My Entire Nursing Journey: How I Went From A Nursing Assistant to a Nurse Practitioner

[@karenlopez2442]

I’m starting my nursing journey at 31 after a successful (short) career as a director of rehab/therapist. I realized I could not stay in rehab for the long term and made the choice to switch. Luckily a lot of my pre requisites transfer and I was accepted to an ABSN program & will be finishing by the time I’m 32. Grateful for the journey even though it was def not what I planned for.

[@saraaa922]

My biggest motivation from day one , sharing ur story made me fall in love with nursing. U had such a realistic journey (been here from the very beginning 😂) may God keep blessing u ❤

[@TheNurseNook]

Thank you for your support 🥹🫶🏽🤍🤍🤍

[@Kim67749]

I know right. I am in my last year of nursing school and I have been watching her before I started.

[@zanaib4923]

She did well. She moved through quickly before bedside nursing ate her up. Move on when you feel that time fellow nurses. Dont hang on to that bedside unless youre happy there. The healthcare system will get much uglier before it gets better. I hope we can heal it and I wish this young lady success in her new life!

[@MzLaylah234]

I’ve watched your nursing content since 2016 when I had just started college and was doing prereqs. I graduated May 2020 and worked ICU and nursing broke me so I left bedside (soon leaving nursing altogether). Despite all this I still love to come here and listen to your journey. You’re so inspiring! You’re the definition of resilience and good things do come to those who believe in themselves. Forever a subscriber and will be listening to everything you share ❤ thanks for what you do!

[@lifewithkat7633]

Have you looked into outpatient, work from home and/or a different specialty?

[@pasqualeperrone1560]

Thank you for sharing your story! I’m approaching 30. I’m 28 now but work as an accountant right now I’m making the switch to nursing. I wanted to do this for so long and felt so old when I applied. I started taking my first few pre-requisites and was nervous that I wouldn’t do well since I don’t have a science background but I’ve gotten all A’s so far. I’m so excited to continue my journey, even if I complete it a little later than I expected. My goal is to also become an NP. Life’s not about the destination, anyway!

[@akshaysalve8245]

Magnetic Aura book by Takeshi Mizuki ain’t for everyone, it’s for people who actually want to get ahead.

[@MzLaylah234]

I would love to see content of switching from a nurse mindset to a provider mindset. I think there’s a lot of new changes that need to happen to have that confidence. I feel like so many ppl in 2025 want to elevate themselves in their career so it would apply to many. For example; Me… switching from nursing to an integrative health practitioner, not there yet but will be graduating soon. Thanks girl!

[@alejandrasoccer1]

Were you working nights during the NP program? Tell us more about how you balanced everything and paid for tuition plz❤

[@naturalllyericaaa]

I just started my job working as a tech in the TMC and you are literally my biggest inspiration. I’ve been watching your videos since you worked in postpartum and your video have helped me tremendously on figuring out my next steps in my career, encouraging me to stay motivated and focused while in nursing school, and learning things about the nicu which is the field I want to become a nurse in. I was a nicu baby and nicu nurses have a very special place in my heart. So thank you for all that you do you’re amazing. 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@ornelafankem1835]

This was so inspiring thank you for sharing, I’ve followed you for so long and watching your journey has been so motivating for me.

[@sisnat9228]

I Am currently in a MN and MSN program and I Am 31 and I feel like I have so much more that I want to do so it is true everything works out like it needs to so do not loose hope

[@GraciousCi444]

Switching from Finance to my passion which is health, medical & science. I’ve always wanted to be a nurse but life was lifeing for sure. Now fast forward 10+ yrs later I’ve passed my entrance exam now about to take ATI Teas next week. After that I’ll be obtaining ADN & BSN concurrent. Then off to NP and hopes to excel from there! Watched you from the beginning you’re an inspiration for us all ❤

[@robert6]

Congratulations! So much hard work I have been watching a lot of your videos! Turning 30 is so exciting!

[@yourstrulybless]

Congratulations! I’ve been watching you since you were in nursing school. Proud of you!

[@arainaweemes6234]

Thank you for sharing your journey. 👍🏾

[@Diana-yw8wm]

congratulations! 🤍 i've been watching you for years and you've been a huge inspiration to me wanting to be a NICU nurse 🥲i graduate nursing school this june and i couldn't be more excited! wishing you all the best as an NP 🥳

[@courtneymarbra25]

Im new to your channel! Loved hearing your story…I wanted to be a pediatrician as well when I was younger, but once my mom had my baby brother …I shifted to nursing! I’ll hit my 10 yr mark May/June of this year and I just started NP school! Thank you for being vulnerable, open and honest with us and taking us along has you navigate through your life journey! May God continue to bless and direct your path!❤🙏🏾

[@TheBulletzgottishow20]

Hey Alexis ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🥰🥰 congratulations happy new year

[@TheNurseNook]

Thank you, happy new year!!!

