Types of Nurse Managers

[@RealPumpkinJay]

The micromanager... OMG... especially the fact that he apparently confuses “eligible” and “legible”... So spot-on.

[@heathermetz6576]

Absolutely!

[@katyjordan6455]

Lmao I wasn't sure if this was purposeful or not 🤣

[@ItsAsparageese]

Based on managers I've had like that, they're also the type who, if you correct them about something like that, will either 1. insist their version is correct, or 2. respond "Yeah that [the correct one] was what I said" 🤣 Some people are way too insecure to take a criticism lol

[@dgeneeknapp3168]

@@ItsAsparageese And SOMEHOW they all manage to wind up in charge of things, don't they? Never ceases to shock and annoy me.

[@nicole12179]

Me: I don't see my old manager there Gets to the last one: ooooh there she is!

[@queentinadoire6931]

🤣🤣🤣

[@sylvia9183]

🤣🤣😂😂🤣🤣

[@NurseBlake]

hahahaha

[@cristinab2263]

No, she's not 👻

[@kevinlebo1634]

I dunno how, but you've gotten funnier mister Blake. These were the most legit nurse types I've seen you portray haha.

[@juliegreen9000]

What about the nurse manager who hates every staff member and gossips behind their backs and tries to make everyone’s life a living hell? ... 😭😭😭 save me

[@reneedenton8300]

You forgot the one that is so busy pleasing upper management that they have no idea what is going on with their unit.

[@Normal-mom]

He forgot the “concerned” one who comes out and pretends to help but then doesn’t really do anything but is running around like they are super busy. Lol

[@meredithkav]

The determined and slightly aggressive removal of the lab coat absolutely sent me.

[@alexandradaniele]

I had a manger who would go to the cafeteria to get her dinner, go in her office and shut the door, when L&D was so crazy busy that none of us could even pee, let alone eat!

[@yemialemu9902]

@@chillie000 😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@respectfullytruthful]

I'm currently dealing with a hot mess micromanaging gaslighter. The person wrote a bad appraisal on me without documentation. I did HR complaints with documentation. The manager above her was directed to make things right. I endured the nonsense for years. The person wanted someone else to get my position. They didn't anticipate my years of documentation. Don't play with my brand. I'm keeping my peace.

[@jeffkeeth6929]

I ALWAYS document EVERYTHING that's bad about a fellow co-worker. Always be prepared & shock the shit out of them.😉

[@respectfullytruthful]

@@jeffkeeth6929 Indeed.

[@et5895]

Ignorant comment: I don't know anything about nursing. But they don't do anything about initial complaints? Why does hr not do anything?

[@rfm231]

No one cares

[@respectfullytruthful]

@@et5895 The organization benefits from results and ignores how the results are obtained i.e. unpaid work hours, gaslighting, narcissist bosses, and so on. Fortunately documentation wins.

[@sylvia9183]

The “eligible” instead of “legible” was spot on 😂🤣😅 The absent one with the empty seat was my favourite 😂😅🤣 made my day!

[@MmRR11484]

The 🦗 crickets!

[@NursePractitionerLena]

My previous one was the helpful one. She always said, "tell me what you need. I'm here for you." Then she helped with pushing stretchers, IVs, and blood draws. She made my busy & hectic ER days much doable.

[@bebetigre1252]

wow a unicorn mgr.

[@ChucklePottery]

The manager I hate: the manager who is there but actually not there to do anything. Just sit and chat and ignore when nurses requested for help.

[@TheMabes69]

Oh, you have my manager too? The kicker is there is also an assistant nurse manager. He's sometimes seen with his feet on a desk...when he's not hiding in his office.

[@queentinadoire6931]

The absent manager and the helper are my favorites.

