My LAST 1st Day of School EVER...how I'm feeling about being a senior nursing student

Wow one year later and here we are getting ready to start my last first day of nursing school! Time is flying by. So much change I feel like is hitting me so fast so I'm just trying to soak up days like theses, a regular day that seems survivable and fun. This week I start me senior practicum placement....fingers crossed it goes well for me! I'll bring you guys along for that excitement too ;)
xoxo, Kiara
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[@Darklink7884]

I will never forget watching that one vlog where you were crying on camera because you kept getting rejection letters from prospective nursing schools, and now your hitting up your last first day of nursing school??? What is time???

[@KiaraMadisen]

I KNOW. Time is wild.

[@drei000]

@@KiaraMadisen Do you have a Littmann Stethoskop?

[@emilycaterham]

We need good nurses. Nurses who won’t let the job beat them down to where their attitude changes and they are unable to provide the best level of care for the patient. I know that you’re going to be an excellent nurse! Very proud of you girl!!!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Emily you just made my whole night. Thank you 💓

[@ashlynnmerrill7021]

I just discovered your channel and I wish you luck in your last semester! I JUST passed my NCLEX on the 17th on my first attempt! This last semester can give some serious senioritis but keep going and push through! It is so worth it!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Ahhh yes!!! You’re giving me so much hope!! Congrats on becoming a nurse for real! Hope that’s me soon ;)

[@brenna348]

Since the start of 20222. I just into my teaching program, passed the first 1st of two exams to be a teacher, and got my dream teaching jobs in my dream district!!!! Life has been so so good!!

[@mickaliajackson8796]

I found your channel a few years back when you were in your senior year of your undergrad and now you're in your last lap of nursing school and I just want to wish you the best of luck this semester. I am now about to enter my junior year of my undergrad!

[@emsabby99]

Keeks, I'm so proud of you!! I've loved how much you've grown over the past year (on youtube and in nursing school). Crush this term!! :)

[@KiaraMadisen]

Thank you so much! Making me smile over here ❤️

[@rizelg.3318]

Since the start of 2022, I've got in the company I was praying to work in. I also was able to treat my family through my salary. All that before I graduate next month!

[@chrisindepereira8671]

This is exactly what I needed to get me to study...I have a big end of block test in 10 days and I have been so stressed. Thank you for your motivating, inspirational and real content. We love you.😊

[@KiaraMadisen]

You’re SO close. Love having a break to look forward to at the end

[@BriannaSam1]

I just did my pinning ceremony and I started watching you from the beginning of my journey! Both are programs are accelerated. Wishing you all the best, you're gonna be a great nurse.

[@KiaraMadisen]

Ahh no way!! Congrats to you!! Best of luck with your NCLEX studying!

[@emilymersinger1379]

The thing I am most proud of accomplishing is applying to nursing school getting on the alternate list and then getting accepted a couple weeks later!😊 also love these kind of videos and you are such a good role model I hope I can do as good as you in school!!!!

[@Danivg14]

OMG Congrats! Almost done. I´m starting my junior year of law school and it has gone too fast, I can´t believe it. Something I´m proud of 2022 is that I´ve read 30 books in this year. I started reading for fun last year and now I´m in love plus this habit has helped me in my law classes that I have to read a lot.

[@KiaraMadisen]

WOAH!!! I’m inspired. Best of luck on your law studies ;)

[@alexaaguilar1246]

Ahhhh I’m so proud of you just from the videos of you posting your journey of nursing school I can tell you’ve worked hard for this and although I only started watching you this past year your dedication inspires not only me but all your viewers to work hard for our dreams just like you’ve been doing

[@KiaraMadisen]

Alexa you just made my day. Thank you so much for following along on my journey. Grateful for you 💓

[@ZenzealeHudson]

I remember you’re getting into nursing school journey and now we’re here!!! I’m soooooooo 🥹proud

[@authenticallyash3159]

In love with your content! I just registered for my first class as a nursing applicant. That may seem minute but as a wife, mom of 3 and working full time, I know that this is the start of something great!

[@margaretdavis242]

Good luck on your last semester! I just graduated with my PhD and it's the first time I'll be not in school which is crazy

[@leannemeng228]

I LOVE BEING EARLY. Rather be 10 min early than right on time... Never seen someone so excited for their Last first day of school

[@emsabby99]

Just as you're ending your nursing journey, I'm starting my PA journey at OHSU! You're such an inspiration -- thanks for all the motivating and productive content :) Cheers!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Ahhhh this fall you start?!? Big things are happening! 👏

[@emsabby99]

@@KiaraMadisen I start next Monday the 27th 😲😳😅

[@nathalieelizabeth6547]

Ive been watching you for a little over a year now. I found your channel when you were applying to nursing school it’s been such a ride watching you!! I am now in my first session of nursing school and will continue to watch your videos post school because you are an inspiration !! love your videos

