Apply to Nursing School w/ me + my tips & tricks to get motivated
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ค. 2024
- This video is quite different for me, but I really wanted to document my 2 month journey applying to my first nursing school! I have many more to go, but here's a glimpse into my application process, explaining how I chose what programs to apply to, got started, and faced little bumps along the way. If you're applying to places right now too I'm wishing you the best of luck...believe in yourself. I will definitely be filming a reveal if I get in anywhere so keep your fingers crossed hehe.
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This is so crazy to me!! I am Canadian, going to a Canadian university and I'm currently in my fourth and final year of the BScN program. Our requirements for admission to nursing are way less like it seems so much easier to get in over here compared to the states and the price of tuition is sooo much cheaper here I am shocked! but anyways, I've watched your videos throughout your whole undergrad and I know you are such a hard-working and committed student. You deserve this and you absolutely will get into a nursing program, I hope its your ideal one! You will make an amazing nurse one day!
Congrats girl!!! You'll do great things! I've been a nurse for about 2 years now. My school required us to be a CNA and have experience so we weren't blind sided at clinicals and knew sorta ishh what to expect.
Oh my goodness! love your content and i can’t believe you reply to all the comments! that is unbelievable keep up the great work!
Hi Kiara! It’s so fun seeing someone go through such a similar process as I am right now (I’m also applying to nursing schools, hoping to transfer from Oregon State). Good luck and I’m looking forward to seeing more of your journey once you are accepted to a program!
I’m from California also applying to schools in Oregon and Washington! So exciting!! Good luck:)
Goodluck on your applications!! I’m applying to UW nursing this year!!😊
I submitted my Nursing App for Fall 2021 a couple weeks ago....eeeekkk! Good luck hun!!!
I always look forward to your videos! I love your content so much! Sending lots of love xx
Thanks so much for watching my videos!!
This is so interesting to me! I am currently in Nursing school in the south and this is the first time I have ever heard of this program used to apply. Very interesting to see other nursing schools in different parts of the country.
It really is! There are so many different ways to get into nursing it’s crazy!
I'm an RN of 30 years and remember school like it was yesterday. You will go through such a variety of emotions that we ALL go through. There will be moments when you feel overwhelmed but trust we have ALL felt the same. There are groups on Facebook that are so very helpful with people all over the world going through the very same things. Several TH-cam channels that will be helpful as well. One thing that could be helpful, especially since you are working and on your own, you might consider talking to you advisor about sitting for LPN boards after a year of RN school. It will totally help on your journey, and the money is a bit more than CNA so you may not need to work as much, using that extra time to study. Just a thought you might consider! Blessings 💙
Once again, I got surprised to see how expensive American college tuition fee is! I'm going to watch your videos more since it looks down to earth to me👍
Could you do a tutorial on making a good spreadsheet. I’m always so lost and you are such an inspiration for organisation and motivation 😅
Good luck on your applications!!
Martina Violic thank you so much!
LOVE YOU KIARA
Love you MORE! Hope you're having a good day!
they grow up so fast :,)
same to you almost senior!!
The whole transcript portion is the same as PA school. I had them enter my transcripts my first year of applying and had 1 error it took forever to get them to fix, but luckily when I applied the second time the info was still there so I just had to add onto it. That was definitely the hardest application I had ever done. I had to have a glass of wine while writing my first draft of my personal statement because I couldn't relax enough to even get anything written. Then I had my friend help me edit it a few days later.
Why was I excited and nervous watching you submit the app? 😅
I went to grad school at the same school where I did my undergrad and only applied to that one school because I was so sure I was getting in. Our cohort was about a dozen students and maybe half of us made it through the program. (It wasn't nursing.) I don't remember the application essay being difficult to write but in general I find it difficult to write those types of essays because they're all about selling yourself as a good candidate and it ends up feeling odd to me. Not sure if anyone else feels that way about it or quite gets what I mean by it.
You’re e one of the reason why I want to university of Oregon I mean like you peeked the interest and the research really made me want to go
Aww yay! That makes me so happy! It's a great school!
I love seeing you thrive in life!
aww thanks girl 🥰
Good Luck keep doing what you love and keep on making this amezing motivational videos. You are the best. Whenever I am not feeling well your videos always make me motivated and helps me so much thank you. Love you♥️
That makes me so happy! Thanks so much for watching!