[@crystakee95]

My favorite one was the absent one idk why but I laughed at that one

[@salomelau]

It's the crickets for me

[@NurseBlake]

hahaha

[@DanexaTest-prep]

Me too

[@stephanierice784]

It’s the annoyed one for me hahahah

[@churchofpos2279]

Same here. We were lucky if the Manager showed up once a week. We just basically took over for her. One of us would make the daily assignments and we took turns being the charge nurse. When the Manager did show up, she would get upset that we were doing her job. I finally told her that since she was not showing up that our Unit had agreed to take over her duties and if she wanted to do her job then she would have to show up.

[@alishasimon4538]

The sticky notes behind the motivational one 💀

[@RealPumpkinJay]

Why is it that I instantly envisioned a specific person for each of these impressions?

[@rachelgee7894]

Am I a nurse? No. Am I obsessed with Blake's videos? Yes.

[@Pagingnursejackie]

Not the clipboard and the BIC 4 ink! I’m dead 🤣🤣

[@MiscreantRose]

Hey, I resemble that remark…

[@ishprasad8271]

Med student here, every time I see the “hot mess” one... I wanna cry. It’s not that I’m always that person, I don’t think anyone is like- constantly that person (feel free to respectfully disagree) but we ALL have those days, and jeez they are stressful 😰😰😰

[@Diana8Matienzo]

I'm such a micromanager 😅 Super eye opening 😂 Not even a manager, but I see how I act from a different perspective now; will work on that 😜

[@dgeneeknapp3168]

The secret is to realistically assess the actual amount of trouble something can bring...and taking note of those around you by tendencies. I mean, I'm like that too. Some people I'm square up into, because they've shown they're prone to being careless and not being responsible. Others? I'm chill with. That's wether I was charge, working with various PCTs, or as an instructor. You can relax a bit, once you know who does and doesn't need to be micromanaged. I never needed much managing and supervisors would let me run free even in my young years...oh so long ago. That is the model of how I have handled this. Some, you HAVE to stay all over. Others, you don't. Determine who's who, and your energies will be conserved. You, and everyone else, will be able to handle it a lot better.

[@richardlamparter5605]

Been retired from critical care nursing for over five years-this brought back crazy funny memories-you are hilarious!!

[@elizabethbox4464]

“....and when you’re crying in the bathroom....” I lost it🤣🤣🤣

[@Ann-bl1do]

The busy one with the drill cracked me up. I’ve never had a manager like that!

[@martinesalomon5334]

I work with one lol.

[@tyv3229]

I had a mini panic attack when I heard “JCAHO is coming.” 😂

[@jenniferbates2811]

I'm just a civilian. Not a nurse. What is a "JCAHO"?

[@barbarak2836]

@@jenniferbates2811 Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Hospitals need to meet their standards to be accredited.

[@jenniferbates2811]

@@barbarak2836 Really?? Oh wow. Are they mean or nit picky?

[@barbarak2836]

@@jenniferbates2811 They just have high standards and strict regulations. This is for the patients' benefit. The ones I have met are not mean or nit picky, and the hospitals know the regulations so they know what to expect.

[@jenniferbates2811]

@@barbarak2836 oh ok. Thanks so much.

[@tiredofit4761]

And I’ve had each one throughout the years! Love you Blake!!

[@thesunnyedge]

Hahaha how do you do this? 😂🤣 You are genius, Blake. 😆

[@smartypants2400]

Blake! The busy one with a drill!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 The absent one! and definitely The helper!!!🤣🤣🤣 YOUR VIDEOS ARE THE MOST ACCURATE ON YOU TUBE PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!

[@user-up8im6ju1e]

Spot on. I have had each one of these over 40 plus years.

[@martinesalomon5334]

As a manager: I can be all of those types depending on the day or week lol, except for the absent one.

[@heathermetz6576]

The Annoyed One and the Micromanger! Can be used in any profession!! Love these videos!

[@RealPumpkinJay]

I’m combining several of these. All of my pens, notepads, tumblers, etc. are personalised with my name and number so people know to get it back to me when I leave the stuff places. I’m also the one who’ll be on a slow shift passing meds and coming out of a room going “oh, I changed his brief while I was in there... so that’ll be good for a bit” - “by yourself??” - “uh... yeah?” - “you could’ve come and gotten me...” - “uh why?” - “you didn’t get punched or kicked?” - “was I supposed to? I don’t think he got the memo...”

