How to ROCK your Nursing School Clinical

Are you in nursing school and about to start your clinicals? These 6 tips will make sure you make the most of them. Now is the time for hands-on experience at the bedside. It's what you've been studying for! So make the most of it.
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[@gymnaastxoxo]

As a senior in my last year of Nursing school, I remember how terrified I was our first clinical rotation, but to all the student nurses out there, you are apart of the patients care team too, just like the techs, RN's and physicians. Confidence will come! & its all about teamwork.

[@NurseBlake]

Hey Amanda! Thanks for the comment. You're so right! Nursing students are definitely part of the team. Good luck on your last year of nursing school.

[@gymnaastxoxo]

thank you!!! (:

[@samf7440]

needed to hear this today, thank you!

[@sams.1970]

My third day in the hospital ever, two nurses asked me if I was a tech (outside of school). I asked them why, and they said that I was "just doing so much" and seemed really confident in myself. I knew close to nothing, but I CONSTANTLY asked people how I could help them. Be the student that nurses remember! They could be your bosses someday.

[@TheMajinNinja]

Another tip is to be respectful of your CNAs, they hear and see things you might miss when it comes to your patient.

[@NurseBlake]

Yes! That's a great tip. CNAs are awesome!! I was also a CNA before I went to school for my BSN.

[@christianaquino5230]

Yes bro u should because I myself right now work as a CNA. And let me tell u this. The truth is that is u respect others they will respect u back. I cannot express this enough. Always respect ur CNAs.

[@christianaquino5230]

@Smarter Than You so true, I get just a lot. And because of that, sometimes I'm like.... "You kno what?? Why don't u do it bitch!!" I don't really say that. It's just what I day in my head lol.

[@susiessoapstuff1459]

@@christianaquino5230 That's pretty much a recipe for life. Respect others and you get respect back. Maybe not from everyone, but always from the ones that count. And never think you are too good to clean someone's backside. Jump in there and give your team a hand. That patient deserves respect, too.

[@w1tchmom]

They will also teach you some of the BEST tricks you will EVER learn! Did A LOT of my clinical on the oncology ward. My then mother in law was a patient at the time 🙁

[@goodenurseV]

Life lesson story!!! Gather round, my baby nurses. -- A+ student here--- always late. Instructors were so "mean" about it, threatened to make me repeat clinicals and drop my grade. Told me, you CAN'T be late for work, especially as a nurse relieving another shift. I just rolled my eyes. Fast forward to 1 yr later. Lose my first job on the unit after eight months for lateness and call outs. Realized the mean ol instructors were trying to help me. I was a smart kid and a terrible student. And your employers will take an acceptably performing employee that always shows up over a dramatic, unreliable, genius any day, every day.

[@SweetsLuvMusicx3]

For my first hospital placement, my instructor would always yell at me when I didn't know something or when I asked questions. It's reassuring to know that asking questions is a good thing and that I'm not alone on this

[@rachealkirby3657]

Oh and make sure you go number 2, it sometimes comes in the morning

[@lro001]

Racheal Kirby 🤣 🚽💩

[@tiffanylianna6027]

Your smile is contagious

[@NurseBlake]

Thanks Tiffany!!!

[@crystalmckinney3151]

He does have gorgeous teeth!

[@ilikeicecream2419]

@Cory C yikes imagine he is not 😬

[@jangled-1431]

Truuuu

[@bebettertoday8444]

Thank you for all the tips! This is my first clinical and I have no idea what I’m doing. I’m so glad I have the best instructor. I have been to ER, Med surg, and cardiac within 4 clinical days. Next week I will be at ICU and cardiac. Many students told me they have never done that much for their first clinical.

[@kdibs227cheerleader]

I’m an OT student on my last clinical rotation and I work with several student nurses on the cardiac and pulmonary floors they’re amazing to interact with and we brainstorm a ton about patient care :)

[@stephw6046]

Starting CNA I in January as a prerequisite for nuclear medicine technology. Career change! I am really excited about learning new things. ☺️

[@torbenhamilton4267]

Hi, Blake! I'm a medical student, but I love watching your videos to get insight into the perspective of my nursing counterparts. You do such a good job communicating and as a future doctor I'm learning from you so I can better understand my team members in my future practice/ward. Keep up the good work!

