You spoke about CNAs and what makes a good one, but sometimes nurses turn good CNAs into bad ones. Nurses who are too demanding, don't pull their own weight, act like vitals and wiping ass are so beneath them and nurses who constantly refuse to acknowledge the hard work CNAs do can make the great ones burn out and not want to do anything. Nurses don't realize that if they want their shift to go well, they're a part of their own experience that day.
2:01 "It is not the same as a fast food job; this is a job where people's lives, health, and safety is on the line." Sadly, most fast food places should probably also be considered places where people's health, lives, and safety are on the line.
The other day I had a family member tear me a strip on a night shift @ 0300 hours. Patient was obviously in a really bad state of no recovery and the family member wanted me to provided 1 on 1 care when I have 9 other patients to care for. The family member was looking for a miracle expecting the patient to come back to 100% overnight. I explained the plan of care, the life saving measures, assessed the patient thoroughly, even pulled family aside in the hallway to explain all this thoroughly that the patient it getting the best care that we can provide. Family member thinks we're letting the patient die in a corner overnight.... NO I't's night time... People need sleep to recover.... I had to call the resident just to explain it to her further. And she even gave the resident hell. There might have been some mental issues with the family member. And finally the doc came in @ 0700hours in the morning to have a talk with the wife while i was there to just listen. The doctors are awesome @ dealing with family. I felt so much better after the doctor came in. She Literally told the family member to back off because she isn't helping and she is interfering wih they care being provided and not to threaten or anger staff. And she stepped back in her place and apologized to me for th enight of hell she had given me.
Thanks so much for #8!! Before I started nursing school, I was a medical mom. It's so hard when a patient (or patient's parent) is trying to talk to you about a medical condition that you are just pretending to have heard of before. They KNOW when you don't know, they live it. Inspire confidence in your patient, if you don't know, say you don't. They are more than happy to help you learn and understand.
Excellent video, the length is just right, I can tell you went straight to to the point and didn't get out of subject like most people do, this is why I'm subscribing to your channel. Good luck on your RN program. Thank you
Heather, I am less than one year away from graduating and thinking about going out into the field with the knowledge from school alone is concerning and alarming. A scenario in Sim lab shook my confidence and made me question my abilities. I am so happy that you made this video, because often times, knowing that there are so many things we don't know is frightening and stressful! Its good to know that there is a support system in place and that you can feel free to be transparent about your knowledge set in order to be safe and competent and serve the patient well. This has been so helpful and calmed my nerves. I feel so much better about graduating soon. Thank you!
It’s all about perspective, no matter what job or rank you have in healthcare. It is an honor to serve on any level, and I have done that as a Tech during Nursing School, an RN with a ADN, and an RN with a BSN, and finally, I left because the “business” of Healthcare took over, now I work as an Engineer, and my job sadly resembles nothing of Nursing because it SHOULDN’T be a For Profit Business. Now I am at peace. I’ve been set free, and I done my time. So if you feel stuck, just know there’s more out there,... and I make 3x more than my highest rank in healthcare... Don’t feel like you are shut in.
#1 spoiling your CNA that you work with :). Spoil them daily as they will become the best trustworthy person you've ever met!!!!!! Take their responsibilities on as regular tasks. Something as simple as checking a BGS is the winner :)
My tip to you, heather, is that don't let relatives and family members dictate your job (as trivial and obvious as that sounds). I had that phase in the beginning of my career (6 years ago) and felt that it was easy to get run over by patients' families. But now it's more about creating a picture of authority (which you are as an RN), and if you're convincing enough you'll have minimal problems with the families...
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and advice. I find your videos very helpful. I am a novice RN from Canada and most of my student clinical experience was in acute care. Because of the higher demand in LTC, I found employment in long term care. I am very new to it, so I really appreciate this :)
i'm gonna be graduating with my bsn next year, and this was actually super helpful. i feel like right now a lot of info is being thrown at me in classes and that i'm gonna feel pressured to know anything and everything once i get into the clinical setting, but it's reassuring to know that you don't have to know every bit and detail.
Thank you so much for this video. I teach in an LVN program in Texas and will be sharing your video with my students who are due to graduate in 3 weeks. I'm sure we will have a great discussion after the viewing!
CNAs have shitty jobs and get paid pennies for it , I get it, but there is a job that has to be done. We are taking care of people that can't take care of themselves. A lot of these patients are totally dependent on us , and providing good care is very important, that's our jobs. CNAs don't understand how important they are to us nurses, they truly don't, and they probably do not feel appreciated which is probably why they don't provide adequate care. My thing is, if you are not going to take this job seriously then this is not the field for you, bc being inattentive, sloppy, and lazy, will cause mistakes.
