Ask Me Anything 

1) What made you cut your hair when you first started this channel and why did you grow it out? 2) What books or resources do you recommend for nurses new to or wanting to get into the ER or ICU? Thank you for the videos you make! You really do "keep it real".

OK, here's a set of questions: I'm just starting this adventure (finishing up my pre-reqs, been accepted into nursing school, and start OFFICIAL classes in January). Sometimes I wonder if I'll really use this information ON the job or if this is just a foundation to "thinking nurse-y". In your job...do you actually utilize what you learned in microbiology and chemistry? ...AND... If you could go back into nursing school - and yet somehow know all the things you know now - is there anything you would have done differently/paid attention to more/etc that would have made your time and career as a nurse better or easier? Is there something that you have to shake your head at (with new nurses coming out of schools) and think "why aren't they teaching these folks -------- / to do ------ better?"

Here ya go..... "Where did you come up with the name 'KeepitRealRN"... =]

Craig, I have been watching your channel for a while now and I know you have a great deal of experience in ICU. I'm a new RN, I was an Lpn for 2 years at a nursing home prior and I'm starting an ICU job in a few weeks. I know there is alot to learn in this area but can you list some things I can study about in the mean time before I start my job so that it won't be overwhelming at first? thanks, Pritchard, RN

What are your thoughts on new grads going straight into the ICU? What are your tips for getting used to working overnights? Do you take your vacation time? If so, what's your favorite way to spend it?

Is having your own malpractice insurance a good idea?

What was your inspiration for becoming a nurse and why? I'm not sure if you already answered this previously, but I gave it a shot.

In the icu what are the top 10 meds we should know like the back of our hands?

Have you tried travel nursing? Opinions??

How do u maintain a normal life/schedule working nights?