My Honest Update on NP School | I Was Not Prepared For This | Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Student

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[@roselinededua]

One thing I do when I feel overwhelmed with fears, is affirm God’s promises over me like “I can do all things through Christ who Strengthens me and God’s strength is made perfect in my weakness”

[@dhnso]

Currently in LVN school with a 2 year old and 7 month old. Began attending at 6 months pregnant and my goal is not to be an LVN but an NP in the NICU because of YOU. Just want to say you inspired me. Thank you!

[@ParadiseIsGleaming]

Just signed up for my CNA classes today, I put it on hold for a few months due to not having childcare figured out and just moved to a new state. But I’ve been more determined more than ever and today I finally signed those papers because I’m ready to pick back up and learn even more in healthcare and get out of the damn kitchen😩👏🏽 I’m good at my job for right now but I’m not learning anything and I’m not in the field where I know I want to be at!

[@adjappleton]

No one wakes up or is born with medical knowledge! Keep pushing and the confidence will come 😊😊

[@AshleyChermak]

I’ve been there! Especially with two kiddos! You got this! 🎉 as an NP of 6 months now it’s getting better!

[@ayreonjanae_]

I'm currently in NP school specializing in Women's Health and I just got out of a very very challenging semester and decided I needed a break longer than a week so I took a LOA. I have 2 little ones and working full time as an RN so I definitely was overwhelmed but you got this!! Keep going!! It'll be over before you know it!! I'm rooting for you and can't wait to see you in your cap and gown soon!!! 🙏🏽💕 I have been following your journey prior to starting nursing school.

[@Cee_af]

Although I’m only in my program for RN , i totally understand how you feel! I swear this semester i was fighting for my life, so much information to learn and so much pressure to do well in a short amount of time. I worked the hardest this semester than i have so far in the program and i definitely felt the stress! Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us and being a gentle reminder that we aren’t alone in this process . You’ve gone through it and still are going through it each day and are pushing yourself to be your best. And your videos help me push through nursing school. It’s so easy to compare yourself to others like you said , or doubt yourself , but a lot of times we really are our toughest critics and even though you’re sharing with us your struggles i still feel like you did an amazing job! You came out strong and are continuing to show us how it’s done. You’ll be a great Neonatal NP!

[@kandrawilbur91]

Living outside your comfort zone… I felt this way the last 3 semesters until I was pinned yesterday!! Definitely worth the struggle in the end! You will make it through it. Blessings🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@yodit9369]

I appreciate you giving us real insight into the highs and lows of your NP journey

[@jamminjosieluvsdogs]

Thank you for your honest update! And for reminding us that growth is uncomfortable. I was in marketing for 20 years. I was very knowledgeable and comfortable in that discipline. Now I’m finishing my prerequisites and applying to nursing school. And I’ve felt exactly what you described … that it’s so humbling to go from being very proficient in something to being novice … and yet here we go to grow and be our best selves ❤.

[@viannie25]

Hey Alexis, I’m so glad to see your post. Been following you since you lived in Orlando and before you became a nurse. Just wanted to say how inspiring your journey has been. As a fellow RN of 12 years, I’m finally going back to NP school this fall. Happy to get started but I can understand how scary it is to transition into a provider role. You got this 🎉 you’re so close to the finish line. Hoping to see more from you!

[@mskiarazhane]

Thank you so much for also including the link to the podcast! ❤ and your journey is so encouraging! Praying God continues to strengthen you through this season of your life.!! The part about the click remote was hilarious 😂

[@roselinededua]

You said it brilliantly and gracefully “give yourself the grace” you’ll get through this profession milestone of yours

[@rachaeld.4753]

Thank you for sharing your genuine experience Alexis, it is so helpful to hear this type of realness and vulnerability. I started my MSN- Nursing Educator track in January and I hear you🥲. Juggling work and school is no small task, but you’re almost there!! Keep going! I’m a mother baby nurse and my specialty works somewhat closely with your specialty in nicu when our babies become critical. Although I don’t know all of what nicu entails I can only imagine how different it is being on the provider side of things.

