Love this video. Its the real truth. I currently work as unit Secretary on a med surg/telemetry unit. So I see everything that happens on the unit. Currently taking pre requirements for nursing school. Keep up with the encouraging videos of the nursing profession.
I’m a med surg nurse and experiencing the low staffing ESPECIALLY since the pandemic.. I am totally burnt out and it’s so unsafe when our ratios go up and we have multiple fall risk/confused patients. Im over it, feeling like management does not care and yet blames us for patient safety. I’m considering PACU.
Omg I missed your videos 😭😭 Lastime I watched your video I was preparing for my nclex now I’m a nurse 🙏🏾 You’re definitely inspiring God bless your journey
Hey guys I am just so overwhelmed I finally passed 🥰my NCLEX after failing 6 times but thanks to my friend who recommended me to Mr. Ramson who provided me with audios and answers papers I thought this wasn't real not until I approach the exams, I tried Uworld, Kaplan, and many methods but failed two times but that GOD today am a proud nurse , to all those who are still struggling to clear thier NCLEX also never give up see in your self and give a try to any opportunity you got I will recommend anyone who needs the same help I got by dropping Mr. Ramson, number I wish you all goodluck. Number via WhatsApp :+1(213)3945417
Hey guys I am just so overwhelmed I finally passed 🥰my NCLEX after failing 6 times but thanks to my friend who recommended me to Mr. Ramson who provided me with audios and answers papers I thought this wasn't real not until I approach the exams, I tried Uworld, Kaplan, and many methods but failed two times but that GOD today am a proud nurse , to all those who are still struggling to clear thier NCLEX also never give up see in your self and give a try to any opportunity you got I will recommend anyone who needs the same help I got by dropping Mr. Ramson, number I wish you all goodluck. Number via WhatsApp :+1(213)3945417
Great video! I have been a nurse for almost a year and a half. I left PCU for the cath lab after 3 months on the floor Haha! it's so much better! It's actually fun and i truly enjoy going to work everyday. I would definitely be down for pacu too.
@@Kassiex5 call at my current lab is one night a week and once weekend every 6 weeks. It can vary more or less depending on the lab. You can also work strictly diagnostic labs that don't do interventions. There will be much less critical patients there and you won't take call. In a cardiac recieving facility taking STEMIs you will definitely have critical patient's but it's a team of 4 people to one patient and a cardiologist and sometimes an anesthesiologist so it's a huge team of people and lots of help to go around. Nobody is alone in the lab. In a good lab ther other nurses make you better too, they are supportive and can give you tips to make you fast and efficient. I will personally never go back to the floor. The lab is a blast!
@@Kassiex5 no problem at all! I have made some videos that give further detail on how the cath lab works feel free to check them out and let me know if you have any specific questions and i will gladly answer them in a video or comment!
Yeap, you right because the hospital I work at the nurses wipe butt and wash patiences the nurse aid sit with patiences, help with baths, and take vitrals. The nurse really do anything! I got the same gown from Wal-mart☺
Great video. Students have to know the realities of nursing. I'm a new grad, and I have already had students. Some of them were great and really proactive, really helped me out, some of them just stood and watched while I was taking care of a patient who was desating. They do some charting, which I have to check for accuracy later when I have time. Then they leave at 4 or 5. Being a nurse on your own is amazing, and way better than being a student. With that said, it's responsibility. It's stressful. Students should know the reality, even if just anecdotally, because like you said, you don't know until you experience it yourself. When I was a student, I didn't bear the brunt, and there were some things I just didn't see, you can't fully participate as a student, because you have a nurse behind you. But I tried to be involved as much as I could. Also, I just want to say, even if you have a CNA, that's one CNA for 28+ patients. They can't take care of every one of those patients, whenever they need CNA care. So even if you have a CNA, you are still going to be performing personal care. You as the nurse are accountable for your patient. CNAs are here to help us, they can't do it all.
I did almost 2 years in nursing/home rehab and now almost 3 months in med surg and we are always understaffed. The pace is so fast and most days I’m doing my job and the cnas job. I will jump as soon as I can, this is burning me out.
24:00 3 months into nursing and you confirmed my suspicions. They're hazing me. I shouldn't be getting 2 total cares, a bariatric patient, and a habitually noncompliant patient who's needy, rude, and practically a resident because they have no other place to go. I'm always behind on charting and have to stay past 8pm. I've been getting thrown under the bus when it came to report. One almost got me arrested for patient abandonment because he "mistakenly" told me I didn't need to give him a pt who was being discharged at shift change. The charge nurse and director called me as I was driving hone. The following day, he was kissing my ass as he introduced me to the patients during bedside report as a "great nurse". I planned on doing 2 yrs bedside to gain experience but, I don't care anymore. I'm trying to get into PACU at the same hospital, fulfill that 1 yr requirement before I quit, and start my masters program in March. I AM DONE.
