Nursing vs. IT | Tech layoffs | Overworked in Nursing | Which career is better ?

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  • Опубликовано: 5 авг 2024
  • Hello loves! Welcome back to my channel. Here is a comparison between Nursing vs. IT based on my experience. Please feel free to leave comments and questions below.
    00:00 - 03:37 : Introduction
    03:37 - 16:30 : Compensation
    16:30 - 23:13 : Job Security
    23:13 - 26:00: Job Responsibilities & Day-to-day
    26:00 - 29:27: Education & Certs
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  • @EyyThere
    @EyyThere Год назад +96

    I’ve been a nurse for 7 years and while I’m still working as a nurse to keep earning money, next month I will be working on an IT skills certificate. I realised that I can’t sustain this lifestyle for the rest of my life. I don’t want to work nights, weekends and holidays anymore. I want to have children and I want to have energy and time for them. I’m tired of feeling like I’m a pawn in a chess game, dispensable and always being put in vulnerable and risky situations. I’m tired of always having to carry the load of understaffing at the expense of my own health. I used to think I was born to be a nurse, but now I’m ready to help people in a different way

    • @dlifeofarc1272
      @dlifeofarc1272  Год назад +8

      And that's on period!

    • @reyanthonyreyes8629
      @reyanthonyreyes8629 10 месяцев назад +6

      Utilization review nurse workinh from home super amazing

    • @autumn399
      @autumn399 10 месяцев назад +2

      Hello, I’m interested in nursing and would like to know about the schedule. I heard that nurses only work 3 days for 12 hours, is it true or do nurses have to work more days? If it’s only 3 days, why do people say nurses have no free time or social life? I want to be able to work for 3 days then pursue other things on the rest of the days, is that not possible? Please let me know, it would be very helpful for me, thank you.

    • @dlifeofarc1272
      @dlifeofarc1272  10 месяцев назад +9

      @@autumn399 Lol that's because by the time you complete the 3 days, 12 hours, you spend the two other days catching up on appointments, sleep, cooking, cleaning and all that stuff. This is because for the 3 days that you are working 12 hours to 14 hours (do not forget commute time, and getting ready time and also probably staying over to complete documentation), you have time for nothing else.

    • @EyyThere
      @EyyThere 10 месяцев назад

      @@autumn399 Hey! There is no one way that nurses are being rostered round the clock all around the world. It really depends on your specific workplace. Usually, specialty areas allow for 12 hour shifts, but not all of them do. A lot of the time, understaffing can cause nurses to work more hours than they’re contracted to. There are also times when you will have to work overtime or double shifts. If you happen to work at an area that is fully staffed, chances are you’ll have more flexibility in requesting shifts that you want. Also, if you work in outpatient or day surgical admissions for example, you’ll be working day shifts. So short answer is, this will be different from workplace to workplace. Hope this helps!

  • @malcolmjelani3588
    @malcolmjelani3588 Год назад +33

    I met with the informatics nurse and i now i know for sure that IF i go that route, ill do informatics before just dropping nursing completely. He taught me that if i wanted to eventually do back end work i could via certifications. I asked him about going back to school and he said NO don't do that, just focus on certs and stay in nursing.

    • @youkendehunique6317
      @youkendehunique6317 Год назад

      It’s why I’m thinking about going into nursing informatics as well.

    • @dlifeofarc1272
      @dlifeofarc1272  Год назад +5

      Yes definitely do not quit nursing without completing something (always good to have a backup - ie. I still keep my nursing license active) just incase. Nursing informatics is a great alternative as well. I thought about it, but decided not to pursue that route.

    • @myhealthislife
      @myhealthislife Год назад +3

      What certifications do you need for informatics?

    • @Asia-rs6wc
      @Asia-rs6wc 3 месяца назад

      Stop thinking small !!! You don’t have to stay in nursing ! You can go back at any time . Stop being afraid or you will never live ! Be miserable then

  • @richardkengni557
    @richardkengni557 2 месяца назад +1

    Hello, amazing video. Your video is very educational and you are very honest . I can say I as I have been on both side - nursing and Clinical info specialist

  • @Susan_Brandy
    @Susan_Brandy Год назад +8

    This information is awesome! You gained a subscriber!

    • @dlifeofarc1272
      @dlifeofarc1272  Год назад +1

      Thank you for watching and subscribing! ☺

  • @digitalimpulse
    @digitalimpulse 3 месяца назад +23

    I’m switching to healthcare from 10 years in cybersecurity. Tech pays a lot but comes with the lack of job security in the long run. Nursing is not easy and becomes tiresome but you’ll always have that job security. Tech you never know who or what will be outsourced if you’re planning on creating a family or a decent lifestyle in the long run.