[@susiessoapstuff1459]

Always listen to the nurses taking care of the patient. They spend 8-12 hours with that patient, and you get maybe 5 minutes. They will tell you what is really going on.

[@Sheba_316]

You will be a great Doctor with this way of thinking.

[@torbenhamilton4267]

@@Sheba_316 I hate all of the drama between docs and nurses. We all have the same goal of helping the patient. I know I'm not trained to do the job of a nurse, and trust them in their scope, and I hope that in return the nurses will do the same for me. It's all about mutual respect. There's no point in any of us saying "I'm better than you" because we're trained in completely different jobs and we need each other to survive.

[@TheCraftKitten]

And so ends my first day of clinical. I was useless, but i learnt heaps already!!

[@rachealkirby3657]

Background looks like a waiting room

[@NurseBlake]

LOL It's my house. :-)

[@hanolu]

Thank you Blake, I'm starting my first clinical this semester! I feel like I'm ready thanks to your video!

[@NurseBlake]

Hey Jonah! Enjoy your first clinical!

[@cece46013]

How did it go Jonah?

[@kalied4694]

Love you Nurse Blake! It is my first year of clinicals and I am excited for this new journey! Thank you for being such an inspiration and a source of laughter and encouragement when I need it!

[@cattatroni1167]

Nurse Blake I just LOVE LOVE LOVE your videos! Thank you for all the info and encouragement!

[@sexylikemyface]

This got me psyched up for my clinical today :) Thank you for the reminders to always be helpful and a life long learner

[@dianakurland2500]

I love how passionate you are!

[@RRobeeArmenton]

Needed to hear this today...Thank you for sharing...God bless!

[@sydneywilliams8642]

Thanks for the great video! Definitely am feeling better for my first clinical starting next month!

[@cotastephen568]

Thank you Nurse Blake for the TIPS I found them very helpful ... I will be starting my clinicals in a week time.

[@pamelalinker2296]

Love your video's; they are as informative and they are entertaining. :)

[@yuanherchalfant5715]

Love your advice. Been doing this for 45 years and still ask why, keeps me out of trouble and saves my patients.

[@milkaromero3356]

Hello Nurse Blake This is the best most motivational advise that I have heard. Thank you.

[@iTheShirt]

New subscriber. You deserve WAYY more. Thank you!

[@ayeshunqt9242]

I absolutely love what you’re doing and you seem like such a wonderful and spectacular person! Bless you always. I’m going for my Forensic Nursing Degree.

[@abrakadabra-360]

They don't like being asked questions...a nurse friend told me

[@pamelabartock4696]

Love this! Thank you for sharing and have a great day:-)

[@lilyemartin]

The ONLY thing worse than being late is being late with a coffee cup in your hand. One of my classmates would always do this and it would drive our prof NUTS!

[@caprisdedieu6413]

Thank you. tomorrow is my 1 st day in nursing school. i will be watching your videos to learn more. thank you

[@Invisible.fatty99]

So much yes on learning from each clinical. You never know when a pregnant woman could need to be in the ICU and you’ll be glad you paid attention before it was your job.

[@babyvii55]

I bookmarked this video. I play it every time before I get ready for clinical. Very inspiring and informative! :)

[@caprisdedieu6413]

i will also do the same. it gives confidence

[@angelmarquez8069]

You’re always so much fun to watch ❤️ and give great advice! Thank you from all us future nurses!!😁

[@morgangasso7902]

Love the artwork!

[@stalstonestacy4316]

I'm preparing for LPN school. A now former friend who failed out of her 2yr RN program told me that LPNs aren't "real nurses". I know she was having a catty moment but it got me wondering if RNs feel this way? I always intended to bridge to RN, I just want to work a few years first and learn my job and save some money because 2-4 years of school with no time to work a regular job is $$$! But in my mind a nurse is a nurse. We may have different scopes of care but we are all equally important in our capacities 🤷

[@SpaceWormMark]

Some of the best nurses at my hospital are LPNs. There are ABSOLUTELY LPN's I would work with all day every day over BSNs. I'm sure there are some nasty people who make a hierarchy out of it but I personally don't keep track of who's LPN/ASN/BSN other than sometimes I have to do a few minor things for LPNs just because they legally aren't allowed to.