Ive been doing MS for almost 4 years. I am definitely making a change when I am done traveling. It was a great learning experience. I am just ready for something new.
@@Kassiex5 it depends on the hospital. A couple were challenging bc staffing was awful. Then others were the usual MS cons. I feel like If you know what you are doing as a nurse you’ll be fine. A lot of times I was the experienced one on the floor with new grads. Overall it was a great experience. I miss it and can’t wait to do it again.
im a medsurg/telemetry nurse for 2 years now. im really considering PACU or OR. It happened to me also. 10 patients, 2 RNs and our 2CNAs called out. Staffing in medsurg unit is a total chaos.
I love love love love love your energy, I wish I had someone like you next to me to stand up for me when I was bullied to the point of quitting during orientation
I just applied for a med surg unit and I have an in person interview next week. I’m so worried now to start as a Grad Nurse on a med surg unit. I don’t wanna have self doubt 😞
Don’t doubt yourself! Get the experience at least about 6 months. You will be fine, you may make mistakes and that’s ok, learn from them and ENJOY learning new things. Most important don’t rush anything, take your time giving meds, read the medication well ASK QUESTIONS QUESTIONS even if you feel embarrassed to ask. There are many realms to nursing and you are starting off in the right direction. After 6 months if you feel it is too much or you are unhappy then move around. Good luck to you and welcome to the field! I am a recent grad currently in the ICU. I understand your concerns. Good luck to you all!
I wonder why that is too. I'm the only Black nurse in my PCU unit for the day shift. Everyone else is a white/brown Puerto Ricans who talk to each other openly in Spanish so I'm stuck clueless and ostracized from the clique. I go into some white and Hispanic patients room and they state I'm not their nurse although I have seen them like 5 times before noon and already gave them meds. They'll see my name on the board, look back at me, and say "you're not (insert my name here)!". Mind you, I have a white sounding name.
Currently in LPN school and I think I’ve already decided after I get my rn I’m looking for jobs outside of the hospital. I can already see now I’m going to have to advance beyond rnbsn to have the career I want
Honestly I want to be a nurse I really do but when I have to use the bathroom, I have to use the bathroom that’s the only thing lmao I can work with not taking a break I’ll have my snacks on the move but honey I cant hold my pee I’m sorry. I’m still going to go to nursing school and everything but I’m going to the bathroom lol
Hey so with the nursing eat their young/smart remarks part, how do you personally address that ? Like what sorts of things do you say to set that boundary so they know not to disrespect you or bully you or make any smart comments ?
Im in the UK and im here 6 mths . I came from the Caribbean n im transitioning. In my country its 1 to 20 etc but the paper wrk is less. Here is 1 to 8 or 9 sometimes 10. Omg is so f hectic. Im a nurse 7 yrs n this new job is killing me n the nurses here wrk u wen they know you're fresh
How long were you a medsurg nurse before you transferred? I can totally relate to everything as a med surg tele nurse but I really want to get into Pacu
Watching this a second time around a year or so later and still really appreciate this. There’s so much truth in all of this & I actually want to do PACU now so if you have contact info where I can ask you more about that can you Lmk please ?
I think you should definitely try and get into the specialty of your choice, if they have a residency or new grad program which will be helpful for you to get the hang of psych nursing
@@dlifeofarc1272 I have an offer for both but psych doesn’t offer learning how to do IVs, blood draws or even giving blood. I want to learn the skills first. I think I’ll do at least a year and then go into psych. Thank you 😊
Yes of course you can. We have had new grads on our floor. To do so, you will have to go through the residency program which is very helpful for new grads in terms of training. Thank you for watching!
I think it will be hard at first getting a pen position because employers like to have new grads as full time staff due to the fact that they don't like to pay prn money to a new grad that they invested in by training them. However, I believe after a year or after you've gained experience of whatever unit you start in, you can go PRN, or apply somewhere else as PRN. Just keep in mind that PRN positions prefer well experienced nurses because at times they tend to float PRN nurses too.
Critical Care is intense but if I can do it, anyone can. Orientation is 6 months at my hospital. I’ve been through 3 preceptors. I’m hanging in there for the experience.
@@dlifeofarc1272 that’s what I worry about lol.. was it scary, did you feel better about it? & what didn’t you like about PACU to make you quit the career all together? Lol I keep having this little feeling like is nursing not for me but I’ve only done the med surge so I wanna try out other things before deciding but idk .
