DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PCNA | preparing for a 12 hour shift

[@butterflysugarbby]

I think it helps a lot to be a CNA before RN! You learn a lot like time management patience and emotional intelligence

[@madisnursingjourney]

yes I think it is going to help me so much(:

[@michella23498]

I second this!

[@camillemae4499]

I’m doing my CNA before for this reason plus you have to do the dirty work first 🤷🏼‍♀️ you have a better understanding for what nurses really do.

[@tiafp]

girl your positive outlook seriously inspired me. I have my first day at the hospital tomorrow and I’ve been anxious and not wanting to go even though all I want to do is help people. You just inspired me to remember this is all about helping people. I’m blessed to have the opportunity. THANK YOU.

[@feat.shanika]

Can you do tips on packing lunches for a 12hr shift and a variety of foods I struggle so bad and have no idea where to start. I struggle with getting sick of eating the same thing when meal prepping. 😑😭 Any Meals ideas please link below or comment below. Trying to be healthy I'm struggling so bad.

[@madisnursingjourney]

once I figure it out too I will make a video

[@maggiebachelor7445]

Flight attendant food videos helped me a TON!!

[@michella23498]

I was waiting for you to upload! Also, I took my NCLEX-PN today! I got 85 questions so I’m hoping that’s a good sign that I passed. I’ll be able to find out in 48 hours! Edit (6/27/19): I passed!!! I’m an LPN! I start Tuesday. ☺️

[@LondasBookClub]

Michelle Nistler 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@fitnessbabe7958]

Michelle Nistler Best of luck.

[@madisnursingjourney]

OMG I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU, CONGRATS

[@michella23498]

madi's nursing journey thank you!! It’s the best feeling ever.

[@feat.shanika]

Michelle Nistler congratulations

[@nicolehoffman9899]

You are so kind and genuine! You are going to make an AMAZING nurse!!! Your patients are so lucky to have you taking care of them 😊

[@madisnursingjourney]

wow thank you so so much Nicole you are so kind

[@xxrosaxx1000]

Awesome that you’re getting this experience before nursing school!

[@madisnursingjourney]

yes it is already helping me so much and I am learning so much everyday!

[@klaralivingston5841]

I am a nursing major and I would love to see a video of you talking about what you do as a PCNA!

[@madisnursingjourney]

I plan on filming that soon

[@katiafuller2708]

Pleaseee do a video about exactly what all you do as a PCNA! I’m a senior in high school this fall and I’m taking a CNA training course - I’ll be assigned a resident at a nursing home so it’s probably a little bit different than what you do, but I would love to have an idea of what it is like! 🤗

[@madisnursingjourney]

yessss I will film that very soon

[@ashleyabel7070]

I worked as a cna in a hospital. You assist patients with using the bathroom, help clean them and make sure their comfortable. Cna is assiting with acts of daily living.

[@kygje8338]

Going to suggest something else!! I'm doing a 2 year program through high school which allows me to graduate with my CMA which is a certified medical assistant other than a CNA which is nursing. If you want to work in more of a hospital setting do CMA! if you want to work with more of a older/assisted living area do CNA!

[@jenniferfantaziermsnrncet4856]

Nice to see a positive outlook and attitude for a PCNA !

[@madisnursingjourney]

thank you

[@caylamccurdy2879]

I am a senior in high school and am able to take a Nurse Assisting class through my school! Last year I was in a Health Careers class and got to learn about all the basics of health care and this year I got to choose between a nursing specific class or another general health care class. I chose nursing so I will graduate high school as a CNA! I'm super excited but also scared because I don't know exactly what to expect. I love watching your videos because I plan on going into a nursing program after I graduate :))

[@darcihasselbach4125]

My school has this too!! I’m doing the EMT program though

[@madisnursingjourney]

Cayla!!!!!! That is so so so amazing!!! Good for you and congrats!! That is such a big accomplishment especially being a senior!! Don’t be worried you will learn so much each day at work and will love it!💗💗💗 I am rooting for you!

[@aliggaming6363]

Just got a call from the hospital i applied for and i got the job !!! 🥰🥰🥰 watching this for inspiration 💕💕

[@madisnursingjourney]

Omg yayyyy I am so happy for you!!!!💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@kaylashockley5049]

when she said "im a hot mess" I felt that with my whole soul.

