I graduated nursing school in 2017 and went straight into the OR! I spent 7 months orienting as they dont teach OR in nursing school! I cried weekly and had nightmares before my shift because i felt so dumb. Now i dont even feel like im working when i go into work! ive precepted a few new grads now and i cant believe i am the experienced person. i love sharing my passion for the OR with new grads and feel i really understand what they go thought as it was me just a few years ago. keep your head up! your coworkers are right it takes a year to begin to feel comfortable! its amazing how much you can learn and grow in just a year!
I feel you there. I work nights and I’m new at the hospital and I’ve never work with IV pumps and last night I had to deal with the pump but didn’t know how to run the settings so I asked the charge nurse to show me but even now I’m at home and I’m still getting anxiety about not knowing what to do on the unit with certain equipment… I sometimes cry before my shift and end up missing my kid even more and want to come home… I call it the nurse funk and im praying it ends soon cause sometimes I just want to quit being a nurse
No question is a stupid question when it comes to nursing. I’ve been a nurse for over 20 years and I learn something new every day. If you don’t ask questions then you don’t learn and that’s how mistakes are made. You aren’t meant to know everything especially as a new graduate and people will understand that. Everyone learns at there own pace. Ask questions, don’t be afraid to.
I know this is an older video..but just wanted to say I'm glad to hear u taking your role in the emergency room so seriously 2 months ago i very tragically lost my husband and he passed in the emergency room and the dedication of the nurses and their efforts working on my husband really showed and I'm very thankful that they tried so hard for him and I know they beat themselves up over him not making it..but putting forth that sincere effort really shows from the family perspective!
I love watching you grow! Before you know it all these things you worry about not knowing will become second nature. When you precept your first baby nurse you’ll look back at these videos and smile. You’ll always be learning, within six months you’ll be comfortable, enjoy the ride.
Delegate when you can. Ask for help when you need it. Have no shame in needing help. I know as a new grad you want to prove you can. You have the job already and proved your more than capable. You got this. From a 2 years in nurse. It gets easier with time. Hope this was helpful
You’re not alone with the minuscule tasks being daunting at times. We’re with preceptors to learn and everyone was once in our shoes. It’s easier said than done at times, but be kind to yourself and give yourself grace. We’re new nurses and not expected to know it all. We’re learning, day by day, and that will continue for a long time! Thanks for making this video. I’m feeling overwhelmed a lot and just switched to nights. Working my second ever night shift tonight. I appreciate your content! ❤ Hang in there, beautiful!
Seriously, thank you for these videos. I'm a new grad in the ED and I am so ready to feel like I even sorta kinda know what I'm doing😅 It's a challenging process, but we'll get there! Keep up your positive outlook and just know that you will get there (low-key trying to hype myself up, too). You've got this!!
I’m also a new grad orienting in the ER and it is NOT easy. I also make small mistakes which then make me feel incompetent and I continue to make small mistakes throughout my shift. It’s super normal to feel like you don’t know anything sometimes but remember where you first began and where you are now!! We are so hard on ourselves but like my manager always says, don’t compare yourself to a nurse who has been doing this for YEARSSS. Good luck and so excited to continue watching your journey.
Congratulations on your new apartment! So excited for you! Thank you for sharing your nursing journey as a new grad! It is comforting to know we all go through similar experiences as new grads and it is nice to have experienced nurses who take the time to take us under their wing with patience and understanding. Hang in there and before you know it, you may be precepting new grads! :)
I just failed the Nclex exam.😭😭😓 I cannot begin to articulate the level of embarrassment and heartache I'm feeling. 😥 I'm confident that I will be a good nurse . I just need to get past this, move on and persevere
After using uworld twice and failing, I never knew I could ever pass the NCLEX but today I am very happy, I just passed my NCLEX on my third attempt with a great help for Mrs Catherina..
