A Day in the Life of a Nursing Student: How I prep for clinical

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[@Darklink7884]

I would definitely love to see more nursing day in my life videos from you.

[@KiaraMadisen]

Coming soon!

[@sarahgutierrez7345]

Your clinical sounds a lot chiller than my program’s clinical. We have a daily journal to write that includes all labs (explaining deviations, why, how to resolve and trends) meds( side effects, reason, dose, safe range) literally all the info on the computer. We would get there 2 hours early to find a pt the day of and write down info before our preceptor came in.

[@BreeMarieRN]

Im an LPN and bridging for my RN. You've inspired me to document my own nursing journey for the next 2 years :D I wish you the best of luck

[@karminwhipple1785]

I agree with your mom about your toss! If you toss it up a little straighter and closer to your body it should help :) I also would recommend trying not to jump at first, then once you get the toss a little better then start jumping! That’s what worked for me at least 😊

[@KiaraMadisen]

Ahh thank you so much for this wise advice!

[@briannaarmitage]

We don't get our assigned nurse/patients until the morning of when we are at the hospital and we usually pick a patient that has a condition that we have not seen before to specifically do our care plan on. Keep these types of videos coming love to see fellow nursing students show their personal experiences with their program! :)

[@violetclouds1368]

Love these nursing blogs! With the serve, when I was younger my coach always had us practicing the toss for ages, we had to throw it up and let it bounce to get a feel for where they land. Slightly in front was the goal! Then we could progress to hitting it, he used to say to ‘meet it as it falls rather than reaching for it; this will give you the most control.’ Hope that is helpful and that you keep having fun!

[@saramacs1278]

Loving the content!! I had clinical on Monday and had a patient come in with 8 stab wounds. Let’s just say my day got very exciting/busy!

[@madelynferguson8883]

Way to go Kiara! You're killing it! Such an inspiration for getting things done and achieving your goals ❤My favorite chore is probably folding and putting away warm laundry. Least favorite might have to be doing dirty dishes. Also, I'm moving back to Portland very soon and cannot wait!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Aww thanks Madelyn! AND warm laundry omg. my fav. Best of luck on your move! I can't wait for you to enjoy the gorgeous summer Portland weather!

[@madelynferguson8883]

@@KiaraMadisen Absolutely Kiara! There’s no better feeling then warm laundry. Thanks for the wishes on my future move! I bet you’ll be enjoying the gorgeous Portland summer weather on the boat!

[@aloechamomile]

Hey Kiara! Have you considered using reusable snack bags or containers instead of plastic baggies for your snacks? They end up being a lot cheaper in the long run & help reduce the amount of plastic we're all using!

[@lizzieh5823]

i think i want to be a nurse when i graduate, watching your channel really helps and gives me some knowledge! thank you and i think your gonna be an AMAZING nurse!

[@KiaraMadisen]

YOU SHOULD!! We need more amazing nurses in this world :)

[@writingaworldofmyown2708]

for labs learn value fishes (thats what I've been calling them lol). they are so easy to memorize and they help with keeping things simple and compact. there's ones for chemistry, hematology, liver, anti coag, and even ABG's. it can take a bit to memorize, but once you know where things go it can be life-changing. Also try different report sheets! they are easily shreddable, and I've used one report sheet with different pen colors for one patient for multiple shifts in a row.

[@KiaraMadisen]

Omg thank you for this!!! 🤩 so helpful!

[@itsnearlyana]

I love your day in my life videos so much! I have absolutely no idea what it’s like to be a nursing student myself but through you I have learned what it’s like. It’s been really intriguing! Those pajamas are super cute btw!! I love cozy pjs. Also, I went to your instagram but didn’t find anything about your senior capstone and I’m super interested in knowing what you chose. I also really love your apartment videos because I’m moving into my first apartment next Thursday and am super excited about it. Your apartment videos have helped give me lots of ideas! To answer the question of the day: my least favorite chore is cleaning the bathroom, and my most favorite chore is doing the laundry. I hope you’re having a great day! Much love!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Laundry is so relaxing to do! I'm so excited for your your big move & I hope it goes as smoothly as possible! Cuz you left me the sweetest comment I'll tell ya what my capstone is: I am on the neuro trama unit for school aged kids at my fav children's hospital!! So excited that I got into peds!