    • @Asia-rs6wc
      @Asia-rs6wc 3 месяца назад +5

      Welcome . I promise you it’s miserable

    • @Asia-rs6wc
      @Asia-rs6wc 3 месяца назад +1

      You’ll see since you think it’s so great

    • @dlifeofarc1272
      @dlifeofarc1272  3 месяца назад +10

      I definitely see your point. But what I think the best to do is keep both. You keep your RN license active by doing contracts here and there. While maintaining a tech job (so you get the higher pay). But keep the license active if you ever need something to fall back on

    • @tensas
      @tensas Месяц назад

      @digitalimpulse How are things for you now? Are you still planning to change? I am in infosec, as well, and I hate it. I was interested in pursuing a career in medicine.

    • @goldilockspetals29
      @goldilockspetals29 Месяц назад

      You really said it all ma'am​@@dlifeofarc1272

  • @osmanmohamed6882
    @osmanmohamed6882 6 месяцев назад

    amazing content thank you

  • @PeacefulAura8169
    @PeacefulAura8169 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you ❤

  • @jacquelinebosco
    @jacquelinebosco Год назад +1

    That was so helpful ❤❤

  • @andreeanasca8216
    @andreeanasca8216 9 месяцев назад

    That’s interesting about coding because when I watched a webinar about a day in the life of a front end developer we were told that coding is just a part of the job, there are daily meetings and time to do research/learn. Plus much of the coding is just touch ups/improving already existing code.
    Glad you’re enjoying cyber security, just wanted to put in my two cents on web development, I was shocked to hear there are so many meetings and time spent on studying/learning

    • @dlifeofarc1272
      @dlifeofarc1272  3 месяца назад

      That makes sense especially with AI now in place to help code. I just prefer to not spend more of time being put toward a profession or career - because I do have other goals than that. However that’s just me personally. But if it is someone’s passion and goal then by all means, it makes sense for them to devote the time to such a rewarding skill.

  • @Itsgorgeouseverything
    @Itsgorgeouseverything 6 месяцев назад +3

    FAU has a BSN to MS in Artificial Intelligence. I’m looking at that route

  • @thmo9449
    @thmo9449 Год назад +5

    This was A-Z and answered all my questions. Well done

  • @dhanex
    @dhanex 2 месяца назад +3

    Talk about the stress level of the two jobs nursing vs cybersecurity

  • @Fn7_ACTUAL
    @Fn7_ACTUAL Год назад +5

    This is true...payrate does vary from state to state and the demand. NY RN start at 60+/hr more with specialty/experience but then factor in the cost of living 😬

    • @dlifeofarc1272
      @dlifeofarc1272  Год назад +1

      You are right and sounds like the rates are higher in NY and Cali but that definitely makes sense due to cost of living.

    • @Fn7_ACTUAL
      @Fn7_ACTUAL Год назад

      @@dlifeofarc1272 Yeah I guess if other nurses were to take the IT path as you they would just need to have all their paperwork in order... once the contract ends...I missed a lot a good postings doing travel nursing because of that.

  • @user-kc5bx4vh3j
    @user-kc5bx4vh3j 6 месяцев назад +1

    Came for help taking nursing program but feel like it’s to much anyone ever switched from nursing to cyber security it

  • @shadayefast6425
    @shadayefast6425 10 месяцев назад +16

    I love you channel!!! 🩵 I’m a CNA and I just can’t deal anymore with the stress and the nurses look miserable 😩 I was going to just settle to study nursing but IT is way more my thing!

    • @dlifeofarc1272
      @dlifeofarc1272  10 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you for watching. And take the time to actually think of what you want to do, and how you see yourself living your life in the future.

    • @loujon191
      @loujon191 4 месяца назад

      Becoming a nurse is not settling and I doubt if you could do either one

    • @Asia-rs6wc
      @Asia-rs6wc 3 месяца назад +1

      We are miserable lol

  • @RNScrub
    @RNScrub Год назад +1

    good video and informative

  • @myimperfectdiary890
    @myimperfectdiary890 2 месяца назад +4

    I just want work from Home I HATE BEING IN THE hospital now so toxic. I love being a nurse i just hate the environment

    • @precious14stones
      @precious14stones Месяц назад

      Maybe you could change specialty, or even work unless stressful environments like in a school

  • @jennazhang4927
    @jennazhang4927 11 месяцев назад +10

    But I love the 3 days work week 😢and the freedom of picking up extra shift to make more $

    • @autumn399
      @autumn399 10 месяцев назад +1

      Hello, I’m considering nursing. Can you tell me how the 3 days work week works. Like do you have to work 3 days a week straight or are the 3 days spread throughout the week? Can you choose if you want night shift or day shift? Can new grads work 3 days a week or do they have to work more? If you can please let me know, it would be very helpful for me.

    • @jennazhang4927
      @jennazhang4927 10 месяцев назад

      @@autumn399 most of hospitals do 3 x 12hr shifts per week. You can choose to be on day or night shift. The schedule depends unit’s need, or if your manager do the scheduling, you’d need to talk to him/her about your scheduling preference. Some prefer to work 1 day, off 1, on 1, off 1, on 1; some prefer to work 3 days straight and off 4 days.

