Nursing - Did I Choose the Wrong Career? Video Request!
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- čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
- In this video you will learn how to overcome and master your first year as a nurse. You will also learn how to overcome any mistake and you will be given powerful tools to change your life for the better!
You can do this, you can be an amazing nurse and I'm right here to help you do so!
Here are all of my videos for new graduate nurses!
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Rhonda Byrne
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Brendon Burchard
Jillian Michaels
Joel Osteen
Brian Tracey
Maxwell Maltz
There are so many amazing authors!! Just find someone who resonates with you and who you admire!
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To your success!
Much love,
- Caroline
I am been a nurse for almost 20 years and my tips for you and everybody out there is :
First:
That happens with everybody,
Don't look at yourself as a victim.
Second:
Believe in yourself, you can do it
Third:
Study, study study everyday
Don't be afraid to ask and learn
More you know more confident you will be.
Learn everything about the ward/ unit you are working.I mean everything( diseases / procedures/ protocols/ routines.
Don't let people put you down, you will always find someone to tell you : you can't do it, you are not capable...
Become knowledge about everything around you and you will find yourself confident and the job enjoyable .
This does not come overnight,
That baby steps .
Get better everyday
And never stop studying
God bless
Estella Barros - Most nurses are just horrible c..ts and you either become like them - or get out!
I'm doing my capstone and I needed to read this. Thank you
Thanks for the advice.
Can you honestly say you love your job? I'm afraid I am getting more and more hardened the longer I work as a nurse. People are demanding, rude, and often ungrateful. I didn't get into the field for a thank you but it still hurts. I'm approaching one year and I'm still just as miserable. I am in a deep depression because of it. I worked so hard for what I thought was my passion and now I'm lost.
Kaitlyn S I am in the same train. I’ve done it for 5 years and I am seriously considering quitting nursing and doing something else since I have lost complete balance of my life and mental and physical health. Lots of love and clarity to you too. I hope you figure this out too. I am currently working on it. If there is anyway I can help I would love to.
Oh god...I wanna be a nurse. But now I'm second guessing myself.
I'm feeling you. Seriously thinking of using my teaching degree.
Kaitlyn sounds like waitressing to me🤪
I remember hating my first job in nursing. The facility was very understaffed and the nurses I worked with were awful. I felt like I was putting my license in jeopardy working there. I quit after less than 2 months. Luckily nurses are in great demand so I was quickly able to find another job in an area of nursing that was less stressful and more my pace. My advise, DON'T GIVE UP! If you find that you're constantly miserable working where you're at, try switching it up to a different area of nursing. There are so many fields of nursing now that I'm sure you would be able to find one that's best suited for you.
Hi, it's been four years since this comment, has your perception of nursing changed in anyway?
I love this. I'm volunteering in the ED to get experience before applying to nursing school. I'm a super bubbly happy person but after leaving the hospital everyday, I feel drained. Especially, after being around aggravated patients. I feel bad for the nurses who have to deal with disrespect and long hours. I'm definitely debating whether this is the right career step. I'll stick with my commitment but I'm glad I volunteered vs jumping into a program first.
Did you do the nursing? I'm thinking about teaching...already have the degree.
Or try Sales/Marketing. At least training is short and cheap, and the pay is very good for the top employees (decent for mid range). Also, all industries need skilled sales/marketing people. And lastly, bubbly and happy personality is a strong asset.
I'm in the last semester of nursing school, and I always ask myself " did I choose the right career? ".
Thao Ma Honestly? A resounding NO. I would have become a dilettante and pursued my art and writing. I did make good $$; but after thirty years-I had ENOUGH.
Im in my last year of nursing school and I’m feeling like it’s not for me
That was not professional. Praise in public. Teach in private, not in front of peers.
+Katherine Thompson Agreed!