Mrs Catherina is obviously the best, i studied her questions and answers just in 5 days and I passed, the materials she provided was exactly the questions I saw on my test day.i was lucky to meet Mrs Catherina only God knows I wouldn't have succeeded without her
I just found your channel because I'm considering going to get my ABSN next year after I finish up some prerequisites and I love that you are able to spin even negative experiences into a positive/learning experience. I know it's easier to say than to practice, but try to be compassionate with yourselves when you find yourself facing those learning curves. You are still new and learning, it's ok to not know things and ask for help! No one ever knows what they are doing even when we get old and crusty 🤪 it is one of the joys of life that we constantly get the jou to learn more and more new things!
as a new nurse i don't like having to ask for help either, but I know we have to! we don't want to make mistakes. i love how open you are with your videos and the transparency! i'll be recording my first 3 in a row experience starting friday! wish me luck!!
omg THANK YOU for that rant after your 3rd night!!! I am a new grad in occupational therapy and can relate 100%! There are so many times where I cried the whole way home and let myself feel dumb and worthless. And everyone says the first year is the hardest and it takes time to learn - sometimes those words help and are comforting and sometimes they don't. I was just ranting to my boyfriend the other night that i can't wait to even somewhat know what i'm doing and not have to constantly think about work on my time off and have nightmares about work. I'm so passionate about my job but the beginning is ROUGH to say the least.
Take some big deep breaths & hang in there! It definitely gets easier ❤ I’m in nursing school now, but I’ve been in EMS for 8 years (paramedic for 3), so I can say it crosses into all medical professions! You’ll definitely never know everything & that’s the beauty of medicine!
I'm a new RT and I feel like I know nothing and the older RTs are old and mean. I really can't handle the negative eat-your-young environment. You're doing great. Just want u to know that this sucks and I understand!!!
When I was a new nurse my precepter was a bully.I report her to another nurse and i got switch to a new precepter which was way better.Well about six month in some seasoned nurses try to test me and I stand up to a few of them.One time I had a crazy shift,day shift and I was so freaking exausted,my brain couldn't think anymore,this incoming night nurse try to intimidate me saying that she was going to write me up over something simple.I was so upset,I look at her and said "go ahead write me up" i grab my things and left.The next time I saw her she was so nice to me.Do not allow condescending people to make you feel less,I always expressed my self in a way to let them know I am not going to tolerate their unprofessional and disrespectful behavior. KEEP YOUR HEAD UP,YOU WILL DO FINE.
Congrats on the apartment!!👏🏼🤗 I love watching your videos & appreciate you sharing the ups & downs. I am waiting to be accepted into a nursing program & I am so nervous and anxious & so many thoughts go through my head-thinking if I’m capable🙈 your videos help to put me at ease! Thank you for sharing!💕
Don’t beat yourself up baby girl! Nurses who have been working in the hospital for 4-5 years still do little mistakes like that! You’re never going to be perfect and your always going to be learning new things even years later! You just say OH CRAP, smile it off and correct yourself. Don’t beat yourself up! Sometimes your going to grab the wrong tubing or walk into a patient’s room a million times because you keep forgetting to grab things. It’s all normal!
IV on the hand go on the surface area and you will get it every-time (35 instead of 90 degree) . Also, good practice is on patients over 80 and obese patients. I loved being an IV nurse. I am so concerned for having to work a Night Shift! I’ve been a nurse for 5 years and have opted out every night position but for med school I am nervous and know I won’t be able to. I’m glad you transitioned well. Any tips?
Thanks for the tips! I would say with my limited experience with nights the first week will be the hardest to adjust to & then it will get easier. Make sure you have a quiet place to sleep whether that includes a fan or blackout curtains & just remember you're not alone because it's definitely a tough transition!
