I'm an oncology nurse, I'm coming up on 11 months as a nurse. In the beginning I HATED IT, mainly due to ratios. on my unit we usually have 5 patients, sometimes 6. I strongly believe anything more than 4 patients should be against the law nation wide. whenever I have a patient on a heparin drip, or a HIPEC patient I get a little nervous because it can be challenging to manage those patients with a team of 5. I love working with those impacted by cancer, but I've been contemplating finding somewhere where I can get a strict 4 patient ratio...even if that means moving to California. When I'm at 4 I feel like an actual nurse, and not just a work horse running around. I like patient centered care, not task oriented care and unfortunately health care is very task oriented.
I completely agree. When I have fewer patients, I'm a better nurse. It's nice to have the time to sit and talk with them and their families and explain things to them in detail versus getting frustrated with a lot of questions cause you're falling behind every second :/
This is a good one! I was sooooo stuck between everyone telling me that I should start off as a med surg nurse to “get my feet wet”. I’m now currently in an ICU because that’s what fits me best! Thanks for sharing this Rocky!!
Hey there! I just wanted to ask how it was working on the cardiac unit? I'm a recent graduate. My initial hope was to work in OB, however my top hospital's new grad residency isn't hiring into that unit at the moment. I'm a bit at a loss right now, and have been considering the cardiology unit because I had a few weeks on one during my clinicals.
i’m 14 years old and planning to finish my college prerequisites during high school, and graduate nursing school at 20! i think i wanna become a medsurg or some sort of peds nurse! i keep on binge watching nursing, and travel nursing videos, i cant wait to grow up😂!!
I am going to start nursing school in Jan and I am so nervous to think about the people I am going to have to care for. I just want to be the best nurse I can be and truly change peoples lives and be there for them but I was so scared not knowing where to start or what I would be good at and this video has been a true gem 😭💕 thank you!
Started in long term care, then ortho-neuro surgery, spent 4 years in Leukemia/Lymphoma/BMT and General Oncology. Now working pool and anticipating to start as a spinal cord injury Nurse at the VA beginning of next year. I am in my second semester of a MSN-DNP program. I really love Nursing and all the options it offers.
First and foremost, THANK YOU SO SO SOOO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO! I’m a new grad RN and have been struggling trying to figure out what I wanted to do. I knew in my heart I wanted to get into aesthetics and also working in an outpatient setting, but I’d get a lot of opinions about it. A lot were “you should do bedside because if you don’t, you won’t have a lot of options later” orrrrr people would imply that those choices wouldn’t make me a “real nurse.” So when you mentioned about being honest with yourself and saving lives is also the preventative side of things, that hit home for me. ♥️ Thank you again for your guidance and all of your content!
Follow your passion! Nurse Kendra on RU-vid recently posted a video about nursing being a great profession because there are so many options. She even highlighted how one of her nursing students did not go into bedside nursing and went straight to public health nursing, never worked in a hospital. After nursing school I worked in a rehab facility and then followed that with 9 years of home Care. I just accepted an offer as a med-surg nurse at my local hospital so don't let people tell you you aren't a real nurse if you haven't worked at the bedside. I cannot stand the nasty nurses who spew that and undermine those who have not worked in the hospital! That was one reason I avoided hospitals because it is quite a toxic culture and a pissing match. When I worked at a rehab facility we had a few 10 plus year Hospital nurses come in and apply thinking the job would be easy and they did not make it through orientation because they underestimated how much work goes into rehabs and nursing homes. Please don't set aside your dreams because of the competitive toxic nurse culture! Trust me, working in a hospital does not make you a better nurse. What makes you the best nurse is thriving in the environment that you work in and being able to provide quality care to your population of patients, as well as being compassionate and empathetic. I do know a nurse that went from the emergency room to aesthetics and wish she had done it sooner!
Currently a LPN student but the goal is to become a labor and delivery nurse. I also would not mind working in ante-partum or post-partum. Travel nursing is a dream of mine as well. Great video Rocky!!!