Hi!! Sorry if my english sucks a bit... I'm from Chile and i'm a RN. Your video was just what i needed. It's so true that nursing is a really hard career and i'm feeling pretty bad sometimes when i ask myself the same question you read from the mail. It sucks to feel you're not too good for this job and i even hated it many times, and it's worse when your colleagues don't support you, or like you said, they forgot they were students too (in Chile we have a phrase: "The cow forgets she was a calf" haha)
I think also its so important to be humble and open to learn from others. Thanks for this video, it was so inspiring!!
As a new grad, this is something I really needed to hear! thanks!
Great post! I just got home from a tough day at work. I’m a new grad in the ICU and I’m feeling very defeated 😕 it’s comforting to know that I’m not alone in feeling so completely overwhelmed
I am a patient. I always thank the nurses that assist me. Why would anyone not do otherwise?
This is a much needed video esp. for new grads. Taking on the responsibility of another human being can be overwhelming. As a new grad there is sooooo much to remember while keeping your pt save. Your words are very inspiring as well as encouraging. A big thank you and 👍👍👍. Hugs~💟💟💟
As a new nurse going on my second month and halfway through orientation this was really helpful to watch. I genuinely come home feeling depleted and upset and just overwhelmed that my job doesn't bring me joy. I honestly feel like I should've done something simple and a lot of the time it takes a special moment with a patient to remember why I chose this path in the first place. I'm working nights and probably will continue to do so at least for the next year just to make more money to pay my hefty college loan. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and encouragement to fellow nurses- you effect people in such a positive way.
I really appreciate this video! I’m a new nurse hired for ICU and started in a Med/Surg/Tele floor... and I swear my preceptor forgot what it’s like to be a new nurse. I’ve had a really hard time adjusting, and every single day has been an uphill battle. I really appreciate knowing that I’m not alone in feeling like I’m not cut out for this. I know it’ll get better, I just have to give it some time.
omg, this helped me so much, it helped me to be prepared as soon as a graduate. il definitely use those tricks you used, thanks al ot i really really apreciate you doing this kind of videos thank you
+El charne Awe anytime!! So exciting that you are about to graduate!! Please let me know what video request you have also :) See you soon love!!
xoxo
- Caroline
well im not about to, but im working into it xD im just starting , im in my first year in college, but it still helps alot. thanks alot for your help i would let you know any question definitely ^^
You are so right, we really do need more nice and humble nurses around! Thank you for making this video! Huge thumbs up!!!
not quite graduated yet, but you are an angel and have been so helpful throughout this semester in helping me and you did not even know it! I hope that your career touches many many people.
+David Wakefield
Aww! thank you for the sweet compliment.
It means a lot to me.
Thanks a lot for letting me know.
Can't wait to see here again.
-xoxo
fantastic! thank you so much! very inspiring! we need to visualize your goals and who we want to become! this is 50% of success.
+Florida Life
So true!!! Maybe even a higher %
Thanks so much for letting me know you liked it!!
See you soon!
xoxo
- Caroline
hi Caroline! love your videos...totally feel for ANYONE that deals with public shaming and humiliation. ..there is a time and place. I have worked in a hospital that I was spoken to so badly in front of my patient and fellow interns. I DID report the doctor. ..I don't care what hospital, clinic, wherever. ..you deserve respect
Big hug from Sydney. Mature nurse unhappy in my workplace☹️
You have truly been an inspiration. I started watching your videos when I was in nursing school, studying for nclex and looking for my first job. I graduated, passed nclex my first try and been working at a prestigious NYC hospital for 3 months now and I am STRESSED OUT. I am here again and your video helped me tremendously since I am at home and cannot take my mind off of work. Thank you Caroline
Spot on with your reply.....so sorry to hear others did not reach out to this individual to help them out.....10 year nurse and things will get better with time!
I love watch your videos, they give me hope to the future of nursing, i'm student yet but I always have so much doubts and fears because mean nurses and stupid doctors trying to let u down all the time. There's no many videos in portuguese about being a nurse and I really appreciate your work, thank you so much!!! P.s: Forgive my english i'm from brazil.
Wow, this video was just what I needed today before my shift.