[@KiaraMadisen]

Aww that makes me so happy! You go girl. Sending you good wishes for a smooth transition and good study medication ❤️

[@Rixxa_Rose23]

I remember finding your channel through your nursing acceptance journey video and being scared because I was starting my own. And now you’re a few months from graduating and I have been accepted into nursing school. I love watching your videos when I study because it motivates me and reminds me not everything is easy but if I have the will I can do it. So thank you and congratulations on your last first day of nursing school!!!! Can’t wait to see you graduate:)

[@allie4176]

I’m so so proud of myself this year because I BOUGHT MY FIRST HOUSE :) It was back in February and it still doesn’t feel real lol. But the journey of making it my own is still a work in progress

[@hannabruggen6983]

I absolutely love watching your videos. I’ve been a follower since you started nursing school! The thing I’m most proud of this year is graduating with a degree in psychology and also making the decision to go into an ABSN program! You’re a huge inspiration!! Congratulations on your last first day!! 🎉

[@KiaraMadisen]

Omg stop I’m so excited for you!! You go girl…we need more amazing humans like you in this profession 💓

[@Courtney-Alice-Gargani]

Packing food saves you a lot of money. It starts adding up when you go out to eat.

[@KiaraMadisen]

Totally agree!!

[@shamimmotamedi9177]

I'm proud of myself that I was able to get a volunteer position at the hospital as a third year undergrad

[@KiaraMadisen]

That’s incredible! Such a good thing for your résumé!

[@alissamonroe99]

Kiara! I saw you at orientation last week but didn’t get the chance to say hello! I am part of that 12 month cohort & ya it’s going to be brutal i can already tell… You have inspired me so so much & I hope your last semester goes amazing 💗

[@KiaraMadisen]

Ahh so cool! So excited for you to start on your journey! My comments and DMs are always open if you have any random questions or just need to rant! You got this & I promise you will feel so much better after you're a month in and have a routine down!

[@angelicawarren8528]

Truly an inspiration!! Got me tearing up thinking about where I will be in a year💛

[@KiaraMadisen]

The finish line is near!!

[@ashleighsprings9732]

Happy happy last first day of nursing school 🥳 I recently completed one year at my job so I am proud of that !! Wishing you nothing but the best in your final term

[@KiaraMadisen]

What an accomplishment!! Proud of you 💪

[@angeluiqe123]

Proud of you! I'm most proud of finishing my first year of nursing school!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Congratulations!! The hardest year ✔️

[@amritadhillon5571]

Absolutely killing it! Can’t believe it’s your last first day of nursing school! I felt like you just graduated at UO.

[@missy_naneylove3457]

Wow. What a year. So proud to see you reaching your dream to become a nurse. Now buckle up guys. We're going on a wild ride.

[@KiaraMadisen]

Yes we are! Thanks so much for following along my journey ❤️

[@tomnader8990]

So excited to see nursing students that want to work someplace besides labor/post partum/nicu /pedes

[@Williamhand436]

I enjoyed the video Kiara and good luck on your last semester of nursing school and the accomplishment that I’m proud of is that I finished my freshman semester of college with all A’s

[@KiaraMadisen]

Ahh that’s amazing!!! Congrats!

[@Williamhand436]

@@KiaraMadisen Thank you and it is

[@dominiquedolford7394]

I love your videos, they really help me stay productive. Congratulations on your last semester 💕

[@venusbucci4829]

The thing I am most proud of is - I am a jewelry designer and got a lot more creative in my designs.

[@KiaraMadisen]

Getting out of a creative rut is HUGE. So proud of you ❤️

[@frannybaronian]

SO proud of you!!! Can't wait to see what comes next for you girlie!!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Thanks Franny!!

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

Great job and get ready for summer, Kiara!❤️❤️🌸🌸

[@KiaraMadisen]

So hyped for summer!

[@amberbrooks958]

I am very proud about the fact that I got into Physiotherapy school this spring🤗 gonna start training in october and I cant tell you how excited I am

[@KiaraMadisen]

That’s AMAZING!!! Can’t wait to hear how it goes, keep me updated!

[@amberbrooks958]

@@KiaraMadisen thank you so much😁! I will try and keep you uptaded!

[@qichengz79]

Enjoyed your vlog as always and best of luck on your last sem! I think the proudest thing of 2022 for me so far is landing a new job 😂

[@KiaraMadisen]

That is the best feeling! congrats!

[@harperlawver945]

kiara im so so proud of you and how much you have grown this year!!! your da best

[@KiaraMadisen]

Aww thank you!! Love you ❤️

[@jathebest2835]

Your videos always make my day :) Lately, I started to learn a programming language to switch to a different career. As a beginner, It's not always easy but I'm trying to understand the concept every day. Hope you do well~🤞

[@ohheyitsanna]

2 more classes!!? Omg that’s gonna go by so fast!!!!

