The demands are unrealistic. How on earth do you assess, pass medication effectively, and chart a full assessment on EACH patient via cerner within 1 hr post handoff without cutting corners? And clinical coaches/managers are monitoring your documentation. It's even worst when you're an orientee and the preceptors never intended on training anyone and he/she is very vocal about it. Yet, that preceptor gets the utmost respect from management because he/she had been a nurse for xyz amount of years and is known to be very knowledgeable. However, that preceptor has been very unkind.
I am a PCT I worked at Washington Hospital Center from 2007 to 2015 I know exactly what she’s talking about we used to put our schedules into and you might not get what you want she’s absolutely right but I do love working full-time because I love the benefits that come with it so I get it but now I work at a school in Silver Spring Maryland they have a contract with DCPS Maximum healthcare we make $25 an hour and we get paid every week I love what I do but I just don’t like the fact that we only have three days to be off they fired me before because I was sick I had a kidney stone and I called out the fourth day and that was it they sent me back to the agency and they didn’t have work so I had to get unemployment so they just rehired me
Not a nurse, I'm an Occupational Therapist but I agree with everything you said. Been doing PRN for 3 years now and I'm never going back fulltime, it's giving jail and I need the freedom 😂
I am an OT as well and I have been doing PRN for the last 7 years. Unfortunately companies do not want to pay a decent rate when you are full-time and you do a lot.
@@purplelove3666 If PRN equates to low income, then many counties throughout the USA offer some form of health insurance. (Some states, such as Minnesota, have benefit plans in place as well, i.e., Minnesota Care.)
Having the opportunity to work when want and hold no loyalty to no-one but your self. I been in a break from any forms of nursing for two years and love it. I have a remote pharmaceutical position as a medication rep
The lack of recognition is real..all that for what? The hardworking underdog never wins. It's all a popularity contest. There is no sense of worth or belonging. You are beautiful, very well spoken and seem genuine. Thanks for the great content. You mentioned things I haven't heard in other nurse videos.
Thank you for understanding my thoughts and your kind response. You seem to have a great understanding of what it’s like to be hardworking with no recognition. I appreciate you!
Girl I was nominated 2 times at my former hospital and was never selected for the daisy award. Then when I went prn at another hospital, I was nominated again and was not selected. I’ll be working full time in a heart clinic as a Nurse 3 at the VA! No holidays and no weekends! Making over 125k annually! I’m excited about this new opportunity and prays it works out well and I can stay put! I’m so done with bedside nursing too.
I’m full time at one hospital and PRN at another hospital. You are stating pure facts!! I love all of your content. I’m currently a RPN/LPN and just passed my NCLEX RN so I will be an RN soon🎉
I agree with everything you stated. I was a bedside nurse for 30yrs starting in ICU and the last 12yrs I was a night shift Nursing Supervisor. So I’ve seen both the good and bad of both sides. When I first started I thrived on the emergent care of ICU pts. At the end of the day I felt like I had accomplished something good helping people even though I was tired. Of course back then in the early 80’s we worked 8hr shifts. Sounds good huh? I worked 7 days straight with 2 days off and then 3 days on with another 2 days off. I had 2 little children at home and I can’t remember a holiday that I didn’t look haggard in the photos. Working in the ICU you could either have easy shifts or hard ones. Feast or famine! You are right about the schedules, you work for the business and not for your own life. I made decent money but I worked for it too. It did irk me knowing that some HS graduate working on an assembly line was making comparable to me after working up to that much money over the years and having to get a 4yr degree to boot! But there is no logic. My only joy is knowing that the people who made nursing into a business instead of a caring place to go for patients will someday get old and need the very poor services they created. But then I’ll be old too and also receiving the same. As a nursing sup I had to dish out what nurses hate and that’s being harassed to come into work on your day off because nurse Nancy who always calls in, called in once again. When we were short I worked the floors it assisted with triaging ER patients. I was the beck and call nurse. The food service, janitor, engineering, security, pharmacist, materials management, staff assignment director of traffic, etc. You name it I was your girl. In my down time I taught CPR recertification for 10yrs for the convenience of the night shift and taught cardiac dysrhythmia classes when needed. I recently retired after 42yrs because of all things my knee blew a gasket and I fought to keep working from the end of January till the middle of August riding a scooter just to keep working. Finally I had to throw in the towel when I tore my Achilles’ tendon on my affected leg and a tibial tiny fracture and a cyst on my femur bone just from trying to walk while working. Cause a working nurse can’t just sit a scooter all night. So I finally retired at 65yrs of age, even though I probably would have worked another 2yrs if I had a good leg. If someone asked me these days if they should go into nursing I’m afraid I’d have to try and discourage them because of the lack of respect that a nurse is given from all angles. From management, patients, other nurses, families, departments, doctors, etc. It makes me sad what this profession has come to in the end. I was proud to be an excellent nurse. It was my calling.
After I left my job in Radiology after 20 years I realized how much of life I missed out on. My schedule was always changing, working endless crazy hours, weekends, and holidays, it’s not worth it. I always had a passion for my work, but it’s such a toxic environment and lifestyle. Unfortunately, the patients suffer. Healthcare is truly a thankless job.
I just came upon this episode today. EVERYTHING you said was 💯% factual. I was standing here going “thank you” “exactly”. You presented the issues that I struggled and still struggle with. The control over my time and missing out on events are waaay up there. The lack of seeing what I make for my hard work. I am traveling now, which offers more control over my time however, I’m away from my family and home. I’m so tired of bedside nursing. I’m just not sure what else to do though. Thanks for letting us know we are not alone.
A good nurse must be tough minded and tender hearted. Too many people are in the field, and should not be in the profession. At the end of the day, THE PATIENTS SUFFER!!
I was doing 3- 12hrs overnights a week for 2 years at a hospital straight out of Nursing school. I tried to hold on to bedside Nursing because of what I thought were good benefits. But between poor management, petty office beefs and being high pt caseload, I dreaded getting up to go to work. Then I had a baby who was diagnosed with autism early on. That was it for me, . I left the hospital and have been doin home care PRN. I was making the same amount working with 1 patient in home care that I was making working with 6-12 patients (depending on acuity). And I get to choose my days and have a lot of autonomy in my patient care! I'm not going back to the hospital.
I feel you on the scheduling. I have been at the same healthcare system for 27 of my 28 years of nursing. I had always been able to have Mondays off because I bowled on Monday nights (before the pandemic). I transferred to a hospital very close to my home. Even though we have self scheduling, I was told I can't have Mondays off. So even though I only work 3 days I can't have at least one day off of my own choosing. You are also correct about the raises. They stopped giving me raises a few years ago. Even though my reviews are stellar. I am capped. They do give a few hundred bucks in leu of and hourly raise. You are correct on a third note. They want so much from the nurses. We are now given a script on how and what to say to the patients. And they actually audit us. The charge nurse or a mole will come in to listen to how and what we say to the patients. I AM DONE! I actually have my own business. I own an Adult Family Care Home that has been licensed since last year. I don't have any clients yet. For some reason I had been afraid to leave the hospital for a few reasons like insurance, fear of not having a steady check etc. Again, I AM DONE! I will finish out this last schedule. Then....I AM DONE!!!!!