I’m starting the last semester of my nursing program in January. And literally this video has answered all of my questions. I’ll probably watch it a second time. Thank you for making this video for us newbies. Much appreciated!
I'm an ER nurse, and I absolutely love the job most days. A lot of your questions, such as setting and patient population don't necessarily affect me much, but one thing I NEED is the fast paced adrenaline rush since I was an EMT/firefighter before nursing and my hobbies are adrenaline based as well. Other than ER or flight nursing, the only other things I'd consider would be L&D (without postpartum) or CRNA!
Omg thank youuu!! I’m a nursing student graduating in May and I feel like your questions were different than others I’ve seen. Your approach about not letting anyone else’s answers deter you or change your mind was really comforting. I’ve always been drawn to L&D, lactation, midwifery (and community education/health maintenance & prevention), but felt pressured to at least “try” adrenaline junkie type environments to really “make it” and be considered a “real nurse”. Your video reminded me that ALL types of nurses are needed and that following what will motivate us to LEARN more will also keep us enjoying how we serve patients. I appreciate you!! THANK YOU, NURSE ROCKY!!✨🙏🏽
I’ve been wanting to go to nursing school for such a long time . Currently in the process . Honestly this has helped me so much . I still feel scared, but you have opened so many questions I never really thought about . So thank you for creating this video . 🙏🏽
@@jasmineyounger6758 Hey ! I absolutely love Neuro. Neuro , for me, forces you to think outside of what you can visibly see because a patient could look fine and really be silently hemorrhaging . It was the best decision I made when choosing a nursing speciality.
neka Jones hey girl thank you I know I want to be in an icu setting for sure because being in the icu made me want to become a nurse on the first place
I’ve seen videos like this multiple times but none of them were TALKING TO ME. I’m not sure how to explain it because again I’ve heard these things before it your delivery was very thought provoking! Thanks girl!
New grad med surg nurse here! This was a very helpful video. I eventually after this year or so want to work in L&D. This also made me realize I may want to consider an LDRP bc I LOVE the labor process but I learned in med surg I like having the same patients for a few days in a row. So maybe an LDRP unit would suit me better after I transition.
Hey! This video helped me sooo much. I’m a nursing major and lately I’ve been doing research trying to figure out if I should change my major or not. Now I understand that nursing is a great field with a broad spectrum. Dermatology nursing seems interesting!!
I just started nursing school a few days ago, but as of now I'm thinking NICU or OR. I don't know for sure yet. I'm hoping something jumps out at me during clinical. Thanks for all the tips 🤗♥️
Loved this! I used to feel a little “less than” bc I’m not in the ER or ICU. Currently in outpatient and thinking about switching it up, but I don’t care anymore about what other people think. Definitely have to be honest with yourself if you want to be good at what you do!
Hi Tristan! New Grad RN here. Was offered a Med Surg position and turned it down because I never enjoyed it during clinical. Ended up being offered a position as a Circulator RN at an outpatient orthopedics surgery center! I stopped asking for peoples' opinions because I kept getting the same response "You will lose your skills". But every specialty has their own set of skills! :)
@@makaylalee6890 how’s it going?! I about to take my first Endoscopy travel gig. A little nervous because I haven’t trained in room before. Only pre-op and recovery. I hope I like being in the room!
Thanks for sharing this! I never realized the diversity in jobs that nurses have. I know we won’t all be able to get our dream job, but this is reassuring.
You had the best questions compared to every other video I watched, thank you! I do consider myself an adrenaline junkie, but I don't enjoy the patient interaction that much, moreso the work related tasks. I'm a nurse aide and am halfway through my nursing program, hoping to get into Neurology somehow
Great to hear from an actual nurse all these tips! I have a strong interest in Oncology and the complete, thoroughness it takes to take care of someone diagnosed or impacted by cancer. There's so many things about this patient population that interest me - thanks for validating those of us who feel so compelled to a specific specialty! You have a lot of great advice. Keep on keeping on! 🥰
1.Both (personal reasons) 2.Both(I need balance lol) 3.Depends 4.I am not sure 5. Ummm..I do not know 6.I have so many!!! Conclusion:I AM MORE CONFUSED THAN I WAS😂
I‘m in my last semester of nursing school and I’m thinking a lot about which field I’m choosing. I’m doing my degree at a large university hospital in Germany and I’ve seen almost every field in my clinical rotations. I was most fulfilled in oncology, anaesthesia, dermatology and gynaecology.
