DOCTOR VLOG - My first week working as a DOCTOR on a psychiatric ward | Dr Sarah Nicholls | vlog #2

[@tracykatrinaobrien6998]

Such compassion ❤️

[@MH-fq4vy]

You seem like such a lovely person!

[@SarahNicholls]

Aww thank you so much 😘

[@muminatqanitat28]

Hey Sarah, amazing! You're a kind and considerate doctor. That makes you a brilliant one. If there's 15 more like you out there every year, I think we'll be very fortunate. Do t be too hard on yourself, it's only your first week. Do you feel like you're learning a lot more as a junior doctor than you did in med school, I mean practically. Also for future vids, could you please talk about the curriculum in med school, what you studied and the approach taken. Don't feel pressured, we know you're quite busy and get exhausted as well. Take your time love and all the best in the coming weeks. 🌹

[@SarahNicholls]

Ordained Hypocrite that's so kind of you! Thank you 😘 your kind words are much appreciated. Yes I'll definitely make a video of that, I've started keeping a big list of suggestions. Can't wait!

[@goertzpsychiatry9340]

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[@loridontcaretotellu6497]

Dr Sarah, I just want to say you are obviously a wonderful caring doctor and I hope you never lose your humanity and genuineness because that is just as important as any physical treatments or remedies you prescribe! I suffer from ptsd, major depression and generalized anxiety disorder due to years of abuse growing up. It greatly affected me despite appearing quite "normal" on the outside . Even after taking my abuser to court and ending up hospitalized for the first time in my entire life, I tried very hard to continue with my every day life --at one point I took an open book final exam on the psych ward --and got an "A" ! At the time, many of the professionals that worked on my unit did not seem to understand or care about the strong correlation between trauma and mental health issues. From the example you shared about the homeless guy, it is clear you DO understand and have empathy and that is what I craved most of all. It DOES make a difference!

[@SarahNicholls]

I've only just seen this comment, but THANK YOU ❤️

[@superAweber]

This is the greatest amount of compassion I've ever seen in a medical doctor. Keep this through the challenging training years ahead of you, and you'll be the greatest gift to your patients. Your profession is tough.

[@SarahNicholls]

superAweber thank you so much 😘💓

[@tutamiah6697]

This video encapsulates why doctors are one of the most important people in society!

[@ronserrokpam904]

😢I cried after hearing about the boy.

[@SarahNicholls]

Tomba khagokpam I know, so sad! I can report he got lots of help though and things are looking bright for him 👍

[@MISSRUTHIJG]

There should be more humans like you! So nice and lovely to hear that you reached out to your family and friends about spare clothes! Hope it works out well. God bless you in everything you do. 😊❤

[@SarahNicholls]

Aww that's so kind! Thank you ❤️

[@MANDS81]

Hi Doc, I enjoy your videos how raw you are in sharing your life and what doctors experience on a daily basis, its so insightful. May you draw strength from and look to God at all times, the great physician, the one who empowers you daily. Bless you for the kind heart you have towards others and offering up so much of your life to serve others through the work you do as a doctor. xxx

[@Lillie-mae.Edwards]

This is one of the most honest videos I've seen tbh. Good luck with the rest of your training. x

[@SarahNicholls]

Bethanie P aww thank you so much 💓

[@goertzpsychiatry9340]

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[@LH201]

Well done you for being so brave, I would highly recommend that you have regular therapy sessions for your own mind which hopefully help you with those difficult days. I'm on the road to training to be a Psychiatrist and your video has just ignited my career passion even further :) x

[@SarahNicholls]

Thank you so much, you’re absolutely right. We could all do with a bit of extra mental support for those days when everything is overwhelming, I really appreciate that. And good luck to you in your career 😊 xx

[@goertzpsychiatry9340]

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[@danohinz2044]

Thank you for your passion to took care of those patients. Many study medicine and many also professional work in medical profession but most of them prefer to choose other field they love more in Or, Icu etc, it is very seldom that a person give service to our mentaly able person.Because they need understanding not just to love and accept them.

[@hardz2110]

I think what you did by offering clothes for the ward is truly amazing. How was it reciprocated by the ward? It's nice being a doctor and being able to think holistically instead of being so focussed on the black and white of the job. I just wonder what the protocols are like for us being able to give back directly?

