6 MONTH UPDATE AS NEW GRAD NURSE: NOT WHAT I WAS EXPECTING, REFLECTION, PLAN MOVING FORWARD 🩺
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2024
- Here's my 6 Month Update since becoming a Registered Nurse. I have a lot to share! Missed you guys so much, hope you enjoy 😘
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I went straight to psych a month after passing nclex. Absolutey loved it. Went to the ER full time the past three months while doing psych as my per diem job because everyone didn’t needed to do at least one year of bedside care. 😒 I was so miserable in the ED. I felt everything you were describing. I think I am a very feminine woman like yourself, and women were just not meant to prosper being hard workers, and super productive 24 hours a day 7 days a week. I just accepted a full time psych RN position at a hospital and I’m still doing my psych per diem job too, and I am so much happier. I don’t leave work drained. I can actually come home and be in the mood to make a meal or go out after. I’m not on my feet the entire day. I get to sit at a desk and I don’t miss any meals/breaks. I get the satisfaction of making a difference in patient’s lives without the stress of having their literal lives in my hands for 12 hours. Make the switch girl! That or procedural nursing!
I love this for you!!!!! Definitely trying to focus more on self care, mental and emotional peace, and femininity so I’ll have to look into that 🙏🏽 thank you
Yess, went straight to psych, been on my unit 4 months and love it so far!
You are giving me perspective .
Yall asked for the right to work so why don't yall embrace it instead of trying to bait and switch
After 2 years I burned out. Took a break and now I’m back at it again. Our journey is almost identical, so I deeply understand.
Thank you! Girl yes it is a lot. Everything you said hit the nail on the head for me. I'm a new grad, starting on an MPCU August 13th, 2023. I was a CNA for 7 years and this shit is a different ball game. I'm so mentally exhausted from high level thinking and my head hurts from staring at the computer. I do feel a big loss of identity... girl you made me cry with this, cause I feel seen and felt... because of this video I had a very real conversation with my spouse about how hard this has been for me and he gave me a lot of support ❤️🙏. Thank you for sharing your life and emotions with us!
Wow. Thank you so much for sharing. It will start to feel better once you mind adjusts to the career. You’ll still have to think but not as hard and it’ll start to become second nature with time and support of other experienced nurses. You’ve helped me as well. I wanted to change the niche of my channel but comments like these encourage me to keep sharing nursing content 💕
I graduated in May 2023. I took some needed time from May - August... I had to get my spiritual, mental, and physical health back pre- nursing school.. now I'm ready to take the NCLEX soon. Nursing isn't going anywhere, if I don't take care of me, how will I focus on my patients.. I glad I put myself first, for once. Good luck to everyone on this journey.
I graduate in Summer 2024 and I think I may do what you did for a few months, after I graduate. I think that is good advice for a new graduate.
i did the same!
“If I don’t take care of me, how am I gonna care for my patients?”
LOVE. This!
So so true
I am retired now from being an ICU nurse and I know exactly what you are talking about. It makes me sad to hear that nursing is so stressful even today. I hope that the medical community wakes up and starts to treat their staff better because the burn out is real. Thank you to all the nurses because I really appreciate your hard work and efforts.
Absolutely true. After 14 months I’m now working remote 👩🏽💻
Wow! How did u find the remote position? What is the title? Please share! 😊
Please tell me more. I am in my 3rd month in a nurse residency, about to come off orientation. Hear people saying cherish your orientation bc it gets crazy after it and I already feel so drained emotionally, physically and mentally. Looking for other options out there.
Your first year after graduation is the hardest education of all!!!
I wish someone would have really told me HOW hard exactly… lol
Thank you for your dedication, my mom just spent 3 weeks in hospital. We were there every day all day to help lighten the load of overworked nurses and staff.
Aw of course. This was very kind of you. Hope your mom is feeling better ❤️
You explained the plight of the new nurse perfectly. New subbie!!! And yes for the lifestyle and self care content.
