Finally someone who actually tells us how they got to this position. Every time I have asked other nurses its always a big secret. Thank you so much!!!
What kind of place do you work in now? Also my sister is an NP and I am an RN and we have been talking about opening up a clinic/medispa type of thing. Any advice on how to get started?
I absolutely love your honesty! I’ve been a nurse for 25 years and started injecting in 2017. Got out during COVID but want to dive back in. I’m so ready and love your approach. I was always very truthful with my clients. I think that’s best policy.
So glad I found your channel! I’m a dialysis nurse who has become depressed in my field while making all this money! I think everyday what is the cost of my happiness. I’m about to go to an esthetician school and learned I won’t make as much but am so excited to embark on this new career!
Thank you SOO much! I’m a licensed esthetician and licensed laser practitioner in Georgia! I’ve been debating nursing school forever. I work at a medical spa/concierge doctor’s office and I’m certified to do laser hair removal, micro-needling, tattoo removal etc! I want to do more advanced treatments and work for a plastic surgeon which is why I’ve decided to pursue nursing 👩🏼⚕️ I figured if allll else fails I can always go be a nurse and always find a job!
You’re so inspiring! I’m withdrawing from pepperdine after my first semester to do esthetician school and an ADN program. This is exactly what I want to do!
Love the transparency! This video was so helpful. I'm finishing up my last days in my BSN program in Ohio and I had no idea which direction to start heading in for aesthetic nursing. I get so excited and motivated after watching videos like this -Thanks :)
I LOVED THIS!!!!!! Thank you so much for all the info girly! It was well said and transparent! I’ve worked as an MA in the derm/plastics industry for the past 3 years & I graduate next year with my RN and this is my dream!
I’m in my last year of nursing school and I went into this program to become a nurse injector! It’s been really tough because all the courses required have nothing to do with what I wanna do. I’m glad you made this video and I can’t wait to get actual experience after school!
Hey Amanda, I wanna get into nursing school for this as well but I'm nervous about it. I'm very into skincare and wanted a career related to it. I love school but I'm scared about nursing school, what do you think I should do?
Estela Puga if you are only interested in skin care, maybe look into esthetician school? It will cover more on skin care like facials, exfoliation, peels and more. I think that would be the best option for you. Nursing school won’t go into detail on what you are looking for.
@@mandi1190 but estheticians can’t be aesthetic nurse practitioners or can they? Is it possible to just go to specialized training without nursing school?
I appreciate how much you value family. I have three kids - got my degree in teaching and I'm thinking about being a nurse. Trying to narrow which field of nursing. My mom is a nurse and practicing medicine has always been on my mind.
@@amielynn2657 you can do 2 years of nursing school, pass, take the NLCEX & become an license RN and get paid the same as someone with a 4 year degree in nursing.
I was a Care Partner at UCLA as well. I’m now 3 years into my career as a telemetry nurse and I’m looking into aesthetic nursing. Thanks for your transparency. This was really helpful.
I got my esthetician license about 5 yrs ago but always stuck to just doing make overs. I recently began doing lashes. But now I’m excited for more as an esthetician you can do a lot but it only scratches the surface. I’m interested in dermaplanning, Microneedling and micro blading. You need different type of education and licenses for all three which I find dumb since they are all tied together. I wish they could provide more education for estheticians so they could widen our scope of practice🥺
I feel the same way about nursing! our scope is actually limited in Cali a lot, but maybe one day!! I know soooo many amazing estheticians that I learn a lot from! It is a great field to be in
I appreciate this video so much, this is a field where I feel like it’s hard to find clear genuine opinions on how to find a path to it. This is something I’m die hard for and want to open my own med spa one day so thank you for the openness about your path!!
Super grateful for this video, I am looking into esthetician school but thinking about the future and ways to grow and an aesthetician nurse is definitely calling my attention. THANK YOU!!
Thank you so much!!! It is such an amazing field to get in to! I AM having a class next week (if you can’t make it you can still watch it later on)…if you can make it that’d be awesome 👏🏼
Hi Janet! Thank you so much for this video!! I am currently in nursing school studying a BSc.in Nursing (Intellectual Disability/Intellectual Developmental Disability in the US). I'm in my 3rd year (one more year to go!😪) And I already know I do not want to work in this area of nursing. I originally wanted general nursing and then work in med-surg and eventually theatre nurse. Something about working in hospitals especially in the surgical/medical side of things really really interests me. Unfortunately, I did not get to go down that route. I am now looking into Aesthetic nursing (idk how I came across it or thought of it anymore) but I don't know much about it and I am nervous about taking this route because I'm an introvert but when I have patients and in a working environment for some reason I am more extroverted than introverted 😂 I am interested in this type of nursing and the more videos I'm watching I think I'm more interested in the skin care side of things and laser hair removal sounds pretty cool!
Hi!! Wow what a journey! Do you live in another state? I didn't know nurses had to choose a specialty in school! I just did general and you could technically get a job anywhere! I am the most extroverted introvert out there lol I am super shy, but at work and with my patients I am different. That is a good balance, you will be just fine :) always just find a connection with your patients and build trust! it goes such a long way. I can recommend a few good skincare books for you! go ahead and email me and ill link them :) Skincare took me a while to get the hang of, but now I love it!