[@MultiFireworkz]

Hey! I’m a student RN in Australia, we don’t have LPNs but we have ENs which I think are similar. I have so much respect for them because all my EN friends know so much! They are well practiced/ experienced. I may only be a student RN but I appreciate the work I see other types of nurses do :) I hope this encourages you!

[@susiessoapstuff1459]

I learned more about nursing from LPNs than I learned in nursing school. Also CNAs. Any RN that thinks LPNs aren't real nurses are going to wash out of nursing fairly quickly. I would consider the source and ignore it. Remember that she failed out. She is just jealous.

[@sams.1970]

I'm a nursing student and have been paired with people with all different types of licensure. As long as you are equally good at the responsibilities you have in common, you will be fine! If you have been an LPN for 2 years and can't take vitals, you're going to have a problem haha.

[@ShatteredExisistance]

LPNs do a lot less paper work than RNs, and some RNs are jealous because LPNs spend more time with the patient than RNs do. Don’t worry, LPNS Are just as much nurses as RNs

[@nicolehessabi5116]

Nurse Blake is so positive all the time! Awesome!

[@bridgetchigozie4685]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@kaliandrews4601]

One thing i wish i knew when we started was learn what relevant lab values you should look at for the patients diagnosis

[@chrweber89]

It is funny that you posted this today because I just had orientation for my first clinical. Your tips will help me make the most out of the experience. I will definitely share the video with my classmates.

[@NurseBlake]

That's awesome! What unit is your clinical on? I appreciate you sharing the video... Make the most of your time at the hospital!

[@NurseBlake]

That's awesome! Have a great clinical. Glad these tips helped!

[@chrweber89]

Medsurge

[@sharonyoung6096]

Great advice

[@janaeas5263]

With a kind of luck I have I'll probably put all the stuff I need in the my nurses is bag and then forget the whole bag

[@ericariebe5690]

Janaea S OH NOOO! Tie a piece of yarn to your bag to the door handle. It’s what I do :-)

[@wmedinaful]

Great tips Blake! I start clinicals tomorrow so Im so excited!!!

[@pattygailcreations3772]

Great advice.

[@JEN2085707]

Truth! Also, love your passion.

[@NurseBlake]

Thank you!!

[@williamroller6761]

I am in my first week of nursing school process I and II pharm math and clinical lab Biggest fan

[@rebeccaalderson1955]

so inspiring

[@jeromeperkins2016]

I loved this video ! I’m VERY anxious about starting the LPN Program, but this helped put that to ease some ! Thank you :)

[@NurseBlake]

Hey Jerome! Glad this video helped. Have fun in the LPN program!

[@adammayfield2089]

Love your funny videos but this is the first serious one I've seen and it was great to get the information from you. You're a great communicator and speaker and it really shows in this type of video. Thanks!

[@barbaramullins4233]

You are a rockstar for nurses Blake!! I personally left the profession during covid ( after 20 years) not because of covid, but because of the cumalitive intensity of corporate takeover. It is not called the "health care industry" for nothing. But you are actually trying to encourage new nurses. I respect that. I would not endorse the profession but I also love Ruby Starr...so...you know

[@KarlaRodriguez-mx2od]

When I was a student in clinicals I used the write down in a notebook all the medications and diagnoses of the patients in the area and I studied them thoroughly. That helped me a lot to understand what was going on specially on my first years when you have no clue at all 🤓🤣🙈

[@georgeNconrad]

I’m an OT and rocked my clinical except one place. They were obsessed with failing students and the CI had us wait in the office until he showed up (sometimes two or three hours) and then dinged us for not seeing patients.