[@KiaraMadisen]

I know! Technically three cuz my clinical is a class, but i don't really count that!

[@Brittany.Anderson]

My husband I having moved to Florida. It had been in the works for around two years.

[@sosgood00]

Last week I finished my undergrad degree and I’m still not sure how I feel about it and then I’ve decided to go travelling in August for a month to New Zealand and Australia by myself as if I don’t go now I will regret it and then in September I will start my masters. I hope you enjoy your last two classes before you start the rest of your life and your successful nursing career

[@KiaraMadisen]

You will not regret that at all! I hope you have the absolute best time on your trip! ❤️

[@stephanielacoco]

Congratulations on your last 1st day of school! I can’t wait to see you pass your exam and start your job search. Have you decided what area of nursing you want to work in?

[@KiaraMadisen]

Thank you!! I haven’t fully decided yet, lots on my mind that I will probably share soon :)

[@strawberrry1997]

I had a promotion at the end of 2022, so this year has been mostly training so far. I’m about to pass out of training and I’ve got some really positive feedback from my manager about my work so that’s been great!! :-)

[@cookiemonster7313]

Kiara's nursing future is so bright she gotta wear shades 😎 😍😊💯

[@KiaraMadisen]

If only you could see my smile right now 😁

[@susann.1618]

Kiara, I see you going to Medical School in a couple of years. You can do it! But in the interim, congratulations on your Accomplishment! yay you!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Haha nah I don’t want to spend more time or money of school….I can’t wait to have the work life balance of being a nurse :)

[@haileyhudson4157]

So proud of you! & keep giving us vlogs! ;)

[@queenkami99]

Must be nice to wear what you want to class. We have to be in scrubs every time we step foot in the building even if we’re just picking something up.

[@VejenTilSygeplejerske]

It litteraly takes 3,5 years to become a nurse in Denmark and I have 1 year left :D

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Good morning happy Tuesday morning and I loved your summer day vlogs and you are amazing Supporter

[@morganmedina5853]

HAPPY LAST FIRST DAAAY!!!!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Thank you thank you!!

[@natalieduymich758]

Hi! I love your channel! Could you do a more in depth of your note taking and what you do for that?? I have done iPad notes for awhile but curious what you use for paper notes etc

[@Courtney-Alice-Gargani]

I think the most proud thing this year so far is I did really well in stocks. 😃 I made 4x my money earlier this year. Going to wait for stock market to crash and buy some more. I bought low and sold high at the right time. I go for short squeeze and short term. I don't have the patience to buy a stock long term and sit on it and hopefully it goes up. 😭

[@KiaraMadisen]

Love this!! I wish I was more educated in trading stocks…glad you’re crushing it through this crazy time!

[@wendygreene682]

How do you become an RN in a year? Was it double classes? Is it an associate degree or bachelors?

[@KiaraMadisen]

So because I have a prior bachelors, I did all my prerequisites already so that’s what makes up the first two years of nursing school and then I would have two years left but because I go to school in the summer it’s just super condensed:)

[@abicooks]

I am going to start nursing school in september so happy

[@KiaraMadisen]

I’m so excited for you!! Enjoy your summer ;)

[@Abbyel]

Was so confused for a minute and thought you meant that the year was 2359 and it was going to be a skit about first days of school in the year 2359 haha!

[@karminwhipple1785]

I graduated with my BFA earlier this month!!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Congrats to you!! Did you do anything fun to celebrate?!

[@sarahsw97]

I was like what? june 6th in the year 2359??? 😂😂 I'm obviously too tired

[@KiaraMadisen]

hahah that military time though ;)

[@sarahsw97]

The funny thing is that I live in Europe so the 24 hour clock is how I normally tell the time 😂 but we would write it like 23:59

[@slouberiee]

@@sarahsw97 Yeah, I'm from Europe and I don't get it either.

[@moniccaqueenm3897]

Great job 🖤

[@KiaraMadisen]

Thank you!!

[@emilycaterham]

Don’t you feel like life in Portland is far more fast paced than living in Eugene? I think so anyways… Eugene is so laid back.

[@KiaraMadisen]

I think so too but also it feels more at home and I can always stop by my parents house where life really chills out

[@ianmblack11]

i think you should invest in the new prada sunnies

[@grace.c.tebble]

Yay Kiara 🥳🥳🥳

[@KiaraMadisen]

😘😘😘

[@Imprettykrustyyyy]

I forget can you please remind me, are you going for your RN or LVN? I know you’ve told us I just can’t remember to save my life! Also congrats love!!!!! So so so close! I graduate December 2nd!

[@KiaraMadisen]

I’m going for my RN :) & congrats to you!! That’s so exciting!