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Love this video. Its the real truth. I currently work as unit Secretary on a med surg/telemetry unit. So I see everything that happens on the unit. Currently taking pre requirements for nursing school. Keep up with the encouraging videos of the nursing profession.
Thank you for sharing and good luck on your nursing journey!!!
I’m a med surg nurse and experiencing the low staffing ESPECIALLY since the pandemic.. I am totally burnt out and it’s so unsafe when our ratios go up and we have multiple fall risk/confused patients. Im over it, feeling like management does not care and yet blames us for patient safety. I’m considering PACU.
Yes you are absolutely right. The burn out rate in MedSurg is crazy! And you really have to do what is right for you!
Omg I missed your videos 😭😭 Lastime I watched your video I was preparing for my nclex now I’m a nurse 🙏🏾 You’re definitely inspiring God bless your journey
Congratulations, we love to see it!!!
Hey guys I am just so overwhelmed I finally passed 🥰my NCLEX after failing 6 times but thanks to my friend who recommended me to Mr. Ramson who provided me with audios and answers papers I thought this wasn't real not until I approach the exams, I tried Uworld, Kaplan, and many methods but failed two times but that GOD today am a proud nurse , to all those who are still struggling to clear thier NCLEX also never give up see in your self and give a try to any opportunity you got I will recommend anyone who needs the same help I got by dropping Mr. Ramson, number I wish you all goodluck.
Number via WhatsApp :+1(213)3945417
Hey guys I am just so overwhelmed I finally passed 🥰my NCLEX after failing 6 times but thanks to my friend who recommended me to Mr. Ramson who provided me with audios and answers papers I thought this wasn't real not until I approach the exams, I tried Uworld, Kaplan, and many methods but failed two times but that GOD today am a proud nurse , to all those who are still struggling to clear thier NCLEX also never give up see in your self and give a try to any opportunity you got I will recommend anyone who needs the same help I got by dropping Mr. Ramson, number I wish you all goodluck.
Number via WhatsApp :+1(213)3945417
Congratulations!!
OMG!!!! YESSS Congrats RN! So happy for you! :) and Thank you sis!
Whole hour & I seen no lies told ! Just a lot of truth in this video. Appreciated
Great video! I have been a nurse for almost a year and a half. I left PCU for the cath lab after 3 months on the floor Haha! it's so much better! It's actually fun and i truly enjoy going to work everyday. I would definitely be down for pacu too.
I am glad you found something you like better!
Is it a lot of call for cath lab ? Or a lot of risky/critical situations with the patients ? That’s what’s making me hesitant to try cath lol
@@Kassiex5 call at my current lab is one night a week and once weekend every 6 weeks. It can vary more or less depending on the lab. You can also work strictly diagnostic labs that don't do interventions. There will be much less critical patients there and you won't take call. In a cardiac recieving facility taking STEMIs you will definitely have critical patient's but it's a team of 4 people to one patient and a cardiologist and sometimes an anesthesiologist so it's a huge team of people and lots of help to go around. Nobody is alone in the lab. In a good lab ther other nurses make you better too, they are supportive and can give you tips to make you fast and efficient. I will personally never go back to the floor. The lab is a blast!
@@wedgepressure4313 that’s so great to know. Thank you for sharing !
@@Kassiex5 no problem at all! I have made some videos that give further detail on how the cath lab works feel free to check them out and let me know if you have any specific questions and i will gladly answer them in a video or comment!
Loved this videoooo! thank you! Super helpful for newgrads, please keep it up :') Im looking forward to your video about pay!
Thank you for watching! and Yes I am working on a video about nursing pay and a PACU Vlog next!
Yeap, you right because the hospital I work at the nurses wipe butt and wash patiences the nurse aid sit with patiences, help with baths, and take vitrals. The nurse really do anything! I got the same gown from Wal-mart☺
You are telling the truth sis! and LOL, yes Wal-mart have some gems for real.
Great video. Students have to know the realities of nursing. I'm a new grad, and I have already had students. Some of them were great and really proactive, really helped me out, some of them just stood and watched while I was taking care of a patient who was desating. They do some charting, which I have to check for accuracy later when I have time. Then they leave at 4 or 5. Being a nurse on your own is amazing, and way better than being a student. With that said, it's responsibility. It's stressful. Students should know the reality, even if just anecdotally, because like you said, you don't know until you experience it yourself. When I was a student, I didn't bear the brunt, and there were some things I just didn't see, you can't fully participate as a student, because you have a nurse behind you. But I tried to be involved as much as I could. Also, I just want to say, even if you have a CNA, that's one CNA for 28+ patients. They can't take care of every one of those patients, whenever they need CNA care. So even if you have a CNA, you are still going to be performing personal care. You as the nurse are accountable for your patient. CNAs are here to help us, they can't do it all.