Hi, just seeing this comment. Being your own boss is the best way to go. Hospitals do not care about nurses. My plan is to be my own boss! Thank you for your post ❤️
I needed to see this video today. Exactly how I feel!!! I value my time more than money. And I felt guilt and shame of working in a small emergency room where work can be very slow. And I have friends who work the same field as me in hospitals, and tell me how I don't do anything at the ED and they get so many patients and learn so much at the hospital. Those friends make the same money as me per hour, but work yes much more than me. But why do I have to feel shame for working part time, and choosing to work in an ED? I am being smart with my time and energy and well being.
I worked contingent as an LPN for the last 5 years. I just finished my RN and took a nice full time job right down the road from me. I hate it so much. I took the position to get a sign on bonus. As soon as I collect it over the year, if I make it that long, I will be going contingent again.
I'm leaving ICU and going to same day surgery in the hospital. No weekends, no holidays, no call, low stress. Most prn jobs at my facility are 12 hr shifts, but same day surgery is an 8 hr day.
I was recommended for a daisy by a patient's wife because based on a recommendation I made for an ultrasound on his lower extremities after my shift assessment, the patient ended up having 5 stents the following day. I actually was just glad that they appreciated it and didn't pay further attention until a nurse leader with 40 years diverse experience told me "no one deserved the daisy more than you". I honestly didn't even know who won it but later found out I wasn't even mentioned in the 50 nominees and the person who won "helped arrange transportation for a discharged patient by contacting the house supervisor for a lyft". I honestly hope they did this based on genuine processes. I have always believed in professionalism, hardwork and respect and have never believed in people pulling the race card, however for once I just thought, "is daisy not appropriate for me as a black man". I eventually erased those thoughts, continue to do my best for my patients but never helped out when am off duty like I did previously. I also switched to PRN and cut off all my full time obligations.
What happened to you was so unfair and aligns with the toxicity that plagues the profession. You were very deserving of that award. It’s all good though, your real reward will be much greater. Keep up the strong work!
Thank you for actually caring about the patients and making an important difference in their lives. IMO the thank you's from patients should mean more than accolades from peers because they're more likely to be from the heart.
Sir, I am not a nurse, but I have been a patient many times and I must say I felt I got better care from my nurses than I ever did from my doctors but I’m pretty sure I’m not saying anything you don’t already know. Thank you for your service!!!
When I was a CNA I was nominated by my patients so many times,but I guess I wasn't blonde enough and the gave the award to laziest tech on the floor and everyone was surprised. Oh! we were short staffed and on the days I worked, the floor wasn't staffed properly. I would be the only tech for 36 patients but when the blonde techs worked,they had 3 techs. I quit after 2yrs.
@@blessedwoman4783 Good for you! It’s a lot of racists in the healthcare field. But I’m glad that you finally let it go. God will align you with another job, and eventually something that’s much bigger than you can imagine! Just keep doing the good for others but never let a job disrespect you twice. You ARE the prize!
“Very ghetto, would not recommend” i screamed! 😂 - i’m going to part time to free up my time & live my best life. Full time is a scam. Not them regularly scheduling me for 3 days in a row with only a couple days off then back again. I refuse. I’m too new of an RN to do per diem yet but that’s up next along with travel 🥳 👨🏽⚕️
Yes!!! Even though we work 3 days a week, it’s still challenging because when you’re full time, they toss you around. Part time is good, you can always pick up a shift🙌🏾
I am not even a nurse but I love your videos. I am a life long learner of all random things and I find your perspective on nursing very insightful. You are very articulate, knowledgeable and fair. I just like listening to you speak your mind.
I loved this- great points. I have also told staffing I can work these days only. Don’t hire me with the expectation I will work outside the shifts I’ve agreed to do. Please don’t call me because you will get a firm “no.” PRN allows them to have more flexibility- and it meets my needs as well. It took awhile; but I have learned to say “no” without offending others-most of the time 😊
Spent 32 years at the bedside . Worked the hell holes: Emergency Room, Neurosurgical ICU, Medical ICU, and my last 19 years in Trauma ICU . Two doctors ticked me off one day and I decided I had enough,Put in my papers and retired.
It's about the patients. Your pt's recognize you. You've blessed that pt. You've blessed that family @ ths BS. When you've treating them well & efficiently & given them very good care, they look for you to come back the nxt day & the nxt day. THEY remember you for yrs to come. (using a lot of abbreviations cause I'm talking to nurses). We get a chance to help people when they are at their lowest...& sometimes at the end of their lives. Still good stuff. FYI: I've worked health care 34 yrs. I've nursed for 25 yrs. Went in to semi retirement this yr d/t caring for mom & pastoring. but do love helping people. I have noticed a trend of nurses coming on board soley to make money. The love of pt's seems to be weigning. So floor nurses do move quickly...into educational clinician or specialty dpt. or mngmnt of some sort. So it seems they like the pay, but not the pt's that bring the pay in. People, pt's need continuity of care. So the down side for the pt is a new nurse every shift for 4 days....I'm just saying....Still enjoy the video content. It's almost like a soap opera..lol
Where I am, the hospitals’ PRN rates are too low for me to work PRN. I make more working as a full time nurse only because of my years of experience at that hospital (20+). The PRN rate is $5/hr less than what my base pay is. So, I was so glad to find a full time work from home position within the same facility because I’ve been over it. 🤣 My blood pressure has been fine since I left the bedside…hallelujah
Thanks! Appreciate everything you talked about. You are absolutely right about the full time pay. You see your paycheck and wondering where is the money.
Miss Kendra, I am not a nurse, but I cannot tell you how much I appreciate what you and others do for your patience even if Management never tells you. Good on you for taking control of your life.
Oooh speaking of that Daisey award stuff. It's a popularity game. Unless you're in a click with a charge nurse who's buddy buddy with the manager, forget about recognition sweetie. Charge nurses are "supposed" to be the managers eyes and ears but they're only reporting errors and complaints from family/patients if the nurse involved is not their friend. If a complaint or mistake involves their friends, the matter will go unreported. If the matter is reported that charge nurse will sugarcoat the matter and the managers will not make a big deal of the matter. The whole "you're not up to par" has alot to do with what a charge nurse thinks of you vs his/her buddy. The manager not on the floor so half of what he/she knows about your performance is coming from a peer.... Yes ma'am
You’re so right. The Daisy Award was always suspicious to me. The hospital where I’m prn does not have it but I’ve worked other places where it’s a big deal. It crazy how toxic some parts of nursing can be.
When I tell you, I miss 2021. That was the year I was a "free agent" and that PRN life as a parent was golden. The flexible, the TIME RECLAIM-- opened up my eyes that full-time was draining my energy. Now, being back full-time-- I feel different, I am moody, and I just no longer feel it at all. But I have goals up my sleeve, and until that time comes! Great content, and thank you!
Very true that nursing is a great part-time or prn job (as long as your skills and education are current). It's ridiculously stressful and overwhelming as a full-time job unless you can find that perfect position or niche of nursing where you excel.
I'm not a nurse but I like your content. I work in a hospital and I'm always curious as to why most nurses are so mean. I can tell there's a lot toxic behavior and I can't imagine being a nurse because of it.