[@roselinededua]

Thanks for sharing your experience! It does take time to feel like you have the confidence and competence but I’m rooting for you. Happy nurses’ week to us🤍

[@mindalynne]

Thank you so much for this video! I’m starting my NP program next month and I’m already feeling the stress. This was very helpful! 🙏🫶🏼

[@Adi-zw7sd]

Currently working full time and in a FNP program. I get your struggle😫 we got this!

[@BabyMC3]

I’m in FNP school and working full time; it’s been tough! I start my first clinical in the fall and I am excited but super nervous about juggling work, school, clinical and family/friends! But you are so right! God did not bring us this far if we weren’t able! You got this! Keep going! I have been following you since you started nursing school and you have come so far! You got this!

[@kambrallfreeman2818]

Omg… just made it back to Dallas from Houston. Dropped everything when I saw this post! So happy to see a new video. Definitely sending you all the positivity on your grad school journey. You got this! Hope wedding planning and life is going well! I am a new grad nurse. 6 months into Med Surg bc I wanted to get a good foundation and had no idea what specialty to go in! I am so wishing I would have joined a specialty. I am drawn to L&D but never got exposure in school. Any recommendations on how to determine speciality. Thank you for sharing your experiences!

[@asiajohnson3791]

I completely relate to everything you said. I'm currently in my sixth semester of FNP school, and I'm seriously doubting my decision. I know I'm a good nurse, but I sometimes feel lost in clinicals. You're right that God wouldn't have given me the idea to go back to school if he didn't want me to see it through. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your experience. I wish you much success as you continue.

[@kathleenjaramillo9144]

Thank you for sharing this video, I’m in NP school as well and also just finished my first semester of clinical, I 100% am feeling everything you shared. When you said it’s uncomfortable, that is the perfect word for it. But I’m glad to hear that these are all normal feelings haha 😅 you are incredible and I know you’ll be an amazing provider!

[@heatherlindsey1806]

I love how transparent you are… and you’re beautiful, inside and out!

[@princesspeach269]

Thank you for your honesty. This video came at just the right time for me, because I'm currently almost finished with nursing school & going through a bit of a rough patch. I feel SO incompetent, especially at clinical, but I guess that's just how it goes for a lot of us. Idk how some people sail right through with 0 worries- THOSE are the people that scare me tbh!! I have no doubt that you will be an incredible NNP though. You're on top of it, very bright, driven, everything!

[@aidalycastillo789]

Love how you keep it real! Your journey inspires me to be confident and trust the process! You’re doing amazing, you will get through it! ❤

[@tonika7543]

Good for you, beautiful young lady. You’re doing great accomplishing everything, continue to strive for success you got this.

[@MzNeka26]

I just finished my last quarter of NP school. I think we've all been there. My first clinical was a struggle as well! The imposter syndrome and feeling like you know nothing is completely normal. I still feel the same way now, even though while studying for boards, I realize I know more than I thought. You'll get through it! You're going to be great!

[@zoeypattiruhu6904]

Really enjoyed this honest video, I am a midwifery student and really get the part of having these thoughts of self compassion but also self criticism at the same time. There is so much responsibility in our fields of work and it can be extremely overwhelming.. But, we got this everyone!!

[@Practitionher]

Yay you’re in the clinical part . Almost there 🙌🏾💪🏾🫶🏽

[@user-bp1cy5xw8h]

I'm very proud of you. Keep up the great work. You're doing well. We need more providers like you who are serious about their profession.

[@hadassahlives2060]

Wheww your feelings in this video is what I’m worried about once clinicals starts wishing you the best you got this doing your best!!