[@SarahNicholls]

Thank you 😊 the ward were really receptive and it turns out a lot of staff actually bring things in to help patients. I now take items to homeless shelters as well.

[@galeoshea2961]

@@SarahNicholls what a fabulous idea to take clothes to the Wards and also to homeless centres. I imagine good quality trainers and tracksuit will go down well for both sexes.

[@SarahNicholls]

@@galeoshea2961 thank you Gale!

[@omarrenteria7388]

You are great! Every video I’ ve watched keeps amusing me and shows me the lovely person you are! Thank God for your heart.

[@SarahNicholls]

That's so kind, thank you!!!

[@MyPBandJ]

So awesome to document your first week of work as a junior doctor. It's gonna be so cool to look back on this and see how much you've learned and changed over the coming months and years! Thank you so much sharing. What a wonderful video!

[@SarahNicholls]

My PB and J thank you so much, that's really true :) xx

[@irum9264]

You’re such a good role model!

[@SarahNicholls]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@alanchewter6637]

you will be a great Doctor with your compassion

[@SarahNicholls]

Alan Chewter thank you so much!

[@gG-ls1yo]

Thanks for the video Sarah, I would really love for you to make a video about the financial part of the Foundation years(extra hours,night shifts, weekends, rent for where you live), couldn't find any helpful vids on youtube, would really appreciate it!

[@SarahNicholls]

Hey Khalid! Great idea for a video, thank you :)

[@rc943]

U r such a sweet heart..God bless you

[@meaganhiller3029]

I’m sure him being able to shower and put on some fresh clean clothes would just feel so freeing for them ❤️

[@SarahNicholls]

I think so too! It's'amazing how much of an impact that can have on someone's mental wellbeing. Thanks for watching :)

[@aslihassan1053]

ooh. u r so sweet huni. may God bless u for having such a kind heart ❤

[@johnmyhres3917]

You will make a great and beautiful doctor!

[@Merlin-sn1sl]

I love the compassion you showed for that guy:) - that's what inspires me to want to study medicine.

[@SarahNicholls]

Merlin ah thank you so much, I’m too soppy sometimes but at least I can put it to good use at work!

[@debbiecarr1072]

Great video. Honest and heartfelt. Good luck for the rest of your time on the wards, look forward to the next update!

[@SarahNicholls]

Deborah Nicholls thanks Debbie 😘 xx

[@moelocal]

One of the most genuine videos I've watched

[@SarahNicholls]

Mohamed Views that's so kind, thank you

[@mohamedkatri4908]

Love your videos, thanks for making them!

[@SarahNicholls]

Thanks for watching!

[@Olivia-xg3fz]

Omgawsh your such a lovely person

[@SarahNicholls]

Olivia Eady thank you so much 😘

[@SBS2103]

Really helpful video thanks! I'm hoping to start FY1 next year so these sort of videos help me feel less anxious as I know what I'm going to be doing! Please keep making them especially for the other rotations too :-)... also, it's really kind of you to get the clothes for the ward xx

[@proceeding3405]

Love this vid Sarah! I’m starting next week and I’m bricking it!! Really appreciate your transparency 🤍

[@proceeding3405]

Also you are a really caring person, and it’s so nice to see this🤍

[@SarahNicholls]

Thank you so much! AHHHH good luck to you!

[@goertzpsychiatry9340]

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[@daniellequinn1840]

Congrats on your first week of being a Doctor 💐💐💐

[@meaganhiller3029]

You are the sweetest ❤️

[@SarahNicholls]

Thank you so much Meagan!

[@usamarafieck1715]

Help me I'm obsessed with your video.