Oh for fuck’s sake! Let me tell you. I work part time in urgent care. I am new at the facility as it was only my 3rd night. The other RN I worked with ordered food with other folks (did not ask me) and took her break. I never got to eat, drink or pee the entire 7 hrs!! So glad I only work 24 hrs out of the month there 👎🏼
@@van182 I noticed that it could be anybody and I sometimes see myself to be a lil snarky too. I'm just exhausted nd management micromanaging everything being massive hypocrites and everything on top of having a lot of responsibilities. It's just a lot. I'm a pretty nice person but I can see how this job is making me a horrible one. Im leaving bedside
I was a nurse for 30 years with the NHS in Scotland. Things as far as nurses go haven't changed one bit in relation to the hours expected to work, no acknowledgement of nurses' needs in relation to down time and time to de-stress. Also nothing has changed with the unrealistic burdens put on them and the poor pay for what nurses do (and other professionals within the NHS). As soon as an anonymous manager with no nursing or medical experience started to tell me to send patients home to free up beds (usually our poor elderly patients were targeted) that was it, I quit.
when you are PRN, they always thank you for coming in , for helping out when they need it most. The regular staff the admins felt they were entitled to use them up
You should come to California for PRN work. PRNs here are making $105-$115p/hr. I'm a Surgical tech in L/D currently in nursing school so you know I get the scoop from my work friends. I know a couple PRNs who come for a week do double a few days and go back to their home state for the rest of the month or longer. I appreciate your videos and how honest you are nursing whether good or bad. Stay blessed and be safe.
I think i have watched maybe 10 of your videos today. Splurging today while I'm off, that is.. lol I love you content!❤ ..and I would have to say that you are glowing with beauty today. You look very pretty today. You always are, but today even more. ☺️💯💕
Thank you for another great video. You are absolutely right about working crazy hours, not being paid enough and having no recognition for our hardwork as bedside nurses. As a nurse i can attest to that.
I am so glad I retred from Nursing 19 years of Hospital Nursing and 20 years with the Health Department. Working in the hospital I never had anything off in the Summer.
I'm with you over controlling your schedule. I usually work prn in house float because I determine my schedule that way. Unfortunately right now I need to work full time for the benefits. I work 3rd shift and it's pretty chill so FT is doable. What is killing me right now is needing to work FT plus because cost of living has gone up. Rental prices, gas and now food. I used to be able to work extra to get ahead a bit, but not anymore...
I’ve been doing some thinking lately about my work life. I need a work from home full time job I think. I pay out of pocket but like you said, the cost of living is making me reconsider things.
Love your spirit and sharing so much that is very important !!! First most to any healthcare worker all across the board - that has suffered in any way to racial CRAP - my heart is with you💔. I am a light skinned RN. Irish redhead. Probably with several bloodlines as I was adopted and who knows. None of that should ever matter. But it plays out as always. Way too many ugly people in this world !!! I started out 30 plus years ago. First as a Paramedic - then finished nursing. Mostly in ER. So much has changed. I have worked in ER, home health, infusion nursing, flight nursing and travel nursing. Have seen plenty of what you present. And it makes me so very sick and tired !! Although I am writing this as a white nurse - I understand and my heart is with anyone who has to deal with racism. Apparently there is still a long way to go. However - if your heart is called to nursing - RISE UP. Follow your ❤️. The changes with computers, charting, staffing issues, never enough time to finish duties or actually be with your patients - all fall back on management - budgets - an entire pyramid of total CRAP !!! Do your research at any job you are looking at. What is their staffing. How many nurses on shift. Huge question is always - what is the ancillary staff. How many CNA's or Techs. If going into any intensive care - even as travel nurse - know your resources. Feel comfortable with those - all of those - before taking any assignment. The more questions you ask - the better. Do not get sucked into sign on bonuses until you understand them fully and have them in writing - to review. As an RN or any health care worker - you have those rights !!!! Protect your license and do all of the homework that you can. You can negotiate the terms of orientation and employment. They rarely tell you this. So go to the table with what YOU expect. Get it in writing. It is your right as a professional with any license !!!!
I became a nurse in 2000, did med Surg for 3 years went to labor and delivery and travel nurse. I left the bedside in 2017 to take a job teaching CNAs best decision I made. I got my sanity back
I love it when you said, if you get on last nerve, you won't see me foe another two weeks. I got a job at facility...they don't have a step down unit! It's a med/surg unit & we were getting really sick patients. I was so pissed! I never went back.
I identify with you so much I'm a nurse and I feel overworked and unappreciated I'm full time staff and wish I had another option. Its frustrating. But, your videos are so helpful and to the point.
This is so true. I currently work casually at my job with is basically PRN. These job definitely don't care whether you have a family or not. And I'm a single mom too and I have my daughter in different programs that requires me to be available in the evenings. I go in 6am-12noon or 6:30-2pm. I never work over 6 hours a day 🤣 I'm struggling financially but I'm not burnt out ❤️
If nursing admin endorsed education and research, there would be safer nurse-pt ratios. Wow, you really hit the biggest reason for PRN status- TIME It’s something you will never get back. Love your videos!! ❤
I totally agree with not working full time I have been working bedside part time a few years now and will never go back full time again. Where are they only paying nurses 32-36 an hour… wow… no ma’am😳😳😳
TOTALLY AGREE. I did full time my very first year and a half of nursing from age 22-24. Spring of 2018, I went PRN because I have other goals outside of work. Looking back, I'm very thankful I only used my fresh youth to experience 3 12's (plus mandatory weekends every three weeks and mandatory overtime every 6 weeks). I'm now 28 and I can't imagine doing 3 12's EVERY week. NO WAY. I choose my days, shifts, and I do two 12's one week, and three the next. On top of being PRN, I'm the charge nurse most of the time so I'm not AS physically worn out.
@@sgnibble1 If this is really for you, I'd say make a plan to not be stuck doing 12 hr shifts into your mid 40's. As of now, stay healthy, lose weight if you need to, eat right, and gain the energy you need to survive. As you probably know being 30 is not like being 20. What works for me is cutting carbs, cutting sugar, and doing Pilates DAILY. I'm also researching stay-at-home nursing careers so I can have the OPTION in my 30's to work at bedside. I don't hate bedside nursing, but I don't want to be stuck doing it. If you like the sound of a stay-at-home nursing career, I'd say look into it and make a plan.
@@diplomat2623 oh geez ... I'm in late 50s and have to say this post made me feel old but its probably because I feel old. The last 1.5 years has messed up my hip from doing travel nursing in corrections , pushing heavy cart, and sitting a lot to document..I went and did the accelerated BSN at 46 then got out after a year because I had 3-4 horrid experiences in a row..but now back, since covid, and doing corrections... some nights I wonder if I can make it to my car. Before covid I did yoga, tennis golf.. but now I'm struggling with hip and shoulder issues.. any resources for the work from home arena you could share? 😊 thanks
I just found this. I love my PRN job so much. I recently took a full time job when I finished my LPN to RN bridge. I will be going back to PRN after I get my sign on bonus. I kept my old PRN job because they bonus great. I can’t wait to go back to PRN all the time.
I start school in January and major is nursing. I’ve been very curious about the life of a nurse, I’m currently a CNA I’ve been in healthcare for 6 yrs. I just want to thank you for your transparency. Idk if I have a choice right of school but I will be leading towards the prn position once I get to nursing.
This!!! I left when I listened to the new grad brag about his pay and he was getting 25 cents more per hour than I was despite being there 6 years, being the lead nurse for my unit, being recognized as Nurse of the Year the previous year…like what??!!
