Getting into the ICU-part 3 | ICU Gatekeeping

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  • Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
  • Hi beautiful people!
    I am back, I was in vacation mode and had a hard time readjusting to reality.
    This video is the last part of my mini series in ICU gatekeeping. I hope my story serves as an example to other nurses wanting to apply to ICU. Do not be discouraged, if you want to become an ICU nurse, keep applying and keep pushing
    #nursing #nurse #icunurse

Комментарии • 73

  • @akum2010
    @akum2010 Год назад +20

    Reason was simple: You are a smart, beautiful, black nurse.

  • @ronnielynnlamb5672
    @ronnielynnlamb5672 2 года назад +69

    It's not just ICU's. They try to keep black nurses out of every speciality area if at all possible. They hate for us to have RN after our name to began with and how dare you feel like you are good enough to specialize.

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  2 года назад +27

      Honestly, I didn’t know this until I brought this topic up on TikTok! I was floored by the stories told by black nurses who were denied Pediatrics, OB, NICU, etc!!!

    • @franchescar5252
      @franchescar5252 2 года назад +15

      Yes,specific areas of specialty are difficult to get into for black nurses and I believe the state/city you work in also is a significant factor.

    • @ronnielynnlamb5672
      @ronnielynnlamb5672 2 года назад +7

      @@franchescar5252 Anywhere racism resides.

    • @amandablaze5666
      @amandablaze5666 Год назад +7

      This is so sad. I really do not get how people can think nursing ability and patient care is equal to or dependent on skin color.

    • @natashaahli734
      @natashaahli734 Год назад +1

      Excuse me, but not all white people feel that way, I would much rather you care for my child or myself than some sleezy ,corrupt old out of touch , pedophilic white man. And Yes , I’m white😅

  • @lynelljohnson6651
    @lynelljohnson6651 2 года назад +27

    What comes around goes around hallelujah!!!

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  2 года назад

      The lesson in this story!!! Sometimes I don’t believe it.

  • @alexandre8323
    @alexandre8323 10 месяцев назад +2

    If security gotta walk you out the building, then you definitely didn't resign in good standing. It's always funny to me, because the people doing dirt are always making trouble for others not realizing that their crap is going to catch up with them.

  • @valariewomack6855
    @valariewomack6855 Год назад +17

    So very proud of you in all your professional endeavors I’m an 81 year old retired RN years ago we had to strike fans fight to get even a fare salary even then as I worked on ccu as the only black nurse with white nurses I will say this they made it as difficult for me as they could nevertheless I successfully fought the good fight and was successful it’s nurses like you that have opened so many doors for us God bless you sweetheart keep up the good work ❤️

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +4

      I look up to nurses like you, thank you for all of your services and contributions to the profession. You’ve paved the way for us! ❤️🫶🏾

    • @angelmedina4207
      @angelmedina4207 Год назад +2

      The algorithm somehow took me to your channel. I'm several videos in now. 😂 Immediately your personality, professionalism, passion for your craft was easy to see. It's blatant to see how wonderful you are. A wonderful human being, educator, straight shooter, and overall healthcare provider. THANK YOU for what you do and how passionate you are in your craft.

  • @LethoHali
    @LethoHali Год назад +3

    The way I’m just smiling imagining her seeing your name there and then seeing you on her unit😊.

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +2

      Hahaha you got me so well!!!! Priceless moments! ❤️❤️❤️🤣

  • @shanae1464
    @shanae1464 2 года назад +12

    That hospital has a lot of bad apples. It's good to see change

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  2 года назад +2

      Too many bad apples! There’s a lot of cleaning up that needs to happen.

  • @regi3875
    @regi3875 2 года назад +11

    That’s what they do….ole Karen was fired. Once security was called, they all had a meeting with her and she was FiReD 😂. Security is called so folks won’t act a fool 😂😅

  • @deliteful1991
    @deliteful1991 2 года назад +11

    Wow 😮
    What a testament to your grace and strength. God is good.

  • @AFlamingLily
    @AFlamingLily Год назад +3

    Karma is a petty bitch and I am so here for it! I enjoyed this story quite a bit.

  • @TheFallonCarrington
    @TheFallonCarrington Год назад +8

    I am really enjoying these story times RN edition. Thank you !

  • @andreataylor7395
    @andreataylor7395 Год назад +13

    Hi Kendra, your story is inspiring. I have similar stories as well being a nurse for 20 years. I have been through so much bullying as well and denies positions that I applied for I stood firm and advocate for my self then I become the enemy because I speak up. I am thankful that you are one to spread this kind of awareness to others. Keep up the good work. You are an inspiration to me.
    Thank you,
    Andrea

  • @sonjasimone8244
    @sonjasimone8244 Год назад +1

    Thank you for everything you said❤
    I work on ICU and I'm one of two brown people.
    I am tech.
    I was in school.
    thank you for tech and letting people know.
    You are a team player

  • @Alayne504
    @Alayne504 Год назад +2

    You are a great story teller...It's crazy to me this happens in the nursing world.
    There is so much I want to say ..I'll just say you are a very blessed beautiful, intelligent woman. I wish you the very best and I hope that if one day I do become an RN I'll advocate for myself because videos like yours and many others have opened my eyes to why It's important to stand up for ourselves.❤

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +2

      Thank you! I share to help others navigate the profession.