+Autumn Whiteman Awesome! So happy to hear that!
Thank you for this Caroline. I really needed this video. Hearing how you handle your mistakes inspires me. I do feel like I was rushing through my med pass, and didn't get to fully look at the pts past notes and past labs.
This week I downloaded a book called "furiously happy" I got a few laughs so far but it hasn't been helping me stay positive. I'll def download one of your recommended books.
Some days I do feel like quitting my nursing job, but it's people like you motivate me to continue on my nursing journey. You are truly amazing. Love you Caroline
+Sabrina Botelho
Hi Sabrina!
You are so sweet to say that.
I meant everything... everything I said, it gets much much better with time!
#YouCanDoThis ;)
Love you!!
xoxo
- Caroline
I have been listening to "the power of I am" and I love it. It is so powerful. I was hesitant since I wouldn't consider myself religious person. But it's perfect. I'm half way through and plan in relsutening to it and even buy more of joel osteen's book.
We need more people like you in this world
I thank God for people like you! It's rare for ppl to be positive these days. I look up to you as pre-nursing student. I hope I can like you when I become a nurse. :)
+Feba5
Thank you! I'm blessed with your comment.
Remember, if they/I can do it, YOU CAN DO IT!
or you can be better!! God bless you.
-xoxo
*I can be like
+EmpoweRN Thank you!!! 😊
Thank You so so much for this! I just passed my NCLEX and am currently searching for my first job. Many of these fears are very real for me...but your words of wisdom will definitely help boost my confidence.
+jjtwin0321
Wow Congratulations to you!
You'll get there! just be positive :)
Can't wait to hear from you again.
-xoxo
What a perfect video! I graduated in May and it's been rough. I go home from every shift questioning what I did and if I could have done a better job. I work on a wonderful floor with very supportive nurses but I still question myself and constantly ask "What have I gotten myself into? Am I cut out to be a nurse?" I am told by more seasoned nurses that EVERYONE feels this way but if you stick with it the feelings pass. Thanks for your encouraging words and practical advice. It's like getting a big hug when you need it most. :)
Wow!..I'm a newly graduated nurse and you helped me a lot on how to face that challenges, cause I am really afraid even though I expected these...thank you very much😊😊😊
+Sayrin Ira Peñamante
You are so welcome!
I'm glad you like it.
-xoxo
Great question and video! I've been asking myself what have I gotten myself into smh.Thank you for this!
Thanks for this, just stumbled upon this while being really, really tired with this job, already thinking of changing careers (I graduate next week!). I feel like I know nothing. I can't make reliable decisions on my own. I feel like nobody is talking about anything really at work. Not the pressure, not the insecurities. All of the colleagues seem to be saying that if you can't handle it you're not cut out for this job, leave. I have been feeling so down. But this made me feel better. Plus I realized that I have never been in the same job for more than 4 months so how could I have learned everything! No chance...
im so glad i watched this. i start my first nursing job in 2 weeks.
+runswithgrace
That's awesome!
Goodluck and Godbless you.
-xoxo
Nice video but I have to disagree on your statement about "Any unit that hires new grads is not the best hospital." My local hospital in florida has the best and busiest ED and hires new grads that go straight into the ED, my cousin being one of them. Same with another niece of mine, she's in the SICU straight out of nursing school
I really love your channel. thanks for being around from when I tried to pass my nclex, to now, 2 years into nursing
+Yoke Wah Khoo
Aww how sweet! thank you.
I'm glad to know.
Wish you all the best.
-xoxo
Thank you - I needed this video. ❤️ Really been feeling defeated lately. Will keep giving it my all each shift.
You are definitely doing a good job helping people to get through nursing school :) The videos you put out are really genuine and helpful.
Thank you!! I'm graduating in about a month and the anxiety and the doubts have started to creep in. Exactly how you said it "am I really cut out for this?" I know I'm meant to be a nurse and there's nothing I'd rather do, but it's hard to remember sometimes dealing with this stress of what is to come. I really needed this video and I thank you so much for your positivity ❤
I'm so grateful you made this video! I'm going to become a nurse and there is times I feel stupid but if I'm not the only one then I won't give up.