Me currently as an example of what nurses endure....working with covid patient, New variant, people coughing on me , now I feel crappy and since we are short staffed, literally nobody to fill in for me if I call in sick and working extra so wearing myself down. So now that I'm sick due to the nature of the job... I picked it up at work!! , I can't even call in sick. .. messed up
I have always noticed they gave the Daisy award to "certain" people. It really was a slap in the face a lot of times. At the end of the day it didn't discourage me from knowing I and others were good employees. Just have to keep it moving.
I went back to staff bc I started in a new speciality and I’m counting down the days like I’m in jail bc that’s what it feels like. I’m only doing this to go back to traveling In a new area.
I was a bedside nurse on a surgical unit at a popular hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Our supervisor would always sign our unit up for the latest pilot programs which would be extra work on our plate. The long hours and the racism I experienced was very stressful.
I don't want to leave the bedside but same. I went prn 2 years in because of that. I kind of regret not waiting to maybe do ICU or something but not that much. It first was to protect my compassion but then it was also to protect my license. As far as the days they still have a similar requirement in days for my hospital's prn. It's evolving because I only signed one contract but they keep changing and expecting we just go along with it. But I'm unit based and that effects that. You are right about everything you said as to why people have difficulties.
It's almost like good behaviour is not rewarded and bad behaviour is rewarded... the worst is the the patients suffer... not only that but the bullies are not only bullies to other nurses but they also can be abusive and bully patients... the patients suffer at the end of the day... it's sad
I truly appreciate your content and how transparent you are…although I’m a ultrasound tech student (currently doing rotations) your content really gives me a real insight overall
I respect your content and solely agree with the information you are delivering about bedside nursing. I quite nursing because of extreme staffing shortage, lost holiday time because there is no coverage. I been a ICU nurse for 15yrs with a Advanced Nursing Degree as a Clinical Nurse Specialist and giving them all my time was not worth it. In return corporate gave me their ass to kiss. Nursing is toxic, clicky and too much bullying. Keep up the good work. I am taking a break from nursing. I miss my patients and some good workers but that is about it.
Girl!! I am back for more great content😄. You are voicing exactly how we feel. Voicing exactly why I left full time at the bedside. 😫😫😫. Going PRN you get to be off for most holidays. And there is no seniority to deal with.
Omg! Thank you, I have all these thoughts in my mind on nursing and I am amazed to see how many of us feel the same. I guess I have to start sharing my feelings, lol.
ALL FACTS!!!!! Full-time bedside nursing is GETTO!!! Never again will I allow a company to have so much control over my time, my money, my peace, my Life!
That's what I feel too, not being recognized. I got daisy awards, pt did write good things about my care. But the management, still not good for them, because I don't participate in any committee, I don't give in-services. Manager said, I have to do something for the floor. In my mind, so what you do for the floor is more important than the patient. Now I keep on thinking "work smart not hard". Thank you so much for your videos, I can really relate.
My last 2 years working as a cardiac nurse were as a prn nurse. My son was 2 years old at the time and he was my priority. (He's 20 years old now). Loved working prn. And you are right about other staff getting on your nerves. I wouldn't have to work with them for 2 weeks. It was great!
Worked my way up to my chosen profession in the medical field and the demands were insane. I thought I’d have a little freedom but they wanted a minute by minute account of my day.
Kendra, a timely video. I just sent an email to my manager requesting to be PRN in the near future. I've been a nurse not even 2 years and I'm repositioning myself for an I.T. career (with the option of per diem nursing work as a freedom side hustle) because the health care field does not pay you what you are worth --- period. Currently, we have been so low staffed that I did not get a chance to chart on my patients until the end of my shift and finally left the building 90 minutes after. I'm a 0.6 FTE so I have a "taste" of that extra freedom, but I completely agree that PRN would make enduring these conditions at least bearable if I could choose when and if I choose to work.
You’re absolutely right! I was PRN for many years before I became a mom. I miss the flexibility. It was amazing, I’m only full time because I work at a unionized hospital that has excellent benefits which I need for my son’s care. Excellent content!!
Now i understand why theres a nursing shortage. Nurses are human beings not robots.
The demands are unrealistic. How on earth do you assess, pass medication effectively, and chart a full assessment on EACH patient via cerner within 1 hr post handoff without cutting corners? And clinical coaches/managers are monitoring your documentation. It's even worst when you're an orientee and the preceptors never intended on training anyone and he/she is very vocal about it. Yet, that preceptor gets the utmost respect from management because he/she had been a nurse for xyz amount of years and is known to be very knowledgeable. However, that preceptor has been very unkind.
SPEAK ON IT!!! This is all so correct.
Same situation for toxic charge nurses.
I am a PCT I worked at Washington Hospital Center from 2007 to 2015 I know exactly what she’s talking about we used to put our schedules into and you might not get what you want she’s absolutely right but I do love working full-time because I love the benefits that come with it so I get it but now I work at a school in Silver Spring Maryland they have a contract with DCPS Maximum healthcare we make $25 an hour and we get paid every week I love what I do but I just don’t like the fact that we only have three days to be off they fired me before because I was sick I had a kidney stone and I called out the fourth day and that was it they sent me back to the agency and they didn’t have work so I had to get unemployment so they just rehired me
This is so very true!!
Why is Halloween even an holiday,we don't have that in Africa
The ability to say" No." Is a sign of a healthy relationship
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My biggest gripe is a 30 minute lunch on a 12 hour shift. And it coming out my pay!!!! I was too done with that agency. Are you kidding me!!!
Not a nurse, I'm an Occupational Therapist but I agree with everything you said. Been doing PRN for 3 years now and I'm never going back fulltime, it's giving jail and I need the freedom 😂
I am an OT as well and I have been doing PRN for the last 7 years. Unfortunately companies do not want to pay a decent rate when you are full-time and you do a lot.
Well how do you get health insurance?
@@purplelove3666 If PRN equates to low income, then many counties throughout the USA offer some form of health insurance. (Some states, such as Minnesota, have benefit plans in place as well, i.e., Minnesota Care.)
Having the opportunity to work when want and hold no loyalty to no-one but your self. I been in a break from any forms of nursing for two years and love it. I have a remote pharmaceutical position as a medication rep
Lol!
The lack of recognition is real..all that for what? The hardworking underdog never wins. It's all a popularity contest. There is no sense of worth or belonging. You are beautiful, very well spoken and seem genuine. Thanks for the great content. You mentioned things I haven't heard in other nurse videos.
Thank you for understanding my thoughts and your kind response. You seem to have a great understanding of what it’s like to be hardworking with no recognition. I appreciate you!
You just described a beauty pageant contestant....switch profession
Girl I was nominated 2 times at my former hospital and was never selected for the daisy award. Then when I went prn at another hospital, I was nominated again and was not selected. I’ll be working full time in a heart clinic as a Nurse 3 at the VA! No holidays and no weekends! Making over 125k annually! I’m excited about this new opportunity and prays it works out well and I can stay put! I’m so done with bedside nursing too.
Homehere, I hope things are going well at the VA - it's nursing politics on steroids!😅
This is so true and lpn are not considered a nurse when we work just as hard even in meetings we are not even referred to as a nurse we just a lpn
I’m full time at one hospital and PRN at another hospital. You are stating pure facts!! I love all of your content. I’m currently a RPN/LPN and just passed my NCLEX RN so I will be an RN soon🎉
Congrats Michele and thank you 🙏🏾 ❤️
Happy for you ☺️
Congrats!!