@@NurseJanetG Hi Janet! Thank you for getting back to me! 😁 I live in Ireland. Here you can choose a specialty but you can also do general nursing as an undergrad. I applied for general but I also included specialities just to increase chances of getting into nursing school. But sadly, I didn't get the discipline of nursing that I really wanted 😔. However, I am excited about going into aesthetics as it's different and I really didn't know that there was such a thing as aesthetic nursing. It sounds pretty cool! Thanks for the tip of developing a relationship with patients as an introvert 😂And Yes I will send you an email for the skin care books. Looking forward to more videos on your channel! 😊👍🏾
This is my dream career, I graduate nursing school in August and I'm so stressed knowing how hard it is getting your foot in the door! Everyone I reach out to says no to me lol but hopefully the right place with come to me eventually. However, like you said, I will probably do bedside for a few years till then.
Hi Mandina. I graduated this May and I am starting my search for an injecting/aesthetic job. I would love to know what you have been doing career wise.
HI EVERYONE!! Since it took me soooo long to get back to everyone! A lottt of questions. If you want a Part TWO to this video, ask below or DM me on my IG @nursejanetg and I will do a part two ❤️
@@versacenoose1271 don't go to nursing school is you want to get into aesthetics. go to nursing school because you have this innate need to care for others and want to care for humans. that is how you know you got into this field for the right reasons. Imagine you go into nursing school just to inject people and once you start injecting, you realize you don't like it. That is when I find a lot of people in my field feel lost :( but if you go into nursing because you want to care for others, your job opportunities are endless AND you will be happy in the long run
Is so nice that you share all this information. Unfortunately nurses usually don’t share that much of information. Nursing school was tough for me and now that I passed my nclex I see that what is coming is going to be the same, nobody giving any information. 🙁 I want to work in energy department at least 1 year and later get into aesthetics, hopefully I can do it. I’m in Florida and I don’t find too much information. Thanks for your videos! 🙏🏻
you named all of my interest, and what you dislike I also dislike. I’m 16 and was also considering becoming a surgeon, but now I think this is what I’m gonna follow through with by my senior year.
Hi Janet! So I’m a licensed esthetician and I decided to go back to school so I can be able to do injections and such. I think I overheard you say that you didn’t think becoming an RN was “necessary” if wanting to do this or maybe you said there was another way of going about it? If so.. can you specify for me please🤗 loved this video! Thanks in advance!
Thank you for being so open about your experience. I love your energy & this video was really helpful I have zero knowledge on this particular career field but I am very interested and hopeful that I get started someday.
What are some signs to look for and how can you tell if a place you’re considering working will be as you described “ people who will value you for your work AND as a human being”?
Yes girl! I know what you mean about seeing myself stressing about the floor on my day off 5 or 10 yrs down the line. Heck I used to stress abt work before I come in. Even the night before. It's tough. And we have to do this for 40 yrs.. it may be for someone else. But not for me
So odd this just popped up in my feed. I’m a licensed Cosmo and I love the beauty industry… I want to “up” the skill level and challenge myself . Pretty cool and informative🤔
Ah!! When you said Palmdale it threw me off because that’s where I live 😂 haha I’m currently doing my prereqs with the goal to get into AVC’s nursing program! Thanks for such an informative video 💓
I know what you mean abt toxic work environments.. especially on the floor. Everything is so stressful that they only think about their own pain. There's not a lot of empathy going around. I no longer work for places like that. My current workplace doesn't stress me out so much. Many other places should be like this
Hey I just discovered your channel! I'll definitely have to watch your videos. This field isn't taught in nursing school and it's hard to find books or classes about it. I just made the switch to this specialty after 3 years of bedside and I feel lost that I have to relearn everything all over again.
Hi Layla! I know it is tough! I have a video about the classes I took and there is an Amazon link with some really useful books! You should check them out, they would be a great resource for anyone in this field.
I’m an MRI Technologist who had loved aesthetics for years. I keep going back and forth on should I go back to school. Your video was so helpful. Im so worried about leaving my comfort salary as opposed to doing what I love. How did you find a place to train and hire you being new? That’s what I’m worried about.
I’m in the exact same boat as you!! Been a MRI tech for 15 years and I make good money and am very comfortable in my career now, but my heart is in aesthetics, that is my passion. Really struggling with whether or not I want to start over 😩
Hello !!!! I’m a new here, and so far I’m loving your content. Have you ever thought about doing a live? I’m really interested about this field. Ty for sharing
Hiii! I’m having classes starting this week :) lip technique, Botox, an extension of my how to get into this field video :) head to my IG and the link it in the bio as well! I hope to meet you there!
I’m graduating this April and would love your input! Would you recommend bedside/floor experience before pursuing a career in aesthetics? Thank you so much for these videos, there’s not enough like them!!💖
Love this question, is it okay if I use it in a FAQ video I am doing? to answer it, I think it is worth a shot to see if you like bedside JUST incase you don't like aesthetics. It is always nice to have a fall back. I don't think you NEED to do it, but it helped me tremendously!
I’ve been looking for this type of info for a year. I’m struggling to commit to nursing school but it must be done! I have my esthetician license in NJ, we need a med license to perform advanced tx. I wanted to do chemistry too to formulate products and get to the business side of things. my budget is the one that’s gonna go thru it unfortunately
I have applied to a bunch of places. They never even called or emailed. I got upset and frustrated and decided to take the class for botox and fillers. I dm'd a bunch of ppl and only ppl in California want to train me. I am from Florida and they have nothing to offer. No one in florida wants to train! So I'm catching a flight to Cali to be trained by the best. I'm a nurse practitioner. I plan on opening my own office to start off with botox and fillers I'm excited
I’m an esthetician and I am super interested in what you do but I really don’t like the idea of nursing school ): how would you recommend getting into this line of work without a nursing degree? Thank you for this video btw ❤️
You should try to get your laser license! I work at a medical spa/Concierge doctors office and LOVE it! But I’m going into nursing to do more and work for a plastic surgeon! I’m in Georgia so all the states have different laws
HI EVERYONE! MY VIRTUAL CLASSES ARE NOW LIVE! THE LINK IS IN MY IG BIO! I HOPE YOU ALL ARE READY TO EMBARK ON THIS JOURNEY TOGETHER AND LEARN! I CANNOT WAIT TO VIRTUALLY MEET YOU GUYS!
