I Quit My Job As A Postpartum Nurse | What I'm Doing Now

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[@TheNurseNook]

Thank y’all for all the sweet comments 🥰 So excited fir this new journey

[@julianluke7280]

I quit my my job as a registered nurse last two years ago after almost 12 years in the field. It was not an easy decision, but life is too short to dread going to work everyday. No amount of m oney can b uy real happiness, but friends I'm not asking you to resign from your job or abandon your business but be wise!!

[@kayleytanner8366]

I don’t love my job but I love what it provides for me and my family . This pandemic has p eople rethinking working

[@cyrilleduverger3416]

You're right ma'am!! Were you a bedside nurse and how did you plan yourself before quitting

[@julianluke7280]

@@cyrilleduverger3416 while I was still in service I planned towards early retirement, my first Income I do a normal 9-5, my second income I put it back to work to make more money because I'm not just after the money but the freedom to live on my terms Lol

[@gracedaniels6172]

@@julianluke7280 yeah and 9-5 cant give you the freedom you need. An extra income stream passive income is a great option keep it up

[@julianluke7280]

@@gracedaniels6172 yes I was able to make about 2/3k weekly as extra income from my Inve sting trying so much to build more side hustles and extra income

[@Artaviaa]

Og subscribers know she’s been talking about this since she was in school

[@TheNurseNook]

A real one!

[@brittanymack802]

Exactly! Bummed as hell after clinical that day! Look at her now!

[@kathleengalapon9162]

Yes girl, so happy you found your forever home. I'm a fellow Level IV NICU Nurse as well...three years under my belt and I have loved every second of it. People always have a misconception of NICU nurses and believe that all we do is cuddle and love on babies and our shifts are a walk in the park. In some instances we do, when they are on their way to reaching more milestones to get ready to graduate from the NICU but...majority of the time we are caring for very fragile and critical micropreemies and preemies. I can't wait for you to give others a glimpse of what an actual day in the life of a NICU nurse truly is. Looking forward to following your journey into transitioning into becoming a NICU nurse. If you have any questions, hit a girl up. Congrats girl!

[@whitneygilbert428]

I always felt like you didn’t like postpartum much.. glad you found a home!

[@subjecttwilight9]

Traveling Nurse is my guess. Nope I was wrong

[@Kayla_Nicole]

😂😂

[@LoveMayraXO]

Good luck on this new position! I’m sure you will excel ❤️

[@fRieNdlytravelers]

OMG!! That’s amazing!! Kudos to you for striving for your dreams and making it happen 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I know it will be so rewarding and a Great experience for you 😁

[@itsthemcornellj]

I knew it was NICU as soon as you talked about a job change on the instagram live, my mind!! I could tell postpartum wasn’t exciting for you, but like you said, it was a purposeful step in your journey. Whoop whoop!! Congratulations! 🎉

[@nursesophiemsnrnlnc2343]

Where have I been? All these beautiful nurses in you tube! Oh yes! Follow your passion. I left the bedside and never looked back. Becoming a Consultant has been the best decision that I ever made

[@dpthenursebae]

yayyy congratulations i’m so excited for your new journey!! 🥳 i’m a new grad nicu nurse and i love it so much! those babies bring me so much joy! you’re gonna love it! i can’t wait to see all your new content about nicu nursing!

[@xiv5148]

You give me so much motivation to continue nursing school! I’m currently in my first semester & it is brutal lol but I find myself coming back here every so often to get myself motivated again & I’m so proud of you! Congrats 🎉

[@futurernfrancine4660]

Omg hell yeah!!! I've been waiting this video since you were in nursing school. When you said final move I knew already. I started working in the NICU this past October and I absolutely love love love it. Hard work but truly worth it. I'm so happy for you Lexi!!!! Love you lots and please update once you're settled. 😍❤

[@DoseofDi]

Congratulations! 🎉 I have been watching your videos for years and it is amazing to see how far you’ve come. You are one of my favorite nurse you tubers!

[@BrittBrat565]

YAYY! I’ve been following you for so long to help me through nursing school and I just started a couple months ago as a new grad in NICU ❤️

[@chibicheez9507]

Congratulations!!!! That’s so awesome! I always felt like God was helping you make your way to the NICU. All the experience you have, you are going to be great!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@AndraMarrel]

Yayyy!!!! I knew it! Congrats!! I was a new grad in the NICU! Now I'm over 1 year in and I love it! its amazing! You'll love it!

[@Nicole-hi2me]

Congratulations. Keep elevating. Houston, TX was a good move for you!! I could tell in some of your videos regarding postpartum position you were not as cheerful but now you seen more cheerful, happy, excited!!

