What's Inside my Nursing School Backpack...what you actually need for school!
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- čas přidán 26. 07. 2024
- Today we finally tear into my jam packed backpack full of snacks, supplies, and everything I could ever need to survive the feat that is nursing school. Hope this gives you some ideas of what to add to your bag or maybe some things to buy others in you life who are on that school grind. I am off to coach my racers in their state championship race, so I may be a little late on the replies, just know I love you and am so so grateful for your support. We are in this together!
xoxo, Kiara
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ipad: shop-links.co/cgJNoXYqSdk
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TUL colorful gel pens: amzn.to/3CdEYFR
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Stethoscope case: amzn.to/3MbCexv
Stethoscope: shop-links.co/cgJNmmXmpab
The actual fav notebook ever: amzn.to/35nK6eC
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I would love more nursing content! Maybe like study routines, a day in the life, etc. I’m a direct entry masters nursing student in my final semester :) I’ll be working in the endoscopy lab after graduation and then I start a FNP program next spring! I love watching your videos and seeing all of the things you’re learning!!
Ahh you go girl! You're going to be an amazing FNP! I'll be sure to add those ideas to my video list thank you!
As a pre-nursing student, I'd say a good planner that works for you is essential. I also like to keep a small notebook for quick things I need to write down.
I’ve been a nurse for over 15 years. I Had no idea what specialty I wanted to go into until the last half of my last semester. I initially thought I wanted to do peds or labor & delivery when I first started nursing school. I ended up doing post operative cardiac surgery after an amazing clinical experience in the cardiac surgical icu. Nursing is so awesome in the vast array of sub specialties that there are. There is a niche for everyone and sometimes you have to be patient until it reveals itself to you.
Thank you so so much for sharing this…why do I feel like I’m going to follow that same path as you…we shall see 👀
My mom was convinced she would hate peds (my sisters and I were pretty young when she started and I think she just figured she was over being around kids all day). But turns out she loved it after her clinical rotation. A great clinical experience can be life changing!
More nursing contents pls! I'm not in nursing school, but I'm studying to become a medical laboratory scientist and your videos really inspire me and motivate me to do better!!
Wait that's so cool! More videos to come!
@@KiaraMadisen CAN'T WAIT!! 💓
I've been working as a support worker for many years and I've considered going into Nursing multiple times in the past. But since I discovered your channel recently you're seriously inspiring me so much for take the leap and go for it! Best of luck with your Nursing career :)
absolutely love the nursing content!!! yesterday i got accepted to the next year of ABSN at Linfield as well and I am still in shock! I’ve been following your nursing journey since your freshman year of college and I cannot express how much you’ve truly inspired me each step of the way 💗 a yearly recap video of your experience once you’re graduated would be amazing!
Ahhhhh congrats girl!!! I’m so excited for you! Thank you so so much for following my journey, and if you ever have any questions for me at all, don’t hesitate to ask!
I’m not in nursing school. My favorite thing that I have in my backpack is an insprirstional note I wrote myself as a reminder that I can do this!!
Tip for anyone that doesn’t like starting a blank page: get a notebook/pen combo that has a little bit of ghosting. Ghosting is where you can see the ink through the page a little bit but it’s not like bleeding through. It looks a little messy, but it helps me not freak out when I see a blank page lol. It’s actually helped me like studying a bit more because I feel like I’ve gotten more done.
Hey Kiara! We’d love more nursing content. I’m a first year nursing student at UB (University of Barcelona). Yep… you read it right… I’m from Spain (Catalonia). Your videos really inspire me so please keep it going. Btw congratulations and best wishes.✨
omg I wish i was going to nursing school in Spain! That's so cool! Best of luck on your studies too!
I’m in my first semester of nursing school at Simpson University in CA. I would also love more nursing content. I watched your videos a ton before I started school, but they’re even more helpful now.
As far as specialties go, I think I’d like to do L&D or something with cardiology. I’m also super excited to see how that changes as I get further into school!