Ugh! It’s so frustrating lol! I’ve a nurse for 7 years I’ve been trying to get into esthetics. I got my esthetician license last year. Now I’m thinking about taking filler/Botox classes but I don’t want to waste my time or money if they don’t consider it experience.
Thank you for this video! It had so much information I felt was not covered in other videos. I just graduated with my BSCN and am currently studying for my NCLEX. Do you think you need job experience on a floor before trying to get a job right away as an aesthetic nurse?
aww thank you so much!! and CONGRATS!!! I don't think you NEED to, but I think it was very helpful for me because I feel like if I began in aesthetics, I would have always wondered what floor nursing was like. PLUS floor nursing has helped me be very calm in a lot of complicated situations in life lol
Amazing video... someone just asked me the other day... how long did jt take you to feel comfortable.-my answer was the same as yours.= i dont feel comfortable. And thats probably why i enjoy it so much.
Unfortunately, in the US AND CALI nursing school would be necessary. These are medica treatments but the “prettier” side of medicine 😌 Nursing school gives you good knowledge for the basics of aesthetics and then you fine tune it once you graduate.
If you transition into this field just by working for a plastic surgeon ( without prior experience) and then get training through them, how does that work???? Are you just going to be able to work there? Will you make less money than if you were an rn?
I appreciate this video so much Janet! Thank you for sharing your experiences because there aren't many videos about this topic! I sent you a DM on IG too to ask a quick question. But I also wanted to ask, how did you put together your resume/cover letters when applying to these med spas/plastic surgeons offices, especially without any experience in aesthetics? Or what would you say to these businesses through social media/emails to get hired? Thank you!!
As far as resumes, just be honest. My first job as a laser nurse I let them know I had NO experience in lasers, but I wanted to gear towards injections and my manager who interviewed me is one of my friends to this day! Honesty goes a long way with people. I wouldn't DM anyone, but I would find their e-mail and just reach out. It never hurts to ask!
Hey Im an Esthetician currently going to nursing school, I was wondering if an associate's degree rather than a bachelor's is fine? for this specific field
I want to work in the field of injectables such as botox and lip filler . Do you recommend me to do a medical assistant program then get my certificate in filler and then look for a job at a spa? Or should I go for my associate's degree in nursing?
Hi! I have a question. I'm interested in pursuing this career and I was wondering if getting an ADN to take the NCLEXRN to become a RN is good enough/a good route to become an Aesthetic Nurse. Or is it more favorable if you have a BSN? As you mentioned doing a whole 4-year nursing school to be an Aesthetic Nurse is a long and hard process so I'm just looking to do it in the least amount of time with enough credentials. Hoping for your response!
So i have a question: the only way do this career is to be an RN ? But you don’t recommend becoming an RN just to do this? What would be these best path if you don’t have a medical background ?
don't go to nursing school if you want to get into aesthetics. go to nursing school because you have this innate need to care for others and want to care for humans. that is how you know you got into this field for the right reasons. Imagine you go into nursing school just to inject people and once you start injecting, you realize you don't like it. That is when I find a lot of people in my field feel lost :( but if you go into nursing because you want to care for others, your job opportunities are endless AND you will be happy in the long run
Hi! I see you went to Mount Saint Mary’s University! I am currently a high school senior and I was recently accepted into the pre-nursing program there. I really want to be an Aesthetics nurse but confused on what some of the steps are to become one. So after finishing nursing school, in order to obtain your certificates to be able to administer Botox, were these classes fairly hard or easy to pass since they were only 1-2 days? I was also wondering how long it took you to become an Aesthetics nurse excluding the amount of time you were a floor nurse? I’m only a 17 year old and still trying to figure things out and your help would really mean a lot! xo
Hi Jackie! Omg yayyyy! Congrats!!! So after you are done, you have two choices: 1. Find a job that will train you to do Botox, Fillers, etc (some plastic surgeons will). 2. Take a certificate class FIRST (I know few people who have done this without a job) and then go find a job. This is probably not the ideal way. I would say find a place to work FIRST (like a surgeons office or laser place) and let them know you want to take the dive into aesthetics. The courses aren't like you take a test after. You learn about Botox and filler and then you do it yourself with your instructor watching.This is why I think it is SOOOO important to find a SMALL class setting. That way the instructor can watch you! I did a one day class on Botox and injectables and then just began injecting that very week! This was also 4 years ago and this field wasn't as big. Nowadays, you can shadow someone! We have shadowing and interning at The Things We Do :) when you're ready, you can reach out :)
Hello thank you for sharing ! I have a question I’m looking to start in this field and I am in California so I know I need to go to nursing school . I was thinking on going to beauty school and becoming a esthetician and then going into the nursing program . Do u think it’s a good idea or just a waste bc it won’t help ?
Hey guys I’m about to enroll into esthetician school , and once I get certified I’m hoping to attend a RN program ! I took a CNA class to see if I was okay with the nursing field I highly suggest ! I love working with residents ! I was so scared to do something like this but at one point we just have to let go of judgment and go for it !
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@@pbam5500 I think there is a grey area, but in Cali, we have LVNs and they cannot inject. I would check would the states governing board. Just because it can be done, doesn't mean it should be ;) Always best to do it the right way.
