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[@hjohnson244]

Think about what type of person you are as you are deciding on a field...If you are a Type A and little details are important to you, think about ICU, PICU, NICU, Cath lab, or step down. If you are quick on your feet, enjoy change and challenges, think ER. If you are somewhat athletic and want people to push themselves to recover as much as they can, think Ortho or pain management. If you are a nurturer and can recover quickly from change, think OB, hospice, or med surg. If you like a fast pace, love making a difference, but don't really care to talk to the same patient all day, think OR. Of course, these are very broad descriptions and probably not the best, but there are huge choices out there for you. Find one that matches who you are! I've done ICU, step down, med surg, long term acute care, radiology, and PACU. I've also done travel nursing. Learned so much from each area and found what I like best...teaching!

[@rachelcoimbra3629]

H Johnson Greattt advice!

[@mikejackson7881]

Thank you for this!

[@beautifullykayla]

So helpful thanks

[@livinglikelee]

"sometimes I wanna call 911... I am 911". LMAO ohh the accuracy and for orientation.. Girl! I got 4 12hr day shifts and 4 12hr night shifts.. then I was thrown to the wolves. Lol. I did my consolidation (final semester) on the same floor months before I got my licence and was hired. But not much orientation. 12 weeks, thats amazing :)

[@zxcvbnmjhify]

When I feel like I’m straying away from what I really wanna do in life, I come & watch your videos cause it reminds me to get my ass in line. Thank you for being my motivation! ♥️♥️

[@KaylaFordBarbie88]

Nursing is stressful in the beginning, the middle, and the end of your career. At first it's stressful because you're new. But then it becomes stressful for other reasons. At the end of the day though it is very rewarding knowing that you are helping people. I really do enjoy it over all.

[@t.b.9607]

RN for 10 years here. Bottom line: nursing school is hard and nursing as a job is even harder. You will always be stressed and for little reward. And tbh, nursing school vs. nursing in the real world is a total bait & switch. My best advice, find an area/specialty you are genuineluly passionate about- so all the stress & work is worth it. Good luck out there! ❤

[@tamariapatterson3000]

T. B. What would you say for a single mom who want to do it

[@Miaonroblox]

Do travel nursing then, you do not have to be tied down to one place you do you’re contract and that’s that

[@deneicarobinson826]

What would you suggest for a person that does want to be in the medical field but not stay stressed all the time?

[@ferrarilaferrari5435]

Thank you so much for being a nurse. You guys do so much. Who ever is a nurse I just wanna say thank you for doing that job. I value nurses very much ☺️❤️☺️

[@ferrarilaferrari5435]

Awww thanks for the heart ☺️

[@RachelEye]

Thanks🙂

[@Alaina-w6y]

I think nursing school is harder in the way that your studies are constant. I cannot put my books down for fear that I won't be prepared. At least as a nurse, when you go home, you can relax or actually clean your house or cook.

[@Alaina-w6y]

@Mike The Raptor Yes! I didn't even consider the exceptional people of this world who continue to progress. I hope that I will be that kind.

[@dejalynn97]

I’m super happy that your channel exists ... SERIOUSLY. I’m 20 and just dipping my big toe in the water as a CNA. I eventually want to become an RN and a Neonatal Nurse. I’m super intimidated, but I love challenges 😭😭

[@lovelylexis12]

I'm graduating from nursing school next month, so this was very helpful. Thanks!

[@madolaxiong3361]

nursing program for me was hard in the first semester as i had to get use to going to clinicals and be stress about doing something/skills wrong. my instructor intimidated me alot in 1st semester. But i had to take responsibility and not keep blaming my instructors, so i went to skills lab alot to practice. it was just a different setting, not necessarily hard. its true, nursing school dont plaaaaayyyyy, take responsibilty for your actions. if you a person who likes to hid behind the curtaaiiin ,giiirrrrl you gona b find out real quick and have consequences. dont hid dont be shy, grab the iv set in skills lab and practice! dont think you can slideeeee away from something u need to do...