[@madisnursingjourney]

hahaha omg girl the struggle is so real

[@hannahpfingsten3280]

madi! I literally just discovered your vids yesterday - obsessed!! im going into my senior year of hs in the fall, and I’m planning on becoming a CNA first before I reach my dream of RN. (maybe BSN - hopefully!) Hoping to work at the children’s hospital I got my spine surgery at in the future! You’re so inspiring - keep going girl!!

[@madisnursingjourney]

aw thank you so much Hannah

[@mauiclav1803]

I’m horrible at directions too!! Omg even though I’ve lived in Houston all my life I can’t go without my gps! 😭🤣 love your nursing vids!

[@taniafrench5331]

Hey girl!!! I recognized those green scrubs!! I’m an RN at Fairview!!!

[@madisnursingjourney]

omg what a small world

[@KeyonnaD]

OMG!! New subbie!! I started at your recent videos now I’m back at the older stuff from when you first started school. I live in Cleveland too and I start nursing school in a month! I can’t wait! I’m loving your videos and feel so excited for school again. Congratulations on making it to graduation!!

[@nicolegoraj94]

with fall semester approaching can you do more study tip videos, I'm enrolled in AP II & chem I, I am worried about studying for both so I can do well !!

[@madisnursingjourney]

yesss I will

[@simonejp15]

Omg I’m so excited i came across this video!! Cleveland nurses rock!!! I was watching and recognize the car screen and put it together, duh but I’m subscribing and spreading to word!!

[@madisnursingjourney]

aw thank you sooo much

[@vanessaramirez9706]

your quizlelt has been very helpful girly! thank you!

[@madisnursingjourney]

aw I am so glad

[@Monifahhhh]

I need the deets

[@gabxoo2111]

From a senior year nursing student I can say I wish I worked as a CNA it would’ve made life so much easier!

[@darcihasselbach4125]

gab xoo why?

[@muthoni6762]

Why’s that?

[@yanethl5249]

Hi! I do the same thing except I travel around my area and I absolutely love it! It’s such a rewarding job. PS I have a 12 hour shift tomorrow :)

[@savannahcarlon7033]

Try something with hyaluronic acid for the dry patch. If you want a good (and inexpensive) way to get some deep hydration, Etude House has really great hyaluronic acid sheet masks. I got a pack of 13 for $15 on Amazon and they are amazing.

[@madisnursingjourney]

omg that sounds so amazing I will try it thank you so much

[@savannahcarlon7033]

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B072FSWGSB?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

[@NicholeKors]

i’m so happy i found your channel! i start school in the fall for pre nursing! i also live near CLE! i’m working as a home health aide right now! i’m so excited to follow along on your nursing journey!

[@madisnursingjourney]

omg good luck and yay cle girl!! thank you

[@camillercueto]

Doing the same thing. Really tough working and studying at the same time. Props to you! 🙌

[@madisnursingjourney]

aw thank you and good luck

[@MHSMagicLuver]

I thought maybe PCNA was a pediatric CNA. I was also a CNA before PA school. I believe I learned a lot of bedside manner from that. We will see when I start clinicals in August. Also, my fav scrub bottoms are heart soul. I used to use cheroke until I wore a hole in the thighs. I feel these hold up better. I also use the grays anatomy top. I won some figs so soon I get to see how those are and I hard they are amazing, but too expensive for me to buy while in grad school loans. :/

[@willmercado8048]

I just accepted my pcna position with Cleveland clinic at Fairview I can’t wait ❤️

[@whitnerin1]

Dr Jart ceramidin cream does wonders for dry skin! Sephora sells it or you can get it on amazon. Seriously resolves dry areas overnight.

[@sophiedefran]

omg girl i haaaate the voceras. they never seem to hear me when i speak!!! but i’m transferring from a transporter position to a PSA (same thing as you, different name) next month. i’m so excited!!

[@adrianagrimm2094]

Girl, Cleveland Ohio ?! I knew where you were eating lunch and graters is sooo yum!!! I’m going to nursing school in canton OH. Good luck with your journey, I love your channel!!