You should also look into MSN programs for Non Nurses!!! They are programs for students who have a Bachelor’s Degree in something else! I’m in this type of program, and I love it
I definitely will look into!
the whole transcript ordeal is the same exact way with med school admissions!!!
haha they really should fix that 😂
Getting in was the easy part. Now getting out on the other hand... Goodluck!
haha thanks ;)
the best way to start the week and relax after a calculus exam ❤️
ahh congrats on getting that out of the way! Thanks for watching 😘
i go to a small liberal arts school and thankfully they partnered with a big university near by to allow is to go to nursing school there because this looks stressful. YOU GOT THIS THO !!!
Wow that’s so awesome! We need more schools to have programs like this!
Not applying to nursing school but still watched the whole thing without skipping ads. Get that education honey!
Hope I get to apply for residency next year, maybe I could bump into you at the hospital :')
Aww you’re the best wow thanks so much!
& yes I hope we do run into each other ☺️
love this video
God, studying in the US seems very hard and very expensive. Now I am grateful that in my country you can enter the career that you want once you finish high school. I am in my third year of nursing school I only have 2 years left and I finish, it was so difficult at first but now i get used to it and i love it.
Cheer up Kiara! I know you will be a great nurse❤.
I think she just chose the longest route as most schools in America have a joint nursing school and college program where you can get your nursing degree four years after high school.
@@Sydney-ns4hk my university had a nursing program so at the end of the 4 years they took any licensing exams necessary and graduated ready to practice. But yes, she did mention that her undergrad university didn't have such a program.
@@XSemperIdem5 She also mentioned that she started out as pre med so that also influenced her path
I totally wish the US had better programs for nursing! It seems like we have a major shortage of nurses and nursing instructors in general. I wish a public university in Oregon had a nursing program, but I would have had to attend a private school and paid way more to get that education near me. There are some great programs in other states through, but yes they are so expensive 😂 So glad you love your program, hoping your surviving your work load & week!
Where is your headboard from? Loving your videos 😊
I will be going to nursing school in the fall. I am excited! 🥹🤩😍
Ahh big congrats! So excited for your next adventure!
I just found out I got into nursing school a week ago :,)
also i’m loving the hair
hehe thank u 😘😘
Me tooooo!!!!!
so do you have to go to another college first to get your pre requisites and then apply for nursing school?
Kiara good luck applying to nursing school! You got this! We all believe in you! 💗I would love to see more of your applications process! 💗
Aww thank you! i will for sure keep you updated 💕
I'm currently looking into which prerequisites for nursing school to take and this helped me so much thank you! ❤
I'm so happy to hear that! Best of luck in your journey, it is so worth it in the end!
I was going to recommend blue light glasses for your headaches but you put them on right after I thought it! Those are a lifesaver during this time of 24/7 online.
They really are! I always forget to wear them, but i need to be better about it 😂
kiara being so successful w applying to nursing school and stuff and i’m here in my online pe class like 👁👄👁
How do you do a pe class online? Just follow a workout video?
I'm sure you're the best at zoom PE 😎
looking at costs and really evaluating the programs you are applying to is so so improtant! I had to go through this when I was looking for grad school and I took into account the places my friends would apply to but at the end of the day, you have to see if that school is right for you!
So true & well put...it's your life so you have to so what makes the most sense for you!
This is such a helpful and valuable video. Tons of good tips.😍
So glad!
I wish you the best of luck on applying nursing school! You will do amazing!
Thank you so much!!
Great job on your new video and Happy Halloween, Kiara!❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you! You too!
You're Welcome, Kiara!
All the best Kiara 💗
Thank you so much!
Your head board and pillows are so pretty! It’s giving me home decor inspiration
Yay! Thank you! They are definitely pull the room together :)
YES KIARA WOOHOO!!! queen
Love you miss Mack 😘😘
What are the benefits of going to a top nursing school?
Honestly this is a great question! Not sure if it really matters at the end of the day because you have to pass the same test wherever you go, but I think the connections could be helpful and obviously the quality of the program will allow you to be more prepared and give you more opportunities :)
@@KiaraMadisen There isn't a huge benefit, once you're in a hospital as nurse, it's the experience that matters and not the transcripts.
However, that being said, while being hired as a new grad nurse, some major hospital networks will be more willing to hire a nurse from certain schools because they know they have had a good education. Where I'm from, it was obvious that my school got a leg up in the hiring process because our school was known to be one of the better educations in the state.