[@alannabors]

Man I’m really stuck right now, I’m working at a job and going to school Rn, but thinking of making a move. going to the military and they pay for school. Cause this shit ain’t cheap 😩😩💯

[@katherynamariles576]

Alan Nabors try grants and scholarships

[@cynthiayonker8647]

Brosephsride I agree I hope he doesn't go in the military.I was in there n made a quick exit!

[@cynthiayonker8647]

if you google there are so many programs n so much money available for those who want to be a nurse.

[@mabeast502]

Alan Nabors I feel you fam, I’m working this hard ass labor job myself for nursing school. TRUST we’ll find a way ✊🏽

[@mabeast502]

Cynthia Yonker I feel like it’s a silly question, where should I start with my search?

[@koreighlee]

Your personality is so beautiful! Love that you had your friend join you so that we can hear a different perspective. I hope you both have long and successful careers, doing what you love!

[@amandarowan2961]

I'm an EMT with 3.5 years experience, I also teach First Aid & CPR, I will be starting Nursing School this Fall. I can already see huge differences between being an EMT & a RN, as EMTs we are trained how to immediately stabilize someone quickly, and in what order to do it. If you want to know what to do in public when helping someone, I really recommend taking a First Aid class! It's a quick class and you can use it for Continuing Education units!

[@HI-xt4di]

Nursing school is a joke. It's so disorganized and just throws you in every direction without anywhere to grab onto. All that hard work and it doesn't prepare you to be a nurse, it just prepares you to take the NCLEX. The first 6-12 months is awful as a new nurse. Transitioning from a student to a new nurse is a struggle that people don't talk about. For some reason, people make the NCLEX seem like it's going to be the hardest thing in the world. It was so fucking easy! They don't tell you that over 90% of people that take it pass the first time. I studied for like 3 hours a day for a week and passed with minimum amount of questions. Why aren't people talking more about the transition from student to nurse more?!?! That's the hardest part! When you start as a nurse you know absolutely NOTHING omg Nurses need to be more supportive of each other too. There is so much bullying from older nurses and two faced behavior from younger nurses. I get that having a student adds to you work load and some student are just bitches, let's me honest. Especially the University students that have no work experience and are total know it all's that hyper focus on stupid shit. But a lot of students genuinely want to learn and look up to nurses that take advantage of the situation in as positive ways as possible. This negative culture in nursing needs to be lifted.

[@MT-uo3lq]

Why is bullying, back stabbing, gossiping, disrespecting, unique to Nursing? I've worked in banks, country clubs, hotels, retail, executive offices, etc. That disrespectful behaviour you describe exist there too! It's EVERY workplace, not just nursing. Nursing may be noticeable because it is largely women, although men can backstab and gossip too. Civility does NOT exist in the workplace anymore. All you can do is don't gossip when your colleague tries to make you and you will set the tone for a CLASSY work environment. And always PRAY, it will keep your devilish coworkers away from you.

[@ulakalicinska3223]

I’ve missed her !!so happy to see the both of you succeeding in your nursing careers and can’t wait to watch this video ☺️❤️

[@SB-pg1hg]

Love your videos! I just finished my first semester with all A’s. Nursing school is so easy compared to being a new mom, haha.

[@PatreceJoyce]

Sarah Beth is it ? All I’ve been hearing is that nursing school drains you, etc and it’s SO super super super Hard 😩. I’m in the pre nursing stage right now. So any advice is greatly helpful

[@maddiehuntley4565]

Yes! Two beautiful and empowering women!

[@RobertKungu1]

Maddie Huntley Stop being gender biased.

[@ringamybell]

@@RobertKungu1 i- what

[@Zizzyyzz]

@@RobertKungu1 Was she supposed to refer to them as two beautiful empowering men?