[@madisnursingjourney]

good luck

[@southerncupcakes]

Hey girl! I actually got the SAME red, dry patches in the same spots and it was when I was tanning a lot :(. I used to get in the tanning bed and go to the beach a ton and unfortunately once I stopped tanning (hello fake tan) it hasn't come back. I used a cortisone cream to clear it up!

[@beautyc55]

for your dry patch use vitamin e just on that little spot! i get those around my nose and on my elbows bc of stress girl and vitamin e is the only thing that’s helped me

[@madisnursingjourney]

okay thank you so much I will try that

[@still_meigb19]

I was not expecting all of that hair to come out of your bun 😍 I’m in term 2 of a LPN program. I applied to the network (I recognize the scrubs 😉) as a PRN-PCNA to finish school. I’m praying I get hired. Are you still working during your RN program?

[@edwinreyes8779]

I always get that cinnamon crunch bagel with plain cream cheese toasted is the best from Panera

[@nurseshayshay5387]

Every couple of rooms I like to wash my hands(like after the third room) , not only because it feels cleaner to me, but it makes them less icky from the foam! 😩 although my instructor is VERY keen on total hand wash coming out of a room.

[@madisnursingjourney]

I know it makes my hands feel so weird I hate it!

[@amiyahpersons6558]

i just found you , and i love you already i really wanna be a nurse and i love how your sharing your journey i feel like i’m on the journey wit you lol . 🥰❤️

[@madisnursingjourney]

aw thank you sooo much

[@niquem2959]

I love watching these video's! I'm still trying to figure out what I wanna do. I love helping people out and I also love helping animals too. It's so cool you live in Cleveland. I lived in Rootstown my entire life!🙂💖

[@madisnursingjourney]

Aw thank you💗💗 and you’ll figure it out don’t worry! And omg!!!!💗💗💗

[@niquem2959]

Your welcome!💗 Hoping soon I will. Yeah not many people know where rootstown is at!😂💗

[@brionnamerritt]

I’ll be starting nursing school in August as well! I’m thinking of starting a channel documenting my experience as well 😊😊😊

[@madisnursingjourney]

aw yay and omg you should

[@brittanywright6158]

can you do a shopping haul when you prepare for nursing school in the fall!

[@madisnursingjourney]

yesss

[@raventaff5420]

Aveeno eczema lotion. I don’t have eczema on my face but I get dry patches and this is the only thing that helped. I hope it helps.

[@flymetoengland_5710]

I’m a cna, and I was working 12 hours! It is a lot of work, I can only imagine a 26+ hour call shift

[@maddiekaetterhenry6373]

Pond's Dry Skin Cream is a miracle for dry patches!! I have 2 on my forehead but they're getting better and that's all I use!

[@madisnursingjourney]

omg I will try that thank you sooo much

[@salma31000]

I love doing oatmeal face mask (grind your oatmeal, add milk, honey and maybe a little bit of lemon) do it for like 2 to 3 days and you'll see how much it helps the skin. ( i keep it on for like 30min)

[@madisnursingjourney]

omg I am going to try that thank you so soooo much

[@Drivemy_lexx]

How do you keep yourself hydrated during your 12 hours shift?

[@madisnursingjourney]

I’m constantly going to the nurses station and drinking from my water bottle!!

[@tessarobertson8165]

You make me so excited to become a nurse I love u

[@rebeccaflint35]

Yas you’re in Cleveland :) I knew that green looked familiar lol and is your bed spread from Anthropologie because I’ll cry

[@tiffanypowell9553]

😂😂😂😂 me too.

[@gigionthedaily4837]

Hey girl, I'm about to get certified as a cna and I was wondering at the hospital. If we could choose the 3 days out of the week we work. For instance if I wanted to work Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Do you think they would let me ?

[@allisonspiegel5063]

I work as a PCT (patient care tech) at a hospital. Some places allow you to have a “set” schedule some times they allow you to pick which days you work!

[@jesseedanielle8866]

Omg:) I live in Cleveland too! I love seeing KZbinrs from my area!! Definitely subscribed!! :)

[@madisnursingjourney]

omg yayyyy

[@Carr.louisee]

Kheils has some really good products for all skin types. You can most likely find something that helps with your dry patch like overnight masks. They come in all different sizes and they do samples so you can try things to find out what works best for you!

