Things I wish I knew before starting nursing school

[@stevent2484]

This is important everyone not only in nursing school but in a medical profession. Its important to be able to apply what you learn rather then just memorize the material. Even if you fail, it's better to fail in school then once you're in the real world and people's lives are at stack. Inspirational and motivational! Thanks!

[@LifeRNhungrynursetravels]

So true, and you learn soooo much more on the floor! @Steven Taing

[@Lacilove1991]

Exactly, I am currently in nursing school in my 4th quarter and mentoring new first years and I tell them no more memorizing it’s applying it because nursing is all about critical thinking. I tell them my motto is “what’s going to kill them first”

[@coconutsciencegirl9232]

Yeah. Every test we took we were always told “what nurse do you want? You want the nurse who got a C or a A in fundamentals?!!!!” 😂😂😂

[@Lacilove1991]

Coconut ScienceGirl92 right

[@blkjcknevies8943]

Im only 15 this year , im planning to pursue nursing,so can i get some tips?thank u

[@lilybradley7602]

I just got accepted into nursing school today and I'm so excited! This video was really helpful x

[@roiajordan4928]

Wish good luckkk

[@lilybradley7602]

@@roiajordan4928 thank you! :)

[@stanbts7773]

Lily Bradley good luck!

[@lilybradley7602]

@@stanbts7773 thanks!

[@twice1375]

Congratulations 💕

[@morganargo]

I'm in my first semester of my schools nursing program. It was so difficult to get in, and now that I'm in, I am so overwhelmed with everything so far. It's only the first week and I'm dyinggggg. It's just so much so fast and I feel like everything is in a different language

[@cindyhuynh5392]

You’re right about that!

[@guccigirl370]

is really nurse is hard?

[@raena7598]

Yes!!! Its fast and you have to learn a lot in a little amount of time. Its very difficult but will be worth it. Good luck. I graduate next may. ❤

[@addibrumlow3780]

The first week of nursing school is overwhelming! At my school we call it “first semester boot camp”. 😂 I graduate in April and still remember hating those first few weeks of first semester. YOU GOT THIS GIRL!❤️

[@mairinasquin1703]

As an upper year study try to make some friends to divide up the workload it saved my ass

[@cannondale97]

My mom is a retired nurse. A couple of years back, I was considering for quite some time to do a mid-career switch into nursing but in the end realised that it's not for me. The reasons are because 1) I can deal with or handle corpses but i find it very hard to deal with things like seeing a patient who is suffering and in pain - with all the tubes in them, taking their blood samples or clearing bodily fluids from them, cleaning their wounds while they cringe in pain, dealing with emergencies etc etc and yet have to be calm. 2) dealing with the emotional part of caring for patients especially when death occurs We need lots of healthcare professionals but unfortunately not many are able to take on the job which can be both mentally and emotionally exhausting. I want to take this opportunity to salute and thank all the healthcare professionals around the world! You may not be aware of this but you're like little angels sent by God to help and take care of his sick people. Keep up the good work gal !

[@deadleaves9991]

Based on ur experience what advice would u give a person who wants to study medicine

[@user-od1fm3hs9c]

Nursing isn't for everyone. However, remember there are many different types of nursing and they are all valid. If you don't like dealing with people in physical pain, blood etc, that is ok. I am a mental health nurse and don't have to deal with drips, infusions etc. Nurses work in the community, not only hospitals. I have friends that work in schools, and specialist centres for children with learning difficulties. Nursing is such a wide field. Working in a hospital at the bedside is only a small part of the opportunities that nursing holds .

[@heavenkick]

I’m a nursing major & I just wanna say thank you for the relief about rankings & schools :•)

[@Nursejanx]

Absolutely true! So long as your program is accredited and you successfully pass your courses and your NCLEX, the rest doesn't matter much. More important is if you pursue a BSN vs. an ADN for your RN because a lot of hospitals will rank BSNs over ADNs if it comes down to close competition for a job.

[@selamabraha7781]

big baller baby Hi... am planning to be a pediatric nurse.... is it a great job Nd how much do u get paid????? Nd is it worth

[@lilyy.5859]

I’m 21 with two children under 2 and I’m in the process of starting to apply for nursing school. Can you do a video on the steps you took in order to get to where you are now? It would be very helpful. I’ve been looking up to you for encouragements as well as motivation so it would mean a lot to me. Thank you for all you do

[@fadumahassan9499]

Lily Yim I’m 19 and in my second year of Nursing .You got this 😩🙏🏼

[@lilyy.5859]

Faduma Hassan , Congrats! Keep up the good work. After I graduated I took time off to be there at the quintessential stages of my kids life and now that I’m ready to hop back into it I’m lost 😭 I don’t get the process to get from point A to B with absolute certainty of success.