[@Sophie-tj2bp]

you are amazing! I would like to be a doctor in the future and this is very inspiring 😌

[@SarahNicholls]

Sophie thank you so much! Good luck on becoming a doctor, the hard work is so worth it 😊

[@normalopez5992]

Hello Dr. Nicks!!! ♥ I just love you! You're such a sweet lady! SARAH is one of my favorite songs by Stevie NICKS ;-) I used to work with mental patients until I became one myself lol! I love your compassion. the teen boy who needed clothes :'( Don't apologize for crying. Since I was a little girl I would tell my mom I wanted to work with the "crazy" people. Pardon my term! I didn't know any other word to use :'( I have a mentally challenged cousin. We would visit as litttle girls. She showed me so much love, & I her. I was just fascinated by her! I still see her though not as much. We're 60 now. I've always been interested in psychology. Just got diagnosed with bipolarII/ADHD. We need more caring Dr.'s like you! Blessings & hugs from San Antonio Tx♥♥♥♥♥

[@SarahNicholls]

Norma Lopez thank you so much! 😘 I know what you mean about being interested in psychology and wanting to help people, I think it’s just a natural drive that some people have. You clearly have a lot of compassion as well! Oh my gosh I love that song! I’d never made the connection, I love stevie nicks 😍 I hope you are doing ok with your new diagnosis and that you have a good support network around you. Thanks so much for watching and for taking the time to comment 😘💓

[@shaz3r786]

This is what Jeremy Hunt needs to watch

[@tomtownsend1276]

A very interesting first week! What will your other specialty rotations be in your F1 year? Good luck and keep up the awesome videos if you can!

[@SarahNicholls]

Tom Townsend thanks Tom! My other F1 jobs are stroke and general surgery :)

[@laoisec6259]

I love this so much you are such a genuine person xx

[@SarahNicholls]

Laoise C aww thank you so much 😘

[@ashleynave561]

I have PTSD from childhood trauma, borderline/mild general learning/intellectual which means I'm more on the advanced/higher functionally range which is unspecified, and definitely ADHD combination type. I've dealt with premenstrual dystrophic disorder and menometragia which is a combination of menorriahgia and menonemtorriaghia that is linked with heavy, prolonged, and dysfunctional uterine. Menonemtorriaghia is so uncomfortable, painful, and causes an effect psychologically when a woman loses too much blood. I have an appointment with my gynecologist on Wednesday. The past four weeks dealing with this, and it can be tough.

[@MentalHealthJourney]

How did you feel about your first rotation being in psychiatry? It’s pretty common that people on psych wards are homeless - the world of benefits means that not only do you have to deal with trying to recover but you have to fight against the system too. I too have been homeless directly because of my mental health. It’s pretty normal that most people come in with nothing - regardless of their housing status because you’re generally not expecting to get admitted. I was interested watching this video as someone who has spent A LOT of my adult life in psych wards and also now work in my Mental health trust and part of my job is in medical education - educating student doctors on their psychiatric placement (their first contact with services). I’d be really interested to hear about your experiences as a student doctor and a junior doctor in psychiatry. 😊👍

[@winnieheart]

Congrats!! How exciting! You'll be amazing as a junior doctor :)

[@SarahNicholls]

winnieheart's adventures thank you so much!!

[@Samsalla71]

You are so sweet...rememeber its team work don't feel all the pressure is on you alone. It will get better with experience. And ...no I don't think u overstepped your limits as a doctor asking for clothes for that 18year old. We need more medics like you. By now I am.sure u gained more experience. Don't let the system break you. There is a reason why you are doing this. Best wishes.

[@SarahNicholls]

Aww thank you SO much, this really means a lot to me!

[@malikhassan7827]

Wait so you satued there and not at your own home? Of so how long?

[@carabeeton6164]

What Debbie said. So proud of you! Would be a dream to work with you. Such a good start, as they say Rome wasn't built in a day. So thoughtful, what lucky patients they are. X

[@SarahNicholls]

Cara Rose Reviews thank you so much! Yep so, so much to learn but I'll just keep plodding along!xxx

[@bilitisbrigade]

LOVE your videos!! Please make more! I'm applying to Notts for 2018 entry and I need more videos like this when I'm deep in GAMSAT study hell :(

[@SarahNicholls]

Holly Anderson aww thank you, that's so encouraging!! I'll definitely keep the videos up. Good luck to you with the GAMSAT. Would love to hear how you get on :)

[@mahtajb1330]

Such a interesting vlog, and so sad at the same time 🥺 I’m so sensitive that when I see someone cry I cry myself haha 😭

[@LoudQuietVIDS]

This is such a cool life event and profession to vlog!