[@wew5499]

😂God you are good. ❤️the glasses for emptying foley. Great attention to detail 😘

[@kimberlyclark5801]

These are scarily accurate! I also have that same Seattle Starbucks cup!

[@NurseBlake]

I love that cup!!!!!!

[@scorpiolife5555]

Blake you make me laugh so hard! I absolutely adore you!

[@NurseBlake]

aw, thanks sooo much!!

[@samargillot3576]

The absent one JUST killed me 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣!

[@nemya9586]

"If you need anything, asked each other" 😭

[@MaRie-is4vf]

OMG! You are just too funny and so on point! I like "the absent one" lol. I always wondered how the rest of us don't even have time to eat or go to the bathroom but someone that is supposed to be running an entire unit can be absent and still get paid lol 😆

[@emilymiller40]

My last manager was totally a helper and made for some wholesome times! “I remember how to empty a foley.” 😂

[@jennh2096]

I'm so lucky, I currently have the best manager ever! I work in an inpatient hospice unit and our manager won't leave if things are a chaotic mess, she will wipe a$$ with the rest of us, and won't ask us to do anything she won't do. She will also stand up to upper management and is really there for her nurses

[@LowlanderNurse]

Our current is a great helper and motivator. I am not afraid to ask for help and know they have our best interest.

[@friendlycowboy]

Try doing my job as a manager. I juggle staff complaints while being talked down to by administration every day

[@mayavril1]

My current nurse manager is the sweetest 😭😭😭 really helpful in a meaningful way. This was so good 😅😅

[@tgani357]

Lmfaooo add “perfect” at the end of every task completed

[@mollyb8136]

Hahaha that hand wave over for the micromanager 😂😂😂 too accurate

[@ashshirey3052]

thats making me tear up. Damn, how do you always nail these?

[@dianakurland2500]

Blake, pls make more videos. I’ve watched all of yours and laughed hysterically.

[@TheLadySherwood]

That wave-over for Sarah made me glad I'm not Sarah. It was too real.

[@jennifertoochi4397]

OMG!!..the absent one!!🤣🤣🤣..couldn't stop laughing..lorrd..just graduated and I hope to get d motivational or the helper manager 😄

[@jessicam2056]

I was definitely a combination of the helper, the hotness. 🤣🤣

[@kaseybrewer545]

The absent one got me! 🤣🤣🤣

[@kripan_n9268]

You have to be the best medical comedy that I've seen on youtube

[@yana.miller]

The manager turning the pt, do you want me to wipe? Yes, I want you to wipe! Hahaha why not?

[@fatimacisse9751]

1:50 "hello sorry that by b- b- boss" I'm weak😂😂😂

[@bharris9425]

What about the mean one? The clicky one that gossips and talks about you behind your back.we all know that one.The one whos friends get preferential treatment and vacations approved.

[@nlee0120]

“I’m the manager” lol

[@LydJaGillers]

The power drill 😂 😂 😂

[@EmmanuellaLubin]

I love the helper manager. They are the best

[@mystiquesaura5088]

I love the motivational manager!!! 💯

[@Theporchabove]

Self admittedly the hot mess, the helper and the one with a rando drill.

[@leilapunt4499]

also nurse managers like to use the term "time management" alot.

[@karihuitt9754]

You nail it every time! LOL!

[@catdogmom155]

Spot on as always! Love your videos!

[@user-lh7tz7us6d]

Blake you are fricken HILARIOUS! Sending you love and ALOHA from Hawaii!!

[@kittyinpink]

Omg that micromanager wave 😂😂😂

[@Littleathquakes]

We had a director whose office had MOUNDS of paper stacked up on her desk where she couldn’t even be seen if you had moved them from the sides of the desk to the middle. I liked her but she was so disorganized and eventually they fired her. Not for that, but because of her budgeting.