Congratulations 🎊
Don't let them burn you out and do a 1099 contract for yourself with the benefits. They will burn you out
I agree with everything you stated. I was a bedside nurse for 30yrs starting in ICU and the last 12yrs I was a night shift Nursing Supervisor. So I’ve seen both the good and bad of both sides. When I first started I thrived on the emergent care of ICU pts. At the end of the day I felt like I had accomplished something good helping people even though I was tired. Of course back then in the early 80’s we worked 8hr shifts. Sounds good huh? I worked 7 days straight with 2 days off and then 3 days on with another 2 days off. I had 2 little children at home and I can’t remember a holiday that I didn’t look haggard in the photos. Working in the ICU you could either have easy shifts or hard ones. Feast or famine! You are right about the schedules, you work for the business and not for your own life. I made decent money but I worked for it too. It did irk me knowing that some HS graduate working on an assembly line was making comparable to me after working up to that much money over the years and having to get a 4yr degree to boot! But there is no logic. My only joy is knowing that the people who made nursing into a business instead of a caring place to go for patients will someday get old and need the very poor services they created. But then I’ll be old too and also receiving the same. As a nursing sup I had to dish out what nurses hate and that’s being harassed to come into work on your day off because nurse Nancy who always calls in, called in once again. When we were short I worked the floors it assisted with triaging ER patients. I was the beck and call nurse. The food service, janitor, engineering, security, pharmacist, materials management, staff assignment director of traffic, etc. You name it I was your girl. In my down time I taught CPR recertification for 10yrs for the convenience of the night shift and taught cardiac dysrhythmia classes when needed. I recently retired after 42yrs because of all things my knee blew a gasket and I fought to keep working from the end of January till the middle of August riding a scooter just to keep working. Finally I had to throw in the towel when I tore my Achilles’ tendon on my affected leg and a tibial tiny fracture and a cyst on my femur bone just from trying to walk while working. Cause a working nurse can’t just sit a scooter all night. So I finally retired at 65yrs of age, even though I probably would have worked another 2yrs if I had a good leg. If someone asked me these days if they should go into nursing I’m afraid I’d have to try and discourage them because of the lack of respect that a nurse is given from all angles. From management, patients, other nurses, families, departments, doctors, etc. It makes me sad what this profession has come to in the end. I was proud to be an excellent nurse. It was my calling.
Dang, the way u make it sound, I pray God always keeps me healthy, so I never need to bother a nurse.
After I left my job in Radiology after 20 years I realized how much of life I missed out on. My schedule was always changing, working endless crazy hours, weekends, and holidays, it’s not worth it. I always had a passion for my work, but it’s such a toxic environment and lifestyle. Unfortunately, the patients suffer. Healthcare is truly a thankless job.
CNA since i was 19, im now 23. Got married and cannot go back to work. Im BURNT out and it's sad because i really love nursing.
I just came upon this episode today. EVERYTHING you said was 💯% factual. I was standing here going “thank you” “exactly”. You presented the issues that I struggled and still struggle with. The control over my time and missing out on events are waaay up there. The lack of seeing what I make for my hard work. I am traveling now, which offers more control over my time however, I’m away from my family and home. I’m so tired of bedside nursing. I’m just not sure what else to do though. Thanks for letting us know we are not alone.
When I tell you how morally distressed I used to feel working staff. The control over my schedule was too much for me to handle.
@@KendraRNhow do you get health insurance not being full-time?
A good nurse must be tough minded and tender hearted. Too many people are in the field, and should not be in the profession. At the end of the day, THE PATIENTS SUFFER!!
I was doing 3- 12hrs overnights a week for 2 years at a hospital straight out of Nursing school. I tried to hold on to bedside Nursing because of what I thought were good benefits. But between poor management, petty office beefs and being high pt caseload, I dreaded getting up to go to work. Then I had a baby who was diagnosed with autism early on. That was it for me, . I left the hospital and have been doin home care PRN. I was making the same amount working with 1 patient in home care that I was making working with 6-12 patients (depending on acuity). And I get to choose my days and have a lot of autonomy in my patient care! I'm not going back to the hospital.
I’m not a nurse, I’m in construction but I find your nursing content interesting. Thank you for sharing.
I feel you on the scheduling. I have been at the same healthcare system for 27 of my 28 years of nursing. I had always been able to have Mondays off because I bowled on Monday nights (before the pandemic). I transferred to a hospital very close to my home. Even though we have self scheduling, I was told I can't have Mondays off. So even though I only work 3 days I can't have at least one day off of my own choosing. You are also correct about the raises. They stopped giving me raises a few years ago. Even though my reviews are stellar. I am capped. They do give a few hundred bucks in leu of and hourly raise. You are correct on a third note. They want so much from the nurses. We are now given a script on how and what to say to the patients. And they actually audit us. The charge nurse or a mole will come in to listen to how and what we say to the patients. I AM DONE!
I actually have my own business. I own an Adult Family Care Home that has been licensed since last year. I don't have any clients yet. For some reason I had been afraid to leave the hospital for a few reasons like insurance, fear of not having a steady check etc. Again, I AM DONE!
I will finish out this last schedule. Then....I AM DONE!!!!!
Hi, just seeing this comment. Being your own boss is the best way to go. Hospitals do not care about nurses. My plan is to be my own boss! Thank you for your post ❤️
It is sad when things get so bad the hospital NEEDS to write a script because a lot of these hood nurses are so rude
Please make sure your staff at the Adult Care Home that you might start....treats the patients respectfully
🙏I feel ya sister good luck with everything you do 🤗
YOU GO !
I haven’t even started nursing school yet but I’m learning so much and I’m all about staying at peace.☮️ So dearly noted
This video here speaks directly to me. Love your content Kendra ❤
I needed to see this video today. Exactly how I feel!!! I value my time more than money. And I felt guilt and shame of working in a small emergency room where work can be very slow. And I have friends who work the same field as me in hospitals, and tell me how I don't do anything at the ED and they get so many patients and learn so much at the hospital. Those friends make the same money as me per hour, but work yes much more than me. But why do I have to feel shame for working part time, and choosing to work in an ED? I am being smart with my time and energy and well being.
I work 2 days a pay period as a PRN nurse and make more than I ever did full time. It’s the best!!!
And so patients are in danger when your tired arse messes up on that 24 hour shift. Greed is a bish in a uniform for nothing but money.
@@emilystevens6335 you Sound miserable af
@@emilystevens6335 reading is fundamental.
I worked contingent as an LPN for the last 5 years. I just finished my RN and took a nice full time job right down the road from me. I hate it so much. I took the position to get a sign on bonus. As soon as I collect it over the year, if I make it that long, I will be going contingent again.
I'm leaving ICU and going to same day surgery in the hospital. No weekends, no holidays, no call, low stress. Most prn jobs at my facility are 12 hr shifts, but same day surgery is an 8 hr day.
I hear that is a nice transition. The 5 day work week though 😩😩. But seriously, I wish you well❤️
Uh..most of us would rather work 12 hr shifts and have more days off instead of boring mon to Fri and only 2 days off..its overrated.