[@SarahNicholls]

LoudQuietVids thank you so much 😊

[@fatmasamy408]

U r Such an amazing person❤

[@aaroncrompton3510]

What u did was amazing it made me cry lol ur great and such an inspiration

[@miranda0298]

We have the same last name! I don’t see the spelling with two L’s very often ahaha. Loved the video as well

[@77aggiem]

Wow! A Doctor! So impressive! You may feel tired but you look so incredibly pretty through out whole video! Good luck with your new career and I am sure you will do well. I am looking forward to your next vlogs :)

[@SarahNicholls]

Agee Strachs thank you so much, that's really sweet of you to say. Really enjoying your videos too! Can't wait to see more x

[@77aggiem]

I put notification on yours so you film those vlogs girl so I have something to watch... hahhahhha :)

[@SarahNicholls]

Agee Strachs ah thank you! That's such a motivation to film more 🙌

[@SUNSHINEbeca]

I just completed a weeks work experience at lincoln hospital when this popped up in recommended - how strange! I thought it was fantastic all the staff got a name stamp with their GMC number to save you writing it out after scribing on each medical history sheet entry! Do you have any GAMSAT tips?

[@SarahNicholls]

rebecca holmes hello, I'm so sorry for the slow reply! What a coincidence :) thanks for watching. I have actually made a GAMSAT video if you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/boLLeJ-Ao7Soe6c have a good week! X

[@aviewfromthesouth]

Hi, Sarah! I am interested in moving my career to Medicine and I would like to know how works the Medical Residence training in the UK. When you finished your undergraduate did you need to apply for a test to start your training in psychiatric clinic? Could you explain how the NHS choose their new doctors, please? I think it is a good theme for a video in the future. Your history has been a great motivation to me. Thank you to share your life with us. :*

[@SarahNicholls]

Daniele Nogueira Milani hi Daniele! Yes I will definitely make a video about that! Thanks for watching x

[@goertzpsychiatry9340]

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[@ibrahimarabac2276]

You are so kind doctor because l think you have clear and honest of your an heart... 😉😉

[@SarahNicholls]

ibrahim Arabacı thank you so much 😘

[@akhilapasupuleti4324]

where are you doing your foundation placements?

[@awndriuh]

Thanks for sharing! How has it been for you since then? Have you come across aggressive patients? How many hours a week are you working? Sorry, so many questions. Lol

[@janiskhan9495]

How many hour is an oncall and total hours a week in psychiatry

[@toysfunny6944]

Amazing

[@omegafaf6843]

I can’t wait for when this happens to me

[@samanthafranklyput]

Congrats Sarah!!! Just from watching your videos I know I would be relieved if you walked into see me in emerg lol. You have a wonderful personality :)

[@SarahNicholls]

Samantha Franke that's so kind, thank you!! Well let's hope you don't have an emergency but that's lovely to know :)

[@xTobyyx]

It's so weird how MD's in the UK do the EKGs, bloods, IV's etc. In Canada (probably USA too), nurses insert NG tubes, do IV's, bloods, EKG's, insert foleys, etc...

[@SarahNicholls]

Yeah, it can be really time consuming!! In certain places like A&E (the emergency room) it's all done by the nurses, but on other wards the doctors do them

[@danohinz2044]

Doc, ich bin Krankenschwester und Plane in Zukunft in Deutschland zu arbeiten.Ich möchte wie du Psychiater werden. If im working can i just get some unit for medicine or do i need to go regular clas?

[@flowerbuster2598]

Please don't change you calling around people that you know for clothes for him will do more for him than any medication would ever do. Shows you have a good heart and truest care about the patient

[@lreppy10]

Do you have social services agencies that you can refer patients to?

[@dr.ianamalasevskaia7707]

hello dr Sarah, what about salary of junior doctor,and it is enough for life?thanks

[@sarahforsyth3526]

Hello Sarah, I am very interested in graduate entry medicine and I think your story is great! may I ask your age? I am also wondering if you feel like studying later in your life has effected your relationships and where you think you should be?

[@SarahNicholls]

Sarah Forsyth hi Sarah! Sorry for the slow reply. I am 27, I started GEM when I was 23. Interesting question! I suppose it has affected my relationships in that I've been extremely busy so relationships with friends and loved ones have required more effort. However, I've always been quite a busy person and love to fill my time with various activities so maybe that's always been the case... I think the times when studying has taken ta toll on me have been around exam time. Anyway, great question and I think I'll make a video on it :)

[@sarahforsyth3526]

Thank you Sarah, In a way you have inspired me to go 'follow my dreams and go for it'. Can't wait for the video and I wish you the best of luck in your medical career.