[@itsnearlyana]

@@KiaraMadisen Thank you! I hope it goes smoothly too. Also, I love your capstone! It’s always sweet to see nursing students go for positions where they get to work with children. I found that those positions are always some of the best! Right now, I am studying to be a teacher, and working with children is something I have always wanted to do. It’s seriously the best decision I have made! I hope everything goes well for you. Super excited for you to take us along!

[@laurynhill8972]

I just finished 2nd semester of my nursing program. We get assigned a nurse and then once we do report at the beginning of the shift, the nurse helps decide what patient is focused in the care plan. So excited for you Kiara ☺️

[@mandywebb2018]

So different from when I was in nursing school. We were an ATI school, feel your pain with those tests. Our clinical was very different… very involved care plans and we also did concept maps for our assigned patients. Good luck! ❤

[@KiaraMadisen]

Ugh that sounds so rough...we luckily only do two of those a term!

[@nelisview6300]

I graduated from nursing school last year and honestly, I miss it so much, especially when I see your videos about it...

[@cane523]

The biggest take away for me is the handmade patient prep template 💯

[@desireebodo8663]

Could you possibly do a budgeting week/ month in my life? 😊 moving out is something I'd like to do but not sure how to do all the finances!

[@amberlawson668]

I always look forward to your videos! 💛 Your an incredible human Kiara!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Love you Amber ❤

[@emilycaterham]

Watching you get frustrated at tennis is funny! A little chilly though wearing summer clothes lol. Our weather in Portland sucks but the viewers will never know LOL.

[@tanyamakki9309]

My favourite thing to clean is definitely my room, in specifics my laundry, I love my doing laundry. My least favourite thing to clean is 2 things, the garbage and dishes!

[@mackenzieholtz1116]

Just graduated with my BSN! best of luck to you. so stressful but reaching the finish line is worth it!

[@KiaraMadisen]

AHH congrats girl!! I can't wait for that feeling of acomplishment! You should be so proud ❤

[@slouberiee]

Chore I don't mind: managing laundry (sorting, washing, puting on a drier rack, putting away) Chores I really dislike doing: dusting, ironing

[@surfpassion19]

Good morning Kiara!! Thanks for giving us a new video to start off the day! You're certainly getting off to a productive start with this upload, I hope you have a great day!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Aww thanks Jodie! Same to you! Hope you're having fun this weekend ❤

[@surfpassion19]

@@KiaraMadisen I get to hang out with my stepmom's dog while she's out of town this weekend, so I'm having a great time! I hope you are too

[@alissamonroe99]

Good morning! My favorite chores are definitely cleaning my kitchen and taking out the garbage and my least favorite is either putting away laundry or making my bed 😂 two very simple tasks i just constantly put off… also LOVE the nursing school content 💗 best of luck in your last term!!

[@kamayahart561]

I am graduating from nursing school this week and for my first years we looked up types of conditions/meds that may be on that specific floor and prepped by being familiar with them. As seniors, we don’t do any prep but go in and receive patients as if we are a nurse coming in for our shift!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Ahh congrats to u!! I think that’s such a good setup!!

[@gaelleterracher-lipinski1950]

Loved the video as always!! For your serve, you can throw the ball way higher and even a bit more above you than in front, that way you have more time with the ball to speed it up. I hope that makes sense, english isnt my first language :)

[@aloha12316]

The fact that you spend the most time getting your life together on your bed makes me feel so good! Soul sistas! I love studying in bed! Keep hustling girl ❤️‍🔥

[@KiaraMadisen]

Yes me too! It's so comfy! We are doing amazing ❤

[@sarahsw97]

Favourite chore: vacuuming (kind of satisfying 😂) least favourite: ironing my clothes (I'm avoiding looking at the pile I should iron right now 😂)

[@tikolia1300]

My favorite chores are doing laundry and taking the trash out. And my least favorite one is dusting because it always makes me sneeze all time. :D