I was recommended for a daisy by a patient's wife because based on a recommendation I made for an ultrasound on his lower extremities after my shift assessment, the patient ended up having 5 stents the following day. I actually was just glad that they appreciated it and didn't pay further attention until a nurse leader with 40 years diverse experience told me "no one deserved the daisy more than you". I honestly didn't even know who won it but later found out I wasn't even mentioned in the 50 nominees and the person who won "helped arrange transportation for a discharged patient by contacting the house supervisor for a lyft". I honestly hope they did this based on genuine processes. I have always believed in professionalism, hardwork and respect and have never believed in people pulling the race card, however for once I just thought, "is daisy not appropriate for me as a black man". I eventually erased those thoughts, continue to do my best for my patients but never helped out when am off duty like I did previously. I also switched to PRN and cut off all my full time obligations.
What happened to you was so unfair and aligns with the toxicity that plagues the profession. You were very deserving of that award. It’s all good though, your real reward will be much greater. Keep up the strong work!
Thank you for actually caring about the patients and making an important difference in their lives. IMO the thank you's from patients should mean more than accolades from peers because they're more likely to be from the heart.
Sir, I am not a nurse, but I have been a patient many times and I must say I felt I got better care from my nurses than I ever did from my doctors but I’m pretty sure I’m not saying anything you don’t already know. Thank you for your service!!!
When I was a CNA I was nominated by my patients so many times,but I guess I wasn't blonde enough and the gave the award to laziest tech on the floor and everyone was surprised. Oh! we were short staffed and on the days I worked, the floor wasn't staffed properly. I would be the only tech for 36 patients but when the blonde techs worked,they had 3 techs. I quit after 2yrs.
@@blessedwoman4783 Good for you! It’s a lot of racists in the healthcare field. But I’m glad that you finally let it go. God will align you with another job, and eventually something that’s much bigger than you can imagine! Just keep doing the good for others but never let a job disrespect you twice. You ARE the prize!
😂😂😂 the Math ain't making enough math for me 😂😂😂
Working as a PRN nurse is amazing! I love the flexibility!
It’s really a good option.
This!!🎯✔💯
“Very ghetto, would not recommend” i screamed! 😂 - i’m going to part time to free up my time & live my best life. Full time is a scam. Not them regularly scheduling me for 3 days in a row with only a couple days off then back again. I refuse. I’m too new of an RN to do per diem yet but that’s up next along with travel 🥳 👨🏽⚕️
Yes!!! Even though we work 3 days a week, it’s still challenging because when you’re full time, they toss you around. Part time is good, you can always pick up a shift🙌🏾
ALL OF THIS 👏🏾
Girl everything you are saying is on point!!!!! Agreed 1000% so true
I am not even a nurse but I love your videos. I am a life long learner of all random things and I find your perspective on nursing very insightful. You are very articulate, knowledgeable and fair. I just like listening to you speak your mind.
I loved this- great points. I have also told staffing I can work these days only. Don’t hire me with the expectation I will work outside the shifts I’ve agreed to do. Please don’t call me because you will get a firm “no.” PRN allows them to have more flexibility- and it meets my needs as well. It took awhile; but I have learned to say “no” without offending others-most of the time 😊
Time is more valuable than money to me also. I learned early in my nursing career. After 1 year I went PRN. Love choosing what days I work.
That is the best ever.
Spent 32 years at the bedside . Worked the hell holes: Emergency Room, Neurosurgical ICU, Medical ICU, and my last 19 years in Trauma ICU . Two doctors ticked me off one day and I decided I had enough,Put in my papers and retired.
It's about the patients. Your pt's recognize you. You've blessed that pt. You've blessed that family @ ths BS. When you've treating them well & efficiently & given them very good care, they look for you to come back the nxt day & the nxt day. THEY remember you for yrs to come. (using a lot of abbreviations cause I'm talking to nurses). We get a chance to help people when they are at their lowest...& sometimes at the end of their lives. Still good stuff. FYI: I've worked health care 34 yrs. I've nursed for 25 yrs. Went in to semi retirement this yr d/t caring for mom & pastoring. but do love helping people.
I have noticed a trend of nurses coming on board soley to make money. The love of pt's seems to be weigning. So floor nurses do move quickly...into educational clinician or specialty dpt. or mngmnt of some sort. So it seems they like the pay, but not the pt's that bring the pay in.
People, pt's need continuity of care. So the down side for the pt is a new nurse every shift for 4 days....I'm just saying....Still enjoy the video content. It's almost like a soap opera..lol
Where I am, the hospitals’ PRN rates are too low for me to work PRN. I make more working as a full time nurse only because of my years of experience at that hospital (20+). The PRN rate is $5/hr less than what my base pay is. So, I was so glad to find a full time work from home position within the same facility because I’ve been over it. 🤣 My blood pressure has been fine since I left the bedside…hallelujah
Omg wish I could speak with you. A friend recommended I watch this video and so glad I did. Love this video facts!!!
Thanks! Appreciate everything you talked about. You are absolutely right about the full time pay. You see your paycheck and wondering where is the money.
Annual review 🎯🎯 “thx for your help but your still not up to par” you ain’t lie this companies will still shit on you !
All the statements you made in this video and others are so true.I thought that was only me and working in a toxic situation is the worst!!
I did Home Health for 20 years at the end of my almost 46 years as an RN. I was a PCC.
Miss Kendra, I am not a nurse, but I cannot tell you how much I appreciate what you and others do for your patience even if Management never tells you. Good on you for taking control of your life.
Oooh speaking of that Daisey award stuff. It's a popularity game. Unless you're in a click with a charge nurse who's buddy buddy with the manager, forget about recognition sweetie. Charge nurses are "supposed" to be the managers eyes and ears but they're only reporting errors and complaints from family/patients if the nurse involved is not their friend. If a complaint or mistake involves their friends, the matter will go unreported. If the matter is reported that charge nurse will sugarcoat the matter and the managers will not make a big deal of the matter. The whole "you're not up to par" has alot to do with what a charge nurse thinks of you vs his/her buddy. The manager not on the floor so half of what he/she knows about your performance is coming from a peer.... Yes ma'am
You’re so right. The Daisy Award was always suspicious to me. The hospital where I’m prn does not have it but I’ve worked other places where it’s a big deal. It crazy how toxic some parts of nursing can be.
Awards are like hemorrhoids…eventually every asshole gets one. Awards are bs.
When I tell you, I miss 2021. That was the year I was a "free agent" and that PRN life as a parent was golden. The flexible, the TIME RECLAIM-- opened up my eyes that full-time was draining my energy. Now, being back full-time-- I feel different, I am moody, and I just no longer feel it at all. But I have goals up my sleeve, and until that time comes! Great content, and thank you!
😲 Damn! No wonder nurses are burnt out. Forget the tech industry you guys need a raise.
Very true that nursing is a great part-time or prn job (as long as your skills and education are current). It's ridiculously stressful and overwhelming as a full-time job unless you can find that perfect position or niche of nursing where you excel.
Yes there is so much value in this video & the community you’ve built! Ty Kendra ❤
Thank you so much. I am a huge advocate for nurses and the profession 😭❤️
I'm not a nurse but I like your content. I work in a hospital and I'm always curious as to why most nurses are so mean. I can tell there's a lot toxic behavior and I can't imagine being a nurse because of it.
Oh for fuck’s sake! Let me tell you. I work part time in urgent care. I am new at the facility as it was only my 3rd night. The other RN I worked with ordered food with other folks (did not ask me) and took her break. I never got to eat, drink or pee the entire 7 hrs!! So glad I only work 24 hrs out of the month there 👎🏼
@@Shoppingisfun245 What type of people are bringing this toxic energy? Which race or ethnicity is the worst?