[@SarahNicholls]

Sarah Forsyth that's incredible! Go you!! Keep in touch, would love to hear what you get up to x

[@SarahNicholls]

Sarah Forsyth hey Sarah, here is your video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKKTooqdatF5hqc

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[@SAADD]

Nice video, Just one question, how much years u spent at the medical school? How many years before getting to FY-1?

[@SarahNicholls]

Saad Riaz hey, thanks for watching! I did a 3 year undergraduate degree and then I did graduate entry medicine, which is 4 years

[@laurelBatesVlogs]

first time watching and i enjoyed it! I subscribed :)

[@SarahNicholls]

laurelBatesVlogs thank you! Love your vids too, have subscribed :)

[@LKW12950]

You have such a beautiful empathetic heart, perfect for a doctor, I can't imagine how you'd take your first death. Let's both pray you don't get many x

[@20somethingsworld97]

What do the psych nurses do?

[@katemul7594]

Hey! I just found this video, and I have a question for anyone here who's worked as a junior doctor in psychiatry! I'm really interested in psychiatry and am applying to jobs and was wondering what kind of questions would you be asked in an interview? Thank you to anyone who can help!

[@Fatima-qu3ml]

Your so caring good karma exists ❤️

[@SarahNicholls]

Thank you!!

[@acgillespie]

I know from my own expediences in the 1980s The Hospitals provided a new pair and pant's and like 5 shirts + all the under wears needed and a new pair of tennis shoes. if you came in looking as if you came off a battle field you always left there with new clean clothes.. This is back before they shut down most of the places caring for the mentally disabled.. I'm 60 & the world you have grown up with is so much different from ours who was born in the 50s - 60s.. I have witnessed so much decline in people & society's. Evil is real & it does exist..

[@HassanPoyo]

You’re amazing

[@SarahNicholls]

hassan nassar thank you! 😘

[@HassanPoyo]

Could you please make a video on your education route to being a Doctor?

[@SarahNicholls]

hassan nassar here you go 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqDOno13m7Vqbpo

[@HassanPoyo]

Sarah Nicholls thank you

[@tufayelmiah7969]

Hi Sarah! How old were you on your first day as a junior doctor? I'm really curious as you graduated from graduate entry medicine!

[@SarahNicholls]

Tufayel Miah hello! I was (and still am) 27 years old on my first day as a junior doctor 👍

[@jyotik2311]

your eyes are beautiful

[@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040]

Morning, doctor. Do you miss your carefree uni pastime when you're dealing with a real life now?

[@SarahNicholls]

Kris haha! I don't remember uni being a carefree pastime.... maybe we had very different experiences!!

[@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040]

Sarah Nicholls I have nothing to relate to, I'm starting my uni this year, psychology faculty!

[@SarahNicholls]

Amazing!! Psychology is so interesting, I love reading about it! I hope you have a great time. And yes I do miss having more time at home but I don't miss all the studying 🤓

[@TheXtremeDrums]

By the time people get into med school they are already older adults and med school is anything but happy no stress free time

[@edvardso]

you're so sweet! i don't usually write youtube comments :p

[@SarahNicholls]

ed aww thank you 🙈😘

[@noraann6372]

Hi 🤗👍

[@abbeyroot5157]

This video has been so touching. I wish there was a charity group that people could donate to for homeless psychiatric patients. I bet people would donate hygiene products, clothing, and money.

[@kaiyin3842]

psychiatrist are super super mean, I have never met anyone more mean and nasty then a psych in my entire life!!

[@petermad152]

"Working as a Doctor ON a psychiatric ward"? Isn't a psychiatric ward a place? So shouldn't you be working "IN" a Psychiatric ward?

[@SarahNicholls]

When we talk about our placements in medicine, for some reason we often say 'on', for example "I'm on respiratory at the moment". I have no idea why!

[@halima4978]

you are so beautiful

[@SarahNicholls]

halima xoxo aww thank you so much that’s really sweet x😘