Great video. I watched and enjoyed the whole thing. Thank you. I start my first RN job at a SNF on Friday and I am extremely excited and extremely terrified all at the same time. This has help me ease my mind a bit.
Heather thanks for this; I will be exiting my 4th semester on ADN in a few months and was looking to hear someone share how it is like being the rookie nurse. I found this to be exactly what I was expecting what its like and just needed another to confirm my assumptions. Thanks again.
Just came across your videos and you're such an inspiration! Wow. I still have to catch up on part videos but wow. Your journey documented has motivated me to also vlog my journey which will be beginning in two months. I too will go through an LVN program first and the bridge over to an RN.
Hi Heather, As I heard you speak about your career. My mind went back to the healthcare field when I was a CNA. Could relate their. I worked with some great nurses!
I'm training to become a CNA and did my first hospital clinical and loved it. But I'm conflicted on what to do after I graduate in 6 weeks. Maybe getting hired and become a PCT. but I'm not sure what my certification will do for me. So far, I like the hospital, so that's a good sign haha. Bt yea thanks for the vids, they help a lot.
Experience nurse technician do not receive alot of appreciation, especially when we are dealing with lazy nurses. Too many nurses lean on nurse tech or patient care association as crutches to do what he/she have to be involve in. I am speaking as well from experience, at the same time it had taught me what not to be as a future nurse.
Really struggling with my first nursing job. Feel as though I keep making mistakes and am so overwhelmed, I get sick before work. I'm feeling very down
i have a video on time management, it was the number one thing that helped me with hospital clinicals. if you look through my old videos you'll find it.. thanks! :)
Hey quick question. I'm will start taking my pre-reqs for a BSN in the Spring(i dont have an ass. degree in nursing). I notice you stated you were getting your ADN first, is that step necessary, or is it a personal choice and/or mandatory before getting into a BSN program? Thanks!!
How have you liked it so far?! how was your first year. I'm a 22 year old male, do you think males are good for the job. what should i prepare for? thanks :)
James Reich people need money to live while is school. Also being a cna is rubbing elbows with nurses and getting experience on how being a nurse can be...If your working with nice people the nurse and doctors at the place you work will give u a good word and you got a RN job as soon as your done school...but you seem like the type of person that likes to tear others down from that silly smart comment you made...
If your going to work this hard you would do better starting your own business! Being self independent is a world of true self satisfaction! Nursing sounds like slave work.
EXPLORTHEARTH Yes nursing its hard but it's also one of the most meaningful jobs out there. You make a great different in people's lives every single day. You can be the difference between life and death. You can be the difference between suffering and happiness. At the end of the day nursing is a calling and not for everyone. Being a business owner can also feel like slavery but it all depends on you as a person and finding good balance between life and work.
don't be nervous. nursing is a wonderful career. you just have to make sure it is your dream. you can contact me for a free 30min. coaching consultation. i will guide you and answer some questions you have.
You spoke about CNAs and what makes a good one, but sometimes nurses turn good CNAs into bad ones. Nurses who are too demanding, don't pull their own weight, act like vitals and wiping ass are so beneath them and nurses who constantly refuse to acknowledge the hard work CNAs do can make the great ones burn out and not want to do anything. Nurses don't realize that if they want their shift to go well, they're a part of their own experience that day.
2:01 "It is not the same as a fast food job; this is a job where people's lives, health, and safety is on the line."
Sadly, most fast food places should probably also be considered places where people's health, lives, and safety are on the line.
The other day I had a family member tear me a strip on a night shift @ 0300 hours. Patient was obviously in a really bad state of no recovery and the family member wanted me to provided 1 on 1 care when I have 9 other patients to care for. The family member was looking for a miracle expecting the patient to come back to 100% overnight. I explained the plan of care, the life saving measures, assessed the patient thoroughly, even pulled family aside in the hallway to explain all this thoroughly that the patient it getting the best care that we can provide. Family member thinks we're letting the patient die in a corner overnight.... NO I't's night time... People need sleep to recover.... I had to call the resident just to explain it to her further. And she even gave the resident hell. There might have been some mental issues with the family member. And finally the doc came in @ 0700hours in the morning to have a talk with the wife while i was there to just listen. The doctors are awesome @ dealing with family. I felt so much better after the doctor came in. She Literally told the family member to back off because she isn't helping and she is interfering wih they care being provided and not to threaten or anger staff. And she stepped back in her place and apologized to me for th enight of hell she had given me.
Raymond H sounds like hell!
Even though I've been a RN for 18 yrs., I needed to hear this. You made me feel better.
Just passed my boards for LPN this is really good advise #malenurse #murse
Just dropped out of law school! I'll be starting nursing in the spring, hope I'm making the right decision. I plan to be a CRNA.