I did almost 2 years in nursing/home rehab and now almost 3 months in med surg and we are always understaffed. The pace is so fast and most days I’m doing my job and the cnas job. I will jump as soon as I can, this is burning me out.
24:00 3 months into nursing and you confirmed my suspicions. They're hazing me. I shouldn't be getting 2 total cares, a bariatric patient, and a habitually noncompliant patient who's needy, rude, and practically a resident because they have no other place to go.
I'm always behind on charting and have to stay past 8pm. I've been getting thrown under the bus when it came to report.
One almost got me arrested for patient abandonment because he "mistakenly" told me I didn't need to give him a pt who was being discharged at shift change. The charge nurse and director called me as I was driving hone. The following day, he was kissing my ass as he introduced me to the patients during bedside report as a "great nurse".
I planned on doing 2 yrs bedside to gain experience but, I don't care anymore. I'm trying to get into PACU at the same hospital, fulfill that 1 yr requirement before I quit, and start my masters program in March. I AM DONE.
I am so sorry you're going through all of this! This is actually ridiculous. I hope you can find something that works better for you soon!
Ive been doing MS for almost 4 years. I am definitely making a change when I am done traveling. It was a great learning experience. I am just ready for something new.
How’s it traveling as a med surge nurse ? Is it typically harder or just as hard as say yourself original hospital ?
@@Kassiex5 it depends on the hospital. A couple were challenging bc staffing was awful. Then others were the usual MS cons. I feel like If you know what you are doing as a nurse you’ll be fine. A lot of times I was the experienced one on the floor with new grads. Overall it was a great experience. I miss it and can’t wait to do it again.
@@KeyisKey_ oh wow okay . Thanks for sharing !
@@Kassiex5 no problem
Thank you so much for this !! Appreciate your perspective on this
You are so welcome!
im a medsurg/telemetry nurse for 2 years now. im really considering PACU or OR.
It happened to me also. 10 patients, 2 RNs and our 2CNAs called out. Staffing in medsurg unit is a total chaos.
Thats insane! And yes please look at your options because that can burn out a nurse too quick!
@@dlifeofarc1272 im hesitant to move to PACU because of the change. But Im interested and considering PACU
im transferring to PACU in 2 weeks. Im excited and at the same time little scared. 😅😅 hope I will be okay in PACU.😊
@@JohnJohn-nt9mf hi how was PACU for you ?
@@Kassiex5 I liked it! Well aside from being understaffed. Im on my 1 year and 3rd month now in PACU.
I love love love love love your energy, I wish I had someone like you next to me to stand up for me when I was bullied to the point of quitting during orientation
I just applied for a med surg unit and I have an in person interview next week. I’m so worried now to start as a Grad Nurse on a med surg unit. I don’t wanna have self doubt 😞
Don’t doubt yourself! Get the experience at least about 6 months. You will be fine, you may make mistakes and that’s ok, learn from them and ENJOY learning new things. Most important don’t rush anything, take your time giving meds, read the medication well ASK QUESTIONS QUESTIONS even if you feel embarrassed to ask. There are many realms to nursing and you are starting off in the right direction. After 6 months if you feel it is too much or you are unhappy then move around. Good luck to you and welcome to the field! I am a recent grad currently in the ICU. I understand your concerns. Good luck to you all!
Nurses don’t make bank on the hourly, we make pay on the hustle AND THATS THE TEA 💯👏
Girl you are so pretty btw!! 😍
Thank you so much!
i love this hair color on you. you look beautiful. great video, i learned a lot
Thank you so much for watching! And thankssss gurllll 💗
I started my career in MS and never again! It is for the birds! And black nurses are always pushed into MS and rarely critical care.
I wonder why that is too. I'm the only Black nurse in my PCU unit for the day shift. Everyone else is a white/brown Puerto Ricans who talk to each other openly in Spanish so I'm stuck clueless and ostracized from the clique. I go into some white and Hispanic patients room and they state I'm not their nurse although I have seen them like 5 times before noon and already gave them meds. They'll see my name on the board, look back at me, and say "you're not (insert my name here)!". Mind you, I have a white sounding name.
Amazing! You are so accurate.