[@ifym5455]

I am an NP currently for almost 5 years and a nurse altogether for along time as well. When I tell you that everything you are saying I have been through that and then to start working as an NP (AGACNP) was when those feelings, emotions, and negative self talk came even 10fold. Just to become an NP and the hurdles (life be lifing) was an ordeal. It is the grace of God that kept me going. It was hard and difficult. Clinicals, for me personally, were extremely challenging and was not what I was expecting at all. I am not here to discourage anybody but I will say that for me personally, clinicals did not prepare me for my current role. I just wanted to come on here and tell you that you are not alone and to take it one step at a time and continue to pray and rely on the Lord. Surround yourself with God fearing people and pray that God will give you that job that is for you with people whom you can work with and will be patient with you in helping you be the neonatal NP that He has called you to be.

[@Keana43]

Love when your truthful😊

[@salma31000]

thanks for the update i am thinking of going back to get NP in women health ... keep going u got this

[@kirikivalcin3316]

You will make it. I’m graduating as an AGACNP and the transition is a struggle. Trying to balance life and clinical sis challenging. Embrace the highs and the lows. Before you know it, it will be over.

[@maggnard-smantajoseph6160]

Thanks so much for posting this and being real about the struggles of NP grad school. I totally agree that if God put this in your heart it's because he knows how able you are! I'm actually excited but nervous about starting my NP program this fall but I've been praying for so long about this and I'm just going to put everything in God's hand. I related to you in this video. God bless! I'm rooting for you, been following you since the beginning and I love seeing you win. You got this! 🎉

[@moniqueparker3290]

I’m in the PMHNP DNP program working bedside full time I FEEL YOU 🥲 and you’re so right! These feelings won’t last forever we just need to make it to the other side ✨

[@professorrobertphd]

Assignment help?

[@hadassahlives2060]

I’m in a PMHNP program too we got this!!

[@samanthahunter4176]

I just finished paramedic school two weeks ago and on Saturday took and passed my 1st state exam. I've been watching you since I was in Advanced EMT school a few years ago and I've always enjoyed your content. Impostwr syndrome and growth are hard but keep up the amazing work

[@brihtbrat192]

"Comparison is the thief of joy!" You're almost towards the end of this program, and I know you'll get there! You got this! I'm proud of you for taking on this journey to becoming a Neonatal NP ! & thanks for being real. I'm at a point in figuring out if I wanna take the NP or the Educator role ... God bless you beloved :)

[@jessicaserrato7993]

Thank you for your transparency. I had started the NP program only completed one semester, and stopped there for now. I've been going back and forth on whether or not to go back. I've been wanting to see videos on how clinicals really are, so thank you for this. You will persevere, James 1: 12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.

[@usefultipstricksandhacks5803]

Thank you for sharing your journey. I am about to start NP school and I have been told that the provider role is very different and it takes time to build confidence. Being a bedside nurse for however long will not prepare you for that switch of role (it is helpful though).

[@ariannedavis1657]

I feel the same way. Confidence is an issue big time!! :( However, it make a whole lot of difference when you have a good preceptor who teaches you more than pressuring you to make decisions on spot.

[@nickys6656]

Honestly, being soo hard on yourself just shows how passionate you are about your career. We need more nurses like you. When you think you know everything in the medical field is when you should really worry. There is always room for learning ❤.

[@livhammy]

I’m in accounting, and I am struggling! I am still not giving up😉❤

[@professorrobertphd]

Assignment help?

[@risenhope8286]

This is so relatable man

[@amyc4406]

You got this boo❗️❤️

[@quelquun2018]

The honey blonde hair color looked great on you!!!

[@taylorrenee9325]

Hey girl, I’m in my last semester of NNP school and first semester of clinicals was rough as you mentioned but it’s something about semester two when everything just “clicks” … I’m one week into my 3rd semester and I’m at a new clinical site but my confidence walking into this rotation is the highest it’s ever been… NNP school of hard girl but we got this

[@Practitionher]

So different when “you’re it “ … so vulnerable in this video 🫶🏽

[@JordynLynnia]

I relate to this so bad. I just finished my first semester of a pre med masters.