[@oluwafunkeijanawo2499]

..congratulations on getting to your goals

[@KiaraMadisen]

Thank you so much!

[@pinky9464]

Hi there! I just want to confess that I'm leaving home for college and I'm so scared. Being asocial it's difficult for me to make friends and socialize... Please give me some positive thoughts and tips!!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Totally understandable!! It’s hard to picture what your new life is going to be like. Take it one week at a time and try to work up the courage to do something simple like compliment someone, sit by someone new in the dining haul or in class, and try to join a club or activity so you have set times to hang out with people! I believe in you & am so excited for your new adventure ❤️

[@pinky9464]

@@KiaraMadisen thank you so much Kiara.. you're like my youtube friend!

[@nupurdhoot615]

Happy Last First Day of school

[@tinglelingaling6]

Have you said what you are going to or want to specialize in? All of my doctors and nurses are through Providence. I love them.

[@KiaraMadisen]

Providence is great! I am thinking peds right now but we shall see :)

[@tinglelingaling6]

@@KiaraMadisen I'm sure you will be amazing at anything you choose.

[@leannemeng228]

Congrats!!! Love watching your update. Good Luck this term!!! In the beginning of this video. what does the numbers mean After June 6th??? Didn't look like 2022 at all. Just curious

[@ohheyitsanna]

Woohoo!! 🥳🥳

[@KiaraMadisen]

Thanks for watching love ;)

[@VideoGameRoom32]

Do you setup your camera the night before and start recording when you wake up? Back to your 2018 videos, you used to have your name as an introduction before your video started. Why did you take that out? I liked it.

[@KiaraMadisen]

Haha I don’t record all night bc that would fill up my whole camera chip, but I do have it right next to me so I press a button and it’s ready to go ;)

[@HannahRooks]

I totally see you as a L&D nurse. What are your thoughts on l&d??!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Haha my least fav specialty…birth is not my thing 😆

[@maggiebranch9296]

Hey Kiara

[@noura.Ah.ja_]

Oh love you

[@VideoGameRoom32]

Is that a Strawberry and banana smoothie? Looks good. Do you mine making us some? LOL.

[@KiaraMadisen]

It sure was! With some raspberries of course ;)

[@VideoGameRoom32]

@@KiaraMadisen How do you like that Ninja blender? Ninja is a good brand.

[@Courtney-Alice-Gargani]

Do your parents push you to be successful? Or do they let you do it on your own? My dad pushes pretty hard to be successful. If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't be where I am today. He's one of the reasons I have that house. He educated me on stocks. When I made good money from selling them, I used that money to buy my house.

[@eunicepanda]

Question! How much do new grads make in Portland, Or?

[@lam5895]

I love you and I love your videos, I feel that they give positive energy, but I am Arab and I do not understand anything. I hope you will provide translation💘💘🥺

[@josealfonsosilvalatorre1826]

Hi love your videos

[@KiaraMadisen]

Thanks for watching them!

[@leannemeng228]

I hate the "What do you want to do?" that stresses me out

[@jat0354]

👏👏

[@KiaraMadisen]

❤️❤️❤️

[@mubarhackk]

I am starting to learn javascript wish me luck.

[@KiaraMadisen]

Good luck! 🍀

[@Courtney-Alice-Gargani]

I miss Katie Mack on your videos. Will we ever see her again?

[@KiaraMadisen]

I hope so! She’s so busy because she travels to horse shows often

[@rockymtmal]

secret exposed: you have been my lock screen photo for two years

[@KiaraMadisen]

🫢

[@Courtney-Alice-Gargani]

Love your nails. What color is that?

[@KiaraMadisen]

Thank you! I actually painted them myself from a gelin nail kit I got on Amazon

[@VideoGameRoom32]

Little Kiara you did well. You forgot to physically give yourself a pat on the back. LOL. Did I hear that correctly, you pronounced you name different?

[@KiaraMadisen]

Hahah not sure…my parents and I always say my name differently so they are both right in my mind

[@CamCity98]

Hi Kiara, How are you doing?

[@KiaraMadisen]

Doing well!! Hanging with my friends on my last chill day before a busy week!

[@montanafreeman1895]

I haven’t reached my latest idea yet. Pictures on t-shirt’s and cups. I looked into it a couple years ago and all my tax return’s might be spent on that alone. I have to buy all the cups and t-shirts to do pictures on t-shirt’s and cups business. Nothing is free. The question is, will I get my money back from this hair brain idea?

[@davidparnell4675]

First

[@KiaraMadisen]

Thanks for watching!

[@maghen2972]

is nursing school in the US only 2 years? 🥲🥲

[@KiaraMadisen]

It’s typically four, but mine is shorter because I did the prerequisites during my first degree and don’t get summer break so I just bounce right in!