[@madisnursingjourney]

thank you girl! I will try it

[@thaishale-boucher5131]

Girl your videos are amazing !!!!!! I'm also a PCT and applying for nursing school this fall and we also use voceras at the hospital I work at and we also wear hunter green 😂

[@madisnursingjourney]

aw thank you so much

[@tjhh8721]

So the dry patch can be from a certain skin condition it's a type of dermatitis that worsen if you have too much caffeine or leave makeup on too long..since u have stated u had it before I'm guessing u have an extremely mild case of it..atopic dermatitis

[@rebeccasmith5832]

For dry patches I use alone vera gel and very hydrating moisturizers, but I have very sensitive skin so that just works for me

[@emilyklik7156]

I am from Cleveland Ohio and work for the same hospital system as well ! I just finished my Adn program in my area if you have any questions !

[@madisnursingjourney]

omg that is amazing

[@morganandrews6190]

i would love to have a video going step by step explaining your day !

[@madisnursingjourney]

I will film that soon

[@meganpimentel315]

So happy for the upload! Always nice to watch your videos! I honestly would watch an hour of your life LOL. Can't wait for your nursing school haul! XOXOXO

[@madisnursingjourney]

aw thanks

[@angelakoschak6880]

For that dry patch use coconut oil or it means your dehydrated. Even if you think your drinking a lot of water sometimes its not enough so drink more water.

[@madisnursingjourney]

thank you!

[@angelakoschak6880]

madi's nursing journey You are so welcome

[@emilyjackson9393]

I sleep with Vaseline on my dry patches. works wonders

[@madisnursingjourney]

omg thank u sooo much I am going to try that tonight

[@annaseahorn2807]

Hydrocortisone cream for eczema for the dry patch! ❤️, an ER nurse

[@madisnursingjourney]

thank you so much

[@mathildag6783]

I can see that you are passionate about everything you do and that is so amazing! I hope you stay positive all the time 🙏❤️ I'll start my last year of nursing on September and I'm freaking out I feel like I still SO young 😭😂😂😂😂 btw I just subscribed and I'm about to finish watching all the videos you've uploaded 🤩😂💗

[@madisnursingjourney]

aw thank you so much Mathilda 💗 omg good luck ur almost done! aw thank u ur the best ever 💘💜

[@KaitlynBeauty1210]

please do something ab your hair!!! its perfecttt 😍 how did you grow it ???

[@madisnursingjourney]

aw thank you! I plan on doing a video on it soon! and I stopped dying it and stopped using a lot of heat on it

[@lechugafumada]

I’m a nurse student from Mexico and I can’t have earings, rings. Wear white scrubs and my hair it has to be in a bun. US is so liberal

[@otiliem3342]

viryfloresdlr im a nurse student in Norway. We have the same rules. Also we are not allowed to take the scrubs outside the hospital.. they are washed there and you get new ones each day.

[@sierraroberts7634]

Viridiana I’m a nursing student in the US and that’s how my school is too

[@Amari37-x1o]

@@otiliem3342 well the whole point of having scrubs is because of hygienic and sterile rules. In my country we wash it at home and all that but we put them on when we come to the work. So there's no logic at even putting them on if you're gonna put them on at your house. But i dont blame her cuz atleast what i see at all these videos on youtube everyone is doing that

[@shakedatbatass]

I start the RN program in August. I got accepted as well.

[@madisnursingjourney]

omg congrats!!!that is so amazing, I am so happy for you

[@shakedatbatass]

madi's nursing journey thank you 😍

[@torridavis4930]

I used to get those spots on my smile lines too! Mine were super painful. I went to the doctors a lot for it they said it was fungus, eczema, dry skin... like they never said really what it was but I would always put antibacterial cream on it and then I got on a steroid for it and they never came back!

[@madisnursingjourney]

okay thank you so much! and yes its so painful!