@@Shoppingisfun245 yup always short staff due lucky if you get a break then they wonder why people leave 🤷♂️
@@van182 I noticed that it could be anybody and I sometimes see myself to be a lil snarky too. I'm just exhausted nd management micromanaging everything being massive hypocrites and everything on top of having a lot of responsibilities. It's just a lot. I'm a pretty nice person but I can see how this job is making me a horrible one. Im leaving bedside
I was a nurse for 30 years with the NHS in Scotland. Things as far as nurses go haven't changed one bit in relation to the hours expected to work, no acknowledgement of nurses' needs in relation to down time and time to de-stress. Also nothing has changed with the unrealistic burdens put on them and the poor pay for what nurses do (and other professionals within the NHS). As soon as an anonymous manager with no nursing or medical experience started to tell me to send patients home to free up beds (usually our poor elderly patients were targeted) that was it, I quit.
when you are PRN, they always thank you for coming in , for helping out when they need it most. The regular staff the admins felt they were entitled to use them up
You should come to California for PRN work. PRNs here are making $105-$115p/hr. I'm a Surgical tech in L/D currently in nursing school so you know I get the scoop from my work friends. I know a couple PRNs who come for a week do double a few days and go back to their home state for the rest of the month or longer. I appreciate your videos and how honest you are nursing whether good or bad. Stay blessed and be safe.
Girl I am lpn trying to do surgical tech. How’s the salary there
I think i have watched maybe 10 of your videos today. Splurging today while I'm off, that is.. lol
I love you content!❤
..and I would have to say that you are glowing with beauty today.
You look very pretty today. You always are, but today even more. ☺️💯💕
Thank you for another great video. You are absolutely right about working crazy hours, not being paid enough and having no recognition for our hardwork as bedside nurses. As a nurse i can attest to that.
I am so glad I retred from Nursing 19 years of Hospital Nursing and 20 years with the Health Department. Working in the hospital I never had anything off in the Summer.
I'm with you over controlling your schedule. I usually work prn in house float because I determine my schedule that way. Unfortunately right now I need to work full time for the benefits. I work 3rd shift and it's pretty chill so FT is doable. What is killing me right now is needing to work FT plus because cost of living has gone up. Rental prices, gas and now food. I used to be able to work extra to get ahead a bit, but not anymore...
I’ve been doing some thinking lately about my work life. I need a work from home full time job I think. I pay out of pocket but like you said, the cost of living is making me reconsider things.
Love your spirit and sharing so much that is very important !!! First most to any healthcare worker all across the board - that has suffered in any way to racial CRAP - my heart is with you💔. I am a light skinned RN. Irish redhead. Probably with several bloodlines as I was adopted and who knows. None of that should ever matter. But it plays out as always. Way too many ugly people in this world !!! I started out 30 plus years ago. First as a Paramedic - then finished nursing. Mostly in ER. So much has changed. I have worked in ER, home health, infusion nursing, flight nursing and travel nursing. Have seen plenty of what you present. And it makes me so very sick and tired !! Although I am writing this as a white nurse - I understand and my heart is with anyone who has to deal with racism. Apparently there is still a long way to go. However - if your heart is called to nursing - RISE UP. Follow your ❤️. The changes with computers, charting, staffing issues, never enough time to finish duties or actually be with your patients - all fall back on management - budgets - an entire pyramid of total CRAP !!! Do your research at any job you are looking at. What is their staffing. How many nurses on shift. Huge question is always - what is the ancillary staff. How many CNA's or Techs. If going into any intensive care - even as travel nurse - know your resources. Feel comfortable with those - all of those - before taking any assignment. The more questions you ask - the better. Do not get sucked into sign on bonuses until you understand them fully and have them in writing - to review. As an RN or any health care worker - you have those rights !!!! Protect your license and do all of the homework that you can. You can negotiate the terms of orientation and employment. They rarely tell you this. So go to the table with what YOU expect. Get it in writing. It is your right as a professional with any license !!!!
I became a nurse in 2000, did med Surg for 3 years went to labor and delivery and travel nurse. I left the bedside in 2017 to take a job teaching CNAs best decision I made. I got my sanity back
I love it when you said, if you get on last nerve, you won't see me foe another two weeks. I got a job at facility...they don't have a step down unit! It's a med/surg unit & we were getting really sick patients. I was so pissed! I never went back.
I identify with you so much I'm a nurse and I feel overworked and unappreciated I'm full time staff and wish I had another option. Its frustrating. But, your videos are so helpful and to the point.
Very true and informative. I’m a Lpn and not sure if I want to go back for my RN. Thank you so much I did fine value.
I am a retired nurse after 45 years your points of view are on spot and validating.
Thanks for your video. You are great. The motional abuse is just too much for nurses take. Thanks for your boldness talking about it.
I just found you, I love your videos.!! Virtual hugs.!!
I am glad you have the option of PRN.
Thank you for your transparency and the honesty you communicate in your videos. Blessings!
Great video! I understand everything you said and co-sign. We must be doppelgängers in this thing called nursing. But don’t tell all the secrets!
You are spot in every aspect of this topic. I lived all of that for so many years. It's really sad.
50 dollars an hour? Crap maybe I should do nursing. Thing is I hate helping people though but for that amount …
$50/hr isn’t even enough for what nurses working in direct care do.
This is so true. I currently work casually at my job with is basically PRN. These job definitely don't care whether you have a family or not. And I'm a single mom too and I have my daughter in different programs that requires me to be available in the evenings. I go in 6am-12noon or 6:30-2pm. I never work over 6 hours a day 🤣 I'm struggling financially but I'm not burnt out ❤️
That's good
I work PRN now and will never, ever go back! I love it!
If nursing admin endorsed education and research, there would be safer nurse-pt ratios. Wow, you really hit the biggest reason for PRN status- TIME
It’s something you will never get back.
Love your videos!!
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21 years as a nurse. I have always been PRN its the only way to go if you do bedside!
I totally agree with not working full time I have been working bedside part time a few years now and will never go back full time again. Where are they only paying nurses 32-36 an hour… wow… no ma’am😳😳😳
TOTALLY AGREE. I did full time my very first year and a half of nursing from age 22-24. Spring of 2018, I went PRN because I have other goals outside of work. Looking back, I'm very thankful I only used my fresh youth to experience 3 12's (plus mandatory weekends every three weeks and mandatory overtime every 6 weeks). I'm now 28 and I can't imagine doing 3 12's EVERY week. NO WAY. I choose my days, shifts, and I do two 12's one week, and three the next. On top of being PRN, I'm the charge nurse most of the time so I'm not AS physically worn out.
Omg reading this makes me anxious now lol I’m much older and hope I can handle that hectic schedule 😭
@@sgnibble1 Are you pursuing nursing currently?
@@diplomat2623 yes, I’m currently in school and in my mid thirties 😵💫
@@sgnibble1 If this is really for you, I'd say make a plan to not be stuck doing 12 hr shifts into your mid 40's. As of now, stay healthy, lose weight if you need to, eat right, and gain the energy you need to survive. As you probably know being 30 is not like being 20. What works for me is cutting carbs, cutting sugar, and doing Pilates DAILY. I'm also researching stay-at-home nursing careers so I can have the OPTION in my 30's to work at bedside. I don't hate bedside nursing, but I don't want to be stuck doing it. If you like the sound of a stay-at-home nursing career, I'd say look into it and make a plan.