Did you say that you can be in this field just working for a surgeon who trains you , and you don’t have to be an RN? I thought you had to be an rn to do this and have a bsn??????
Can you please explain how do we get that initial hands on work experience before applying for an aesthetic nurse job? Because most dermatology practices and medical spas require you to have a couple years of experience before they hire you. Getting that experience to land a job as a nurse injector seems difficult, I have been trying for a while. Please help!!
At the beginning you said you don't recommend going to school for four years to be a RN incase you don't like it just to become an aesthetic nurse and then you say get your RN license and then try to get into a surgeons office that might possibly train you as an aesthetic nurse... So confused. Is there away to become an aesthetic nurse/injector without a 4 year degree or not?
Ok so I'm in Georgia, I am 100% interested in medical aesthetics. (Plastics, my own spa, skies the limit) Problem is I have no clue where to get started.. DO I go to nursing school or WHAT.. when I asked people about it I never got anything clear because they just acted like I wanted their business. I'm 35 and just need to figure out what to do to get there and actually make money doing it. So a little help plz. :)
Hi Crystal! Sorry it took me so long. I am unsure about the scope of nurses in Georgia, but I would check to see if RNs can do aesthetics in the state and if so, nursing school :)
Hi Crystal Did you end up going to nursing school? I am interested in being an injector I am 34 years old and have my own spa. But really don't know where to start with nursing
Wondering the same thing!!! I've been searching for places - local and far - and it's SO hard to know where to go. The ones where you can get training in many different things in a week or 2? Or a more local place (but probably smaller class sizes and more expensive per course) but all you learn is one or 2 specialties?? I just feel totally lost and so afraid of paying all this money for a course or courses, just to regret it afterwards, feel like I made the wrong decision, and have no more money to sign up somewhere else! 😕
Finally someone who actually tells us how they got to this position. Every time I have asked other nurses its always a big secret. Thank you so much!!!
Of course 😊💕
What kind of place do you work in now?
Also my sister is an NP and I am an RN and we have been talking about opening up a clinic/medispa type of thing. Any advice on how to get started?
Yea it depends
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I’m so happy that there’s more videos in aesthetic nursing omggg
I know!!! I wish I had these videos lol
i know I am kinda randomly asking but does anybody know of a good website to stream newly released tv shows online?
Thanks for the shout out Nurse Janet! You were an excellent student and it was an honor to train you in aesthetics! Leslie Fletcher, NP-BC
omg I love you Leslie!!!
After high school what r the steps and requirements to finally be coming aethetician
I absolutely love your honesty! I’ve been a nurse for 25 years and started injecting in 2017. Got out during COVID but want to dive back in. I’m so ready and love your approach. I was always very truthful with my clients. I think that’s best policy.
So glad I found your channel! I’m a dialysis nurse who has become depressed in my field while making all this money! I think everyday what is the cost of my happiness. I’m about to go to an esthetician school and learned I won’t make as much but am so excited to embark on this new career!
I wish you luck and lots of success…and remember when you’re out there successful and blessed to pay it forward to somebody else.
Thank you SOO much! I’m a licensed esthetician and licensed laser practitioner in Georgia! I’ve been debating nursing school forever. I work at a medical spa/concierge doctor’s office and I’m certified to do laser hair removal, micro-needling, tattoo removal etc! I want to do more advanced treatments and work for a plastic surgeon which is why I’ve decided to pursue nursing 👩🏼⚕️ I figured if allll else fails I can always go be a nurse and always find a job!
nursing is an amazing field for that reason!!
Same here!! How is your journey going
Thank you for posting this content. There isn’t much info on this type of nursing.
I know! I am so glad!!!
I'm a 3rd year nursing student and is aspiring to be part of this field of cosmetic/aesthetic surgery. Can't wait to binge this channel! Thank you.
thank you sooo much Carla!!!!
You’re so inspiring! I’m withdrawing from pepperdine after my first semester to do esthetician school and an ADN program. This is exactly what I want to do!
You’re so kind! Thank you 💕💕💕
Just passed my NCLEX a few days ago!! Hoping to become an aesthetic nurse!
Ahhhh congrats!! You got this!
Love the transparency! This video was so helpful. I'm finishing up my last days in my BSN program in Ohio and I had no idea which direction to start heading in for aesthetic nursing. I get so excited and motivated after watching videos like this -Thanks :)
I am soooo glad! AHHH congrats!!! I hope this helped a little :) hopefully our paths cross one day!
You survived!!! Congrats on your BSN Kathryn!
I love this, I graduate soon and I’m looking forward into aesthetics and dermatology!
Awww yayyy congrats! 🎈
Did you end up entering this field after graduating?
I LOVED THIS!!!!!! Thank you so much for all the info girly! It was well said and transparent! I’ve worked as an MA in the derm/plastics industry for the past 3 years & I graduate next year with my RN and this is my dream!
I’m in my last year of nursing school and I went into this program to become a nurse injector! It’s been really tough because all the courses required have nothing to do with what I wanna do. I’m glad you made this video and I can’t wait to get actual experience after school!
Hey Amanda, I wanna get into nursing school for this as well but I'm nervous about it. I'm very into skincare and wanted a career related to it. I love school but I'm scared about nursing school, what do you think I should do?
Estela Puga if you are only interested in skin care, maybe look into esthetician school? It will cover more on skin care like facials, exfoliation, peels and more. I think that would be the best option for you. Nursing school won’t go into detail on what you are looking for.
Estela Puga just do it but you got to stay dedicated to it. In the process of applying for it now.