I would love to see more nursing content! I’m a senior and just committed to my top choice college for nursing. I’m excited, but nervous. I’d appreciate any tips you have!
Omg CONGRATS. This is so exciting! I will definitely post more nursing stuff.b
I am on the verge of getting accepted into nursing school!!! I'm interested in so many specialties such as dermatology, home health and travel nursing mostly geriatrics I believe but I love kids! I absolutely love love love your nursing content please push out more its soooo helpful!
I REALLY LOVE THE NURSING VIDEOS!! please continue doing them, i'm thinking about going into nursing school next september and you really inspire me
omg you should!! I'll be sure to do more for ya!
I’m a first year nursing student at NU in New York! Love you Kiara and you always motivate be to be better! Keep up the hard work! :)💕
Ahh you got this Madie!! Keep being a rockstar ❤️
Yes, please(!!!) more nursing videos! I'm starting nursing school for my RN this fall, so excited! Low-key nervous though. I will be going to my local community college for my RN. Upon graduation, I'm going to King University for my BSN. And I want to work in pediatrics :)
I always get lots of energy from you whenever I watch your video❤ thank you so much for giving a lot of tips, advices and positive energy as always!!
Aww thank you!!! ❤️
More nursing content Kiara. It's nice watching you through out your journey to become a nurse and we miss Katie too. 💙 My stationeries are my faves in my bag. It is satisfying to watch different colors of pens, highlighters, sticky pads and it makes me feel smart too. I mean having a good quality of pens helps me to write notes and my handwriting are better. Hahaha. More of you Kiara, we love you. 💙💙💙
Aww thank you so much for watching & for your awesome content! I miss Katie too, she's in California right now!
Hi Kiara! Super cute video! I recently started as a nurse in an IV therapy clinic, I purchased some “easy” tourniquets from Amazon for less than $10! I never got the hang of tying a tourniquet with the one included in IV start kits 😭. They also hurt a lot less for the patient which is always a plus! Best of luck in your 3rd semester 💕
Do you have a link?
This vid was beyond helpful! Thank u! I just got accepted into Nursing school after (constantly ) applying for 2 years. Im interested in specializing either in hospice or palliative care :)
Quick message just to say congrats! For all the work you have done and all the amazing things you have learned :) I really enjoy watching your videos while doing other things, it keeps me motivated and I feel so comfortable around you! I’m from Argentina so u can imagine how far you’ve come! Thank YOU for all the things you’ve taught us!❤️🙌 hope to meet you one day! XOXO
Wow, You just totally made my day Maria! Thanks so much for all the support and love ❤️
I love ur nursing scul videos! I'm in nursing scul too, currently on my 2nd yr. Unfortunately, we can't have face to face classes yet but we practice our clinicals through online one-on-one calls with our clinical instructors. My family has been rooting for me to go to med scul but I've been thinking a lot about continuing a nursing career and maybe specializing in the pediatrics.
I’m a first year nursing student at Dixie State University in there BSN program and I love it! Not quite sure what speciality i want to go into quite yet but I think doing injections would be fun! Like being an aesthetic nurse or a cardiac nurse!
Girl I love your CZcams! I am also in an accelerated program, in my second semester. Your page has encouraged me so much. You are beautiful and sweet. I’d love to have you as a nurse! Congrats on making it so far into this super hard journey
Aww congrats on how far you've made it! So much to be proud of each week in nursing school, so don't forget to celebrate your successes!
@@KiaraMadisen absolutely! Sometimes we forget to be proud of ourselves amidst the stress. I started a CZcams channel to track my own journey as well. Maybe we can follow each other along☺️ I definitely will be keeping up with yours, and learning from things you’ve gotten through!
Newer subscriber here! Love your channel! I begin my Accelerated BSN program this August! I'm an older student 40 🤦🏼♀️ But super excited!
