Day In The Life of An ICU Nurse | My Routine

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  • Опубликовано: 21 авг 2021
  • Follow along as I take you through my typical work day as an ICU nurse. Enjoy!
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    About me:
    I'm a Registered Nurse who enjoys fitness, travel, and content creation. In this channel, I take you through my daily life, adventures, as well as share some nursing knowledge. Enjoy watching me sweat in the Texas heat.

Комментарии • 94

  • @dariusrus5335
    @dariusrus5335 Год назад +79

    I am in school to become an ICU nurse right now at 35 years of age , this is very helpful

    • @raffyibanez9653
      @raffyibanez9653 Год назад +8

      Zup same here bro almost same age too 😅

    • @dripdrop4625
      @dripdrop4625 Год назад +14

      31 about to start. It’s the beginning brethren!

    • @Alexander-qc7bu
      @Alexander-qc7bu Год назад +6

      hope you do well man, you got this👍🏽

    • @FBOSire
      @FBOSire 11 месяцев назад +8

      32 😊 better late than never

    • @kdmj48
      @kdmj48 11 месяцев назад +2

      34 about to start as well

  • @issac7003
    @issac7003 2 года назад +43

    In high school currently and I want to be a CRNA

    • @raymondbas
      @raymondbas  2 года назад +20

      Stay at it Issac! Hard work pays off. I have the same goal, see you out there 🤘🏼

    • @Massivedrawer15
      @Massivedrawer15 16 дней назад +1

      Do it. I'm on that journey myself.

  • @bettysmith4527
    @bettysmith4527 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the video, just had an interview for an ICU job, shadow tomorrow, a bit nervous and dreading waking up at the crack of dawn, but I'm excited about the opportunity!

  • @JonathanJayTorres
    @JonathanJayTorres 2 года назад +8

    What’s up Raymond! This video was awesome, it definitely gave me more insight on the routine of a ICU nurse. I am currently a 4th semester nursing student doing my preceptorship on medsurg, but I am really interested in the ICU. I recently got done with my critical care rotation and I loved it. I just started creating nursing videos and sharing my journey on here as well. I’m looking forward to more videos bro, keep it up 🩺🤙🏽

    • @raymondbas
      @raymondbas  Месяц назад

      Thank you, man. Best of luck to you.

  • @for3ver_eriyanah213
    @for3ver_eriyanah213 Год назад +4

    I plan to be an ICU travel nurse so watching how you manage your time is very helpful

  • @Milbia
    @Milbia 2 года назад +16

    hey! im doing my nursing clinical rotation in the ICU right now. Im a senior and hope to get my BSN in May. Loved this video!❤️ I just started vlogging my journey here on youtube too

    • @raymondbas
      @raymondbas  2 года назад

      Hi Milbia. Very excited for you to join the field. All the hard work will be well worth it. Thanks for watching and good luck!

  • @Blessed.90
    @Blessed.90 Год назад +3

    Great video ! … I should be on ICU unit shortly myself. Where did you get your scrub caps?

  • @NurseMasterCharlieRN
    @NurseMasterCharlieRN 2 года назад +9

    Fellow (ex) ICU nurse here...enjoyed the video, I miss the ICU, I may have to go back...Keep posting. I work in education now.
    I'm a big supporter of NURSES!!!!!!!! I am also here on RUclips...!!!

    • @raymondbas
      @raymondbas  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for teaching the next generation!

    • @NurseMasterCharlieRN
      @NurseMasterCharlieRN 2 года назад +2

      @@raymondbas The next generation will be the ones taking care of my generation...hopefully not me...lol!!!

  • @davonfaux1167
    @davonfaux1167 2 года назад +9

    You’re good at this filming thing!

  • @virginialorthe1487
    @virginialorthe1487 2 года назад +6

    The camera went up way too fast after your 4 mile run in my opinion 😬

  • @xxrosaxx1000
    @xxrosaxx1000 2 года назад +27

    Was an med/tele nurse in a community hospital for 2 years where I first became a nurse & I just started in the cardiac ICU at one of the top hospitals worldwide… the transition has been huge.. everything is new for me and there’s SO much to learn. I’m halfway through orientation & still feeling defeated, when does It get better 😩

    • @Berdam0703
      @Berdam0703 11 месяцев назад +3

      Don’t give up , you got
      This

    • @deeplyhenry3139
      @deeplyhenry3139 10 месяцев назад +4

      how are you doing 1 year along?