@@diplomat2623 oh geez ... I'm in late 50s and have to say this post made me feel old but its probably because I feel old. The last 1.5 years has messed up my hip from doing travel nursing in corrections , pushing heavy cart, and sitting a lot to document..I went and did the accelerated BSN at 46 then got out after a year because I had 3-4 horrid experiences in a row..but now back, since covid, and doing corrections... some nights I wonder if I can make it to my car. Before covid I did yoga, tennis golf.. but now I'm struggling with hip and shoulder issues.. any resources for the work from home arena you could share? 😊 thanks
A lot of us dont like tic tok. Too much stupid content. Im a semi retired nurse so Im digging your competence. ❤
I just found this. I love my PRN job so much. I recently took a full time job when I finished my LPN to RN bridge. I will be going back to PRN after I get my sign on bonus. I kept my old PRN job because they bonus great. I can’t wait to go back to PRN all the time.
I start school in January and major is nursing. I’ve been very curious about the life of a nurse, I’m currently a CNA I’ve been in healthcare for 6 yrs. I just want to thank you for your transparency. Idk if I have a choice right of school but I will be leading towards the prn position once I get to nursing.
Dont do it….
@@BeneGesseritSayawhat makes you say that?
I been a Registered nurse myself since 2001 it is very stressful will never worked again full time as a nurse anymore I set my own schedule
OMG...I'm so happy I found this video. This is verbatim exactly how I feel about bedside nursing.
The struggle!!! We know it all too well.
Not a nurse..I do retail..I just enjoy listening to you talk ..great vibes
This!!! I left when I listened to the new grad brag about his pay and he was getting 25 cents more per hour than I was despite being there 6 years, being the lead nurse for my unit, being recognized as Nurse of the Year the previous year…like what??!!
Yes Kendra everything you are saying is so true. I wished
I had done PRN for the last 5 years of my time on my unit.
PRN is so much better for your mental health.
Me currently as an example of what nurses endure....working with covid patient, New variant, people coughing on me , now I feel crappy and since we are short staffed, literally nobody to fill in for me if I call in sick and working extra so wearing myself down. So now that I'm sick due to the nature of the job... I picked it up at work!! , I can't even call in sick. .. messed up
I have always noticed they gave the Daisy award to "certain" people. It really was a slap in the face a lot of times. At the end of the day it didn't discourage me from knowing I and others were good employees. Just have to keep it moving.
I went back to staff bc I started in a new speciality and I’m counting down the days like I’m in jail bc that’s what it feels like. I’m only doing this to go back to traveling In a new area.
I was a bedside nurse on a surgical unit at a popular hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Our supervisor would always sign our unit up for the latest pilot programs which would be extra work on our plate. The long hours and the racism I experienced was very stressful.
I don't want to leave the bedside but same. I went prn 2 years in because of that. I kind of regret not waiting to maybe do ICU or something but not that much. It first was to protect my compassion but then it was also to protect my license. As far as the days they still have a similar requirement in days for my hospital's prn. It's evolving because I only signed one contract but they keep changing and expecting we just go along with it. But I'm unit based and that effects that. You are right about everything you said as to why people have difficulties.
I had to let the bedside go to focus on my passion for realestate. 2020 put things in perspective for me
It's almost like good behaviour is not rewarded and bad behaviour is rewarded... the worst is the the patients suffer... not only that but the bullies are not only bullies to other nurses but they also can be abusive and bully patients... the patients suffer at the end of the day... it's sad
I truly appreciate your content and how transparent you are…although I’m a ultrasound tech student (currently doing rotations) your content really gives me a real insight overall
Ooohhh you choose an amazing field to enter. You’ll never be out of a job! Thank you for watching!
I respect your content and solely agree with the information you are delivering about bedside nursing. I quite nursing because of extreme staffing shortage, lost holiday time because there is no coverage. I been a ICU nurse for 15yrs with a Advanced Nursing Degree as a Clinical Nurse Specialist and giving them all my time was not worth it. In return corporate gave me their ass to kiss. Nursing is toxic, clicky and too much bullying. Keep up the good work. I am taking a break from nursing. I miss my patients and some good workers but that is about it.
That's me now. I have complete control over my schedule now and that makes me happy.
Girl!! I am back for more great content😄. You are voicing exactly how we feel. Voicing exactly why I left full time at the bedside. 😫😫😫. Going PRN you get to be off for most holidays. And there is no seniority to deal with.
Omg! Thank you, I have all these thoughts in my mind on nursing and I am amazed to see how many of us feel the same. I guess I have to start sharing my feelings, lol.
@@KendraRN yes!! Please, keep it coming
Lol 😂
Yep! It appears we all or at least most of us nurses feel the same!
ALL FACTS!!!!! Full-time bedside nursing is GETTO!!! Never again will I allow a company to have so much control over my time, my money, my peace, my Life!
That's what I feel too, not being recognized. I got daisy awards, pt did write good things about my care. But the management, still not good for them, because I don't participate in any committee, I don't give in-services. Manager said, I have to do something for the floor. In my mind, so what you do for the floor is more important than the patient. Now I keep on thinking "work smart not hard". Thank you so much for your videos, I can really relate.
My last 2 years working as a cardiac nurse were as a prn nurse. My son was 2 years old at the time and he was my priority. (He's 20 years old now). Loved working prn. And you are right about other staff getting on your nerves. I wouldn't have to work with them for 2 weeks. It was great!
On point girl every word you say uuuuuuh! thank you thank
Thank you Lydia! 🙏🏾❤️
You’re so dope I love the way you talk and explain everything about nursing. I will ❤to work with you if I was in a nursing
Worked my way up to my chosen profession in the medical field and the demands were insane. I thought I’d have a little freedom but they wanted a minute by minute account of my day.
Kendra, a timely video. I just sent an email to my manager requesting to be PRN in the near future. I've been a nurse not even 2 years and I'm repositioning myself for an I.T. career (with the option of per diem nursing work as a freedom side hustle) because the health care field does not pay you what you are worth --- period. Currently, we have been so low staffed that I did not get a chance to chart on my patients until the end of my shift and finally left the building 90 minutes after. I'm a 0.6 FTE so I have a "taste" of that extra freedom, but I completely agree that PRN would make enduring these conditions at least bearable if I could choose when and if I choose to work.
Hey there! Thank you! Was your manager receptive? One of good friends made the switch to I.T. She’s loving it, especially working from home.
@@KendraRN I sent the letter yesterday,but I will update when I hear back.
@@Thomas-vq1ox I work PRN too, and I am currently in Bootcamp transitioning to software engineering.
This is crazy, once heralded as hero’s and essential workers, now having to find supplemental income?
What about retirement and insurance for your family? Most facilities don’t cover this with PRN nurses?!!
Prior to my new full time job, I paid for my own insurance and for retirement, I don’t plan on retiring in the US, so that’s another story.
Everything on your channel is liquid gold! I'm loving your confidence and the knowledge you bring to the table. Preach!
Thank you so much. Happy New Year 🎈🎊
Sorry for the late response. I just found you and I’m so glad I did! I’m an MSN/NED, too. I agree 100% with everything you have said here.
You’re absolutely right! I was PRN for many years before I became a mom. I miss the flexibility. It was amazing, I’m only full time because I work at a unionized hospital that has excellent benefits which I need for my son’s care. Excellent content!!