eye opener for many of us.

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад

      You are so welcome, thank you!

  • @XxXcyclonaXxX
    @XxXcyclonaXxX Год назад +5

    i walked around ignoring cancer for two years! i had my gp take a look and she said come back if it does not get better. i did not bother going back until i knew i had a serious problem. that was 6 years ago. i worked through chemo. and radiation.

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +3

      How are you doing now? Wow

  • @L-ff5kw
    @L-ff5kw 7 месяцев назад

    I just love you…. Your talk and everything about you. You are real, you’re open and honest. Thank you

  • @ifyolash
    @ifyolash Год назад +1

    This video was suggested to me for a reason 😞. Watching it as I'm driving home from my 13hr shift. Thank you for sharing this amazing story. Definitely cutting back on my hours. ❤️

  • @j_nice9245
    @j_nice9245 Год назад

    I was on that tic toc story. Very glad to get this follow up🤗🤗🤗🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉👌🏽

  • @shamika5300
    @shamika5300 Год назад +2

    God bless you woman. You are strong. And i'm so happy that you had recovered from such a harsh experience like that ❤️ 🙏🏽

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад

      Thank you so much Shamika ❤️

  • @barbarathomas7679
    @barbarathomas7679 Год назад

    Thank you so much for sharing. God Bless!

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад

      I appreciate you for saying that! ❤️

  • @DW-bc2gl
    @DW-bc2gl Год назад +6

    I’m so grateful you’re much better. Thanks so much for sharing your story and advice. I believe God almighty ordained your steps and orchestrated your pathway to healing. You’re an angel

  • @mariecheletv
    @mariecheletv Год назад +5

    God always has his angels looking out for us !! I'm glad you are ok now and will continue to follow up !! Amazing you are looking so good after going through all this !!

  • @debglaizer
    @debglaizer 11 месяцев назад

    Side note: I love your channel. You are awesome. God bless you.

  • @Loti433
    @Loti433 Год назад +2

    Thank you Kendra for talking about this! I've been talking about this for years, health comes first!

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад

      Absolutely! Thank you 💕

  • @barbarawilliams1825
    @barbarawilliams1825 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks soooo much you're so Awesome. For all information on nurses. YOUR health knowledge. Take care of yourself and Be Bless🙏🙏 ❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @LisaMarie999
    @LisaMarie999 Год назад

    I love your story. Thanks for sharing. I lived in Baltimore. Sending prayers and comfort. We gotta take care of ourselves and be more gentle with ourselves. We are the hardest on ourselves, and our health suffers. Just getting out the hospital myself and having low iron, and working 7days smh. 2023bemoregentle💚

  • @lisaosbourne-eden4576
    @lisaosbourne-eden4576 Год назад +2

    Thanks for your great videos and sharing about your life and being transparent. I’m a nurse and I think we really needed your videos and experience. Wishing you all the best🌸🙏

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад

      Lisa, thank you so much for watching.

  • @msprettypinkpanther6142
    @msprettypinkpanther6142 11 месяцев назад

    I’m praying for you! It’s so refreshing to see your faith in the Lord 🙏🏻

  • @wandamercer2483
    @wandamercer2483 Год назад

    God Bless you. Continue your journey of Healing.

  • @angelamartin6211
    @angelamartin6211 Год назад +6

    Amen , health is better then money.

  • @knowyourlord6957
    @knowyourlord6957 3 месяца назад

    Thank you! This was a very beneficial talk. May God continue the protect you.

  • @ChristiansEndeavorMinistries
    @ChristiansEndeavorMinistries Год назад

    Thx Kenya for sharing your med story with us 🌎 ❤: it is very informative and a wake up call for so many of us. It’s good to know you’re well again and moving forward, better & wiser. Take care, and keep serving up these good nuggets to our community. 🦾🙏🏽🎗

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад

      Thank you so much for your comment. I’ll keep trying.