[@mally6101]

favorite household chore is definitely laundry!! least favourite is cleaning the bathroom 100%....especially the shower. i have no idea why but i just hate it so much! lol

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Good morning happy Thursday morning and I loved your vlogs and your editing is sooo beautiful because you are amazing productive I'm proud of you

[@oisheeroy5071]

Most favourite chore is to clean the book shelves .... make up ...etc Least favourite cleaning the bathroom and the toilet

[@lizfalk6097]

At my school we don't do patient prep the day before! We just get to the floor and are assigned a patient, and then take 30 minutes during handoff to look over the chart. But we do have LONG care plans

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

Great day in the life video, Kiara!❤️❤️

[@KiaraMadisen]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@emmakusian8738]

Salt vinegar chips are the best! I get why you like them! 😍😍 Also I love your videos. They help me to be more produktive. I follow you for a really long time and it feels like you are the older sister I never had 🥰

[@KiaraMadisen]

They are so addicting! Thanks so much for coming along on my journey ❤

[@linneas7164]

My school doesn’t require care plans at all. Our clinicals are at really tiny hospitals (like 2-3 RNs per unit sometimes) so we aren’t assigned to a typical unit, just whatever nurses are willing to take us.

[@beautylicioys]

think if the ball toss on your serve like a clock, ideally you throw it at the 12 ocolock position. your toss looks just way too far out at front so not only are you chasing the toss but your body is collapsing bc of it. hope that helps !

[@KiaraMadisen]

Thank u!!! 🙌

[@CUPOFNURSES]

Nursing school is a grind! Keep it going!

[@KiaraMadisen]

It truly is! We got this ❤

[@haileyhudson4157]

I LOVE your day/week in the life videos so much

[@KiaraMadisen]

Aww yay! More to come :)

[@malvikaramesh4964]

Putting your thumb on top of the ball loosely when serving helps it from rolling off your palm in the wrong direction and set it in the right spot! Loose arm and moving weight forward when tossing help too!

[@KiaraMadisen]

thanks coach you're the best ;)

[@jeannelle_]

Obsessed with the matching pajamas! I didn't even know they sell pajamas haha! More day in the life vlogs please

[@KiaraMadisen]

I know I have been wearing them so much because they are not too hot either which I love cuz I get so hot haha thanks for watching & commenting!

[@hannahpolston3129]

Hi! You should create a cute notepad for nurses! kind of like those daily check list pads. I think those could be so cute and helpful for any nurse!!

[@Williamhand436]

I enjoyed the video Kiara it’s always cool to watch your nurse videos

[@mckenziejeanne4508]

Also your work lunches always look so good!

[@breannacole6635]

We get there at 6:30am and they assign us our nurse & patient and we do research until 7am

[@bekkkabby]

My favorite chore is washing dishes, and my least favorite is scrubbing the shower!

[@hazelgraham5013]

hey hey!! we would get on super well I hate laundry and taking out trash but I LOVE cleaning floors its so satisfying!!

[@KiaraMadisen]

sounds like a roommate match made in heaven!! 😍

[@alexandrea3017]

Favorite chore: mopping/steaming floors. Least favorite chore: Wiping down the walls and doors.

[@melinabadillo7304]

Good morning, I really love your videos. I'm excited to have a little marathon with your videos 😁😁

[@amandajohnson4428]

Great video! I’m so proud of you and happy for you! Absolutely love that bathing suit!💕

[@KiaraMadisen]

Aww thank you! I can't wait to wear it when it finally warms up here!

[@oliviaboylan9072]

Hope you had a good last day of clinicals!!! (for your semester)

[@OliviaPeterson]

You go Kiara! I love these nursing school videos 👏🏻💓 you’re doing great! :)

[@KiaraMadisen]

Thank you Olivia! Hope you're having a good Saturday!

[@OliviaPeterson]

@@KiaraMadisen of course Kiara :) thank you, you too! 💞

[@heidirose181]

For my school, our adjunct assigns our patients, and we have to go in an hour before clinical starts and jot everything down! We get pretty much the same information as you!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Very cool! I think that’s a much more realistic way to do it…wish we had it like that

[@frannybaronian]

Love a vlog from you! I always feel motivated as I watch you too 🥰

[@KiaraMadisen]

I'm so glad! Hope you're having a good weekend Franny!