[@inquisitvem6723]

come to Texas. they need good nurses here

[@tizzie21]

Same here. I feel you. I am 21 and have 2 year old and a one year old. I am thinking of taking LVN and then RN. Hopefully everything works out for me. I need to work on with my husbands schedule. It’s really hard especially when you don’t have a strong family support.

[@lilyy.5859]

Terry Dagohoy Goodluck with that, you got this! I also have to work with my hubbys schedule while also watching my children. I don’t have support either because of the toxicity, but we can do this with the love and support of our hubby and children 💪🏼 unstoppable & unconditional 💕

[@thedruidsofkalimdor]

the biggest thing I have realized is the ability to multitask and stay calm when everything is going haywire. I also saw that this applied to people who were in my nursing degree program. All the people that were constantly hyper stressed all the time over everything never made it. I always got made fun of for seeming like I did not care that much. Truth was, I care a ton and that is why I chose nursing. You just really have to be able to manage yourself and your stress levels, accepting that some things are not within your control to worry about or spend energy on. The people that are high stress and frazzled are the ones I, and most other nurses dread working with on the unit. This is why most nursing degree programs spend a good chunk of time ie a relational theory/practice course on managing yourself and taking care of yourself so you can take care of others!

[@MarinaTravels]

I just graduated from an accelerated Bachelor's Nursing program in 16 months and let me tell you this: make friends to gain resources. I shared my notes with half the class and in return, I gained awesome notes from people who knew some upperclassmen. Your classmates are your critical resources for lectures and clinical. When I did my rotations, I would always ask my peers for help first because they might know something I don't or vice versa.

[@Kingzatchbell]

^ this

[@bookbook7373]

Video idea: Maybe the different types of nurses or nurses most people aren’t aware of. Also thank you for your content

[@CuriosityKilledTheKatOfficial]

I’m currently a senior in Highschool Going into nursing and this really haloed me out

[@Sambalitious]

Starting nursing in September I'm so excited, wish me luck guys 😍😍😍

[@selo6819]

You've got a long way to go! Study hard, and be ready to take on the challenges!

[@k.b.5079]

I support you sister! I hope you come out on the top strong. Be blessed! Btw you are beautiful, don’t let anybody take that from you!!

[@NurseErica]

thanks for being honest with your struggles in nursing school. So many of my students lose confidence when they fail a validation or exam. It's helpful when people are honest and show that even if you fail, you can still be successful as long as you work hard.

[@ShinbiBelldandy]

I'm not a nurse but there are definitely applicable to any healthcare career. It's definitely worth it all. I remember going to night classes & coming home to do my homework while nursing my infant son. In one module, I did ALL the homework in one weekend just so it would free up time to study & do projects. My teacher almost fainted when I dropped the stack on her desk that Monday! XD

[@MaiNguyen-mt7ir]

I just got accepted from nursing school, it’s DDPN. And I feel so scare but excited, stronger too. I know it’s expensive, but I believe I’m young, I can make money one day to pay back. Money isn’t everything, and it can’t stop my dream. I have taken every step to make my dream comes true when I was 12 years old. I know it’s hard, it’s about responsibilities, saving people lives,...but I won’t give up. I still have like many years to study, so like you said, I won’t fear of fail, I like to fail, I like to make mistakes, but not repeat one mistake twice. Thanks for your sharing. 🥰

[@itzanikkihere]

I'm not going into the medical field but I'm obsessed with watching your videos:)

[@saranabaa5383]

lol same

[@anitramoore9514]

She is so awesome! It’s how real she is! I like that she is selective with her group when she moved! Smart gal!

[@itzanikkihere]

@@anitramoore9514 right!

[@rootlessnurse6345]

Where were you 5 years ago? This advice would’ve saved me A LOT of time! 💯 I love these videos! Thanks, Miki!❤️

[@jesusiskingofmyheart]

I’m starting nursing school in August! 🙌🏼 Thank you for this video. I found it super helpful Miki 😭❤️

[@7thheaven601]

I tried getting into college to study nursing. My dad denied giving me the needed information to pay for my education becuase I need to be 24 to be a dependent of my own financial aid. Did I waste my time filling information about myself and talking to the staff members, touring the school, and even taking my school photo? "Yes." Did I cry about it when I found out my dad is what postponed my further education? "Yes. -Yes I did." Months later, do I still want to be a nurse? "Yes. I do."