R u allowed to wear so many rings on yr fingers when u work ? In the hospital where I worked, we r not allowed to wear anything except yr wedding ring due to infection control
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I graduated nursing school in 2017 and went straight into the OR! I spent 7 months orienting as they dont teach OR in nursing school! I cried weekly and had nightmares before my shift because i felt so dumb. Now i dont even feel like im working when i go into work! ive precepted a few new grads now and i cant believe i am the experienced person. i love sharing my passion for the OR with new grads and feel i really understand what they go thought as it was me just a few years ago. keep your head up! your coworkers are right it takes a year to begin to feel comfortable! its amazing how much you can learn and grow in just a year!
I feel you there. I work nights and I’m new at the hospital and I’ve never work with IV pumps and last night I had to deal with the pump but didn’t know how to run the settings so I asked the charge nurse to show me but even now I’m at home and I’m still getting anxiety about not knowing what to do on the unit with certain equipment… I sometimes cry before my shift and end up missing my kid even more and want to come home… I call it the nurse funk and im praying it ends soon cause sometimes I just want to quit being a nurse
lol i cried every single day the first week when i first started. Luckily i cry less often now so we know it gets better 😂
No question is a stupid question when it comes to nursing. I’ve been a nurse for over 20 years and I learn something new every day. If you don’t ask questions then you don’t learn and that’s how mistakes are made. You aren’t meant to know everything especially as a new graduate and people will understand that. Everyone learns at there own pace. Ask questions, don’t be afraid to.
I know this is an older video..but just wanted to say I'm glad to hear u taking your role in the emergency room so seriously 2 months ago i very tragically lost my husband and he passed in the emergency room and the dedication of the nurses and their efforts working on my husband really showed and I'm very thankful that they tried so hard for him and I know they beat themselves up over him not making it..but putting forth that sincere effort really shows from the family perspective!
I love watching you grow! Before you know it all these things you worry about not knowing will become second nature. When you precept your first baby nurse you’ll look back at these videos and smile. You’ll always be learning, within six months you’ll be comfortable, enjoy the ride.
Delegate when you can. Ask for help when you need it. Have no shame in needing help. I know as a new grad you want to prove you can. You have the job already and proved your more than capable. You got this. From a 2 years in nurse. It gets easier with time. Hope this was helpful
You’re not alone with the minuscule tasks being daunting at times. We’re with preceptors to learn and everyone was once in our shoes. It’s easier said than done at times, but be kind to yourself and give yourself grace. We’re new nurses and not expected to know it all. We’re learning, day by day, and that will continue for a long time! Thanks for making this video. I’m feeling overwhelmed a lot and just switched to nights. Working my second ever night shift tonight.
I appreciate your content! ❤ Hang in there, beautiful!
I appreciate your words so so much!
Seriously, thank you for these videos. I'm a new grad in the ED and I am so ready to feel like I even sorta kinda know what I'm doing😅 It's a challenging process, but we'll get there! Keep up your positive outlook and just know that you will get there (low-key trying to hype myself up, too). You've got this!!
WE'VE got this!✨🤍
I’m also a new grad orienting in the ER and it is NOT easy. I also make small mistakes which then make me feel incompetent and I continue to make small mistakes throughout my shift. It’s super normal to feel like you don’t know anything sometimes but remember where you first began and where you are now!!
We are so hard on ourselves but like my manager always says, don’t compare yourself to a nurse who has been doing this for YEARSSS.
Good luck and so excited to continue watching your journey.
Love that you said remember where you first began & where you are now! Such a great way to shift your perspective. Best of luck to you in the ER too!!
Congratulations on your new apartment! So excited for you! Thank you for sharing your nursing journey as a new grad! It is comforting to know we all go through similar experiences as new grads and it is nice to have experienced nurses who take the time to take us under their wing with patience and understanding. Hang in there and before you know it, you may be precepting new grads! :)
Thank you so much Laureen!!🤍 We're definitely all in this together!