[@samanthamarquez3946]

I currently already work at a hospital as a pharm tech, and starting school in August to pursue nursing. And I find this channel soo soo helpful. From the tips and the attitude over all. I really want to start some of the same routines because let me tell youuu life is hectic right now. So thank you thank you thank you! I look forward to follow your journey specially in nursing school for when I’m in the actual program I can feel way more familiar with it ❤️❤️

[@madisnursingjourney]

aw good luck

[@truitt_reagan6011]

in this video she said we are almost to 3k and now she’s passed 10k ❤️

[@madisnursingjourney]

💗💗💗💗

[@Sarah-sg6kw]

Cincinnati represent!! ❤️❤️

[@deenakatilyndavispresley1802]

Hopefully I’m starting school this August and I’m a long way from nursing school, I’ll be a freshman but your videos help me by looking forward to it. I love your videos!

[@madisnursingjourney]

omg good luck you got this

[@candypaintnails]

Yay Madi posted a video!! 😁😁😁😍😍😍💕💕💕

[@madisnursingjourney]

[@noelybarra1769]

Do they ever ask you to work more than 3 days? If so do you get overtime pay?

[@trinhphan6769]

Hey Maddie, can I still apply for nursing school when I haven’t took enough prerequisites yet, there’s 7 and I took 5 so far. I just don’t wanna wait 4 months doing nothing

[@madisnursingjourney]

it depends on your school! I would ask and see, personally I would recommend getting all the prerequisites out of the way before you actually start nursing school(:

[@Kayla_Nicole]

Found out I got in the beginning of this month I'm so happy someone I follow on KZbin is starting at the same time as me

[@madisnursingjourney]

omg girl yayyy!

[@laslayytv3700]

My face literally lit up when you said Cleveland !!

[@madisnursingjourney]

omg are you from Cleveland?!

[@laslayytv3700]

Yess I attend CSU !

[@madalynmiller4661]

I’m near Cleveland as well!

[@feat.shanika]

Are your notes available online? That you wrote out for classes?

[@madisnursingjourney]

no sadly! I will try to make them online for my future classes!

[@johnnaleber2765]

🍐 face soap the best,for clear skin

[@charlesrowland5019]

.u name is Charles I'm about to step foot into the role of a pca possibly I have never worked with patients around patients I worked in a hospital as a housekeeper and eventually as a trash tech I just want to know what the duties are what to expect as this is my first time

[@cupstudios3788]

Hi! I loved your video! I’m starting my OTPT assistant program in the fall. I was wondering if a hospital would have a OTPT who works with premature babies? What colour would they be if an OTPT does have a position in the hospital?

[@madisnursingjourney]

what does OTPT stand for

[@cupstudios3788]

oh! Sorry! OTPT stands for Occupation and Physiotherapy. I would like to go into Neonatal therapy. Though I’m coming to the conclusion that there are neonatal nurses?

[@chrissicravesknowledge865]

It may be psoriasis... psoriasis can pop up during stressful times... Mine started popping up when I was 32.... I hadn’t ever had it before... try using cortisone cream ...

[@madisnursingjourney]

thank you I will try that!

[@DaddyThuggMuffin]

Where do you get the lemon packets?

[@madisnursingjourney]

amazon! I love them

[@kaylasears1988]

I’m back and forth before medical assisting and CNA. I don’t think I’m smart enough for nursing soooo 😩

[@madisnursingjourney]

you are smart enough and you can do anything you set your mind to!

[@isaacpio8961]

The comment about the eye brows 😂 Great video! And yes summer is flying by :(

[@madisnursingjourney]

hahahah and thank you(:

[@o.frickoff12]

Can you do a long hair routine? Like what you did to get it that long, and tricks or tips, the last time your hair was short, etc

[@madisnursingjourney]

yes I will film that soon

[@o.frickoff12]

Oh my god thank you so much. It’s just so freaking long and nice and I need to know because my hair is stuck at a really awkward length. It’s not shoulder length but it’s not collar bone length either it’s the worst

[@madisnursingjourney]

of course

[@o.frickoff12]

I’m so ready for that video 😂😂😂

[@TheSdck]

Thank you for being such a great motivator!

[@madisnursingjourney]

aw thank you

[@rachnadesai1693]

aw so excited for you to start nursing school! im in my 2nd year!!

[@madisnursingjourney]

aw thank you

[@cadenceburroughs8977]

I love greaters and I live in Cincinnati!