This only matters though as a new grad...after that, experience from the unit will only matter :)
Katherine Strotman thanks for the insight! That’s kind of what I was thinking and it’s good to hear that’s the case! ☺️👍
@@KiaraMadisen I'm happy to help! :)
Applying to grad school was the hardest process ever, between making sure you're letter of intent is perfect, and then making sure everything is processed in time 🤦🏻♀️ Not to mention the stress of getting your references and making sure they are submitted by others on time. Its insane, and I didn't apply to near as many programs so wow congrats!
speaking the cold hard truth 😂👏
I'm amazed on how long and complicated the application process is. Here in Chile is very easy to apply to nursing school, you enter after taking a test when you finish high school and that's it hahaha
wow I need to move to Chile 😂
3rd I love your vids!
Thanks for watching them!
Hey Kiara, I’m a cancer survivor (I had lymphoma) and I follow Indy and Ali’s mom on Instagram. I noticed you follow them too & I think it’s amazing that you’re keeping up and learning more about cancer through their accounts!! Wishing you the best luck with nursing school!!
Omg that's so amazing Lauren! I love their account and really appreciate how thoughtful their posts are, they share such a valuable perspectives and I'm so inspired by their stories 💕
applying to nursing school is tough!! Going to nursing school hardest thing you’ll ever do, but speaking as someone who’s finally done with it, it is seriously the best decision I ever made. Excited for you! Best of luck👏🏻
You totally get it! I can't wait until I am officially an RN!=
@@KiaraMadisen best of luck!!! You got it
Just some tips if you want them, I just got into a nursing program here in Portland. Definitely try to get in as a volunteer at OHSU it looks great on a resume and it’s only once a week. It might seem silly now, but once your accepted into a program you have to confirm and do a bunch of immunizations. I would get a Hep B titer done, that way if it’s negative you have time to get the boosters which are required to be able to start the program.(At least the one I’m in is like that) Getting your CNA is amazing on your resume will get pushed forward in the application process. Good luck! I know this process is stressful. :)
Omgggg, i’m so nervous but i KNOW you got this
me too hehe...thanks so much for watching and commenting Paula!
Not even planning to apply to nursing school, but watching this to keep me motivated as I'm doing school fully remote right now, and I'm in my last year majoring in social work in Canada. I'm also doing my placement fully remote which sucks because I'm not getting that in-person experience. Just feeling so burnt out, isolated and overwhelmed so I definitely need some tips and tricks on staying motivated! Watching other people be productive is so motivating for me!
You are so not alone in your feelings! Hope you're taking care of yourself & know that this is all temporary. Proud of you fro still working hard!
@@KiaraMadisenThank you 🥺💖💖
The HARDEST thing I've ever applied to was nursing school 100%! I'm in my last semester of my ABSN program and I wouldn't have changed this experience for the world. My biggest piece of advise for you and anyone else who's applying/thinking of applying to nursing school is to not be too hard on yourself. You don't have to get As on every exam or be the best at inserting IVs. I was definitely way too hard on myself during my first semester of the program and I wish someone would have told me to just do the best I can and be proud of the progress I'm making. I ended up re-taking a course due to the death of a family member which changed my graduation timeline, but re-taking the class ended up being THE BEST thing to have ever happened to me. I wish you the best of luck with applying to nursing school and if you ever have questions, please don't hesitate to reach out :)
Wow thank you so much for sharing your story Zoie! That's so reassuring and helpful to know & I'll definitely have to read your comment when I'm sure I'll fall into a similar headspace. Hope you're taking in all the wonderful opportunities your final semester is bringing to you!
Congrats on your growth. You are doing great 👍
Thank you so much!
I work in fashion marketing, live in Spain and thus understand nothing of what you are doing but I still watched this video cause I really like your chanel!! Good luck on everything, you are such a hard worker and inspiration xx
That means so much to me! Thanks for following along...hope you're doing well!
Omg we are so so so close to 300k subs💕😀❤️
We are almost there let's get there everyone!!!🌻💫
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Have a good week!!☺️
It’s crazy seeing how different applying to nursing schools are even in just the US!! I’m currently in nursing school in Michigan and for my school specifically I’m thankful that it wasn’t super complicated. However nursing school in itself is the most stressful but the best thing ever because you are studying for something you know you’re gonna love doing!!! 💗
I know there are so much different paths into nursing! It's fascinating! I hope you're surviving school, I know it will all be worth it in the end :)
I'm in my second year of nursing school and currently doing my Pediatric rotation. If everything goes right, I will graduate nursing school in May 2021. I earned my CNA license 5 years ago and it has helped me out so much during nursing school especially when it came to learning skills. Nursing school is freaking hard and you have to completely rewire your brain to think, study, and test a completely different way. However, just surround yourself with positive people and don't let negative nursing students get in your head. Being a CNA is hard too, there are many days that the bad times outweigh the good times, but it definitely helps you during nursing school and it will motivate you to be the type of nurse who cares about her CNA's and respect how much work they do. I honestly think that nursing school helped me understand who I really am and grow into myself. Good luck!