I just failed the Nclex exam.😭😭😓 I cannot begin to articulate the level of embarrassment and heartache I'm feeling. 😥 I'm confident that I will be a good nurse . I just need to get past this, move on and persevere
Well I've taken the exams for the second time now and still didn't succeed, i wonder how those who succeeded did it🥺😭
I failed 3 times, i lost money to reviews that never helped but the major thing is that I've not lost hope
@@lorientheresa4844 Sorry for your predicamentsent, license is for everyone just have to work hard and believe you’ll make it.
After using uworld twice and failing, I never knew I could ever pass the NCLEX but today I am very happy, I just passed my NCLEX on my third attempt with a great help for Mrs Catherina..
Mrs Catherina is obviously the best, i studied her questions and answers just in 5 days and I passed, the materials she provided was exactly the questions I saw on my test day.i was lucky to meet Mrs Catherina only God knows I wouldn't have succeeded without her
I just found your channel because I'm considering going to get my ABSN next year after I finish up some prerequisites and I love that you are able to spin even negative experiences into a positive/learning experience. I know it's easier to say than to practice, but try to be compassionate with yourselves when you find yourself facing those learning curves. You are still new and learning, it's ok to not know things and ask for help! No one ever knows what they are doing even when we get old and crusty 🤪 it is one of the joys of life that we constantly get the jou to learn more and more new things!
as a new nurse i don't like having to ask for help either, but I know we have to! we don't want to make mistakes. i love how open you are with your videos and the transparency! i'll be recording my first 3 in a row experience starting friday! wish me luck!!
Yay! Sending all the luck your way!
omg THANK YOU for that rant after your 3rd night!!! I am a new grad in occupational therapy and can relate 100%! There are so many times where I cried the whole way home and let myself feel dumb and worthless. And everyone says the first year is the hardest and it takes time to learn - sometimes those words help and are comforting and sometimes they don't. I was just ranting to my boyfriend the other night that i can't wait to even somewhat know what i'm doing and not have to constantly think about work on my time off and have nightmares about work. I'm so passionate about my job but the beginning is ROUGH to say the least.
Thank you for sharing about your experience Emilia
Really enjoy your vlogs! You have a calm & sweet nature, which are great qualities for nurses.
Aw thank you Brittany!
Take some big deep breaths & hang in there! It definitely gets easier ❤ I’m in nursing school now, but I’ve been in EMS for 8 years (paramedic for 3), so I can say it crosses into all medical professions! You’ll definitely never know everything & that’s the beauty of medicine!
❤ thank you for all that you do! Healthcare professionals are the best❤
I'm a new RT and I feel like I know nothing and the older RTs are old and mean. I really can't handle the negative eat-your-young environment. You're doing great. Just want u to know that this sucks and I understand!!!
When I was a new nurse my precepter was a bully.I report her to another nurse and i got switch to a new precepter which was way better.Well about six month in some seasoned nurses try to test me and I stand up to a few of them.One time I had a crazy shift,day shift and I was so freaking exausted,my brain couldn't think anymore,this incoming night nurse try to intimidate me saying that she was going to write me up over something simple.I was so upset,I look at her and said "go ahead write me up" i grab my things and left.The next time I saw her she was so nice to me.Do not allow condescending people to make you feel less,I always expressed my self in a way to let them know I am not going to tolerate their unprofessional and disrespectful behavior. KEEP YOUR HEAD UP,YOU WILL DO FINE.
omg I absolutely need that badge reel with the cute little coffee cup on it!!!!
You are so missed in between videos!
Girl, you’re still inspiring me with my Psyc major. Thank you for all you do 💜💜💜
Thank you for your sweet words Melissa!🤍
I’m loving watching your vlogs and hearing your insight! You are inspiring! Thank you for showing this type of content!
Thank you for your sweet words Aaliyah!
So excited for you! The apartment looks very nice!