[@sarahkim5]

I love this video! I'm trying to get into nursing school and I appreciate the importance of nursing school. Your videos encourage and motivate me to never give up Thank You ILY

[@emilyjames7159]

These are so true!! I just graduated from my LVN program and I could absolutely relate to every single one of these. I will hopefully be going back to school to get my RN soon as well!

[@ianaman84]

Thanks for the video. I'm two weeks into the program and I didn't do well on my first quiz 😣 thanks for the pep talk "you will fail." I'll make sure to stay strong and moving forward. Super helpful!

[@mattsarigumba5871]

By the way. I’m senior now and my specialized subject is Nursing, they thought so many scientific stuff...WHICH IS GREAT! . Hoping that I will be a nurse soon after that I will proceed to be a Doctor..🥳

[@jameslkk1973]

🙀think the nursing course itself is so tough. The number of hours spend is a lot, thank you for the information

[@angelawang7235]

Wow, everything you said applied to me and I was really contemplating if I should work this year because people would tell me “I shouldn’t work during nursing school,” also thanks for telling me that grades aren’t everything and that it’s ok to fail because that what I have always thought that in the real world grades are everything and once I first got my first B+ this sem I was honestly devastated

[@MeganMarieT]

I found your channel last week and I’m obsessed! I’m 16 and probably not going into medicine, but I love hearing about all of this! If possible, can you vlog more? Those are my favorites to watch

[@Rebecca-asdf]

the clinical being like a job interview is true!! i had a classmate who got a job on the same floor he did clinical on. esp if your school is well known in the area or frequents the hospital, the managers can get involved with the student nurses and their preceptors. so they can definitely see how you are as a student and handle your patient assignments.

[@megangleason5130]

I'm a Medical Assistant right now, studying to become a nurse and your video was very helpful. Thank you! 😁

[@daniella380]

I don't like the idea of becoming a nurse myself but I loved the way you described your experience with nursing. I love how you talked about the people you get to witness becoming better and healthier, that gives me so much joy. it's nice knowing that there are nurses who actually care about their patients and not think of them as work objects. I have had very bad experiences with nurses when I was younger and I want every nurse to be the complete opposites of those nurses. Thank you :)

[@kellyshi1973]

This was so helpful tysm, I would love to hear more about the process of how you moved from high school to university and how you learned everything you need to know because I'm feeling a bit stuck myself.

[@kristybui5366]

Thank you so much! I know I'm a bit late, but I just got into nursing school so this was very helpful! I'm so excited!!! Your videos are always so inspiring!!! Thank you for all that you do, particularly during this pandemic, and all that you share with us!

[@aylibuchanan]

loved the video and how honest and real you are!! 2nd year nursing student here and excited but also nervous for my first clinicals!!

[@sunshinegirl1967]

I always heard that the best bedside nurse made B's and C's in school. A 4.0 might help you if you only want to go into management but nobody hires managers right out of nursing school that I'm aware of.

[@nuchivue4568]

Omg!! I go to CSP! Traditional BSN though, but I absolutely LOVE the professors! They really take into consideration the way students feel and learn and they want to make a positive impact on students.

[@hollandfray4521]

It's 1000% worth it! In one of my first clinical rotations in peds, one of my patient's was a little girl with really bad 3rd degree burns and whenever we came in to change her dressings she would scream and cry it was so heart breaking. My preceptor had told us to do our best to keep her distracted and keep her mind off the pain. So I'm in there with two other people from my clinical group and they weren't doing anything (to be fair they were guys so you can't really fault them in not knowing what a little would like). So I walked over to her and asked who her favorite Disney princess was, no surprise she said it was Elsa, so I asked if she wanted to sing some of Elsa's songs with me while the others changed her dressings. She lit up! She still cried but it wasn't as bad as before. Any other time I'd go in to check on her she'd sing for me. the next week when she was discharged, her family was just leaving when I was getting there for my rotation and she gave me a little Elsa sticker to remember her by. It's still in my pocket notebook.

[@inquisitvem6723]

you seem to care more about your patients than some doctors i know do

[@lenziwells6698]

Yes girl! Love your content. Nursing school is no joke, but it’s so so worth it!

[@DrAdnan]

I wish I chose a med school based on finances more (I did it based on geography). I could’ve ended with like half the debt. Great points!