    • @_GandalfTheGrey_
      @_GandalfTheGrey_ 7 месяцев назад +1

      Update?

    • @raymondbas
      @raymondbas  Месяц назад

      I definitely get that. Patience, willingness to learn, and the ability to detach from work and recharge by doing things you love is what I would say. It definitely does get better, but the learning never stops. Best of luck!

  • @LouBuckzz
    @LouBuckzz Год назад +4

    Currently Transferring with my associates to a nursing school to get my BSN. It’s a scary goal but i can’t wait to finish it.

  • @rodolfomarin7140
    @rodolfomarin7140 13 дней назад

    Do you go to the gym before or after work

  • @albinalex4630
    @albinalex4630 2 года назад +1

    Love it!

  • @jesuscastro222
    @jesuscastro222 17 дней назад

    I respect your grind bro keep going! 🤘🏽

  • @rdavid94
    @rdavid94 2 года назад

    Let's go Ray!

  • @sarac1573
    @sarac1573 Год назад +3

    Why you have 2 ventilated patients?

  • @NightLife360
    @NightLife360 Год назад +3

    3 icu patients? thats not safe and 2 of them are on vents

  • @krongkrong979
    @krongkrong979 Год назад +1

    Nutritious foods, great!

  • @agathahofmann6977
    @agathahofmann6977 2 года назад

    hi!
    how long are your shifts? do you get help with those 3 patients? feom another nurse or an assistant?
    I am an ICU nurse in the Netherlands. we have 8 hour shifts. I work 3 days a week . 2 patients max. we have only icu nurses working on our unit. and student nurses. no care assistants

    • @sdm1568
      @sdm1568 4 месяца назад

      From my understanding, nurse to patient ratio for ICU RNs is 1:2, thought it was odd that they're administering 3, but perhaps ita just a rotation protocol

    • @raymondbas
      @raymondbas  Месяц назад

      Hi there. Everyone in the ICU usually helps each other. And here in Texas, some hospitals provide a nursing assistant, and some don't. But either way, I've been fortunate to have coworkers who are always willing to lend a hand. Thanks!

  • @tweetwinx1671
    @tweetwinx1671 2 года назад

    Hi Raymond! Which part of Texas are you from?

    • @carraryusofy
      @carraryusofy 2 года назад

      why tf would you want to know

  • @Jshowtime02
    @Jshowtime02 2 года назад +3

    How many years of experience as a nurse did you have before going into icu?

    • @raymondbas
      @raymondbas  Месяц назад

      Was fortunate and got into the ICU straight from school. It can be overwhelming with so much to learn and such a big responsibility, but, definitely doable with the right attitude.

    • @Jshowtime02
      @Jshowtime02 Месяц назад

      @@raymondbas during your nursing school did you ever work on icu as a student or extern?

  • @chriz_Noir
    @chriz_Noir 5 месяцев назад

    So the 5 days off you get, will you still be paid in that period?

    • @raymondbas
      @raymondbas  Месяц назад

      If it's your scheduled days off it is not paid. However, if you choose to use your earned PTO then it can be paid.

  • @saraysaldierna5008
    @saraysaldierna5008 2 года назад +3

    Nice video, I'm nurse too.

    • @raymondbas
      @raymondbas  2 года назад

      Its a great field, stay safe!

  • @tiktoklegend1286
    @tiktoklegend1286 2 года назад

    Your life is mine bro from the job to the exact food

  • @TheRealOkinami
    @TheRealOkinami 2 года назад +1

    This guy literally video'd himself in the shower. Bruh 🤣👏🏻

  • @gabegutierrez21
    @gabegutierrez21 9 месяцев назад

    Whats better nursing or rad tech?