Dear Sharday, thank you so much for sharing your experience. I got my first job as a RN April of this year, and as lovely and supportive as my team is, being newly qualified is so rough and isolating some times. Constantly learning on the job, getting slack for being slower than other nurses, holding so many lives in my hands alone for 12h because we're always short staffed... And i feel like I'm the only one who struggles while all my other colleagues just get on with it and still manage everything flawlessly. Thank you for helping me feel less alone 🙏🏻
I graduated in early May and passed the NCLEX a few weeks later. I start my first RN job at the end of October and I left the job I had in July. Watching this video confirms that I did the correct thing by taking a few months off to just decompress and breathe after finishing nursing school. I start my RN to BSN next month with Capella and my goal is to be done with it before starting my nurse residency position so that I don’t become too overwhelmed. Thank you so much for sharing this! Sending good vibes to you on your nursing journey ❤️❤️❤️
In my humble opinion, I think nursing students who aren't exposed to the ins & outs of nursing should consider working as a patient care tech or nursing assistant to get a feel of what you'll be in for. I know nursing is tuff I've been in the field for many years... now lpn going for bsn. I worked as a tech before becoming a nurse so i'm aware of what it's like. Working as an agency nurse, I just dread some of the places I go to.
Yep totally agree. I was a CNA for ten years
Yes I definitely notice a difference in the nurses who have been aides and the ones who haven't.
My biggest regret is not being a PCA before becoming an LPN. I jumped right into a MSSD unit with, now I know, virtually zero experience. My nominal clinical days were NOT experience.
I am so proud of you for being able to fight your way through to making a video for us. I've been looking into nursing and will be taking my prerequisites in Spring of 2024, because of that I've been doing so much research on what I'm getting myself into. Your video kept it so so so real, thank you for that! A lot of people romanticize being a nurse so thank you for being real about it!
Wow, congrats on deciding to be dedicated to your future. You will feel the absolute most accomplished when you’re done by all the work and effort put in. Nursing has its perks too 😉
frfr I change my major I don't wanna be burn out. I wanna do something I love and not because of the money or its the hype now.
Girl, tell me about it. You are literally describing my life🤦🏾♀️. But God is with us. I sympathize with you.
Omg, this hit home for me so much. I’m about to graduate Nursing School in a week. I don’t even remember who I was before Nursing School
I’m still searching but it’s coming back slowly
Hey girl! I believe we met last week when you floated to my unit. I had a tough day yesterday, searched for some new grad nursing videos and you were one of the first to pop up. Glad I found your channel
Oh my gosh!!!! 🤍DM me some time let’s connect
Yesssss, that stimulation is overwhelming! I have been a Neuro ICU RN for 2 years and still feel this way! Making time for ourselves is NECESSARY!
YOU HAVE THIS! ❤
Heyy, what advice / recommendations would you give to a new grad neuro nurse ? I start next month 😁
Thank you so much! Yes self care is so so crucial. ❤️
@stess7590
Be very patient with yourself in the beginning! It can be very stressful learning so much new information. Try your best to understand strokes, seizures, and the different medications used for them. 🗣 ask all the questions you need too! There are NO stupid questions when you're a new grad!! You got this 💛
Yes. I’m going on month 2 as a new grad and feel exactly the same. Thanks for sharing..following 🫶
Thanks for the sub love ❤️ My residency has taught me that it’s normal and to be expected to feel the way we do. Hoping more balance comes our way
I feel like we all dread this part of the grind. We want to be on the other side of the grind so bad, and oh, it's going to be good, but I've been hearing over and over how much grind it takes till we can get to that other side. I am but I am not looking forward to that no flexibility, no life outside of school/work phase. Can't wait till the grind pays off tho, it will be so worth it.
Are you currently in nursing school? Nursing will pay off I promise, this is just our community to share the ups and downs.
i feel you girl!! i'm a new grad and the burn out is real after nursing school. i hope you're doing okay!!!
Too real!! I’m doing ok, it gets better ✨ I hope you’re doing ok as well
Thank you for your honesty. You articulated so well what many people think but have trouble saying. I also love the fact that you didn’t just straight up say you hated nursing or being a nurse, but instead expressed your frustrations with the career.
Thank you for getting it! 🤍
Thank you for your video!! You personally described everything I’m feeling rn as a new grad😄 I’m curious to see more videos about spending time with God more
I definitely want to share that as well… I’m such an imperfect person still trying to find that middle ground between helping others and doing the work myself, stay tuned… ❤️🙏🏽
I pray for you love! You had a lot going on at once. Right now I'm in the ADN program, fourth semester out of 5 while working as a PCT on med-surg tele for 24 hours a week and being a single Mother to a very busy 7 year old. It is not easy either because like you said it's non-stop at the hospital. And I am coming from a assisted living facility working nights where I had so much time to study. At the hospital there is no time for that even as a PCT and at home it's hard to study when your child wants that quality time with you. I cannot imagine starting a new grad program and continuing RN-BSN at the same time. I am definitely giving myself at least a 6 month to a year break after I graduate. Maybe you should consider Hospice care after your residency program. I can imagine that the hospice environment and med-surg are completely different!