[@ThatGurlSKY]

I watched your video when it first came out and I was finishing up my first year. It was stressful but doable. I’m in a PMHNP program and just finished a six week summer session with three exams and multiple papers and I feel like I’m going crazy. It takes me about an hour to get home from school and I cried the whole way home 😫I guess over the course of these few months I didn’t realize how badly my emotions were bubbling up and more importantly, my Unknown fixation with the perfectionism that I soon realized I had to let go. Coming back to this video and watching it again helped me so much. I feel seen 😭🙏🏽 thank you girl

[@mizzchuz.6413]

Not surprised to hear this. I equate an NP with a physician so a nurse is taking directions from those students.

[@annamariee_3312]

Literally how I felt this entire semester of nursing school

[@xojaymx]

You got this Alexis!!!

[@TheBulletzgottishow20]

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🥰🥰 hey Alexis

[@fitnessbabe7958]

I am so happy for you. I plan to go to Nursing school next fall. Luckily for me I have no boyfriend for 6 years and no friends. I would like to be an NP or CRNA and I won’t work.

[@phelishagabriel6028]

Amen congratulations 🎉😢

[@irakaye]

You go girl!

[@Nicole-hi2me]

You are almost there. Keep going. Then ...done. 😊

[@livinglife2119]

Mel Robbins is a great podcast to listen to.

[@reddbendd]

been studying for boards since before enrolling in nursing school. lol I haven't even spent any time studying for the nclex. the past year has been spent studying for my NP boards which are still years away. I do pretty good on the practice exams. I have no interest in bedside nursing. I will do trauma icu nursing in order to get into CRNA school, but I really don't want to.

[@jenniferwilliams8337]

I needed to hear that part about God. I am in an ASN program/my 2nd degree with kids. I wanted to give up bc money is tight. But I keep on passing classes and I am working as an aid, my patients say the nicest things about me. Theres no way God put me in this position just to fail!

[@gabrielag6799]

Heavy on God wouldn’t have laid it on your heart if it wasn’t His will!! Thoughts of doubt and comparison are so destructive it’s easy to fall into that trap 😭

[@Mstechgf]

You going a short way to go proudog you you got this

[@Wally733]

Do you get paid biweekly, monthly , every 6 months?!?

[@ashleyb003]

Btw your hair is long long and moisturized!!! Tell me howwwww

[@aiko_here.0_0]

I wanna become CNA- after nurse, but I have a question, do you have to get covid , flu, influenza and other vaccines to work as a cna or nurse in different facilities? will I be able to avoid shots or it is part of the job? thank you for answering

[@ambioabdi4502]

You might have the option of exemption but it depends where u work or go to school

[@user-yc9uu5rr3n]

Why does every nurse want to be an NP? I don’t get it

[@thepartygardener5594]

You Are Doing Great Sweety🥰

[@Charenia1]

I want to go to school for nursing ❤

[@user-qr1il8ox2s]

Hey, I’m a new grad RN in med surg. I want to further my career between going for NP or CRNA. Salary is a big factor to me as I’m first generation looking to care for my family (parents). I know there’s upsides to NP opposed to CRNA in this factor, but CRNA will have a better salary (considering being a doctorates now), I just wanted to know if you’d be willing to give me an estímate from your standpoint on how much Houston would pay yah NPs. Much love, you’re a big motivating factor, all in all, thank you ❤

[@professorrobertphd]

Assignment help?

[@lexieroyce8562]

😊

[@th5144]

Care plans on crack...the accuracy

[@notlisteningwhocares8877]

Girl it’s giving prom queen 👸

[@anacruzherrera5914]

❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

[@tumiretimberlake5225]

Keep pushing, queen!!👑🩷 You got this!! I know the self-doubt all too well. I remind myself of why I’m doing what I am doing. My goal is to be a NICU NURSE. I’m currently working on getting my associate's degree. Then, I want to get my bachelor's degree.

[@kaylaleilanii]

Thank you so much for this! I’m currently a nursing student and i’m struggling with giving myself grace and telling myself i’m just a student. It’s nice to know that i’m not the only one going through it 🥲❤️