Currently in LPN school and I think I’ve already decided after I get my rn I’m looking for jobs outside of the hospital. I can already see now I’m going to have to advance beyond rnbsn to have the career I want
Honestly I want to be a nurse I really do but when I have to use the bathroom, I have to use the bathroom that’s the only thing lmao I can work with not taking a break I’ll have my snacks on the move but honey I cant hold my pee I’m sorry. I’m still going to go to nursing school and everything but I’m going to the bathroom lol
Honeyyy your comment made me laugh lol I feel you. 😂
Tena diapers 🙃
Girl you are speaking the truth.
same reason I left !!
What you doing now
It depends on what state you live. In NYC, it’s 6 figures, California is higher
Most Med surg nurses like to do PCT/ CNA work because they don’t have to worry about doctors and meds
Totally enjoyed this
Hey so with the nursing eat their young/smart remarks part, how do you personally address that ? Like what sorts of things do you say to set that boundary so they know not to disrespect you or bully you or make any smart comments ?
Im in the UK and im here 6 mths . I came from the Caribbean n im transitioning. In my country its 1 to 20 etc but the paper wrk is less. Here is 1 to 8 or 9 sometimes 10. Omg is so f hectic. Im a nurse 7 yrs n this new job is killing me n the nurses here wrk u wen they know you're fresh
Yes it is crazy sad that they treat new grad nurses that way.
Really informative video!!! Thank you!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Love from South Africa!!
How long were you a medsurg nurse before you transferred? I can totally relate to everything as a med surg tele nurse but I really want to get into Pacu
I was a Medsurg nurse for about a year.
Keep up the good work!
Med surg has taught me a lot, but I would tell anyone to try and figure out if they want to go into a specialty. If you do, check that out first.
I considered nursing but it seems VERY stressful. More stressful than some Physician positions.
Keep in mind before physicians become attendings they have to go through residency which is usually working 80 hours a week. That’s burnout.
Go into medical lab sciences or biotechnology instead.
Watching this a second time around a year or so later and still really appreciate this. There’s so much truth in all of this & I actually want to do PACU now so if you have contact info where I can ask you more about that can you Lmk please ?
Amazing video !!! Also where did you get your lashes
Thank you! And I got it from the beauty supply store.
How long did you work med surg before leaving for pacu
Hey , I’m a new nurse and I’m so indecisive on if I should start on a med surg unit or go into my specialty of choice which is psych.
I think you should definitely try and get into the specialty of your choice, if they have a residency or new grad program which will be helpful for you to get the hang of psych nursing
@@dlifeofarc1272 I have an offer for both but psych doesn’t offer learning how to do IVs, blood draws or even giving blood. I want to learn the skills first. I think I’ll do at least a year and then go into psych. Thank you 😊
@@teianursingjourney9538 are you doing the StaRN new grad residency?
Blonde looks so good on you 😍 you’re making me wanna try blonde hair
You should definitely try it! Lol I decided to even dye my hair blonde lol
How long did you do medsurg before going to pacu?
I did Medsurg for almost a year
Can you be a PACU nurse as a new grad? Love this video super informative!
Yes of course you can. We have had new grads on our floor. To do so, you will have to go through the residency program which is very helpful for new grads in terms of training. Thank you for watching!
Do you think it would be hard for a new grad to get a prn position ? Or do they have to have prior experience such as working med surg first ?
I think it will be hard at first getting a pen position because employers like to have new grads as full time staff due to the fact that they don't like to pay prn money to a new grad that they invested in by training them. However, I believe after a year or after you've gained experience of whatever unit you start in, you can go PRN, or apply somewhere else as PRN. Just keep in mind that PRN positions prefer well experienced nurses because at times they tend to float PRN nurses too.
@@dlifeofarc1272 I agree with you. PRN nurses are the first one to get floated to other unit. First one to be on call and get cancelled.
I SEE NO LIE HERE!
Should we start in med surg? Critical care seems wayyy to intense for a new grad like me.
Critical Care is intense but if I can do it, anyone can. Orientation is 6 months at my hospital. I’ve been through 3 preceptors. I’m hanging in there for the experience.
Nurses are so underpaid
What color is your hair?
I honestly don't remember
Except on my unit nurses don’t help each other out much. You’re very much on your own smh
I agree with some of what you’re saying, but sound unhappy. Maybe you need to change your career.
I actually ended up doing that lol.
@@dlifeofarc1272 that’s what I worry about lol.. was it scary, did you feel better about it? & what didn’t you like about PACU to make you quit the career all together? Lol I keep having this little feeling like is nursing not for me but I’ve only done the med surge so I wanna try out other things before deciding but idk .
Ccrn
the underpaid meme you inserted hahahahaha yasss girl
The Truth! lol