[@jasminreyes6183]

Wow I didn’t even know that I can start applying for RN jobs before I even take my NCLEX thanks ladies for the heads up 🙌🏽

[@chasity1271]

You just don’t know how hard I laughed when you said you wanted to call 911 😂😂😂😂

[@stephanieekezie244]

I’m applying for the nursing program in August and I’m very nervous about it even tho I’ve done well in my science classes like A&P and Micro. I hope I do get into the nursing program because I really want to be a nurse and when I watch your videos, I have hope that I can be a nurse. ❤️❤️

[@yasunarai9881]

Nursing student.... 5 months into the course... Will move on from dummies to real patients starting Jan 2019, and I'm super nervous.... and GAWD taking vitals, counting respiration is hard.. 😩

[@yemialemu9902]

Hang in there!! You can do this!!

[@marvelprince9893]

I work as a Job recruiter looking to hire registered Nurses and Home care providers across the united states especially in the New York area. This video is helpful, as I seek out new hires I am interesting in understanding as much as possible about their job responsibilities and concerns as well , thank your for sharing.

[@SimplyDreww]

You mentioned not having any time to do anything. I would love to see a video on how you managed your time in nursing school. Definitely need advice for time management! Btw I loved the video!

[@baz9819]

I would be a RN but my ass keep failing one class every semester. Anatomy, math and I have to retake classes and keep wasting time

[@thelovelymissmonica1938]

Don't quit!📚🎨🎓

[@MrLightPanda]

That means you will be humble which is a trait that is very awesome to have. School is just temporary. I doubt you really need your school knowledge during the day. Hope I helped and didn’t offend.

[@darkoshmarko]

Anyone else have like 5 ads during this video? Lol, KZbin needs to chill. Fantastic video as always though!! ❤️ can you recommend how to go about shadowing a nurse? I would like to do so before I start nursing school but I don’t have any personal contacts, how would I go about this? What do you recommend?

[@unicornhorse1632]

Darko Shmarko it is not KZbin. When a video is more than 10 mins long, the creator puts ads (sets the time for each). Don’t blame KZbin

[@darkoshmarko]

Unicorn Horse, really? Did not know the creator set the ads; I didn’t think this was the case as I’ve heard differently.

[@JennayaElizondo]

The differing answers you have probably has a TON to do with the fact that you two are nurses in different departments

[@KeyisKey_]

New grads get I think 12 weeks but if you are a nurse transferring you get 4 weeks at my hospital ... I want to try out ED one day. Right now I'm on a trauma general/Vascular surgery floor. It's stressful but a good start.

[@AlyssaAllDayVlogs]

I just graduated and I’m nervous to start my new job, but also excited. I keep watching KZbin videos hoping it’ll somehow prepare me hahaha

[@blackandwhitelove6477]

Me too. How are you doing now?

[@loveky7293]

I’m about to go sign my life away to become a RN and I’m soooo scared because my study habits suck ass but I work good under pressure. I want to be a nurse soooo bad but I worried about school. I was always a C student back in the day 💀

[@yemialemu9902]

I wish you the best of luck. How is it going so far?

[@StrengthofSalvation]

how's it going?

[@jazzyjazxo]

Yay I was so excited for this video!! Love you girl 💕

[@MsRhandaB]

Love how honest this video is. And that theres two different perspectives and experiences to consider. One of my faves so far!

[@sheldonraphael2598]

Well i appreciate the review thanks ..... I start my RN CLASSES THIS Fall SEMESTER.. thanks for all the Q&A'$ ..

[@layedition4681]

This was soo helpful ! Because i don’t know which major i wanna pursue yet either culinary or nursing.

[@Kitty__Lazer]

Being an RN is hard as fuck!! You work your ass off at work and when you get home - you just want to live on your couch....