[@CarlisaB]

Congratulations! I love that you never gave up on your dream position. Also love that you weren’t afraid to switch jobs because a lot of people discourage nurses from leaving jobs because they don’t want to seem like a job hopper. I wanted to be in the ICU and I started as a new grad. I am deciding between FNP & CRNA.

[@Samanthamarie831]

👏🏽👏🏽😭😭 you have kept me pushing in my nursing goals. Thank you for showing that the sky in the limit ♥️♥️

[@ondrea5451]

Yayyy!!! That’s so awesome and I’m super excited to see this part of your Nursing journey.

[@hadassahlives2060]

I just love your willingness to change and take on different positions to get to where you are in your dream job!!

[@jazziekayyy5252]

I’ve been a nice nurse for a year now, it’s a lot of hard work but definitely the most rewarding 😍 congratulations 🎉

[@domdom27939]

I love how nurses can try many jobs. You can do so many things as a nurse!!

[@TheNurseNook]

Exactly why I love it

[@jennifervega964]

Yesss welcome to the nicu nurse life 💞 you’re going to love it!!!

[@PinKIYSensei]

So happy for you & proud of you. It’s an amazing feeling walking into your purpose & it’s wonderful that you were able to garner unique skill sets from the roles you held along your journey. 💖🦄

[@jackiesaechao1668]

OMG!!! Congrats! I am SO excited for your future content about NICU. I'm in nursing school with the intention of going into NICU when I am done. It is so great that my favorite nursing youtuber is in NICU.

[@mayajackson1644]

Congrats! I’m so excited for you!!! I’m in my last semester of nursing school and currently applying for new grad NICU RN positions. NICU is my dream, but Mother Baby is my back up plan. This process is stressful bc the NICU specialty is super competitive! Pray for me please and best wishes for your new job! 💕Can’t wait to see more NICU videos 👶🏽🍼

[@mskrystinalexis]

Congratulations, girly!! So happy to see your dream realized and actualized 😊

[@kimberlychaidez378]

Congrats!!!! So happy for you Lexi🎉 I’m so excited to follow you along in your journey as a nicu nurse , I’m also an aspiring nicu nurse 🙏🏻❤️❤️much love from Cali 😘

[@nurseitnakia3490]

Whoop whoop! I love NICU and that’s my dream position as well. Currently I am a CMA and a CNA and I work in a pediatric clinic. Love it! My ultimate goal after nursing is NICU. How ironic that this video popped up today! Congratulations and I know you’ll do great and amazing things! ❤️

[@angelarivera2218]

Best job ever! I’ve been a NICU nurse for 30 years! 🥰

[@holyanjoliemonteiro]

Congratulations on your dream position! This will be so rewarding. I love watching the growth ❤️

[@rynoelle]

Omg this is amazing and what I want as my future career as well!! I hope this new path is everything you hope for❤️❤️

[@viannie25]

Congrats Alexis. I remember how much you wanted to get into the NICU. I loved my time spent there. Now I’m in the ER and I’m loving it too. Best of luck!!

[@jonnamckenzie167]

Wow i’m so happy for you!! I remember when you were in nursing school you said that you wanted to be in NICU nursing. I’m a 2nd year BSN student and I’ve always wanted to be in neonatal. Congrats girly!!

[@alaunah.5651]

I did Adult ER, Peds ER, and now in the NICU and absolutely LOVE IT! I love my little babies. Congratulations on your new position!

[@sophisticatedmm3632]

Aww babies are soo precious

[@sierrawerbrouck9647]

YAY congrats!! You're going to do so well you have so much passion, can't wait to see upcoming videos about your switch to the NICU 🥰

[@ashleighsmith]

Congrats on getting into the NICU! I just started in a Level 3 and I already love it❤️🥳

[@jordanbrown4663]

Congratulations love. I’m glad that your hard work paid off and your in a position that you love.

[@TanicaOutler]

Yessss! NICU is my goal specialty so I’m too pumped to watch you on your journey ☺️💗

[@nykeemahsaddler5819]

I remember seeing you in the pedi ER when I was a nursing student! Congrats on your new position!

[@thenursenextdoor]

How exciting to hear that you finally made it to your dream position 💕 I believe that everything happens for a reason. I'm super exciting to watch your journey in the NICU.

[@iriscastro9931]

Yay! I'm happy you found your happy place! I plan on working on the float team for a couple years amd eventually settling onto a ICU floor.