[@jacksonlim4827]

Hello from Singapore!! I’m not a nurse, but I’m an EMT and honestly your videos are motivating and helps me through my shift!! Can’t wait to watch more of your videos!! 😍

[@coconutkisses2503]

Am 13 turning 14 this year and I really want to be a Nurse ❤️❤️

[@seokjinsforehead7482]

I’m currently in my 1st year, and I could say that my daily tasks rn are my weekly tasks back in senior high🥲… but hoping to become a good nurse someday😌

[@naufalfiryal2735]

Hi, i am a nursing student, its really nice video but it would be lovely if u put subtitles on it. Thank u for sharing this ❤

[@ClarissaRose]

I'm currently pre-med and your points still seemed relevant for other medical professions too!! Thank you for making this video!!!!

[@thitran9212]

Can you please do a video about what makes you want to become a nurse? I’m currently a high school student and confused to choose a major right now 😢

[@tzulinhuang5756]

hello miki,i m a nurse in Asia, and are preparing for being a register nurse in U.S.,cuz in my country, nurses are not being respected in the mostly medical environments, but its a bit hard and the process to be a nurse in U.S. is quite complicated, I'm still working on it, I just want to let you know that your video always encourage me to keep doing this, thank you!

[@gamerkid119]

Catch me playing a sport, working almost thirty hours weekly, and being a nursing student next year. Let's do this.

[@jennz.3179]

Did ya start? If so how is it going lol I’m scared cause imma need to work full time when doing nursing school 🥺

[@Ilonasworld]

In my country. Nursing school is 4 years, and we don't do math exams. Medicine and dosage we do in pharmacology

[@HassanAliNursing]

Em doing Generic BSN from Pakistan. Thank you so much for sharing ur insights ❤️

[@mouzaalshamsi6]

I study media but I'm obsessed with watching your videos

[@alyonatolpinskaya6032]

I may be only 13 but I have a 4.0 GPA and want to go to UC Davis and become a Register Nurse 😊 I also except the challenge because it’s a passion of mine!

[@emilynguyen5048]

Alyona Tolpinskaya Davis doesn’t have a nursing program!! But there is UCI and UCLA and all the CSU are amazing for nursing☺️

[@alyonatolpinskaya6032]

Emily Nguyen Thank you!! I was also thinking to apply to UCLA

[@sweetbunny128]

Hi Miki! Thank you for the advice! Especially about being able to work in nursing school. I got my bachelors in biology and am applying to ABSN programs (crossing fingers and toes) so I would love a video about that if you know anyone doing it. I started thinking about nursing about 2 years ago so honestly I'm still not sure, but watching your videos gives me hope. Also, I would love a video about the different routes possible after getting your BSN.

[@mystichikari4544]

Thank you for your videos! I currently in junior high, and I'm planning for the future I want to be a nurse for my premed and I love your videos!

[@milansmagic]

Im going to nursing school in a couple of months and im soooooo excitedddddd 😍

[@multitieredinvestor183]

The school where my granddaughter (12 month ABSN) goes has a 100% NCLEX pass rate for last four years. She will graduate in 30 days on 18 December 2020. She was just accepted for nurse residency at Houston Methodist. She failed that math test, but got 100% on retest.

[@caringcasa]

Great tips and the reality of what nursing school really is❗️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@XmXm999]

Hi Miki, i am applying now for the Nursing program here in NYC. Its a long journey, but i am used to it already.

[@abigailyoder639]

I am currently in 10th grade and thinking I want to be an L&D nurse, I'm freaking out because my grades are slipping in math, but I'm not sure what all kinds of math are super important in nursing. Of course there are things like figuring out how much meds to give, but are things like geometry and simplifying radicals super necessary? And what all extra classes should I take in highschool to help me do well in nursing school?

[@winsornewton_]

You’re videos are very enjoyable and your content is great!

[@aidemartinez-sanchez2849]

i know i am still very young and I'm barely going into high school but I think this might be the thing that I really want to do because I've always loved being with little kids and I don't want to do ll that surgery stuff and I'm hopefully going to be the first-generation in collage

[@ColeenLou]

Thank you so much Miki. You are inspiring me to pursue this nursing career more. Seeing how you love your job makes me want to do the same. 😊

[@siapepandai]

She looks a lil like Nayeon from twiceeeee bruh

[@sure_3717]

And Jennie

[@NurseMinder]

Something your viewers need to know is that there are a ton of great resources online to help you with challenging content and skills. I share a ton of content on my channel that goes over skills, pharmacology and theory

[@niapawina]

Thank you so much! I love you so much! I'm DEFINETLY gonna do nursing!!

[@faye7614]

her channel deserves more subscribers

[@Naleni604]

I’m actually starting school at Concordia University- St. Paul this fall with intentions to become a nurse!!

[@MoMoBB41]

Hi Miki, You are a motivator and an inspiration for people. Hope you continue to bless our other. God bless you.