Good luck. I'm in the same boat 😭
+Tyler Lawyer I'm a paralegal now but in so over the criminal justice field
I did exactly the same! I did not like law school and I just started nursing school. I love it so far :)
Danielle Cortney Hi, how is it going? I am leaving a corporate job for nursing school. Thanks God bless
Thanks so much for #8!! Before I started nursing school, I was a medical mom. It's so hard when a patient (or patient's parent) is trying to talk to you about a medical condition that you are just pretending to have heard of before. They KNOW when you don't know, they live it. Inspire confidence in your patient, if you don't know, say you don't. They are more than happy to help you learn and understand.
Excellent video, the length is just right, I can tell you went straight to to the point and didn't get out of subject like most people do, this is why I'm subscribing to your channel. Good luck on your RN program. Thank you
Thanks so much! Starting nursing school in 10 days!
Thank you! I start my first day as a RN this Monday.
Heather, I am less than one year away from graduating and thinking about going out into the field with the knowledge from school alone is concerning and alarming. A scenario in Sim lab shook my confidence and made me question my abilities. I am so happy that you made this video, because often times, knowing that there are so many things we don't know is frightening and stressful! Its good to know that there is a support system in place and that you can feel free to be transparent about your knowledge set in order to be safe and competent and serve the patient well. This has been so helpful and calmed my nerves. I feel so much better about graduating soon. Thank you!
It’s all about perspective, no matter what job or rank you have in healthcare. It is an honor to serve on any level, and I have done that as a Tech during Nursing School, an RN with a ADN, and an RN with a BSN, and finally, I left because the “business” of Healthcare took over, now I work as an Engineer, and my job sadly resembles nothing of Nursing because it SHOULDN’T be a For Profit Business. Now I am at peace. I’ve been set free, and I done my time. So if you feel stuck, just know there’s more out there,... and I make 3x more than my highest rank in healthcare...
Don’t feel like you are shut in.
#1 spoiling your CNA that you work with :). Spoil them daily as they will become the best trustworthy person you've ever met!!!!!! Take their responsibilities on as regular tasks. Something as simple as checking a BGS is the winner :)
My tip to you, heather, is that don't let relatives and family members dictate your job (as trivial and obvious as that sounds). I had that phase in the beginning of my career (6 years ago) and felt that it was easy to get run over by patients' families.
But now it's more about creating a picture of authority (which you are as an RN), and if you're convincing enough you'll have minimal problems with the families...
i am an LVN, getting my ADN at a community college and am also taking pre-reqs for a BSN program at the same CC, much cheaper :)
yay for acknowledging CNA :) thank you
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and advice. I find your videos very helpful. I am a novice RN from Canada and most of my student clinical experience was in acute care. Because of the higher demand in LTC, I found employment in long term care. I am very new to it, so I really appreciate this :)
I felt that this was a sincere and honest advice. Thanks!
i'm gonna be graduating with my bsn next year, and this was actually super helpful. i feel like right now a lot of info is being thrown at me in classes and that i'm gonna feel pressured to know anything and everything once i get into the clinical setting, but it's reassuring to know that you don't have to know every bit and detail.
Awesome tips. I just finished an LPN program and I'm excited about starting my first year in nursing after I pass the NCLEX-PN in two weeks.
Thank you so much for this video. I teach in an LVN program in Texas and will be sharing your video with my students who are due to graduate in 3 weeks. I'm sure we will have a great discussion after the viewing!
Thanks for the video.. I am a new new lpn in NY and am starting a job next week; I feel a little better and more prepared after watching this..
Thank you soooo much I’m a 4 month old baby nurse lol...and still struggling. I feel so much better to hear your experience and recommendations
This video spoke to my soul
I am a new grad nurse as well and this video is so accurate! everything you have said I have already experienced this or have seen this.
CNAs have shitty jobs and get paid pennies for it , I get it, but there is a job that has to be done. We are taking care of people that can't take care of themselves. A lot of these patients are totally dependent on us , and providing good care is very important, that's our jobs. CNAs don't understand how important they are to us nurses, they truly don't, and they probably do not feel appreciated which is probably why they don't provide adequate care. My thing is, if you are not going to take this job seriously then this is not the field for you, bc being inattentive, sloppy, and lazy, will cause mistakes.
Most Cna's r a blessing! As a student in hospital clinical we r the nurse and cna in 1 and its physically strenuous
Starting my first nursing job in a few days- thank you for this video :)
YAY for number one!! So nice to hear appreciation!!!
Great video. I watched and enjoyed the whole thing. Thank you. I start my first RN job at a SNF on Friday and I am extremely excited and extremely terrified all at the same time. This has help me ease my mind a bit.