Caroline, this video came out at a perfect time. Now I'm almost halfway through my 1st semester senior year. And it is getting a lot tougher, and my confidence is getting shaky. But I try to keep my end goal in mind. Thank you for making these videos! :)
This was such a great video Caroline. It was relevant, honest, and useful. Thank you so much for the wonderful insights and tips about this career! Keep up the great work!
+Rachel Canterbury
My pleasure :)
I'm thrilled reading your comment.
Thank you very much, it means a lot!
See you.
-xoxo
im glad your doing videos like this again, it really helps us get through
+Flower child
That's awesome!
Keep posted for more.. :)
I'll see you here soon again.
-xoxo
Going through new grad hell right now, totally needed this video. Your thought on "the fear" will be in my mind from now on!
Really loved this video. I graduate in May and I'm nervous.
+Nicole Burrows
That's awesome!
Congratulations to you.
I'm sure you'll be great.
-xoxo
Hi there!
I just wanted to say that I really appreciated this video and am so glad that LILY asked for it.
I'm a 4th semester nursing student in an 18 month program and I have found myself asking this question. At first, I was so sure I wanted to be a nurse and now I'm not sure at all. I think my biggest fear is making a mistake or people thinking that I'm stupid. Your coping mechanisms will most likely help me to stick with it. Thanks so much!
Thanks for the video! I am a new grad on tele and have been feeling very overwhelmed, but it helped to hear your personal experience.
+Emily Barker
Awesome!
Thanks for letting me know it helped.
-xoxo
Thank you so much, I really appreciate this video because I am also new in the nursing field myself, and sometimes I feel very inadequate. Thanks again.
You're an amazing person, and thank you so much for the advice :)
I'll be done with nursing school in a year so I'm looking forward to my career, but this is one fear that I've always had.
How did it go? Do you enjoy nursing?
Great advice EmpowerRN! Have a very healthy respect for fear!, that will do well for you in nursing. Also, know what you don't know! It is impossible to know everything, things change so much in the medical field. Always look up up info and ask, ask, ask! I didn't know how to do a certain type of O2 tank, break it open but I asked...know your the things that don't change like safety issues, assess;abc, your 1st year is beyond hard. Ahh I could go on and on but just keep learning and have faith in yourself!
One more thing; before you call a doctor make sure you know what you want to ask and have vitals ready if needed. So much to learn but hang in there, all of seasoned nurses will glad you did and so will the patients(even if they don't show it all of the time!)
xoxoxo to all of us nurses everywhere!
Thank you so much for the video, i was so down by seeing the other videos in which the nurses were regretting choosing this profession, but I got the spirit back to keep moving.
Great video! Really appreciate your positive outlook. Being a nurse can definitely have its challenges!
This is so relevant and so on point. I feel like my personality in nursing is so much like yours but you have so much more experience and the tools to get yourself thru this career. I hope I continue making it. This story sounded similar to me. Just started tele floor and it's crazy busy all the time
This is makes me feel so much better, it's my last semester and it has been so tough. I question whether I'm cut out for this, some instructors are so mean and it really has taken a toll on my self confidence. However I'm so close to finishing and this video motivated me to keep going. Thank you!
Fantastic video Thank you. It was extremely reassuring and offers great tips! I also, enjoy reading and putting positive messages in my head to go about my day to day. I will have to keep this message in mind when I start my nursing career 👏👍
+C B You are so welcome!! Thank you so much for letting me know you liked it!! Putting positive messages in your head will change your life :) It changed mine :D Looking forward to seeing you again soon!!
xoxo
- Caroline
you are so knowledgeable and very very bright! And very helpful to others! bless your heart!
thanks this helped a lot. been having a tough week. there have been thoughts of if this is the right job for me. I love my job and it's good to hear that your first year is always the hardest. this video motivates me to stick with it and stay the course. thanks
Thank you so much for this video. I am still in nursing school but every time we have simulation lab I manage to screw something up. I feel like I'm not smart enough to do this sometimes and simulation lab makes me feel like I'm stupid. I am so glad that we can make mistakes in simulation lab and no one gets hurt but it scares me to death to think I could make a med error in real life. I feel like I'm not making the connections I need to make, especially when I'm looking at vital signs and comparing the medication to the MAR. I've been really down lately wondering if I chose the wrong profession and it helps to know other nurses feel this way.