    • @raymondbas
      @raymondbas  Месяц назад

      I personally like nursing more because of the wide range of fields you can work in.

  • @_Meghubx
    @_Meghubx 2 года назад +3

    Do you recommend working in the ICU as a new grad nurse?

    • @Prizin_Mike
      @Prizin_Mike 2 года назад +3

      It’s possible, not all ICUs will take a new grad. But some do, and some new grads can handle it. Not everyone can though so it’s just about knowing yourself and your capabilities and the new grad programs in your area

    • @raymondbas
      @raymondbas  2 года назад +6

      Absolutely Megan. Its challenging i won’t lie but its definitely rewarding. Its where you can learn the most in my opinion, and with ICU experience you open up way more opportunities. Good luck!

    • @danielillingworth4303
      @danielillingworth4303 2 года назад

      @@Prizin_Mike yes I can attest. I did my capstone in a trauma 1 ICU and am starting at a Nurse resident in July I get my BSN in 3 weeks!

  • @antiperspirant
    @antiperspirant Год назад

    Subbed, great video :)

  • @Ipomoeas
    @Ipomoeas 2 года назад

    What are you in school for?

    • @raymondbas
      @raymondbas  2 года назад +3

      Finishing my BSN. Many don’t know but you can work as an RN with an associates!

  • @darrenhirst9900
    @darrenhirst9900 2 года назад

    Everybody loves Raymond 😂

  • @lisamoulton2540
    @lisamoulton2540 2 года назад +1

    Wow, clock in 0645, lunch ?? At 340?? What 😳?

    • @BlissyAcKc
      @BlissyAcKc 2 года назад +2

      Lucky he got lunch that day. Nurses don't always manage to get a break. Some days it is too hectic to pee let alone take a lunch break.

    • @raymondbas
      @raymondbas  2 года назад

      Yessir. Its the typical nurse schedule. Time management is big in nursing and it depends on your patients acuity. Most days arent too bad and theres usually time for quick snacks or a water break!

  • @tigersbloodboom
    @tigersbloodboom 2 года назад

    do you live alone

  • @susynne2124
    @susynne2124 2 года назад +1

    3 pts?????

    • @raymondbas
      @raymondbas  2 года назад +1

      Yes typically in ICU you can get 2-3 patients. Acuity level of each patient should be considered carefully when this happens though

    • @bettysmith4527
      @bettysmith4527 2 года назад +4

      @@raymondbas Glad I live in a state that mandates a maximum of two patients in all intensive care settings!

    • @Endtimes88
      @Endtimes88 9 месяцев назад

      @@bettysmith4527Do you mind if ask what state that is . …?My senior friend did not have an initially good icu nurse .We are here in Massachusetts

  • @user-nb9sp6qx5z
    @user-nb9sp6qx5z 10 месяцев назад

    I know the valley 956 when I see it lol

  • @michaelkokinos2872
    @michaelkokinos2872 2 года назад

    What are you in school for? CRNA?

    • @raymondbas
      @raymondbas  2 года назад +6

      Trying to finish my BSN michael. But CRNA is the plan for the future God willing.

    • @michaelkokinos2872
      @michaelkokinos2872 2 года назад

      @@raymondbas oh wow, was it difficult to get an ICU job with an ADN?

  • @zestpeet4614
    @zestpeet4614 Год назад

    What degree are you pursuing?

    • @raymondbas
      @raymondbas  Месяц назад

      BSN and then go for DNAP!

  • @bettysmith4527
    @bettysmith4527 2 года назад

    Three patents in an ICU? Yikes!

  • @katarak4742
    @katarak4742 2 года назад

    Let me see what the men do ! ❤️

  • @ChrxmeKev
    @ChrxmeKev 3 месяца назад

    Do you have to wear a hat?

    • @raymondbas
      @raymondbas  Месяц назад +1

      You do not, but during covid it made it way comfier as you are also wearing an N95 mask most of the time. Wearing a "hat" or surgical cap/bouffant is usually necessary in sterile environments though, like the OR or during a bedside procedure.

  • @Aidsfoster
    @Aidsfoster 4 месяца назад +1

    Helpful thanks