  • @oceangracenk9847
    @oceangracenk9847 2 года назад +12

    Hi Kendra... I stumbled on your videos, you have great content and you got a new subscriber. I am more of a silent watcher but you got me with being very opened and transparent. Thank you for the great advice you give.

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  2 года назад

      I appreciate you taking time to comment! Thank you so much ❤️

  • @kjwdeuce88
    @kjwdeuce88 9 месяцев назад

    I am so happy u were able to get in! We need more nurses like you especially in those spaces when patients are at their most critical moments. Watching your videos i can tell you have such a drive and passion for this, its bot just about the money. God bless you!!!

  • @jsoul6647
    @jsoul6647 Год назад +5

    Hahahaa that's about to be me on Saturday at my new prn job on the tele floor, the educator bout to remember me! Interviewed ×2 and she was Rude AF

  • @LondasBookClub
    @LondasBookClub Год назад +2

    Girlllll. Your storytelling is spot on. I have worked in the ICU for 15+ years as a tech. I am now in nursing school with 10 months left to go. I have seen some bullying and similar situations. I admire your wisdom and self-control. You remind me of Tiffany from New Nurse Academy.
    We’ll wishes
    …..I’m going to binge the rest of your channel #DroppinGems

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +1

      Hi Londa! Congrats on your nursing journey and thank you for watching my channel!

  • @CocoLecheCafe
    @CocoLecheCafe Год назад +2

    I’m in nursing school currently and want to get into the ICU I love your story and tips for clinicals! ❤

  • @CoinDAMENatural
    @CoinDAMENatural Год назад +1

    I appreciate your transparency Kendra

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад

      Thank you for watching!

  • @missqjulie
    @missqjulie Год назад +3

    You know they forced karen to resign 😂😂

  • @hauteteapot349
    @hauteteapot349 Год назад +2

    Thank you so much Kendra for your videos. I’m about to graduate nursing school in a month and I’m applying to jobs! Your realistic perspective and stories are helping give me a better view of what to be prepared for.

  • @DejAngelica333
    @DejAngelica333 7 месяцев назад +2

    You should’ve sent another email and congratulated her on her retirement 😂

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  7 месяцев назад +1

      😆😆😆

  • @nadiaj5770
    @nadiaj5770 2 года назад +8

    What goes around come around!

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  2 года назад +2

      I know! Isn’t it something???

  • @nadegehitimana5205
    @nadegehitimana5205 2 года назад +3

    Ouahh. I love the end

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  2 года назад +1

      Funny how God works things out 😊. Thank you for your comment.

  • @deannawitt9376
    @deannawitt9376 Год назад

    I'm sure they're glad to have u❤

  • @purple00k
    @purple00k 2 года назад +2

    That’s great… happy for you.

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  2 года назад

      Thank you 🙏🏾

  • @lucasp1185
    @lucasp1185 Год назад

    I need more Tea!!

  • @kimanimzalendo367
    @kimanimzalendo367 Год назад

    Great and inspiring storytelling. I like the natural hair do and wish you would maintain it. Natural shows your true beauty which is...a lot

  • @chellie6358
    @chellie6358 Год назад +2

    Yep. Time to go lady. Karma is a B……., well Kendra, people get what they put out. She will be ok. 😢😢😢😢😢

  • @amyprice9835
    @amyprice9835 Год назад

    ❤ I I’ve your story. I’ve been an RN for quit a while. I see bullying all the time. You should go for the director of icu. I would love to work for you!!

  • @christinaguppy4375
    @christinaguppy4375 2 года назад +2

    👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @tahyrmatos9286
    @tahyrmatos9286 10 месяцев назад

    OMG!

  • @allen9584
    @allen9584 Год назад +1

    Love your videos, just curious around how much do you think a position like the one she had pays per year ?

  • @jenniferortiz9553
    @jenniferortiz9553 Год назад

    Wow…. That’s what happens…. Usually

  • @florencekapuuo7071
    @florencekapuuo7071 Год назад +1

    🙏

  • @mariecheletv
    @mariecheletv 2 года назад +2

    How funny it ended up being her...

  • @kanegrey7697
    @kanegrey7697 2 года назад +12

    This! I swear is too common more so with primarily Filipino nurses they will set you up if they don’t like you. Truly nasty individuals

    • @jujutu5084
      @jujutu5084 Год назад +4

      That is correct. That is also why they move into Admin., to safe guard the others from recourse .

    • @keythchakabe6494
      @keythchakabe6494 Год назад +2

      Thts where my issue was had no idea this was a problem until I personally experienced

  • @akum2010
    @akum2010 Год назад +4

    Karma is real.

  • @OneDifferentBeauty
    @OneDifferentBeauty Год назад

    I would like some advice. I am a new grad with the goal of getting into the ICU as soon as possible. I was offered a job in stepdown/tele and the hiring manager manages the stepdown, CCU, and ICU. During the interview she asked me where I wanted to be and told her I would like to start in the stepdown and see about working my way up toward ICU she said that would be wise. My question is do you think it is possible for me to transition within 6 months?

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  Год назад +2

      Hey there! I think it is very possible. I hope the hospital is supportive and has a culture of allowing newer nurses to pursue their specialty of interest. Keep me posted!

  • @okitojames5180
    @okitojames5180 2 года назад +5

    Yes karma is that b

    • @KendraRN
      @KendraRN  2 года назад +3

      Amazing right?!