[@MelloneeKecia]

Congratulations on you’re new job can’t wait to see you’re day in a life as a NICU nurse vlogs and videos 🎉🎊🎈🥳 and great video as always 👍🏾👏🏾🤗

[@lovinglife4264]

Congratulations we are proud and happy for you. Thank you for sharing. Wonderful update🙌🏼

[@meganlynnebenson5357]

So excited for you Alexis!! 💛 I can just see how happy you are!! 👶🏻🥺

[@tasnimabbasali4510]

Congratulations!! I have been a silent viewer for years. I would love to see a video on interview tips. I am applying to a few hospitals in Houston but I get very nervous when it comes to interview questions. Love to see your take on it 😄 Goodluck with your new position!!

[@biolife3274]

Wow amazing! Congrats! Just shows keep pushing forward in life even if you feel you're at a stand still, nothing in life is permanent, you can get to where you want to be with hard work.

[@destinybrawley8041]

Omg level 4 that's big! Congratulations girl!! I can't wait to be there one day 🤗🤗

[@sarahpetrie351]

As a NICU mom thank you! NICU nurses are so amazing

[@simplysasha27]

IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!! I just graduated in December and I’ve been working in the NICU as a new grad!

[@abenamainoo1757]

OMGGGGGG! CONGRATS!!! THIS IS ALSO MY DREAM POSTION

[@nikkireams1411]

I have watched you foreeever and have NEVER commented on any videos but OMG congratulations!!! This makes my heart so happy!! I graduated last May and went straight into a level IV NICU which was my dream job. I can't wait to watch your journey in the NICU. I know you're going to be amazing. So happy for you!! NICU nursing is stressful but it's the absolute best, so worth it.

[@lovelylexis12]

Congratulations! Welcome to the world of NICU nursing. I've been watching your videos for years, and I'm so glad that you finally got your dream job!

[@dominiquekoehne7239]

Yay!!! Congratulations. Wishing you the best in your new position

[@samanthagilbert412]

YASSSSS so excited for you!!! Been following u since nursing school days/ baby nurse

[@paigebusby97]

Congrats!!! I’m a new grad that just got hired into the NICU 🥰 I’m so excited!!

[@minamorgan4207]

NICU is my absolute dream job too!! I'm so glad I get to watch you go through this journey!

[@dulcegraciano146]

Congrats!!! ❤️❤️❤️ I’m excited for you!! i want to go into NICU as well! Would love to hear about your interview process 🤗

[@gladymirramos659]

Wujuu way to go girl Congratulations 🎈🎉🍾!! God bless you on your new journey

[@s.giselleee]

Soosoooo happy for you! CONGRATULATIONS 🤍 I had my NICU rotation 2 weeks ago and I LOVED IT. L&D was fascinating too. decisions decisions 😭

[@chandlerholloway2396]

NICU nursing is the best job ever! I'm one in Atlanta, and it's literally the best decision I ever made post nursing school. I literally haven't taken care of anything but babies since 4th semester of nursing school LOL welcome to NICU life!

[@moonlightprincess449]

You went for you asn or bsn

[@jojjggjkkii]

I have been watching you since you were in nursing school...I graduate in August, I love to see it!!! Congrats!

[@sweetcaramelsmile]

Whew. Was a little scared there. I'm so happy for you! My grandson was on echmo I couldn't force myself to do that rotation for school. Mother/baby seemed like med-surg with babies added. I wasn't okay until I hit the ED. Great job collecting all that knowledge before settling down!!

[@krystalvasquez5577]

Ahhhh I've been subscribed since early on...Girl, I am so happy for you!!!!

[@gymnaastxoxo]

i just started in the NICU too! I transferred units, started in the SPCU/SICU. Congrats girl!!!

[@_lifewithjaz]

Yayy, I’m so happy you got your dream job🤩 I’m a NICU nurse also, and I absolutely LOVE my job. I could not have asked for a better specialty. You’re going to be awesome girl 🥰Congratulations 🎉

[@kaylah3862]

I have two weeks left of nicu orientation. I’ve been dreaming of being a nicu nurse since I was super young. I’m in love with it!!!😍 please give us plenty of nicu videos

[@sleepytells6215]

WAIT.... NICU!?!?!? YASSSSSS! So excited to see your day in the life and learn more from you!

[@andreafranco4509]

Yayyy welcome to nicu life!!! 💖💖💖 It's seriously the best!

[@Rachel-ri4oz]

Congratulations! I just applied for a tech position in the NICU 🥰 I’m so nervous. Best of luck to you ♥️

[@stephiniearazu8924]

Goodluck on your new job.💜

[@Katthenurseee]

You DID THAT!!!! Congratulations beautiful! There’s nothing you can’t do 🤍

[@MsRhandaB]

Started NICU at a level 3 and I LOVE IT!! 😍😍 good mix of cuteness, adrenaline, and fulfillment.