[@destiny8673]

im only 14, but i am VERY determined! thank you ☺️!!

[@hayleyjackson8073]

What activities will be helpful as a nursing student to help better land a job after graduating?

[@thesunnyedge]

I worked at a nursing home while I was in school and it really helped me get comfortable taking care of patients before getting my first RN job in the ER.

[@abbykennedy4385]

It's so important to be prepared for nursing school!! Love your vids

[@reecethomson7299]

Those damn medications tests😂😂 I had to repeat because I wrote meq instead of mEq

[@anitramoore9514]

Meds would be the easiest except the math!! Can’t be a nurse

[@graceoh638]

Can you do a video explaining why you didn’t decide to become a doctor? Bc these days I’m thinking if I wanna really become a doctor or a nurse. Love you videos thank you sm❣️

[@kpopmabs]

Bcz to be a doc you need the grades... for me at least. I'm a nicu nurse btw and i love it

[@GenMillenialsclub]

I love your videos! You’re so sweet! 💖

[@thesunnyedge]

Agreed school status doesn’t mean much at all when it comes to getting a job. They only care if you passed the nclex and are licensed.

[@chloedang1993]

How can you be a nurse and look so beautiful at the same time

[@taploykao]

Great video for a future nursing student like me

[@meijimiko]

I’m trying to get into grad school for audiology. This also helps me, thank you Miki! Hope you’re doing well n_n

[@annieeeyu]

Hi Miki! I was wondering, are you planning on furthering you education and becoming an NP or even DNP?

[@Natalie-ui5ur]

thank you for sharing that its okay to fail and examples. I'm starting nursing school in the fall and I am so scared haha

[@jackiedj]

I can't wait to be a nurse!

[@michellegarcia7543]

I'm so happy I found you

[@willothewispl]

Great job 👍🏻😄.

[@ebanghabraidsebane2501]

Starting nursing schol In September with 3 kids under 3 have a bachelor in sociology

[@ikhlasulamalia0]

OMG!! I am in nursing school now but I am just wacth this video hmmm🙃

[@Prayerwarrior7657]

God bless you Miki!

[@parisparis7289]

Omg I'm a second-year nursing student next sem 💓

[@ronnelpadama582]

Fundamentals of nursing hehe watching from the Philippines

[@kfabulous1373]

i graduate in may and is starting my BSN in the fall... i am very excitred on my journey to becoming an RN......but pleaseee tell me im not the only one that gets anxiety because they think their not smart enough or might really mess up in the medical field :(

[@hoangtran95]

Let’s make this a continuing series where you just sit down and talk about things. These kinds of video make you even more relatable than you already are! Maybe call it “Sit Down Saturday” :)

[@ZacharyXAE]

I'm beginning nursing school this semester. Thanks for sharing. I'm looking forward to a career helping people. Is it difficult to decide on a specialty after graduation?

[@jiayinchen4165]

I wish I know your channel before applying to UCLA nursing😂. Thanks for your videos!! Can you tell us why you chose nursing as early as in your high school?

[@zoolzoko]

Very informative!! Love these videos!

[@christinadelrio9011]

Myself learning good write paper .. my job working business to school .

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[@MelloneeKecia]

Really enjoyed this video. Really great advice 🤗

[@brooklynbrookss]

I’m in grade 10 going into grade 11 and after high school I want to go into nursing and I’ve been so stressed out. I’ve already had to choose my courses to insure my expectance into a nursing school. Do you have any advice to lift this stress off my shoulders?

[@isabellapezzato3784]

What do you mean choose your courses? I’d tell you to stop stressing about it, it’s too early! Just focus on high school for now, and once you’re accepted into college/university the pre-requisites will prepare you for nursing school.

[@litzyr3920]

I just got accepted into the Nursing program at CSP (:

[@raymondbaltazar4804]

YOU ARE SO GORGEOUS!!! SO LOVELY!!!

[@safaachan7506]

Hope to finish it as early as possible

[@tabithakernan4544]

This makes me worry about trying to become a nurse

[@conniezeng6023]

Not the only one but yet again after coronavirus I’d wearing a mask I don’t think I can be a nurse

[@marlenahanington1186]

my mom is in nurseing school and she is raseing a lot of money so we can be a good family

[@claireanne0303]

Thank you for the helpful tips! I actually have a question though, what major would I apply to if I wanted to be a pediatric nurse? I know some colleges like to keep their majors quite broad so I wanted some reference :)

[@pawhtoo3892]

Nursing major, bc you must become an registered nurse(RN) first. That should be the first step towards pediatric nurse :)