[@tibgat]

More videos like this ‼️❤️

[@lornabrooks4484]

Love this !! I definitely know what the both of you meant when talking about which is harder working or school ! I’m still a nursing student I graduate in dec and I do believe nursing school is hard but when your on your own I’m pretty sure it will be scary until your a little bit more experienced hopefully lol thanks so much because I really didn’t know when I should apply for jobs I honestly was like yea after NCLEX lol no way thanks 🙏🏾!!! And question about orientation, were you getting paid for those weeks ? And how was it can you do a video on that!?

[@erinnorwood6124]

Yup we want more

[@cassandrafortin4684]

Love the video with both of you :) Nice to have two perspective!!

[@brunettehoney27]

Loved this so much. As a future nurse this was incredibly helpful and informative ❤️

[@caleb4real164]

You said ask you in 3 years? Lol hey Is it still as stressful as the beginning? Or Have things let up?

[@SimplyShaiRN]

Lmbo her face when Alexis said she enjoyed nursing school 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Diagonalforward79]

The stress is REAL! I was kind of a nervous wreck my first year as a new grad nurse. I did well, but it was soooooo stressful. There is so much they don't tell you before you enter the profession....and I totally agree. The CARING of the patient's has kind of gone by the wayside, there just isn't time for it. With so many tasks to do, meds to give, coordination of care, DOCUMENTATION. It's crazy. I am no longer at the bedside, I did it for 5 years because I loved my coworkers but am so much happier not being so stressed out, overworked and tired all the time.

[@reptilesgamers00]

Is the documentation all paper?

[@ReaBatty]

I love that y'all have a youtube channel being RN's I'm hoping to become one myself, and this is extremely helpful!!

[@rachelrosario7936]

How do you know it’s really what you want

[@Melissa-yp1gz]

I love when you bring Kelly on!! Btw, do you guys get paid while on orientation?

[@MsRhandaB]

Melissa most (probably ALL) facilities pay you while on orientation. You are technically there and working. Maybe not to you full potential, but you are working on learning their rules/regulations and facility so yeah. Thats work they should pay you for.

[@Melissa-yp1gz]

MsRhandaB thanks for the reply!

[@rebecapirela5980]

I always get so excited when you upload! Thank you so much for this video girl! I can't wait to hear crazy StoryTime videos of your experience in the ER lol

[@caeleythompson8599]

Okay y’all are nurses now, so I genuinely would like to know you’re opinions. I’m 16 trying to figure out what the heck I wanna do! I want to do something in the medical field rather is be a surgeon or RN. Be brutally honest with me, is there any need or more nurses though?

[@JPIO]

Caeley Thompson As a labor & delivery nurse there will always be a constant need for nurses but it’s way easier to become a nurse than to become a surgeon

[@holliebenson7433]

Im currently choosing universities to apply for to study adult nursing and honesrty, im terrified. I love your videos. Xx

[@josiealiyah1527]

I want to be a nurse, because it’s so hands on and I want to work directly with patients. Eventually and originally I wanted to go straight to medical school. Do y’all think I can still go to med school after some years of nursing? Any advice is welcome really

[@Katintheechat]

I love your channel Lex!! I’m in the Houston area. Please let me know if I can shadow you!!!!

[@leaveittochelsea]

Loved this video!

[@dannkkkaseff]

Throwbackkk! How fun would it be to do an updated Q&A with where we are now? Miss you girl!

[@CharliePowell92]

So is there other places to work as a rn besides hospitals

[@Champion_Trainer]

GREAT video! This was great, because you both answer questions based on experience, and comparison of nursing school and being a nurse. Thanks for this video, it was beneficial.

[@dajaharvey129]

I'm in school for Dental Hygiene but still enjoy watching your videos..

[@iamamillionaireiamamillion4205]

Am Caregiver, i am working Care older people, i want become a nurse my question is how long it takes to me be a nurse how many years???

[@blackandwhitelove6477]

2 years for you RN.

[@julissarn4297]

😂😂😂 I love y'all! This is the truth and funny!