"..having a healthy relationship with the fear." What a great way to put it! I graduate in 8 weeks and you've been a great inspiration to me throughout the program
+Kranca2000
I'm glad to know you like it and congratulation in advance for your achievement. :)
I wish you all the best in your future plans.
Btw, thanks for letting me know it helps.
I appreciate it a lot.
-xoxo
I love it, you're amazing and so helpful.
Thank you so so much for this video! This was such a blessing, and very timely to my situation. You just helped a new graduate nurse sleep a little easier tonight :)
Thank you so much for this Caroline I am a new grad on a tele floor and still on orientation I have been up at night sick with worry and anxiety about making a mistake and hurting my patient. I love this video, thank you!
Honestly this really helped me look at things in a more positive light. thank you so much!
it's funny because before I was watching this I am doing externship as a medical assistant. I have messed up when it comes to documents and got yelled at , I have spoken to my manager because I was basically sitting down for 2 hours doing nothing (I would restock rooms) in the middle and they would make this other extern who is in my school (I have no issues with her) do all the sick patients. I got so pissed wanting to give up , luckily I received great advice from a medical assistant there, she lifted my spirits up.thos video helped me a lot knowing new grads do mess up and do get yelled at by those who appear as a mean personality type. I find this to be both good and bad. it could either make.u learn from.it or hurt by their approach because they were once in your shoes. it takes time to learn and adjust. I use to think Makin mistakes would not get me anywhere and I would feel close to giving up , but now I imagine myself doing good and be living in myself and having confidence. love what u do , and get the job done and ask all questions u need to know, never be afraid.
Remember. U there for the patient nursing hard 3rd genration nurse u can do this
Thank you skool much for this post. You are such a blessing.
Omgggg this is the video I been looking for the past 3 hrs
Thank youuuu
Thank you so much I really needed this right now! keep doing videos you are so inspiring! :)
+Serena Kirton
You are so welcome!
I'm glad you like it.
I will definitely have more videos posted so keep posted :)
See you.
-xoxo
Great video . And useful for me because I'll start college nurse working in the next week. Thank you very much.🌹 🌸
Hi Caroline. What a great video. One of the most rewarding parts of my job as a nurse can be mentoring the nursing students and new grads. I always tell myself, "remember what it was like to be a baby nurse". I am about to start my Post Graduate in Emergency Nursing in Australia. I assume it may be a little different to what I would learn in the US, but the principles would be the same. Would you have any advice for me or others about to start a post graduate at uni? Thanks for all your resources. Love Nath.
So glad I found you!
+Allison Waldman
Thank you.
I'm thrilled to know.
See you.
-xoxo
I really needed to hear this ♡♡♡ Thank you so much for this video
Thank you soooo much for all the awesome info and being a God sent inspiration! ✨♥️👍🏻
Does that goofy grin comes with a pair of Heart Shaped Boxer Shorts!😄😄😄😄
Thank you so much! Excellent video, very helpful!
+Esther B
I'm glad to know. Thanks for letting me know.
-xoxo
Nice encouragement 🎉
This is great! Thank you so much for this video.
Such a wonderful person and a great video 👍 thank you
This is so helpful! Thank you so much
+Trumpetto31 So glad to hear that! Thanks for letting me know!