I’m in nursing school at Georgia College and State University! Super exciting. We have a two year program where you finish your undergrad with a BSN so I’m only 20 and in my second semester of the cohort! I love the nursing content :))
AHH that's so cool! Good for you girl for making it happen! Thanks for watching!
Hi Kiara! I start my accelerated nursing program this upcoming fall at Penn State, and I'm interested in working in the ED! Love you and your content! You're killing it!
I love it! Wish you the best of luck...enjoy your free time now and get ready for rockstar season this fall!
Not in nursing school, but I come from a lot of Drs and Nurses (including my bro and mom)! Anyways my favorite thing in my backpack is my “personalized first aid kit” which consists of things that I could need in the drop of a hat. Wrist brace, aleve, excedrin, contact drops, caps stick, etc…. And also the snacks that I always have.
Love that! Always so smart to be prepared!
Am the only male watching Kiara. I'm currently a nursing student in New Jersey. Kiara your vlogs are Slay. (Slay was added to my vocabulary because of one of the girls in my clinical group) (Lets all keep pushing forward)
this video was so satisfying to watch lol. please post more nursing school content/tips ❤️❤️
Will do! Thanks so much for watching & commenting!
I'm not in nursing school but my favourite thing I have in my backpack is probably similar to some nurses - it's my hand cream!! I'm studying a research masters in reproductive biology so I'm in and out the lab all day, constantly washing my hands and wearing gloves - maintaining my hands moisture barrier is such a struggle lol
I'm a PA student so I have several of the same things, but my favorite thing is probably my suture kit, I have down time on this rotation and if I don't feel up for studying I can pull it out and practice sutures!
Wait that’s so cool! I have one of those too & I need to practice on it more!
I'm not in nursing school but I am studying Diagnostic Medical Sonography in Canada to become an ultrasound tech, I'm just about to start 8 months of in person clinical! I've been watching your videos since you've been in college and it has been so cool to follow along in your journey :)
Wow good for you! I need good ultrasound techs! Best of luck in school ❤️
I am not in nursing school but I have a medical disability so my purse is a ready-go emergency bag lol. If anyone needs anything they always ask me because I am essentially a walking pharmacy at this point (I also have Advil stashed everywhere). My favorite thing that I have on my backpack is my "medical alert, medical equipment inside" keychain that I just got so if anything happens to me it's clear that there is medicine/supplies in my bag!
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I would love a nursing school vs. apple watch video because I work at a college that is weird about smart watches and testing as well!
I would love more nursing content!! I start my first semester of nursing school this fall and I’m so excited!! Any recommendations on the best shoes to wear for clinicals? My school says they have to be all leather so if anyone knows any good shoes let me know! Love your videos!!
Yes would love more nursing content from you!
More coming soon!
Gorgeous bag❤️❤️
NG Tubes are hard. Nobody likes doing them. My dad has had them when in the emergency room so many times. But, the last time was a disaster and caused trauma to his nose. It was horrible. I am so glad we have new nurses coming up in the ranks who are going to keep our loved ones in excellent care! It’s made me very humble being in college to be a paramedic. When you get a chance can you show us how you organize your medical notes on notability?
Just found your channel last night and I’m so glad I did! I’m about to apply for nursing school and your channel made me even more excited. ☺️ is your program for an ASN or BSN? I’d love to know more about it!
Welcome March and almost spring, Kiara!❤️❤️
Man this year is flying by!
Keep the nursing content coming! Love the video!
Thank you! Will do!
I’m a 3rd semester also and I have a 12x12 inch white board I carry in my backpack that has become a lifesaver when studying for exams!
ahh yes! I carry mine around during exam week too! A lifesaver.
pls post more nursing content! i'm currently in high school but I really want to become a nurse!! I love your videos, they have made be want to become a nurse even more and more! Currently I want to go into pediatric nursing, but that could change. Anyways I love your videos (especially the nursing ones) and congratulations on all you have accomplished!!