I love all the support on this thread! :) you guys are amazing!
@@mandi1190 but estheticians can’t be aesthetic nurse practitioners or can they? Is it possible to just go to specialized training without nursing school?
I appreciate how much you value family. I have three kids - got my degree in teaching and I'm thinking about being a nurse. Trying to narrow which field of nursing. My mom is a nurse and practicing medicine has always been on my mind.
thank you so much
Good for you! I am glad you decided not to be greedy. You will be successful just because you helping others.
Working towards becoming an aesthetic nurse. But I’m going to school for 2 years instead of 4 to become a registered nurse. Great video 💕
What type of schooling is a 2 year RN license called?
@@amielynn2657 associated degree. ASN
@@amielynn2657 you can do 2 years of nursing school, pass, take the NLCEX & become an license RN and get paid the same as someone with a 4 year degree in nursing.
I was a Care Partner at UCLA as well. I’m now 3 years into my career as a telemetry nurse and I’m looking into aesthetic nursing. Thanks for your transparency. This was really helpful.
I got my esthetician license about 5 yrs ago but always stuck to just doing make overs. I recently began doing lashes. But now I’m excited for more as an esthetician you can do a lot but it only scratches the surface. I’m interested in dermaplanning, Microneedling and micro blading. You need different type of education and licenses for all three which I find dumb since they are all tied together. I wish they could provide more education for estheticians so they could widen our scope of practice🥺
I feel the same way about nursing! our scope is actually limited in Cali a lot, but maybe one day!! I know soooo many amazing estheticians that I learn a lot from! It is a great field to be in
I appreciate this video so much, this is a field where I feel like it’s hard to find clear genuine opinions on how to find a path to it. This is something I’m die hard for and want to open my own med spa one day so thank you for the openness about your path!!
aww thank you so much Jade! Best of luck in your journey!!!!
When you become a trainer I would take your classes no doubt!
awww thank you so much!!! putting it out there girl!
Man this is such a great video, I can so relate.
I’ve been an aesthetic injector for 15 years and you nailed it all❤
thank you so so much :)
Super grateful for this video, I am looking into esthetician school but thinking about the future and ways to grow and an aesthetician nurse is definitely calling my attention. THANK YOU!!
Thank you so much!!! It is such an amazing field to get in to!
I AM having a class next week (if you can’t make it you can still watch it later on)…if you can make it that’d be awesome 👏🏼
Hi Janet! Thank you so much for this video!!
I am currently in nursing school studying a BSc.in Nursing (Intellectual Disability/Intellectual Developmental Disability in the US). I'm in my 3rd year (one more year to go!😪) And I already know I do not want to work in this area of nursing.
I originally wanted general nursing and then work in med-surg and eventually theatre nurse. Something about working in hospitals especially in the surgical/medical side of things really really interests me. Unfortunately, I did not get to go down that route.
I am now looking into Aesthetic nursing (idk how I came across it or thought of it anymore) but I don't know much about it and I am nervous about taking this route because I'm an introvert but when I have patients and in a working environment for some reason I am more extroverted than introverted 😂
I am interested in this type of nursing and the more videos I'm watching I think I'm more interested in the skin care side of things and laser hair removal sounds pretty cool!
Hi!! Wow what a journey! Do you live in another state? I didn't know nurses had to choose a specialty in school! I just did general and you could technically get a job anywhere! I am the most extroverted introvert out there lol I am super shy, but at work and with my patients I am different. That is a good balance, you will be just fine :) always just find a connection with your patients and build trust! it goes such a long way. I can recommend a few good skincare books for you! go ahead and email me and ill link them :) Skincare took me a while to get the hang of, but now I love it!
@@NurseJanetG Hi Janet! Thank you for getting back to me! 😁
I live in Ireland. Here you can choose a specialty but you can also do general nursing as an undergrad.
I applied for general but I also included specialities just to increase chances of getting into nursing school. But sadly, I didn't get the discipline of nursing that I really wanted 😔.
However, I am excited about going into aesthetics as it's different and I really didn't know that there was such a thing as aesthetic nursing. It sounds pretty cool!
Thanks for the tip of developing a relationship with patients as an introvert 😂And Yes I will send you an email for the skin care books.
Looking forward to more videos on your channel! 😊👍🏾
Thank you!!! 2 years later this is still so relevant
This is my dream career, I graduate nursing school in August and I'm so stressed knowing how hard it is getting your foot in the door! Everyone I reach out to says no to me lol but hopefully the right place with come to me eventually. However, like you said, I will probably do bedside for a few years till then.
You got this! just keep it up and eventually it will happen :)
Hi Mandina.
I graduated this May and I am starting my search for an injecting/aesthetic job. I would love to know what you have been doing career wise.
HI EVERYONE!!
Since it took me soooo long to get back to everyone! A lottt of questions. If you want a Part TWO to this video, ask below or DM me on my IG @nursejanetg and I will do a part two ❤️
I’m a little confused on how you said “don’t go to nursing school” but then you said you have to be an RN to do injections? So I’m confused
@@versacenoose1271 don't go to nursing school is you want to get into aesthetics. go to nursing school because you have this innate need to care for others and want to care for humans. that is how you know you got into this field for the right reasons. Imagine you go into nursing school just to inject people and once you start injecting, you realize you don't like it. That is when I find a lot of people in my field feel lost :( but if you go into nursing because you want to care for others, your job opportunities are endless AND you will be happy in the long run
@@NurseJanetG could you become an LPN which is 1 year and become an injector?