I am planning Bel-Rea but I have to do wait for more years until I graduate
Hang in there you got this!
I’ve been waiting for this video for so long and I’m seriously SO proud of you. I love u so much
I am so proud of you miss Emma. Keep your head up, you're doing amazing 💕
Oooooeeh so exciting! Hope you are feeling good ! How do you like your new home so far?
Thank you I am! I LOVE my new home...I don't want to leave so hopefully I get into a school that's nearby haha
I hope you get into the school you want!
girl me too...I hope I just get in somewhere 😂
I'm currently a high school junior and my guidance council said I should start comparing colleges now, so I'm definitely making my own spreadsheet (I'm currently living in Oregon and my top school is in Washington, cause I just had to choose a school with out-of-state tuition). Love your vids! Good luck with your applications!
She is so right! It's never too early to get started!I hope you're still applying to some in sate schools....I felt the need to get away, but was so happy that I stayed in state and saved tons of money! I'm sure you'll make the best choice for you! Best of luck 💕
early squad but not really :D....But I love U and ur vids
Still early! Thanks for watching and commenting!
I apples to vet school through VMCAS which is the same program. I paid for the professional transcript entry and there were no errors but my roommate had one on her application and you can change it after it’s been submitted back to you. So she was able to correct one error instead of putting it all in. It saved me my sanity!
That's really good to know! Thanks so much for sharing your experience! Wishing you the best of luck!
I am procrastinating studying for my nursing exam with this video
omg hahah I hope it went well 😂
Love the videos Kiara! You are so inspiring! How did you find your CNA program? I am looking for a CMA program.
My friend actually told me about it! But a quick google search should pull up some great options!
Very helpful👍
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
when do you actually find out what programs you got accepted into ?
Emma Shaw this coming spring!
my favourite notification to get is when you upload a new video!! the hardest thing I ever applied to was my Master of Occupational Therapy program - but it was soooo worth it!
Wow what an amazing program! Thanks so much for watching ❤️
Thank you for teaching us miss kiara!!😂😂
You are so welcome!
If you tested out in high school can you send them your high school transcript?
Sadly no because it doesn’t have my AP score on it
Hii I studied nursing before switching to med school and I’m wishing you the best of luck! I know you’ll do great, it’s gonna be hard but it’ll be so worth it. It’s such a privilege to take care of people and I know you’ll be great at it ❤️❤️
Good for you for following your heart! I have been loving taking care of people as a CNA student so I'm excited to learn more :)
LOVE IT!
Yay! Thanks for watching!
Kiara no matter what you're gonna be great and awesome! Good luck in everything, we're so proud of you😊
This was super motivating to watch! I’m also working on applying to ABSN programs right now. I wish you luck!☺️
Thank you! You too!
Did you ever think about going to PA school?
I did but it’s not really for me...I’d rather be a nurse ;)
Hi Kiara, my name is Mary Grace and I have been a Neonatal ICU nurse for over 6 years and am now based in Los Angeles. I have my BSN and also did a few years of travel nursing as well. I started watching your vlogs during my travel nursing days when I made a few videos to document my journey. I’m happy to see that you’ve chosen to pursue nursing as a career. I remember the entire application process all too well. I’m excited to follow your new path to becoming a nurse. Please let me know if you have any questions!
Kiara and Katie have a new video. Beautiful day!
and we didn't even plan it 😂
I KNEW U WERE A NICE PERSON.. YOU’RE GOING TO DO WELL, YOU HAVE THE MENTAL SUPPORT OF YOUR FANS ME BEING ONE ❤️❤️❤️
That means the world to me! Thanks so much for all your help!
@@KiaraMadisen You’re Welcome 😊
im in love with how you are sharing your journey ,you are my literal inspo
i am also sharing my journey on my channel!
That's so awesome! Thanks for following along!