Will do! I too want to eventually work in pediatrics! Thanks so much for watching & commenting...keep working hard in school ❤️
DOTS are so addicting! I discovered them when I moved to Texas and was OBSESSED. I had to stop eating them because I ate waaaay to many of them 😂
PLEASE do more nursing videos!! Love you Kiara!!!!
will do! thanks for watching ❤️
this is giving me 2016 vibes in the best way possible🙌🏻
aww yay! I miss these vids too!
Love seeing your nursing content, it’s like full circle because I used to watch your videos as study breaks when I was in nursing school down in FL a couple years ago! I’m a NICU nurse now at Yale (feel free to reach out if you want to chat NICU RN things!) and I actually just interviewed for a masters of science in nursing education program! Goal is to do part time NICU part time adjunct professor!
Wait no way that's so cool! Good for you for going back to school, we desperately need more good nursing professors! I was thinking I was interested in NICU last semester, but then I remembered I've never held a baby so I should probably stick with kids who've I've interacted more with 😂
I love how honest you are and left in the video that you had trash in your backpack, because same 😂😂
haha it happens...
Hiii! Im a first year nursing student in PH! Thanks for this video 🌸🌷🌹
Just thought about you and I see this was the last video you've posted. Guess I'll watch it again :) Hope life is going swell for you!
Kiara you're so beautiful. Not just in looks but also in soul and spirit. I love your happy and positive attitude. You're also amazing for going into a line of work that helps people and requires sacrifice. Thank you :-)
Thank you so much!! You are so sweet ❤️
You go girl !
Thanks Micah ❤️😘😘
KIARA I went to target today and the notebooks are BACK and I got so excited when I saw them that I bought two!!
SHUT UP. I’m going to be RUNNING to get them thank you thank you thank you
I am def interested in the Apple Watch in nursing school bit!
I will sneak this in a video somewhere soon!
Hi Kiara!!! I really liked your video and your outfit, looking good as always girl!!!😉🤗
Love you Eva thank you!!
Hi Kiara! I love watching your videos. You are so neat and organized. That’s a huge must while in nursing school or any schooling in particular. I’m in nursing school too and organization is the key to success. I’ll be done in July and I can’t wait! I also have a CZcams channel and this is a video that I have to upload soon. Great content!
So true! Thanks for watching, I’m wishing you the best of luck in school too! ❤️
@@KiaraMadisen thanks so much!
I just got accepting into medical school!!!! Super pumped for it
Ahhh congrats!!! This is BIG 👏🎊🥂
Absolutely love the nursing content! I’m also in an accelerated program and I have 2 semesters left. What I have to know is how the hell your school gets figs scrubs??!!! Like girl I wish.
Omg I know I feel so lucky! We are allowed to wear any navy scrubs and then we just have a patch on our sleeve! Hope school is going well for you right now!
I really enjoyed watching your videos. I don't get to know when time pass by :)
Thanks so much for watching!
More more more nursing content! I’m a nurse practitioner in training from the Netherlands :)
Will do!! Best of luck on your studies too!
I’m not in nursing school, but I’m keeping the hype while I finish my undergrad. I plan to do an accelerated program as soon as I finish undergrad and my baby gets older.
i would love to see how you study for nursing school 🤩 hopefully i start nursing school in may and would love to see several study methods. love your videos
Ahh so so so exciting! More study videos to come!
I‘m in nursing school in Germany😊 i love your Videos. ❤
Ur vlogs r always so much interesting
Thanks for watching them!
my favourite thing in my backpack would be my ipad, could not live without it xx
Yes! It is so helpful!
In Germany our touniquets are much more easy to use, they have a plastic clasp and you tighten them just by pulling on the elastic, maybe you could find some of those on the Internet if you are interested - I also think they might be more comfortable for the patient because the elastic is thicker and it’s more of a fabricy kind of strap than pure rubber
wait that's so cool! Another problem with American healthcare...never enough money in the budget for what's best for the patient 😂
Would looove more nursing content, even post-grad. I’m at the University of Guam and I want to go into Midwifery after I get my BSN.