[@faithdada8419]

Fun question: how many scrubs do you have? 😊

[@rastapasta8654]

God damn...47

[@BrightOrange17]

How often do you guys clean poop???

[@mariebernard183]

In my last prerequisites classes this semester. I’m debating if I should apply for nursing or not. I’m not sure if I can handle poop, throw up 🤢...... was going into nursing for job security and now I have student loans to pay back..... confused 🤷‍♀️

[@ritabos7162]

Marie Bernard It’s normal for you to feel that way but if you’re going mainly for job security and not for what Nursing really represents, then it’s not for you.

[@britewhite1533]

Can you, please, recommend the books and the authors you read during your school? I am not in program yet but very interested in preparing myself.

[@DozerFitness]

I can't wait to get into the nursing program at my university, but it sounds like individuals would be much better off if they had actual real world experience (a job) and the ability to work well and talk with others

[@RoyalCortz]

she has visible tattoos? and her work facility is okay with that?

[@dannkkkaseff]

Yep :)

[@Cillyxxx]

@@dannkkkaseff do they have to be covered?

[@NataliesJourney]

Cillyxxx it depends on the facility bc I know nurses that have sleeve tattoos and they are able to show them. When you’re in school, you have to be covered up for clinical. Even with piercings, there is a limitation on that as well both school and work.

[@naturallyray3646]

One of the most part I'm worried about is the hours like I'm not trying to be at work for 12 hours nor am I trying to be at work for 4-5am because I got a little daughter with low babysitting support

[@prissybell16]

Hi. You can always work at a clinic. They have family friendly hours. You can also work as a school nurse.

[@khadija9486]

I love your videos together!!!!!

[@giulianaherrera7775]

Really didn’t think I’d watch the whole video but here I am! Lol btw you’re both so beautiful 🥰

[@itskeriaa5934]

i missed this omg i wanted to question about tattoos

[@dannkkkaseff]

Keria Unique what about them? 🙈

[@itskeriaa5934]

Kelly would they tell you to just cover them ?

[@dannkkkaseff]

Keria Unique most places do make you cover tattoos. As a CNA, I always had to. But I got lucky where I work now and the company recently changed their policies so now we don’t need to cover them as long as they aren’t profane/offensive/nudity. Hopefully all companies move in this direction soon!

[@itskeriaa5934]

Kelly ohhh okaay thankyou ☺️

[@elisaromero8099]

This video was truly helpful. Thank you for posting this! Definitely want to see more! I enjoyed the honesty of the real world. I’m thinking of going to school for a second degree and you basically answered all the questions I was afraid of. Knowing everything, expectations and the caring part of the job. Appreciate it a lot!

[@justmo4706]

Getting an additude with syrie lol good advice guys thanks

[@Miaonroblox]

What kind of paper work? And is it writing or typing out everything or speaking into a system ??

[@ngo7156]

I'm been an RN for almost fifteen years in a large hospital on a cardiac and dialysis unit and hate all the paperwork. Where I work most of the charting is in the computer. I need to document a head to toe assessment, any education I did with the patient, also document an individualized plan of care, (using nursing diagnoses such as: risk for fall related to recent hip surgery, instructed patient to ask for help before trying to get up, etc) Also, documenting any changes in patients condition, which doctor you notified, blood product transfusions; on each patient. Then there is separate document job on any central lines, urinary catheters that each have to be thoroughly documented on. The list goes on. If patient is being admitted they need to be evaluated for allergies, immunizations, fall risk, health history, home medcation list, etc in addition to prior mentioned charting. Adequate and accurate charting is important for insurance reimbursement, for state and national mandating, and hospital accreditation. Hope this info helps answer your question. I would much rather spend more one on one time with my patient than to chart. ; )

[@sophiahobson2742]

Thank you for reminding me that you can push through the stress of beginning in this field! I also work in the ER, where I've noticed bullying and been the victim of it as well.