[@cadenceburroughs8977]

*greaters*

[@maggiebailey4018]

Get you some Lysol Laundry Sanitizer to put on your scrubs when you wash them. It kills the germs from the hospital. 😁

[@madisnursingjourney]

omg I will get that!

[@maggiebailey4018]

madi's nursing journey - Best stuff ever. Lol. When you do the scrubs, you put it in holder that holds the fabric softener in the washing machine, and it sanitizes your scrubs when it does the rinse cycle. It's in the laundry aisle. And the info is on the back of the bottle.

[@madisnursingjourney]

Omg thank you so much Maggie I am literally going to get that asap!!!

[@mckennakephart6834]

That Vocera voice brings back memories 😂

[@makennagrunseth8956]

HOLY SHIT YOUR HAIR IS SO FRICKIN LONG!!! how did you get it that long. i’m trying to grow mine 😩😩😩 i take my state exam in like two weeks and i’m so excited. i’m scared for the rest but excited for the work.

[@madisnursingjourney]

i did a video on how I keep it long! And omg good luck you’re going to do amazing 💗😘

[@OliviaFlorence]

The dry patch is probably eczema!! Great video girl!!

[@madisnursingjourney]

okay thank u! and thank you

[@lexyferrell8632]

Where is your dresser from!?😍

[@madisnursingjourney]

Levin furniture

[@Lexusfordd]

Lmao girl we work at the same place 🤣 I’m just in medina. Currently dreading going in as we speak 🤣 don’t miss day shift though.

[@madisnursingjourney]

Omg what a small world! Have a good shift 💗💗💗

[@rachelt3174]

Hi Madi where did u get your wallet keychain from?

[@madisnursingjourney]

5 below

[@rachelt3174]

@@madisnursingjourney Thank u!

[@gracie9444]

I’m also a nursing student from Cleveland !

[@madisnursingjourney]

Omg yayyy!!! Go cle💗

[@lela0922]

I see u are almost done with nursing school, but are u studying for your rn or lpn?

[@madisnursingjourney]

RN💗

[@lela0922]

@@madisnursingjourney thats fantastic! I always feel self conscious because I am a pct here in Pennsylvania and I'm 45 and JUST applied to penn college for nursing. God only knows how old I will.be when I get my rn or lpn especially since I'm going part-time because I have to work married and 4 kids. Alot of people put negative words in my ear: "why even bother" its too late what did u do your whole life You'll retire in 10 to 15 yrs" . But I have my heart in it since I was 17. If I don't do it now, I never will. 💔🤷‍♀️

[@bayanrashdan6322]

I know you posted this a while ago buttt I used to get the same thing and I started using hydrocortisone. I used three different medications recommended to me and none of them worked like this did!!

[@travelnursesource]

Awesome video Madi!

[@madisnursingjourney]

Thank you

[@jessicawinners2087]

Try pure vitamin E oil for that dry patch! 👍

[@madisnursingjourney]

okay thank you so much I will try it

[@veronicavance8171]

Haha wow I’m from cleveland too! Small world, what are the odds ☺️

[@brittanaymichelle2635]

What planner did you get from Amazon?

[@madisnursingjourney]

bando agenda!

[@brittanaymichelle2635]

Thank you!! It's so cute! I start nursing school in August as well and I'm getting everything now, but I need a new planner & that one will be perfect!! 😊😊

[@madisnursingjourney]

good luck

[@emilyhill215]

You can remove a cath as a cna?!

[@madisnursingjourney]

yes!

[@emilyhill215]

madi's nursing journey I never knew that! Cool! 😁

[@ashleyabel7070]

A PCT patient care technican can a regular cna cannot its not within the scope of practice. I think it depends on the state. Where i live you go to a separate course to be a PCT.

[@edwinreyes8779]

So gorgeous and very humble!😍😍😍 Cleveland? Ever been to TX? I'm in Houston! Xo

[@madisnursingjourney]

aw thank you! and no I have never been!

[@edwinreyes8779]

journey welcome I'm still watching the. Video on the last minute of it lmao

[@edwinreyes8779]

Should definitely visit Houston I'll show you around

[@edwinreyes8779]

I'll be waiting for your next video gorgeous xo 😍😘

[@madisonhollingshead5546]

please do a video on how you got your hair to grow so long!!! 😊

[@madisnursingjourney]

I will