Wow that's a lot of stuff 😂 I'm a Dutch nursing student and have like half of your stuff in my bag. We for once don't need our own stethoscope etc.
Its funny to see what bands you use before putting an iv in. Here in the Netherlands we use one that clicks then pull and it's nice and tight, it's like 2 sec work without any practice 😊
Whats the workload of studying for you? I feel like the workload for college is way less here than in the US
"For some reason I'm always in pain" * laughs in chronic pain * I carry more variety of meds than you and bandaids of course. Gotta have the usual chapstick and a backup one that definitely never leaves the bag because how can you focus when you have crunchy dry lips 😅
Can I just say I love that you carry so much stuff and even backups because that was always me in school. Even in highschool some friends called me Office Depot because I always had enough pens and supplies. As far as pencils though 🤔 I think math was the last time I used pencils. All my notes were always in pen. And I switched from my laptop to an iPad mini in grad school because it was so much lighter to carry on my commute. A backup battery is a must for me.
Sounds pretty fun
lots of work, but lots of fun.
I take my Apple Watch to work with me and I actually am able to pin my watch on my uniform. loving the content, good luck with the rest of your classes :)
wait that's so smart! Love that idea!
I go to a state school in PA:) I want to be a labor and delivery nurse! I witnessed a birth and it was by far the most amazing experience I’ve had in nursing school so far!
Omg good for you! I am taking my L&D class right now and it's not my thing, so bless your soul for handling the crazy labor process!
God bless you and your love ones and every one else
not in nursing school, recently graduatedand doing a grad program (currently doing Perioperative). I don't know how things work in the states but in Australia it's really common for new nurses to do a grad program and they are more structured and assist in transitioning to working.
It is here too! I hope to get accepted into one!
So excited to watch this while I lay in bed and recover from a bad cold.
ugh I hate colds...sending you healing wishes!
@@KiaraMadisen Thank you babe. I'm feeling much better now. ❤️
Yes I’m in nursing school at 2 colleges as I’m an ATB student (getting my ADN & BSN at the same time). I attend CSM and Stevenson University (both in Maryland). I want to specialize in ER/Trauma.
You go girl!! That’s so cool & I bet you would be an amazing trauma nurse 💪❤️
Can you do a video on where and how you make your notes on your iPad please
I’d love to see more nursing content.
You got it! Coming soon!
MORE NURSING CONTENT PLS!!!
I'm not in nursing school, but I'm training to be a Child Life Specialist and I'm thinking I'd love to work in surgery, the PACU, or a specific chronic illness unit (like cystic fibrosis or CKD). I love your videos!
Omg you go!! Child life specialists are truly saints! Thanks for watching :)
RN in Sweden with 3 years experience in cardio-thoracic/vascular surgery and NICU. Since august I’m back in school for my specialty; midwifery. L&D and woman’s healthcare is VERY different here in comprehension to the US. As a midwife I have the exclusive responsibility for normal pregnancy and birth, with doctors near by when needed. It’s so much fun and in January 2023 I’m graduating after a total of 4,5 years of studying (with 3 years of working in between degrees).
What’s the view on multi resistant bacteria and staff hygiene in USA? Your guidelines are so much different then ours and I’m curious to know how you think about it as a student?
In Sweden you change clothes provided by the hospital when coming there. Always short sleeved tops, hair up, no nail polish or acrylic nails etc, no watches or jewelry. Clothes go to wash at hospital after ended shift. Use of gloves only if risk for contact with body fluids and always single use-apron in thin plastic in contact with patients. This is so interesting since (as I understand) staff in North America use gloves a lot and the use of accessories and clothes differ very much. So, what’s your thoughts about all of this? Do you (as students, not individual persons) reflect about this stuff or is just normalized?
Best regards,
I graduated with my BSN in December and passed my NCLEX in February. Currently interviewing for an ER position!!!
Ahh you go girl! Congrats on such a big accomplishment!