[@camillek5276]

I will be starting nursing school in August! How do you feel about using an iPad to take notes? What are something’s you wish you would of got for school from the start? Keep working hard!

[@marypearlhaney1621]

Love this video and your organization is so inspiring!!

[@KiaraMadisen]

I'm so glad! Thank you for watching!

[@raevynwoods9403]

Good luck with your last few weeks of term! How are you finding your hospital placement now? I remember you weren't feeling super optimistic after your first day there, so I'm curious to hear if you've found your place, made friends with the nurses, etc.

[@kimmvasquez]

Love these style of videos Kiara!

[@KiaraMadisen]

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching ❤

[@prestonhenry6034]

So nicely done, love it!

[@joshuamckinstry8534]

awe uploaded on my 22nd birthday!!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Happy belated b day!!

[@samanthag9450]

I just graduated and way to go Kiara! It's tough with the hospitals with nursing schools right now so it gets confusing.

[@kenziemullins2575]

We got assigned two patients & then we found their nurse. it was always annoying because we always had two different nurses so it made getting report so hard. To look up the patients we came in at 6:30 am so we were ready for report at 7 am! Our care plans were also so extensive. 30+ pages at a time. Spent more time writing stuff down for my care plans than i did doing clinical things

[@alexandrasmithvlogs]

Definitely want more videos like this :)

[@KiaraMadisen]

You got it!

[@Danivg14]

My favorite "chore" is to Cook, I love cooking but I hate the after Math of having to clean all the dishes and to put them in the cabines, I always ask my brother to do that but if not I have to do it. Cooking is fun until you have like 30 dishes to clean

[@CamCity98]

Hey Kiara, this vlog looks pretty nice! You did a great job! You look so beautiful in your fabletics pajamas in the beginning of the video!🙂👍

[@Courtney-Alice-Gargani]

Yay!! Another nurse video. Love these. Can’t you wait to graduate and just focus on work? I wasn’t a fan of school. So happy I graduated. Will you still be doing KZbin videos?

[@venusbucci4829]

I am new to your channel and I like it! My least favorite thing is the Bathroom and my favorite is doing the dishes.

[@emilyking444]

We don’t get patient prep time. We show up at 6:30 and get placed with a patient that morning, spend time in their charts, and immediately do a shift assessment on them… it’s stressful

[@AnnaHeid]

wait i’m shook u go to hospital day b4 we just do our normal day then when home pick which one u wanna focus on

[@KiaraMadisen]

See that is so much more ideal! I hate the double drive lol

[@sarahbodo9592]

Love ur videos!!

[@Courtney-Alice-Gargani]

Least favorite choir is yard work. I have a .50 acre lot. Do you want a big yard when you buy your house?

[@cookiemonster7313]

Love me some Kiara 😍

[@Imprettykrustyyyy]

I start my first 12 hour clinical this coming Tuesday… mannnn I’m trying to mentally prepare myself hahaha

[@lem_21]

Good luck! Don’t let the 12 hours scare you. You’ll get used to it, and the time won’t seem so long. Try and take every opportunity to learn that you can.

[@smileyfan16]

Good morning. Good Thursday morning. Make it a good day. I love nursing day in the life vlogs. I’m so proud of you. You’re going to be an amazing nurse. Do you watch Grey’s? Do you know what Prednisone is? Do you know what Azathioprine is? Those are two meds I am on. I think both help to suppress my immune system. Prednisone is so powerful. It’s no joke.

[@hannahvillasin7304]

Love these videos! Where did you get your scrubs? They're so cute!

[@VideoGameRoom32]

Have you decided what hospital you want to work at or doesn't matter? You should go to Glass door to get reviews on where you want to work to get an idea what you're getting yourself into. If a company has too many positive reviews, don't work there. I worked at a company who they forced their employees to post positive reviews or they would get written up. I had a feeling something wasn't right when this company had too may positive review

[@XSemperIdem5]

Not a fan of washing dishes; I do wash them all every day though because I can't stand leaving them dirty, especially not my mugs. But I can organize anything stationery, office supplies, and tech related for hours 😅 I do suck at cleaning mirrors though.