@@versacenoose1271 I would check your states regulations, but in Cali and most states you need to be an RN, NP, PA or MD
Is so nice that you share all this information. Unfortunately nurses usually don’t share that much of information. Nursing school was tough for me and now that I passed my nclex I see that what is coming is going to be the same, nobody giving any information. 🙁 I want to work in energy department at least 1 year and later get into aesthetics, hopefully I can do it. I’m in Florida and I don’t find too much information. Thanks for your videos! 🙏🏻
I am so thrilled to hear that thank you so much!!!
you named all of my interest, and what you dislike I also dislike. I’m 16 and was also considering becoming a surgeon, but now I think this is what I’m gonna follow through with by my senior year.
Thank you! and for reaching out to me on IG :) a surgeon is amazing! But this stuff is JUST as amazing! Keep me updated on your journey :)
Hi Janet! So I’m a licensed esthetician and I decided to go back to school so I can be able to do injections and such. I think I overheard you say that you didn’t think becoming an RN was “necessary” if wanting to do this or maybe you said there was another way of going about it? If so.. can you specify for me please🤗 loved this video! Thanks in advance!
being an RN is 100% necessary to be in this field. the only other way is being an NP, PA or MD :)
Hey Francine what are the requirements to do injections what classes did u have to go back in take to be able to do injections
Could master esthetician course be an option??
Thank God for you & others finally sharing info.❤️‼️ 👏🏾THIS. 👏🏾WAS. 👏🏾AWESOME‼️
Thankyou so much for making this video !! Ur such a genuine person keep posting❤️✨
Thank you for being
so open about your experience. I love your energy & this video was really helpful I have zero knowledge on this particular career field but I am very interested and hopeful that I get started someday.
What are some signs to look for and how can you tell if a place you’re considering working will be as you described “ people who will value you for your work AND as a human being”?
So happy I found you! 😭 I been so confused finally something that makes sense 💗
YAYAY!! looking to make a come back to CZcams real soon!
Yes girl! I know what you mean about seeing myself stressing about the floor on my day off 5 or 10 yrs down the line. Heck I used to stress abt work before I come in. Even the night before. It's tough. And we have to do this for 40 yrs.. it may be for someone else. But not for me
And of course thank you for sharing all these info...it helped a lot...🙏🙏🙏
I love the way you explained everything ✨♥️ thank you!
Of course!!! 💕
i love how real you are throughout this and helpful thanks girl!!
aww thank you!! :)
So odd this just popped up in my feed. I’m a licensed Cosmo and I love the beauty industry… I want to “up” the skill level and challenge myself . Pretty cool and informative🤔
Ah!! When you said Palmdale it threw me off because that’s where I live 😂 haha I’m currently doing my prereqs with the goal to get into AVC’s nursing program! Thanks for such an informative video 💓
Girl! Palmdale is where it's at! lol I love Palmdale. GOOD JOB congrats!!! Keep me updated on your journey :)
I know what you mean abt toxic work environments.. especially on the floor. Everything is so stressful that they only think about their own pain. There's not a lot of empathy going around. I no longer work for places like that. My current workplace doesn't stress me out so much. Many other places should be like this
Very informative… this is something I kind of looking into. Thank you!
This video is very informative. Definitely will be a subscriber.
I love the honesty💜
Thank you so much!!!
Me and you are so similar! Love this thank you so so much for all this information.
Awwwww! Then knowing that, you got this handled!!!
this is very helpful thank you! this is my dream job
It is a great job!!! :)
This was so needed! Thank you !
Hey I just discovered your channel! I'll definitely have to watch your videos. This field isn't taught in nursing school and it's hard to find books or classes about it. I just made the switch to this specialty after 3 years of bedside and I feel lost that I have to relearn everything all over again.
Hi Layla! I know it is tough! I have a video about the classes I took and there is an Amazon link with some really useful books! You should check them out, they would be a great resource for anyone in this field.
Thank you for this video very helpful info.
Of course 😊
I’m an MRI Technologist who had loved aesthetics for years. I keep going back and forth on should I go back to school. Your video was so helpful. Im so worried about leaving my comfort salary as opposed to doing what I love. How did you find a place to train and hire you being new? That’s what I’m worried about.
I’m in the exact same boat as you!! Been a MRI tech for 15 years and I make good money and am very comfortable in my career now, but my heart is in aesthetics, that is my passion. Really struggling with whether or not I want to start over 😩
Thanks so much for sharing. This is a very informative video. Im a nurse in NYC. Nice to meet you!
Nice to meet you :) Hope everything is well in NYC!
Dropping Gems 💎✨✨ Thank you Nurse Janet
Excellent video! Thank you so much!🙏❤🙏
Hope to get trained by you in the future 😂!
Thanks for the info 💕
so kind! :) thank you
thank you so much for sharing on your experience with aesthetic nursing!!!
of course!
Hello !!!! I’m a new here, and so far I’m loving your content. Have you ever thought about doing a live? I’m really interested about this field. Ty for sharing
Hiii! I’m having classes starting this week :) lip technique, Botox, an extension of my how to get into this field video :) head to my IG and the link it in the bio as well! I hope to meet you there!
I’m graduating this April and would love your input! Would you recommend bedside/floor experience before pursuing a career in aesthetics? Thank you so much for these videos, there’s not enough like them!!💖
Love this question, is it okay if I use it in a FAQ video I am doing? to answer it, I think it is worth a shot to see if you like bedside JUST incase you don't like aesthetics. It is always nice to have a fall back. I don't think you NEED to do it, but it helped me tremendously!