Do you have to take your textbooks to every class? Are they heavy? I start my 2 year nursing program in the fall and I’m super excited but nervous 😩
I’m currently working towards earning my Student CRNA Nurse degree. So yes please create anything & everything medical related. ❤😂🎉😊
Hi I recently found out I got on the alternative list/ waitlist and I will find out by August 1st if I get into the program or not. Just wondering how that experience was for you I know you got waitlisted from a previous one of your videos . Last year at my school there were 10 people on the waitlist. How was your experience?
Hey girl could you do a ski collection video or like what you’d suggest for a newbie :)
Ahh yes, this is still on my bucket-list! Stay tuned :)
Re: your deodorant -- I am the same! I used to forget deodorant in the mornings before work as well. I ended up just buying a mini deodorant and toothbrush for my desk at work. Came in handy several times 😂
it really is the best idea haha
9:23 Big library mood. Such a respectful way to say I need a moment to work but let's chat after! 😂 At least here in England! Also my backpack-snack game has slipped, this was a nice reminder to restock Kiara! I'm a Psych masters student and snacks and masks are like the main features in my backpack after tech. Paracetamol would be good though 💡xx
omg yes you MUST restock!
@@KiaraMadisen it's because i always share my supply! Offering out Nakd bars (uk lara bars) are literally how I made some my closest friends since being here!! 😆
This is my first semester in nursing school, but I’m year round so it’s a little less of a workload which is nice (still hard though)! I go to UW Oshkosh and as of right now I want to do hospice nursing. I love old people and want to give them the best quality of care they deserve 🤍 I honestly would love some tips for studying though, because I’m struggling and it’s only the beginning :( also what shoes do you like to wear for clinical?
Omg you are AMAZING. Hospice nurses change lives and I think impact families more than any other specialty! I will for sure share some more study tips and I love my cloves or snibbs for nursing shoes!
I'm in the ABSN program at CSU SAN MARCOS in California and I dont know yettt. I start volunteering in the ICU so maybe that!
That"s amazing! Probs to you for being interested in working in the ICU...we need more smart amazing nurses there!
Can you do a video on what you pack for a weekend at the mountains?
omg yes...I pack so much...I need to!
Loveeeee
I'm not in school. My favorite thing in my work bag is my headphones!
Would you ever make a what's on my iPad and more in depth on how you organize things on Goodnotes if you use it?!
Yes I need to! Stay tuned!
You may know this already but peppermint candies are a great source for relieving nausea too.
no wonder I love peppermint so much hahah
Sounds like you're on the ball for nursing school! Would like to know your essential backpack items for skiing as I recently took up Sno-go. My unique backpack item is activated charcoal pills for digestion.
Woah that is a unique item! I need to do a what's in my ski bag video...I have so much stuff in there!
@@KiaraMadisen Yea they are good to have on hand. Nice met my content suggestion quota. Looking forward to it! 🙂
Is it heavy weight? Does it hurts your back having so many things there?
Would you consider doing a video reacting to your first videos you made and posted on CZcams and how you progressed through the years?
Hahha those videos are so cringy but maybe, proud that they helped me along my CZcams journey!
@@KiaraMadisen Do you know who iJustine is? She did one of those videos. She had to laugh at herself how she thought her first CZcams vidoes were cringy. She ended up having a good time reacting to her old videos. I saw some of your old video and your videos got a lot better during the years. We learn how to improve on every video we make. Did any one influence on your style? Like a filmmaker? Example: I was influenced by Alfred Hitchcock and Orson Wells
Which figs jacket are you wearing? It looks so good on you!
Aww thank you! It's the Sydney Scrub Jacket!
Please make a video how to prepare for nclex
Not even remotely interested in the medical field 🤣😬🤷🏽♀️ but I love what’s in my bag videos so much!!! My favorite thing in my bag is my cosmetic bag. It’s really like a first aid kit but it’s so cute. And my second favorite thing in my bag is my wallet!
Yes!! That’s such a must have..I have a similar rescue me kit too! 💓