[@KiaraMadisen]

SAME! I don't mine doing the dishes if I do it right away, but it it has been sitting there I get so grossed out!

[@katrinaharris6903]

You’re so much more prepared for clinical than I was lol. I would hopefully wake up in time to maybe get some Starbucks in me then hope I could either find a granola bar somewhere or something to hold me over until lunch then if they had something in the cafeteria I liked great if not I guess I will figure it out from there lol

[@1Dgirl1999]

Hii!! Would u ever post two videos per week?

[@ranger7375]

Kiara, kiara, kiarahhh, girl crushing on you pretty.😘

[@mckenziejeanne4508]

You’ve probably been asked this a million times, but where do you get your to do list notepads with check mark boxes? I am so in need of something similar!

[@abbeyhollinger5697]

Hey! Im in an after degree program in Canada and our research is very similar, except our instructors assign us patients each week (we dont choose). We only have to hand in our research the morning of clinical, and the instructor reviews it throughout the day and provides feedback. How many patients do you guys usually have each week?

[@shannonsolomon8491]

My favorite chore is laundry. My least favorite chore is cleaning the toliet.

[@nupurdhoot615]

Favorite chore: Cooking Least favorite: cleaning dishes

[@Darklink7884]

YES! So glad it's not just me.

[@KiaraMadisen]

cooking may not even be considered a chore it's so fun! 😂

[@JayFriedrichs]

Nice vlog dood ! Ever play Pickleball? It’s like tennis but better

[@paigeobrien8819]

How many clinicals will you have before you graduate?! My school had 7 80 hour clinicals (med surg, peds, labor and delivery, medsurg 2, mental health, community, icu) and then a 200 hour practicum.

[@evamaldonado606]

Morning kiara!!!! You look amazing in your scrub, can you tell me where did you get it?

[@Courtney-Alice-Gargani]

Love the tennis outfits. You have great taste in clothes. Have you played racquet ball? It's fun.

[@strawberryprints_9]

your videos literally inspire me!! quick question, im currently in pre nursing and got a C in anatomy but i have all A’s in my other classes. do you think I’ll have to retake the class to get into nursing school?

[@saramacs1278]

Most nursing schools require a B or above in science courses. I would check with an advisor.

[@JA-bh4sq]

is the kaplan something your school requires or something you’re doing for self-study?

[@caitsposhmarkcloset]

I love the video! What term of nursing school are you in? I’m in my second term!

[@Courtney-Alice-Gargani]

I remember on a previous video you were watching the Dropout. What did you think of it?

[@valentinak7391]

When are you finishing your degree?😍🎓

[@KiaraMadisen]

At the end of August!

[@noura.Ah.ja_]

Love you 😍 too much

[@freenbecky_shipper]

guess whatt... i got covid again but anywho love your nursing videos!

[@meganbontrop5912]

I’m a nurse in the Netherlands, I got graduated last year and I’m now doing another study for a higher level of being a nurse. Do you also have different levels? Or is it just being a nurse and learning for something else that’s above

[@KiaraMadisen]

Yep we have higher levels! You can be a nurse practitioner, Certified registered nurse anesthetist, you can get your masters of Nursing, etc.

[@jodieanderson3305]

Lol I love matching pjammas set. If my pjammas don't match it bugs me not sure why. My kids know this amd get me pjammas lol.

[@Courtney-Alice-Gargani]

I saw one of your videos you had music in the background Clueless Kit "Rooftop" Do you listen to their songs? Have your of "Come to A Stop" I love that song.

[@KiaraMadisen]

I don't much, but I should because I really like them!

[@michaella9854]

Love your PJ'S. Where did you get it? Hopefully it wouldn't be too short since I am 5'11" 😀

[@michaella9854]

Nevermind I just found out from your video it's fabletics 😀 thanks a lot 🙏

[@davidparnell4675]

Awesome