Thank you so much!! Of course you can use🥰💖
Such an inspiring video! Thanks beautiful 😍
I’ve been looking for this type of info for a year. I’m struggling to commit to nursing school but it must be done! I have my esthetician license in NJ, we need a med license to perform advanced tx. I wanted to do chemistry too to formulate products and get to the business side of things. my budget is the one that’s gonna go thru it unfortunately
it is a sacrifice that will be well worth it! That is amazing! Invest in yourself :) you won't be sorry
I have applied to a bunch of places. They never even called or emailed. I got upset and frustrated and decided to take the class for botox and fillers. I dm'd a bunch of ppl and only ppl in California want to train me. I am from Florida and they have nothing to offer. No one in florida wants to train! So I'm catching a flight to Cali to be trained by the best. I'm a nurse practitioner. I plan on opening my own office to start off with botox and fillers I'm excited
HOW FUN! you will love it! who are you training with in Cali? talk about taking initiative!
Surgeons in general have a God complex but plastics surgeons are a different beast. I considered taking a job in plastics but I have a big mouth lol
I’m an esthetician and I am super interested in what you do but I really don’t like the idea of nursing school ): how would you recommend getting into this line of work without a nursing degree? Thank you for this video btw ❤️
i’m going through the same thing! I don’t like the idea of nursing school as well but i do want to become a medical esthetician😭
You should try to get your laser license! I work at a medical spa/Concierge doctors office and LOVE it! But I’m going into nursing to do more and work for a plastic surgeon! I’m in Georgia so all the states have different laws
Loved this video! Super informative thank you!! 🙏
thankkk you :)
Thank you for your insight!
thank you :)
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You are so sweet love the honesty!
Oh thank you!
I’m an ICU grad nurse & it’s quite possibly the worst decision I’ve ever made in my life. Thank you!!
Sending love and good vibes your way! Know you have options!!
Ugh! It’s so frustrating lol! I’ve a nurse for 7 years I’ve been trying to get into esthetics. I got my esthetician license last year. Now I’m thinking about taking filler/Botox classes but I don’t want to waste my time or money if they don’t consider it experience.
I think you're looking at it the wrong way..consider it as an investment in YOU :) ! Even if you take one thing from those courses, that is HUGE!
@@NurseJanetG 🤔 you’re right! I didn’t think of it that way. Thanks for sharing your knowledge 😌
Thank you.
This video has been so informative 😊✨
Thank you for this video! It had so much information I felt was not covered in other videos. I just graduated with my BSCN and am currently studying for my NCLEX. Do you think you need job experience on a floor before trying to get a job right away as an aesthetic nurse?
aww thank you so much!! and CONGRATS!!! I don't think you NEED to, but I think it was very helpful for me because I feel like if I began in aesthetics, I would have always wondered what floor nursing was like. PLUS floor nursing has helped me be very calm in a lot of complicated situations in life lol
Amazing video... someone just asked me the other day... how long did jt take you to feel comfortable.-my answer was the same as yours.= i dont feel comfortable. And thats probably why i enjoy it so much.
such a good response! I am never comfortable lol
So what would you suggest instead of going to nursing school for that long for things we won’t even be doing?
Unfortunately, in the US AND CALI nursing school would be necessary. These are medica treatments but the “prettier” side of medicine 😌
Nursing school gives you good knowledge for the basics of aesthetics and then you fine tune it once you graduate.
If you transition into this field just by working for a plastic surgeon ( without prior experience) and then get training through them, how does that work???? Are you just going to be able to work there? Will you make less money than if you were an rn?
I appreciate this video so much Janet! Thank you for sharing your experiences because there aren't many videos about this topic! I sent you a DM on IG too to ask a quick question. But I also wanted to ask, how did you put together your resume/cover letters when applying to these med spas/plastic surgeons offices, especially without any experience in aesthetics? Or what would you say to these businesses through social media/emails to get hired? Thank you!!
Hi! I am so sorry I am barely seeing this!!! Hopefully I was able to reach back on IG?
As far as resumes, just be honest. My first job as a laser nurse I let them know I had NO experience in lasers, but I wanted to gear towards injections and my manager who interviewed me is one of my friends to this day! Honesty goes a long way with people. I wouldn't DM anyone, but I would find their e-mail and just reach out. It never hurts to ask!
Hey Im an Esthetician currently going to nursing school, I was wondering if an associate's degree rather than a bachelor's is fine? for this specific field
I want to work in the field of injectables such as botox and lip filler . Do you recommend me to do a medical assistant program then get my certificate in filler and then look for a job at a spa?
Or should I go for my associate's degree in nursing?
Lmao the orca sea world trainer...i was not expecting that 😂
lmaooooo until I found out what Sea World was actualllllyyy about!
What’s the difference between certificate and certification?
Hi! I have a question. I'm interested in pursuing this career and I was wondering if getting an ADN to take the NCLEXRN to become a RN is good enough/a good route to become an Aesthetic Nurse. Or is it more favorable if you have a BSN? As you mentioned doing a whole 4-year nursing school to be an Aesthetic Nurse is a long and hard process so I'm just looking to do it in the least amount of time with enough credentials. Hoping for your response!
Hi Christine, I am doing a FAQ video this weekend! I will be sure to answer this plus many more :)
So i have a question: the only way do this career is to be an RN ? But you don’t recommend becoming an RN just to do this? What would be these best path if you don’t have a medical background ?
don't go to nursing school if you want to get into aesthetics. go to nursing school because you have this innate need to care for others and want to care for humans. that is how you know you got into this field for the right reasons. Imagine you go into nursing school just to inject people and once you start injecting, you realize you don't like it. That is when I find a lot of people in my field feel lost :( but if you go into nursing because you want to care for others, your job opportunities are endless AND you will be happy in the long run
Do you need some experience working at Hospital/clinic before working at a med spa?