Heather thanks for this; I will be exiting my 4th semester on ADN in a few months and was looking to hear someone share how it is like being the rookie nurse. I found this to be exactly what I was expecting what its like and just needed another to confirm my assumptions. Thanks again.
I just turned one yr too this nov. And seriously ive learned a lot.. I totally can relate..
Just came across your videos and you're such an inspiration! Wow. I still have to catch up on part videos but wow. Your journey documented has motivated me to also vlog my journey which will be beginning in two months. I too will go through an LVN program first and the bridge over to an RN.
Hi Heather, As I heard you speak about your career. My mind went back to the healthcare field when I was a CNA. Could relate their. I worked with some great nurses!
Wishing you luck on all your next half of your journey!!
Thanks for sharing!
Very helpful video! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Hey Heather, thanks for sharing...I found this very encouraging, thank you!!!
I'm training to become a CNA and did my first hospital clinical and loved it. But I'm conflicted on what to do after I graduate in 6 weeks. Maybe getting hired and become a PCT. but I'm not sure what my certification will do for me. So far, I like the hospital, so that's a good sign haha. Bt yea thanks for the vids, they help a lot.
wow this was super informative. many of my questions were answered right here, thanks!!
Thank you so much for all your videos!
Heather, this video was tremendous. Where are you now in your career? Still nursing? :-)
Really good advice. Thank you.
Thank you for this!! Super helpful
Great information! Thank u!
I can tell you are a really good nurse! :)
Don't forget about us CMA's! :)
thank you! this was so helpful!!
Experience nurse technician do not receive alot of appreciation, especially when we are dealing with lazy nurses. Too many nurses lean on nurse tech or patient care association as crutches to do what he/she have to be involve in. I am speaking as well from experience, at the same time it had taught me what not to be as a future nurse.
helpful advice
Thank you.
Thanks love that helped a lot.
Excellent video!
So relevant!!!
Really struggling with my first nursing job. Feel as though I keep making mistakes and am so overwhelmed, I get sick before work. I'm feeling very down
in5678 Hi, don’t give up, how is it going? I start nursing school soon.
I'm feeling the same I'm a new grad. How are doing now , any advice?
Very nice. Thank you :-)
Interesting. I'm slated to start as a new RN (finished BSN) in the bone marrow transplant unit... Scary, because i feel like i don't know anything :(
@heatherheartsnursing okay i will definitely check it out. thanks!
I am scared to get back in but I need to do it o-O, I feel I can't watch enough videos of nsg school prep
great video...all 15 munite of it
Im in an LPN program right now myself...im about 7 months in. any advice for clinicals at the hospital? great video btw
i have a video on time management, it was the number one thing that helped me with hospital clinicals. if you look through my old videos you'll find it.. thanks! :)
great video again Heather...so now your working as an LVN and going to community college for pre req's? Ill be done with my lvn class in july ..
You remind me a little bit of the actress Jennifer Carpenter.
hey quick question does your company provide your cnas with free lunch at the diner they serve to the residents? jus curious cause i love food!
Hey quick question. I'm will start taking my pre-reqs for a BSN in the Spring(i dont have an ass. degree in nursing). I notice you stated you were getting your ADN first, is that step necessary, or is it a personal choice and/or mandatory before getting into a BSN program? Thanks!!
How have you liked it so far?! how was your first year. I'm a 22 year old male, do you think males are good for the job. what should i prepare for? thanks :)
why were you a CNA to begin with? not enough confidence to go straight into being an RN?
James Reich people need money to live while is school. Also being a cna is rubbing elbows with nurses and getting experience on how being a nurse can be...If your working with nice people the nurse and doctors at the place you work will give u a good word and you got a RN job as soon as your done school...but you seem like the type of person that likes to tear others down from that silly smart comment you made...
If your going to work this hard you would do better starting your own business! Being self independent is a world of true self satisfaction! Nursing sounds like slave work.
EXPLORTHEARTH Yes nursing its hard but it's also one of the most meaningful jobs out there. You make a great different in people's lives every single day. You can be the difference between life and death. You can be the difference between suffering and happiness. At the end of the day nursing is a calling and not for everyone. Being a business owner can also feel like slavery but it all depends on you as a person and finding good balance between life and work.
oh yes, I was a nurse a nurse for 13 years, couldn't take it anymore. I quit and own my buisness
Angel Aimee Hi, any advice? I’m leaving a corporate job with a gym for nursing school? I am nervous and scared. Thanks
don't be nervous. nursing is a wonderful career. you just have to make sure it is your dream. you can contact me for a free 30min. coaching consultation. i will guide you and answer some questions you have.
NurseCoach Angel Thank You, sending blessings your way.
Just get on with it...long, jumbled, boring. Couldnt even watch it.
This girl is hot and it is
A good thing that she is not
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