[@salenaponce7344]

So many years in the making girl. So happy for you!

[@annaalthea4143]

Congrats! I did a year of med surge but NICU has always been my dream. It was so hard to get into the NICU but I can say NICU is amazing! You are going to love it!

[@neshabaexo]

Did you go to NICU right after your year of med surge? Lol idk why I was thinking that I can just go straight to NICU as a new grad.

[@jaedam8005]

@@neshabaexo you can. my cousin passed the nclex and was hired on a nicu unit weeks later

[@annaalthea4143]

@@neshabaexo You can definitely go to the NICU right out of nursing school. I wish I had done it to be honest because I absolutely HATED adults. But at the time the hospital I applied to had no NICU positions available. But don’t settle like I did! That’s the best advice I can give new grads. You DO NOT have to do med surge first. If you want NICU please go for it!

[@hyosomoo1437]

@@neshabaexo Some people have the privilege to get into NICU right out of school. Some hospitals even offer residencies in that area.

[@AM-dp9tv]

Amazing!!! I hate working with adults too and I’m dreading my first RN job cause I keep getting told by professors that thats the way to go..start med/surg and then elevate..I’m dreading that so hard

[@daisysotelo94]

Came here early as soon as I got a notification!💕 So happy to see you following your dreams boo!✨ God had this plan saved for you🥰

[@jasc3529]

Congratulations😊. Can't wait for your NICU videos.

[@amandaoser7200]

Congratssss! I am so happy for you! That is the beauty of nursing, there are so many options for us. I have seen so many nurses making changes and I believe God is speaking to me through you guys by telling me to make a change! Good luck 🥰

[@marisa768]

SO proud of you!! My dream position has always been in peds hem/onc and God blessed me with a position in just that, right out of school. I love peds in general, but there's something about treating kids with critical illnesses like cancer that makes the job even more fulfilling. Couldn't be happier for you that you are finally in the specialty that brings you the most joy!

[@shanimars3879]

I am sooooo happy for you!! Congratulations 🎊 💕

[@lanayabowen1369]

So proud of you!!!! Goalz!!!!

[@raulysse1]

Yay!! That is so exciting congratulations!! 🍾🎉

[@shonamarie1116]

Omg congrats girl! You’re gonna be a bomb nurse to those babies 💕

[@TheNurseNook]

♥️♥️♥️

[@alyssacruz6742]

How exciting!! God bless this new journey

[@Gvantsa]

congrats! so excited to see the NICU nursing videos!

[@diabeticnurse]

CONGRATS!!

[@jadyncurrie7223]

I start Nursing school in May and I want to be a Neonatal/ NICU nurse 😍 so happy for you!!

[@jasminegriffin2712]

yes this is my dream position also omg 🥰🥰 congrats !!!!! i graduate nursing school in july im so excited watching your journey

[@michellemuniz2778]

I say this like we’re kekeing over coffee but girl I knew it, I knew that postpartum nursing wasn’t where it was at for you and I’m so glad you got to take what you needed and get to the dream of the NICU!

[@fivechances976]

I am so happy for you! You will do great things!

[@ashtenreeavery]

PP nursing is my favvvvv and i’m so proud of you! and it sounds like God perfectly placed you right on this path! We have a level four nicu too and so thankful for those ladies and gents who love on those babies who need it most! They’re lucky to have you girl!

[@TheNurseNook]

So sweet 🥺🤍

[@britfamondemand585]

Yes!! Welcome to NICU nursing! I am also a NICU nurse and I love it so much.

[@danas3148]

Same here NICU is a dream job for me too that was my favorite clinical so happy for you. I'm still on med-surg but maybe someday we'll see again so happy for you and good luck

[@FaithShadd]

Am a NICU nurse here in Kenya and a recently passed my NCLEX exam so I can work in the USA. I can’t wait to continue my NICU nursing in the USA. You gonna love being a NICU nurse ❤️

[@PrescillaKgade]

Congratulations sis😍🎉🎉. May i ask, ehat resources did you use to study for it and how long did it take you to prepare

[@gloriahwanjiku593]

Congratulations

[@FaithShadd]

I used uworld Saunders and mark k.

[@kassidymcveigh6156]

IM SO EXCITED FOR YOU. NICU is my dream job too!

[@andrewwomer1052]

Congratulations!!! Best of luck!!!!

[@kdenise305]

Congratulations👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. Everyone has there niche and like you said everything isn't for everyone. That's why I love nursing so much.

[@andreacruz663]

Congratulations I’m so happy for you wishing you the best of luck.🤍