THIS VIDEO!! My God! I wish I found this video a few months ago. These questions are great! I’m 3 months in a Multisystem PCU, and struggling! Our ratio is 4-5, I can’t wrap my head around everything. The workload is heavy. I feel like a headless goose. I’m always triple checking my work so it puts me way behind. I’m leaving like 2 hours after I give handoff. Everyone is saying it’s like this your first year, but I can’t imagine to continue like this for another 9 plus months. Thank you for this video 🙌🏾
Thank you for emphasizing we need all types of nurses :) This is very informative and helpful, since I thought I wouldn't be fit as a nurse since I don't really like to do bedside. I love the research and surgery side of nursing. I am not really good at the emergency situations, I am super introverted haha. Like you said, I have so much respect and love for those that love it! Thanks!
These are fantastic questions!!! There are so many specialties so I think it is hard to find your specific one or think maybe there’s one out there that’s better for me but this list really makes it easy!!
I loved watching this video!! I love your questions, and you gave me so much food for thought :) Thank you for taking the time to make such an intentional and helpful video!!!
This post what’s given me some additional insight that will better assist me with the specialty/specialties that I am interested in. I will be studying to become a nurse next year. I am considering the OR, L&D, holistic, and case management.
Going into my 3rd semester in a few weeks! I know I am meant to be a NICU nurse! Its a different type of excitement and joy when I get the opportunity to learn about neonates!
Graduating a BSN program in 28 days exactly & accepted an offer with icu but my heart is really with L&D. Everyone said if I started in l&d I would be limited going forward :(
Your video really has helped me think about what I want to go to college for and persue. I have to say that I am not good at science like at all . Like I understand some things but rarely. But I want to be a nurse and help patients but science is just not my subject. Any suggestions or advice that can help me. Thank you :))
Hi, so I’m a chemistry major right now and I have recently found a passion to become a registered nurse or pediatric nurse. Do you have any advice for me that will prepare me for the future?
First time here and I’m approaching graduation at the end of the year. I’m leaning towards peds or OB, but I really don’t know. I was looking forward to clinicals to see, but this corona done messed it all up. ANYWAYS I just wanna say you’re pretty and this camera quality is ON. POINT. Ok bye lol.
This video came right on time. I am in my last level of nursing, and I honestly am so torn 😩 I have always wanted to do psych, then I have thought about hospice, or dialysis, but everyone reccommends med surg. I absolutely have never wanted to work Med surg, but I know the experience is helpful, especially if I ever wanted to switch departments... I excelled in my MH rotation so idk 😩
A Dose Of Candy if you don’t want to do med surg, don’t! That’s what I’m in right now to get me through school, and i know for a fact i would never work on my unit as a nurse. If you want to go into MH, go into that! There isn’t much experience wise in med surg that will help you in the MH world long run.
A dose of candy, you're exhibiting traits of extreme intelligence. Trust me your oath Is even beyond nursing. Ask yourself some honest questions, looking at all your loves and hates skills you've developed. What would i want to become. Itd amaze you the answer that comes out. You're a rare Gem, take time to listen to you and discover yourself. Cheers 🎉
My dream is to become a nurse but I do not want to interact with the patients. Can u write a list of things that I could do? Nursing is the only career I want to go into.
I'm currently in the prenursing program at a community College in my area and am stressing on doing our abridge program (lpn->bsn->MN with a possibility of NP) I've always told myself I wanna be in NICU but wanna be somewhere high stress like ER but I'm starting to reconsider. I love babies but I know the costs of NICU 😅 I also love psychology and wanted to be a psychiatrist for the longest so I might do something in that field. I wish there was a test lol like the ones you take in HS but just for nurses 😭🤣