Hi April, hope things are still moving along for you right now. You have a lot on your plate and a huge motivator you take care of everyday. Most of my CNA experience is in hospice and i am a part time hospice nurse. I recommend you start there think you might like it and it has a ton of flexibility for working mothers like yourself. Here if you need anything. ❤️❤️
Wow girl you quit in 6 months kudos to you for knowing your worth!!! You deserve better and only you can choose that for you!!!
Never quit, but thank you
Thank you for the realness of this video ❤❤
You’re welcome ☺️
Congratulations, go flourish sistah!
Thank you so much ! ❤️
Thank you for your honest update, it's greatly appreciated. 💜
I totally understand you and I felt the same way! My last day was yesterday. Thanks for explaining it, not many understand ❤
Wow girl you sound exactly like me. SAME concerns and feelings about working in the hospital. And I love cleaning and organizing too.
Blessing on your journey to rediscovery 🥂
That is literally so sweet! Thank you so much 💕💕
Do you think working as a CNA would be a good idea during nursing school for experience ?
I feel you, I am a new grad in the ICU going on month 4 now.
do you think its a good idea to go into Icu as a new grad? how do you like it?
Woot woot. Go girl ! You built different ❤️
Couldn't have said it better
Woahhh !! That’s insane . I think we’re all just hoping and wishing for better across the board
I’m being a RN for 3 month and I’m feel miserable. Med/surg make me hate nursing.
It’s really hard being a new med/Surg nurse, really overwhelming. Are you thinking about going into a different specialty?
My daughter who is 17 with already no energy , think about getting into nursing 😁
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I am almost done with nursing school and I was wondering if you don't like med surge how come you started a job in med surge? I have found out I really don't like it at all it is way to stressful for me so I dont think I will ever have a job in that kind of setting but yeah I was just wondering
Hi, thank you for asking. I’d love to clarify. I never said that I didn’t like med Surg, later in the video I expressed that I really like my job. It’s a hard job that is stressful and some days are better than others but I like it. Most of the video was to explain the lifestyle of what’s it’s like being a new grad nurse with 12 hour shifts and everything being new, and balance being harder than I expected to find. I would also like to note that most students go in thinking they’d like something until actually doing it. I hope that you know what you like and that it turns out exactly like you imagined it will. Congrats on almost being done 👏🏽
@@shardayharmon thanks girl 😊I was just wondering. Thank you for Ll the info you provide
@@shannamckinley9343 yea absolutely. I’m learning so much and I know my med Surg experience will carry me far when I’m ready to pivot. Thanks so much for watching and engaging ❤️
Wait essays ?😩 I thought those ended after nursing school 😞
Yes girl! For my BSN! Lol technically still in school
Do you plan to stay in med surg or do you want to try something else?
I’m not sure. Lots to learn and I love learning more than anything. Plus I work I. A really healthy work environment so enjoying that as well.
So is it possible to just do a residency for only 2months instead of a year….i mean u already did 4years of nursing school with clinicals so why another entire year for residency?
I’m so proud of you!!! All you can do is take each day at a time and practice gratitude along the way like you mentioned. You got this!!! 🤍🤍🙏🏾
Aw thank you so much ❤️ literally taking it one day at a time is the way to go
Is there a such thing as a traveling nurse where you can work when you want. If so that might be better.
@@eclipsedeucy1144 not sure. That sounds great tho
@@shardayharmon The reason I said that is because they have traveling Dentists that get to work when they want,so I was wondering about nurses.
Becoming a nurse for the aesthetics and lifestyle will never end up well, because news flash being selfless is a must when it comes to being a nurse
Are you a nurse? Nobody told you that’s why she became one, she’s been in patient care for years if your ears are working. And news flash, selfless doesn’t mean suffer or be abused.
No you have to take care of yourself or you can’t care for others.
10s of thousands to be a nurse? :( dam my community college was almost free
Girl I love that for you 😍
Almost all your energy is gone by the time you graduate, the rest goes out the window when you begin to work 😂😂😂😂😂
Not only the schedule the toxic environment fellow nasty nursrs that will stab you in the back instead of helping each other.
hi!! i am a new grad, starting in 3 weeks. i really appreciated the vulnerability and how open and honest this was. i know it will be pretty brutal and a huge adjustment. seeing your openness & honestly helps me know that things will not be perfect and it’s okay to struggle. it comes with the job and i just know this will comfort me a lot when i start and begin to feel how you do. god bless🩵