[@laurenmckenna8212]

I have been following you for a long time and you are so inspirational. I am currently a nursing student expecting to graduate this upcoming May! I am excited, yet terrified to begin my journey as a new nurse!

[@gardenlikeaflowerchild]

Love hearing and following your story. I’ve gone back and forth about the healthcare field and been hung up on things like bed baths which I know are silly. It’s not like anyone is excited to give them, but once they get into the habit of doing them they won’t be hung up on them. I know I just need to shift my perspective and get through the mental aspects. I am trying to decide between surg tech, pta and nursing. I keep coming back to nursing because of all the possibilities and can’t stop considering it. I’m wrapping up my final prerequisites now(a & p 2) and studying for the TEAS. I’ll likely take my CNA and try to work part time while I wait to get into a program and in the meantime I know it will give me experience and perspective. If you have any pep talk/ advice for getting over the anxiety of bed baths and changing I’m all ears. I’m not weird about body fluids I just want to make sure I make the patient feel comfortable. Thanks for sharing! I’ve always been hungry to understand how the body works/ nutrition etc and love knowing that I’m helping others. My goal is to graduate with a certification from one of the above programs before 40. I’m 36 now and done having kids.

[@axurena]

Congrats, so proud of you! 😊

[@TheNurseNook]

Thank you 🤍🤍

[@mskiarazhane]

Congratulations! I thoroughly enjoy your updates it’s so encouraging. I’m just getting started with my nursing pre reqs at a cc, today is day 1 of the semester ☺️🥳💕

[@jackien9601]

The new hairstyle looks great on you

[@TheNurseNook]

Thank you so much! 🤍

[@thereal298]

Congratulations! 🥳🥳 happy New Year. I would love to see more vlogs. ☺️

[@TheNurseNook]

Thank you for the recommendations 🫶🏽🫶🏽🤍🤍

[@brittanycain1772]

Thank you for this! I’ve been a nurse assistant for about 10 years, trying to get into nursing school and my end goal is nurse practitioner.

[@MelloneeKecia]

Congratulations on everything 🍾🥂🍾🥂🎈🎉🎊🥳

[@GlamNurse]

Congratulations!!!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🩷

[@susu7508]

Way to go 🎉🎉🎉you did your thang. I seriously am a nurse right now with an ADN. I got pregnant with my 1st son and was so sick I failed out of my BSN program. I had 3 more kids but I feel I love nursing but I may go another direction in business ownership. Might sell some feet pictures 😅. A girl is tired.

[@taniiia]

The feet pics is so real lol

[@jamieb5626]

I’d love to hear more about why you chose to continue your healthcare career and not focus on your social media career? Would love to hear the pros/cons from someone who could be very successful at both (you) 🥰

[@ShanekaFeaginNP]

Licensing and credentialing do take the longest 😩 it took AL BON 3 months to issue my license after I passed boards...

[@jalyntaylor7609]

Have you worked with Speech Therapists in the NICU? I’m a speech therapist and I started my life in the NICU as a preemie baby so I always wanted to go back and give back. I am also turning 30 in October this year!

[@aundreanaphiffer3572]

Congratulations

[@TheNurseNook]

Thank you 💕

[@bashukirtaniya581]

seriously, don’t pick up the book Magnetic Aura unless you’re ready to see things differently, no joke.

[@nikkifabila7845]

Does your degree follow you through the states or do you have to be “certified” per your state of work? 😅 I hope that makes sense

[@B__K__Timali__vala__3]

you probably shouldn’t read the book Magnetic Aura if you’re cool with missing out on how attraction really works.

[@RAVATTARUN]

if you’re not ready for real change, skip the book Magnetic Aura by Takeshi Mizuki, it’s too much for most people.

[@adamarismagdaleno]

omg you are so beautiful

[@PunamDas-om2vw]

don’t read the book Magnetic Aura by Takeshi Mizuki if you’re fine staying like everyone else, it’s not for you.

[@taniiia]

Thank you sm for this video🫶🏻 I’ve been doing my prerequisites now for like two years, I discovered you in high school and have seen you do a lot❤️ we’ve Dm a couple of times but not recently cause school has gotten a lot more serious. I took anatomy this past semester and was really put to the test, I passed with a C😫 although it’s not my preferred grade, out of 24 that were enrolled, there was only 8 of us at the end so a win is a win. I definitely felt discouraged towards the end and felt my nursing school options shortening. I also did a CNA course this past summer and have been trying to get a job, currently waiting on a second interview for one🤞🏻the societal pressure definitely gets to me sometimes, I also had a certain image of myself at 16. I got married a year ago and always go back and forth on when I want kids, I’m currently 22 and my goal was to have kids by 23. Looking at the economy and my career plan… probably not having children any time soon lol. It’s always nice to know that you aren’t the only one feeling like this. Love youuuu🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