[@yeonjincho5195]

I started to subscribe to your channel yesterday! I am a nursing student who is about to start my first clinical this upcoming school year. This video helps me and teaches me what to prepare for my clinical!! thank you for this information :)

[@TheFkthat]

love u Blake-wish we could work together!!! yes, u should never be late!!!

[@laurenm8261]

Starting my first clinical next week... super nervous! This video helped a lot, thank you for the tips!

[@GuadalupeMartinez-lj3bb]

Lauren M how did it go any tips???

[@marthareichelderfer8700]

I love your funny side but it was nice of you to address the the Clinical side of a good Nurse. Above all cherish the CNA's.

[@kathleendefnet8008]

Omg I am sooo glad I am not in clinicals anymore. I love those quinoa sticks

[@lro001]

Dang, that painting in the back with your stethoscope 😂

[@owenjamie35]

Thank you so much! First clinical tomorrow and am feeling way better!

[@fauziyagandoosmohamed1618]

Thank you so much for your clinical tips, i appriciate (from tanzania ) nursing student BScN sec year. Fauziya mohamed

[@jenniferndungu2529]

fauziyagandoos Mohamed good luck 👍 you will rock a good nurse 👩🏾‍⚕️

[@monicarojas3441]

Good tips! Thank you.😉

[@angelatrussell2697]

I'm in my last semester of RN school and have my first preceptor shift tomorrow in the ER. I'm super nervous. I extern in the ICU but ER is a whole different animal.

[@sabracalonge4847]

I'm a hairdresser but I'm addicted to your videos lol

[@anthonymarquez6493]

i am that late student sometimes

[@nicolechatman8634]

The forbidden words on the units Calm,Quiet, and Slow

[@felicialegg8845]

I thought I was just paranoid, I did go to my clinical sites the day before and like made my boyfriend go with me in case I got lost. Lol

[@hf15123]

That is a great idea!

[@missyrabbit5250]

On first day, I recommend you get there an hour early. That way, you can sit and enjoy a small breakfast and coffee, while you relax. Get to your unit about 20 minutes before shift change and introduce yourself. Some dayshift people like to show up and get report early and you don't want to be the student running late. Take minimal stuff with you. You won't have a locker. Remember, you might want to apply to this unit when you graduate, so make a good impression. Be professional

[@Lamore0e0Bella]

Two weeks in to clinical at Clinical Clinic Foundation ortho, spinal, TMI’s... the staff is wonderful and I love taking care of my patients ... I know I am just learning but sometimes people just need someone to talk to and encouragement in life’s trauma and trials... anyone can pass out pills but sometimes empathy compassion and understanding can do so much more 💙💙💙 today is a great day to have a great day💙💙💙 touch someone’s life today and your whole world will change

[@jessicaarmatys3307]

@nurseblake help! Whats your advice in dealing with a group of fellow clinical students that are cramping my style?! My clinical teacher talks to other teachers about how horrible our clinical group is, and im being grouped in with this "horrible" clinical group!! I LOVE learning and I love seeking out challenges. I get all possible points on my care plans, but these groups im forced to be in just dont share the same educational goals that I do...and so its a real bummer that im being grouped in with them :( Got any tips on how to capitalize on the situation, and not let a bad group get me down?? Thanks so much!

[@annalouise9411]

When you start working in clinicals is it hard to remember what you learned in the classroom?

[@susiessoapstuff1459]

If you go the day before to find out who your patient is, and find out what diagnoses they have, you have time to get prepared and know what to do. If you have any questions, ask. Do nothing until you feel fairly confident you are prepared for whatever it is. Don't panic, no matter what. Always think of the worst things that can happen ahead of time, and think your way through them before you step into the room. I made flash cards and went over them before clinicals.

[@annalouise9411]

@@susiessoapstuff1459 thank you! I really appreciate it!

[@emilyc9507]

Hi, do you mind sharing the link where you purchased your med guide? Thank you 😊

[@harshitasaxena6706]

Just had my first day on Mental Health Unit! Thanks for posting amazing videos, Nurse Blake :)

[@ThePaperdoll86]

Can you do a video on how to ROCK preceptorship??? I just started and I could use all the tips and tricks I can get :):):)

[@NurseBlake]

You got it!!! Are you in practicum or a new grad?