Why have I never heard of Nursing CAS.... I've been to 6 different ABSN/ADN/ELM info sessions and every university (in SoCal) has their own application process X_X Half of them are still on paper...
beachnerbum710 woah that’s so crazy! The nursingCAS is honestly pretty helpful for the most part
Great job!! I’m in pre-nursing right now and haven’t even begun this process of applying. Have you taken the TEAS?
That's awesome! i don't think I'll have to because they canceled pretty much all of the exams because of COVID :)
why did you decide to get a bach degree and then apply to nursing school opposed to applying to nursing school after your first 2 years of undergrad?
There wasn’t a nursing program at my school, I didn’t want to leave my school bc I loved it so so much, & I wasn’t 100% sure if I wanted to be a nurse yet. I feel so much more prepared now that I have a bachelors behind me too ☺️
Loved it!
Yay!
I love watching you be productive! I'm not doing nursing, but it helps me to get motivated and willing to put in the work just by watching you!
Jamie and Katie are literally sibling goals my sisters and I could never
I really all...it's an honor to be their third wheel.
I literally spent half of my day streaming her previous videos 😂
omg you're the best! Thanks for watching!
@@KiaraMadisen I am? Aww... U too, Thanks!
Kiara you’re gonna do great in nursing school! I’m in my last year of undergrad nursing school right now and it’s so hard but so worth it! I’ll be a RN, BSN in May!
Omg so close! Crazy proud of you! Hope you kill it in your final stretch!
Applying to nursing school in the US looks incredibly complicated and stressful. In Australia you apply to Uni straight out of school or even as a mature age student plus there either none or minimal prerequisites. It's a three year degree here and it's very uncommon to see any accelerated nursing degrees.
I'm loving watching your application and nursing journey. I start my bachelor of nursing in march and i'm beyond excited.
Best of luck with your applications, you are going to be such a brilliant nurse.
Just sent off my application for teacher training program (UK) scary but so exciting!
Congrats!! That's the best feeling! Wishing you the best of luck!
@@KiaraMadisen you too! We got this girl 💪🏻
What schools have you applied on your Spreadsheet?
I ended up applying to 4 schools on my spreadsheet!
@@KiaraMadisen Can you name the 4 schools on my email? al713713@gmail.com
you inspire me so much
That makes me so happy! Keep being amazing 💕
@@KiaraMadisen 💖💖💖🤗🤗
Good luck! Are you applying for NP as well as BSN and ADN?
How come you you went to 4 different colleges? Good luck with the applications!
Thanks! And there were many reasons, mostly because they each offered a specific class/style that I needed at that time or because it was the school that I went through for dual enrollment in high school :)
Hi Kiara! I have an idea of which schools you’re working on (I’m from the PNW, graduated from the ABSN program for the app you’re working on and now a nurse!) Been through this whole process so if you need any tips or wonder what the ABSN program is like, lmk!!
Your thumbnails are always so cute
Thank you so much!
You mentioned your mom correcting your work and making you a better writer. Is she an English teacher/prof?
She's not, but she does a lot of it at work, and her mom and dad were both english professors so she is picky & very on it 😂
Question and advice: Have you ever gone to or contacted the human resources department of hospitals or nursing homes? Ask the hiring managers and persons in charge of nursing department where dose the hospitals Human Resources department want and like their nurses to graduate from and where dose the hospital want their future nurses they will hire get there nursing education from and what school/universities do they think are best to have a chance to be a nurse inside their hospital. Also why do they hire most of their nurses from a certain nursing program? Also ask what nursing school dose the hospital recommend you get educating in nursing from and go to that will give a better chance at being hired at their hospital because maybe a lot of hospitals might like hire nursing employees from same nursing programs that many of their nurses now they have working at their hospital might of graduate from the same nursing school. Also find out if there are any hospitals that have education tuition reimbursement program of your tuition you paid for nursing school. Let’s say you have contacted hospitals or nursing homes to see they have a program where they will pay for your nursing education if you agree to work for that hospital or nursing home after you graduate. Another thing is Have you thought about being a nurse for United States government like in the army, marines like that and to see if you can learn if they will pay for your education and you can be a nurse during wars and have the government pay for your nursing or you can be a nurse on military training bases where solders train and might get hurt. Just a thought of thing you can do. Remember nursing programs and university love promising how great they nursing program is but maybe find out where and what nursing programs and schools your future dream hospital like to hire from. Try dreaming backwards work backwards. Ask your self where and what company you want to be a nurse at then call them or email them to see where do they hire there nurses from and what nursing program/school they suggest you go to.