    • @autumn399
      @autumn399 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@jennazhang4927 thank u for your reply. Is working 3 days straight manageable? Does it burn you out?

    • @jennazhang4927
      @jennazhang4927 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@autumn399 it’s pretty manageable to me I’d say, it really depends on your lifestyle

    • @autumn399
      @autumn399 10 месяцев назад

      @@jennazhang4927 oh so is it possible to work for 3 days, then pursue my other interests in the remaining 4 days?

  • @juteandolive
    @juteandolive 9 месяцев назад +1

    Hi, I'm currently surveying black female nurses to find out their hobbies, challenges, frustrations and future goals. I find it very interesting that you quit nursing for IT. If you can do a quick reply, I would appreciate it.

  • @youkendehunique6317
    @youkendehunique6317 Год назад +12

    What cert in IT did you get? I’m thinking about leaving nursing for tech as well. If anything I’ll go the tech route in nursing.

    • @dlifeofarc1272
      @dlifeofarc1272  Год назад +18

      I started off by getting my CompTIA Security + certificate

    • @realitieswithaddiestarr5426
      @realitieswithaddiestarr5426 11 месяцев назад

      How much was it

    • @Bussie1981
      @Bussie1981 4 месяца назад

      @@dlifeofarc1272 after CompTIA, what other certs did you get next to eventually get into the cybersecurity analyst position? btw your video was very informative and clear. Well done

    • @dlifeofarc1272
      @dlifeofarc1272  3 месяца назад +1

      @@Bussie1981 thank you! And it depends on what route you’re going into. Let’s say you want to be more of an assessor then you would get CISA or say you wanted to get into management then CISM. It truly depends on your direction

  • @kingzedge
    @kingzedge 25 дней назад +1

    Hi, is it true that with the IT sector, you have to be up-to-date with the latest technologies or else you'll fall behind? Thank you for this informative video!

  • @missrosediana
    @missrosediana 6 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks for your very good inputs! How come you did not choose UX designer? They don't have to code either..

  • @Datb2
    @Datb2 Год назад

    Thank u for info lovely. May I ask the cost of the boot camp you complete? The one I want cost 12k

    • @dlifeofarc1272
      @dlifeofarc1272  Год назад +1

      The bootcamp that I mention in my google docs cost I believe $3000. I do not know if it has gone up since then.

  • @roxannenoriega5661
    @roxannenoriega5661 9 месяцев назад +1

    Do you have a blueprint of the courses or steps you used to learn cybersecurity?

    • @dlifeofarc1272
      @dlifeofarc1272  3 месяца назад

      Yes I do! It’s in my google docs

    • @favouritearoh2049
      @favouritearoh2049 3 месяца назад

      ⁠@@dlifeofarc1272
      How can I locate your google doc

    • @kemiking5987
      @kemiking5987 9 дней назад

      ​@@dlifeofarc1272 hello, where can I find your google doc? Thank you!

  • @1990chula
    @1990chula 8 месяцев назад

    Hiii I love your channel what’s your intro song name?? 😊🎵

    • @dlifeofarc1272
      @dlifeofarc1272  3 месяца назад +1

      Thank you! It’s called Pookie by Aya Nakamura

  • @zamzamwater8749
    @zamzamwater8749 11 месяцев назад

    Do you have to deal with politics in cybersecurity?

    • @dlifeofarc1272
      @dlifeofarc1272  10 месяцев назад +5

      Yeah you have to deal with politics in most corporate work.

  • @myhealthislife
    @myhealthislife Год назад

    Can you share the link for the BootCamp?

    • @dlifeofarc1272
      @dlifeofarc1272  Год назад

      Hello, the information regarding the bootcamp is provided in my google doc.

    • @myhealthislife
      @myhealthislife Год назад

      @@dlifeofarc1272 Thank you! Are you planning to get more certification? If yes, what will be next for you?

    • @dlifeofarc1272
      @dlifeofarc1272  Год назад +2

      @@myhealthislife Hi Yes, I got my CASP and CISM and I am thinking of transitioning into AWS

    • @omgitsaishat
      @omgitsaishat 9 месяцев назад

      @@dlifeofarc1272hey babes, I’ve been following your story for a while now, is there a reason why you’re transitioning to AWS is there something we new aspirants should take note of?

  • @chiobabe2180
    @chiobabe2180 2 месяца назад +1

    Maim I’ve traveled all around and negotiated contracts with nursing. I love my job . I think you’re a bit limited in what you know , nursing is very flexible

    • @dlifeofarc1272
      @dlifeofarc1272  2 месяца назад +1

      My comparison is based on a staff nurse as stated earlier in the video. And that’s because you’re a nurse contractor, not a staff nurse hired directly with an already defined pay rate by the hospital.

    • @chiobabe2180
      @chiobabe2180 2 месяца назад

      @@dlifeofarc1272 I work at a hospital & I have an agency job and a PRN job. Very flexible positions & schedule. I’m also a single mom. I make great money & would it trade this profession .