[@Anniefawesome]

IM THE MICROMANAGER!!! LOL we can't help it!!!! In our mind we think we are helping and in reality you tell us otherwise and we still think we are helping!!

[@lysg7658]

Love love these types of videos lol 🤩

[@latoyawilson9736]

Why it feels like I had all these types of nurse managers.

[@kimsmith4910]

LOL I love the busy one 😂

[@urmyfuture1945]

I'm going tru unbearable pain right now, sometimes being a woman can be pretty painful but I'm laughing my self out and thank you for these videos I love you nurse Blake 😀

[@outlawlady848]

The one you forgot it the do-er/multi-tasker; this one is similar to the busy one but available and runs around like the behind is on fire 🔥 lol

[@sheilapate7604]

The crickets noise at the end 😂😂🔝

[@mr.ssj3847]

Dont forget the manager who berates you constantly even when there is no reason to

[@MarlieMazing]

I'd love "the helper," manager /; lol

[@RachelHeartsBenefit]

I just started working as a PCT on a med/surg floor and you remind me so much of my own nurse manager! These are so accurate but the part during the “hot mess” representation with “J-Co is coming” is so flipping realistic! My first week of orientation on the floor was actually when J-Co came to my hospital and everyone was running around. My nurse manager during huddle kept saying “no jetsons in the hallway, nothing in the hallway and the rooms have to be immaculate, nothing on the floor!” And then, J-Co only interrogated him and almost no one else 😆

[@LucidDreamer54321]

I will be starting my second house supervisor job next month.

[@wendygreene682]

Holy shit you are awesome!

[@DeniseAlicia]

Everything I have seen in my entire hospital life. Is actually true. I can't believe it 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@KatherineH_13]

Going from the helper to the annoyed one is painful.

[@blackmuzunguu4525]

The annoyed manager is scary

[@dante5355]

Can you do different types of nurses during CEUs? My mom's about to study for Chemo recertification and she HATES it. And everyone in the house hates it because she's a mess during it lol. Love these videos

[@theegress3131]

Pure gold!!!

[@thishappycrafter272]

I LOVE Blake!!

[@BElle-Ballentine]

Why is it that I can't wait to experience this !? 😂😂😂

[@savannah4439]

The drill 😂😂

[@kbstonier]

How about the out of touch one who lacks empathy for the bedside staff and continues to fly under the radar so she can ride through to retirement?

[@Asnlvl2]

Why are you coming to town on my weekend! Don't you know how hard it is to find someone to trade. And it's a Friday! Lol

[@taipantaipan941]

The absent one was the best

[@lilitharam44]

Oh, Lord, I Hate the Micromanager and the Annoyed one! I prefer the Absent one to either of them!

[@nursemayra3897]

The hot mess one lol 😂 💯

[@joannedupuis9800]

Terrifyingly accurate!!

[@macgirl1234]

Why is this so accurate?!

[@bartman1238]

Motorventional and helpful bosses are best.

[@DontcallmeCindy]

“It’s not really eligible.” 🤣

[@dgeneeknapp3168]

In my years since the late 80s, I've worked under ALL of these....but that power drill! 🤣🤣🤣 I had one drilling holes in the desk to make the wires fit better 😂. She borrowed one from maintenance, but he wouldn't do it (liability concerns), so she was on her knees under the desk with the drill...had saw dust in her hair the rest of the day😁. Fun lady!!

[@amom6511]

I think I broke out into a sweat when I heard JCAHO.

[@dsolomon]

Oh I’ve had the absent one. Supposedly she worked a lot, but it was all from home. I swear she only came in about one day a week.

[@hedreathliam2516]

If you need anything, ask each other 🤣

[@75Bigsistr]

Ohhh the absent one!

[@nicholasbyram296]

You missed the "I had my first baby unexpectedly and now I'm not night shift, but I am day supervisor now."