Congrats on the apartment!!👏🏼🤗 I love watching your videos & appreciate you sharing the ups & downs. I am waiting to be accepted into a nursing program & I am so nervous and anxious & so many thoughts go through my head-thinking if I’m capable🙈 your videos help to put me at ease! Thank you for sharing!💕
Thank you!! You got this girl, just have faith that everything will work out exactly as it's supposed to!✨🤍
CONGRATULATIONS!!!On the apartment 🍾🍾🎉🎉🎉
Aw thank you!!🥂
I did 16, 12-hour shifts in a row during the top of the pandemic. I made it through and the money was great.
Such cute lunch bag… where did you get it?
Excited for you!
Thank you! I got the lunch bag years ago, this is the closest I could find! amzn.to/3sKwbra
so excited for all the apartment decorating videos! do you have a link for your little gold necklace? 😇
Ahh me too! & yes to the link for the necklace! www.analuisa.com/products/gold-circles-necklace-bert
I’m starting nursing school in January so nervous but excited!
So excited for you!
Thank you for what you do
Don’t beat yourself up baby girl! Nurses who have been working in the hospital for 4-5 years still do little mistakes like that! You’re never going to be perfect and your always going to be learning new things even years later! You just say OH CRAP, smile it off and correct yourself. Don’t beat yourself up! Sometimes your going to grab the wrong tubing or walk into a patient’s room a million times because you keep forgetting to grab things. It’s all normal!
I'm in 4th Q out of 6. I'm excited to be in this phase!!! 🙌 Blessings
So close!! You got this!
Omg I get those adult lunchable things too haha! I also live in Oregon. Love watching your vlogs!
Love this journey for you!!!
Good morning happy Sunday morning and I loved your vlogs and your editing is sooo good and you are amazing Supporter
IV on the hand go on the surface area and you will get it every-time (35 instead of 90 degree) . Also, good practice is on patients over 80 and obese patients. I loved being an IV nurse.
I am so concerned for having to work a Night Shift! I’ve been a nurse for 5 years and have opted out every night position but for med school I am nervous and know I won’t be able to. I’m glad you transitioned well. Any tips?
PS. Ask ask ask! Don’t feel like you don’t know anything nursing is full of surprises!!!!! We all need some help sometimes.
Thanks for the tips! I would say with my limited experience with nights the first week will be the hardest to adjust to & then it will get easier. Make sure you have a quiet place to sleep whether that includes a fan or blackout curtains & just remember you're not alone because it's definitely a tough transition!
You are so wise.
Where did you get that little bookbag
Target!
@@SierraLyn awesome
Where is your backpack from? 🙂
Target!
Where can I buy those badge reels?!😍
www.etsy.com/shop/SolFed :))
Hi
Can you tell me what’s harder? The prerequisites for nursing or the nursing program? Thanks!
Personally nursing school was much harder for me!
I’m new here! I really enjoyed your video. Do you use any other video equipment besides your phone? Just curious 😊
P.S. your fur son is adorable! 🐾
how are you able to wear so many rings? we usually only allow wedding bands @ my hospital
Can you link your lunch box bag please!?
I got it years ago, it's by the brand Rae Dunn. This is the closest I could find! amzn.to/3SQdE7d
Would you ever go to day shift?
Not anytime soon! I've really surprisingly enjoyed nights!
💪🏻💪🏻🔥🔥
New here and love your channel already ❤
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How much do you pay for rent on the 2 bed?
Who watches your dog/walks your dog during your long shifts??
Great question! I walk my pup everyday for an hour before work & my parents keep him overnight for me so he’s not all alone!
@@SierraLyn do you have to drop your pup off before your shift and pick him up right after you’re off? Or how long do you parents keep him
Have you experienced any patient deaths since being in the ER?
R u allowed to wear so many rings on yr fingers when u work ?
In the hospital where I worked, we r not allowed to wear anything except yr wedding ring due to infection control
Yall love to give shots! Ugh.. hate nurses
Please put your work shoes in a plastic shoe box in your auto… so many resistant microorganisms you are transferring to your personal space… 😢
Oh trust me, I do! I wipe them down after every shift & wash them once a week😅