[@hf15123]

I'm starting RN school this fall, now I'm nervous...

[@alishalegrand6139]

Even when you work in a nursing home because you’re a personal support worker and I’m going for a personal support worker though but for a personal support worker nurse or doctor or anyone in the medical professional field of any kind do you never say that it is quiet or that it is boring because it is going to be non-quiet and non-boring in like two seconds flat

[@PrincePalmUwU]

Dumb question but does clinicals begin before classes or during/after? 🤔

[@bstarkey317]

This is very helpful for somebody like me that wants to be a nurse after high school. You mentioned things I would have never thought of like looking at all of the labs not just recent labs. Thank You!

[@PilarMiller-nn9ps]

I ask questions and the nurse tell me to figure it out myself so i either look it up or ask my teacher

[@mangobird75]

I don’t even say slow or quiet on my own time 😂

[@chakritsasorn]

When you do clinical, have you ever be in surgical floor?

[@susiessoapstuff1459]

Post-ops, yes. Only once did I get to go watch a surgery, and that was in the last semester so that we could see all the options of what jobs we could get. And that was optional.

[@TravelMATran]

What if we don’t drive

[@jenn_in_atl]

My first rotation is Med surg 😅 can you rate the different clinicals by difficulty? ❤

[@fryebread5459]

I’m so nervous to get accepted into nursing school I’m doing my pre professional requirements rn and I’m going to apply next January wish me luck!

[@jenniferndungu2529]

Anna all the luck is yours Anna.. good luck you got this

[@Nikki-ks6wi]

Did you get in 🤗

[@cuteclassi2004]

Once you say slow that's when the shit is gonna hit the fan lol

[@alyssabeavers7390]

I'm a level 1 LVN student. You think you can give me any words of encouragement ? I just feel like some of the instructors are kinda intimidating.

[@susiessoapstuff1459]

Hang in there. It isn't personal. They get judged by the percentage of the students passing the NCLEX compared to how many took it. The school gets paid more for a higher pass rate. They are trying to wash out the students that are just playing so they can concentrate on the ones who are really intending to be nurses. Nurses as a whole are kind of intimidating until you walk a few miles in their shoes. Then YOU will be kinda intimidating.

[@mary_lizbeth_9538]

In our school if you’re late to clinical you get an AD. And if you get more than one you fail

[@agcagigas4443]

❤

[@kemarbaker3964]

I am going to be late😢😢

[@16spiritual]

Hubba hubba, I think I have a fever from all your videos😍 I'm not even in nursing school, but maybe I should look into it !

[@gracegeorge7285]

Lol

[@lavenderrosecandy]

My instructor/professor is rude and condescending 😭 she looks for any moment to put us down publicly

[@poochyboi]

how i made it through nursing school is a mystery to me.

[@hognin4642]

Guys I don’t remember Pharmacology that much I’ll be going into my first clinical and can you give me tips here

[@christaragas648]

Just remeber to bring your drug book! It will help you a TON!

[@JoJo-vi6xx]

@@christaragas648 any advice on the top 2

[@TheErinlw]

How did you know I have clinicals this morning Blake? 🤔

[@ValerieWoodMusic]

Wow. If we were late, even one minute, you would be dismissed for the day and get a write-up. I can't believe there are some that don't do that.

[@heavy_metal_nurse343]

Lmao Nooooooooooo never say the Q word. I used to be EMT

[@chichilaroux5875]

I wish I would have known not to say the s and q word 🤦🏻‍♀️ I learned real quick

[@zacharybrewer5134]

I've never seen a starbucks with a drivethru.

[@chrisgurl3043]

They exist but not nationwide

[@barbkollar4338]

Yes...drop off kids before work 😂

[@jojo-pd4ii]

You talk too much about Starbucks.

[@Crystal_saga]

cosmic Starbucks is good who cares

[@thesharpestofthorns___9132]

BohemianPunk✿ I'm personally not a fan of coffee, but to each their own.

[@DevilBoyKuma]

He is in Seattle.