[@MariaSantos-gm7ps]

Thanks

[@StylebytheGLAMguru]

Yay loved this q&a! Thank youuu

[@Kayla_Nicole]

Good video

[@alexisdelgado9678]

I’m about to apply for the ADN nursing program at my school. After nursing school though I plan to move to Florida, do the hospitals there accept ADN Registered nurses or only BSN? I plan to eventually get my BSN but for right now the ADN is better for my situation.

[@TheNurseNook]

Alexis Delgado they accept ADN as well

[@kristin9915]

Alexis Delgado yes! I live in Florida and yes they do accept ADN nurses

[@madeline5175]

I'm considering switching careers from recruiting in the tech industry to nursing. This video is helping me! Thank you, ladies.

[@Archivetam]

Is it possible to become an RN through community college 🤔? ( even if you transfer to a university ) like what are the steps

[@MadisynBieber21]

Tam yes it is :)

[@starstruckkk7328]

Tam google has everything you need to know.

[@SuturesandStuffies]

Tam Some community colleges offer nursing programs, yes. The process would be the same as in a regular school. Do your prerequisites, apply, get in and get through nursing school, take the NCLEX exam, and if you pass, congrats, you're an RN offically. Google these things though.

[@sunc.8985]

Tam yes you can get your Associates in nursing through community college and after passing the NCLEX if you’d like to get your bachelors you can transfer to a 4 year university and most usually offer RN-BSN programs

[@LovelyCeee]

Elsa .. you don't have to be a follower!! It's a simple question. Just because the other person made a slick remark about searching on Google does not mean you have to include yourself in the stupidity ! Tam, yes you CAN go to community college and become a RN. You just have to complete your Nursing prerequisites then apply to get accepted into the actual Nursing program ! Then about two years later you should be completely done with Nursing School. And there you'd earn your ADN CERTIFICATE which stands for Associate Degree of Nursing. Lastly , you take your NCLEX and if you pass then boom you're a Nurse. Many people go back to school (online alot of the time) to get there BSN Certificate. Which allows them to have their Bachelor's Degree in Nursing ! I hope that helps !!!

[@okmimiii]

Seriously they are so informative and answered so much of my questions!! We’re the same age so I love that she has a channel that’s so relative to me💕 loooove your videos babe!!

[@veronsacustard6195]

Omg this is my favorite video you've done so far. Please talk about transitioning more and nursing school vs the real job

[@charleymartinez-rodriguez8358]

That first question lol are you kidding? YES!

[@breahgandy2861]

You're beautiful

[@jerrydodson2712]

thank you ladies. im grateful for the privilege to join this profession!

[@jamalmiller2118]

Lmao the old nurse doesn’t know anything 😂 🤣😆

[@lydiag9999]

This was so helpful I am about to apply to nursing school 😊

[@lakshithasivanandan7289]

This is such a great video! You guys are awesome :)

[@futurernfrancine4660]

I love this!!! Super helpful!!!

[@teawithme8789]

Loved this video!

[@luamsium3689]

Thank you!

[@omgsockss]

What city are you in? Your job finding process sounds much different from what I have heard from nursing school grads in nyc.

[@mya6506]

omgsockss what have u heard

[@llora1000]

I liked this.

[@lakshithasivanandan7289]

You're gorgeous!

[@openbox3794]

Very, very, very, very TRUE conversation 😊

[@iamamillionaireiamamillion4205]

am new subscribe, i wait your answers

[@monicamoseley5814]

❤️❤️❤️

[@girltalkforgirlz]

what school did you go to?

[@oscardaniel9035]

Congrats guys !

[@teri-reneejones3813]

Yes definitely do more !!

[@christopherkidd3681]

Amen, sis !! 💛💛💛

[@autumn7247]

Do you have to start out as a Cna to become an RN?

[@Cillyxxx]

No you don't. But a lot of people say it's better to get your foot in because it helps you decide whether Nursing is for you.

[@rugby2390]

love these q&a's!