Hi! I see you went to Mount Saint Mary’s University! I am currently a high school senior and I was recently accepted into the pre-nursing program there. I really want to be an Aesthetics nurse but confused on what some of the steps are to become one. So after finishing nursing school, in order to obtain your certificates to be able to administer Botox, were these classes fairly hard or easy to pass since they were only 1-2 days? I was also wondering how long it took you to become an Aesthetics nurse excluding the amount of time you were a floor nurse? I’m only a 17 year old and still trying to figure things out and your help would really mean a lot! xo
Hi Jackie! Omg yayyyy! Congrats!!!
So after you are done, you have two choices:
1. Find a job that will train you to do Botox, Fillers, etc (some plastic surgeons will).
2. Take a certificate class FIRST (I know few people who have done this without a job) and then go find a job. This is probably not the ideal way.
I would say find a place to work FIRST (like a surgeons office or laser place) and let them know you want to take the dive into aesthetics.
The courses aren't like you take a test after. You learn about Botox and filler and then you do it yourself with your instructor watching.This is why I think it is SOOOO important to find a SMALL class setting. That way the instructor can watch you! I did a one day class on Botox and injectables and then just began injecting that very week! This was also 4 years ago and this field wasn't as big. Nowadays, you can shadow someone! We have shadowing and interning at The Things We Do :) when you're ready, you can reach out :)
Hello thank you for sharing ! I have a question I’m looking to start in this field and I am in California so I know I need to go to nursing school . I was thinking on going to beauty school and becoming a esthetician and then going into the nursing program . Do u think it’s a good idea or just a waste bc it won’t help ?
I'm wondering this myself!
Hey guys I’m about to enroll into esthetician school , and once I get certified I’m hoping to attend a RN program ! I took a CNA class to see if I was okay with the nursing field I highly suggest ! I love working with residents ! I was so scared to do something like this but at one point we just have to let go of judgment and go for it !
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Hi I know alot of LVNS Who are aesthetic nurses,so is it only in California that you have to be an RN??
@@pbam5500 I think there is a grey area, but in Cali, we have LVNs and they cannot inject. I would check would the states governing board. Just because it can be done, doesn't mean it should be ;) Always best to do it the right way.
@@NurseJanetG of course, all the ones I know definitely stay within their scope of practice,thx so much for responding and putting out great content!😊
Did you say that you can be in this field just working for a surgeon who trains you , and you don’t have to be an RN? I thought you had to be an rn to do this and have a bsn??????
Can you please explain how do we get that initial hands on work experience before applying for an aesthetic nurse job? Because most dermatology practices and medical spas require you to have a couple years of experience before they hire you. Getting that experience to land a job as a nurse injector seems difficult, I have been trying for a while. Please help!!
Gracias 🙏
So if I Just wanted to do the Aesthetic Nursing we do need to become a NR correct, there isn't other ways or alternatives?
A NR? Can you explain what that is? If you mean RN, then yes :) you are correct.
You can also be a doctor or nurse practitioner 🙌🏻
At the beginning you said you don't recommend going to school for four years to be a RN incase you don't like it just to become an aesthetic nurse and then you say get your RN license and then try to get into a surgeons office that might possibly train you as an aesthetic nurse... So confused. Is there away to become an aesthetic nurse/injector without a 4 year degree or not?
Where's this class in Torrance?
Can you go straight into nursing school after high school ?
Yes
@@Jade__40 wait rlly? What about college or uni like do u have to go there first or
@@niiswrld nursing school is college bachelors of science in nursing or associate science in nursing
Do I need an Associate in Art or Associate in Science degree to be a registered Nurse?
ADN. Associate degree in nursing
@@miissjeessicaa After Associates in nursing can you still get certified for botox?
Ok so I'm in Georgia, I am 100% interested in medical aesthetics. (Plastics, my own spa, skies the limit) Problem is I have no clue where to get started.. DO I go to nursing school or WHAT.. when I asked people about it I never got anything clear because they just acted like I wanted their business. I'm 35 and just need to figure out what to do to get there and actually make money doing it. So a little help plz. :)
Hi Crystal! Sorry it took me so long. I am unsure about the scope of nurses in Georgia, but I would check to see if RNs can do aesthetics in the state and if so, nursing school :)
Thanks!!!!!
Hi Crystal
Did you end up going to nursing school? I am interested in being an injector I am 34 years old and have my own spa. But really don't know where to start with nursing
Hi Nadia, no unfortunately finding the time and money to do so while working fulltime has put a hault to that dream but that is still a goal of mine.
Hi janet and anyone else reading! where did you guys get your certificate? any reliable training courses?
Wondering the same thing!!! I've been searching for places - local and far - and it's SO hard to know where to go. The ones where you can get training in many different things in a week or 2? Or a more local place (but probably smaller class sizes and more expensive per course) but all you learn is one or 2 specialties?? I just feel totally lost and so afraid of paying all this money for a course or courses, just to regret it afterwards, feel like I made the wrong decision, and have no more money to sign up somewhere else! 😕
Hi guys!! have you guys had any luck finding a place? email me janet@thethingswedo.co :) I can try helping!
can you be an aesthetic nurse if you are a medical assistant?
Great , video . What place would you recommend as a graduate from esthetician’s school . Out in Los Angeles?
Once I graduate nursing school do I need to go to esthetician school after or is there more options?
No you don’t need to go to cosmetology school because you don’t need to be an esthetician to do Botox..you just need to be an RN