Hi Caroline. You do amazing videos. I am starting my fitness journey, actually in the elliptical now. I was wondering if you'd be willing to do a fitness routine video? I have followed your juicing and protein shake videos but I am curious to know how many days you go to a gym, do cardio, yoga, etc? I am currently enrolled in a 6 week challenge, doing crossfit classes and doing cardio at my other gym As well. I can honestly say after just one week of clean eating and consistent, butt kicking workouts, my 12 hour shifts are not as painful. My stamina and self confident have also improved. My mental clarity has improved as well. I look forward to hearing from you and thanks for your incredible videos. You are a beautiful inspiration, inside and out!!! Loni
+Loni Smith Hi Loni! Thanks so much for your sweet comment! I receive a lot of health & fitness video request a lot :) so sweet of you guys! Last year for nurses week I did a whole series... I know it is a bit of a ways away... but I think I will do the same thing this year! I just don't think I will have time prior to then :( but I guess late is better than never right? So stay tuned for that!! Lots of love, - Caroline
It makes me sad to hear stories where other health care providers are rude or abusive to nurses. I hope these nurses understand it has nothing to do with them, in reality, it is the people with low confidence who are more aggressive.
That's quite sad 😥...I wanna be a nurse, but is it really worth it?
Karla Plascencia - I can understand how other healthcare professionals would feel that way towards nurses! Nurses are some of the most horrible people on the planet! They are petty, immature, spiteful little bullies and control-freaks - and they stab each other in the back all the time! They deserve exactly what they get!
Hi Caroline I was wondering if you could make a video of test taking strategies for nursing students. I understand the material but when it comes to the test it doesn't seem like I study at all. Thanks
Your videos helps me a lot.
Caroline, if you could go back in time would you still do nursing?
Al C uh oh, she never answered your question. I can only assume the answer.
Get out while you can, its only going to get worse
Thank you for this videos and your words
I couldn't do bedside at all I'm in mental health at night best decision I've made. The cna and the pct in my med surg unit during clinical were assholes no way was I starting there after graduation
my favourite video! thank you
awesome video, thank you so much
+Natalia S
You're welcome.
-xoxo
I’m not a nurse but I’ll take your advice for my life in general. I’m life burnt out😂
I love your advices that you so much
+Rose H
You're welcome!
-xoxo
hey. i saw your video last year, it was my first month in my new job as a nurse and i asked for your advice. thank u by the way. helped me a lot. i am now in icu unit.
horrible career. I was bullied out of nursing school: at first the students. then the admins who falsely accused me of harassing people during labs. just ridiculus
It does not get any easier. I've been a nurse for twenty years and the majority of nurses are jerks. So sad. My nice nurse buddies feel the same way.
Vanessa Brooks hey I’m a 20 year old male, looking into nursing. Is being male a major barrier? Women can be catty. Ultimate goal is to be an NP or PA
Hi Caroline. Can you do a video on becoming a CNA? What are your thoughts on this career. I want to become a CNA because I want to test myself in the nursing field. Is this a good way to start? I love your videos Btw.
+Mrs. Perez
Hi Mrs. Perez!
Such a great video idea!
Thank you for the request :)
Come join us at AHNA; we offer nurses multiple ways to cope and adapt, to think and be, and how to use their voice to support what they know as nurses that is unique. We will help you find your way through those early years.
Thank you very much
You are alway inspired me
Love you EmpoweRm
Excelente!!!! Thanks
Hello. Cutie.. so nice to see you again.
Thank you for your video. I am getting ready to graduate in May from an ADN program, where I will further my education and get my BSN. I am from a great school, as they offer more clinical hours than some of the BSN programs. There are several areas available to work that are hiring for GN positions. I am confused as to why you say that the only places that hire are the positions that are not very good. These are the openings: OR, ICU, Med-surg, Labor and Delivery, Float pool, telemetry, Transplant, ER, Progressive care...to name a few. Do you not think these are good areas to work in...and if not, why?
Hello! Would you mind sharing what your exercise schedule looks like and what your routine in the gym usually is?
Thank you so much!
Thank you soooo much
Off topic but what is your shampoo and conditioner? Hair is so gorgeous
This is great advice. Thank you.