VLOG: exciting news, studying for nursing school finals, grocery hauls, balcony updates & more!

Hope y'all enjoyed this little weekend vlog! So excited to finally have some news to share & excited for what's to come :)
thank you for watching!
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Ash
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[@ramiilavasanthakumaran4473]

I feel like we're her friends when she talks and it's amazing

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Love that lol

[@david65662]

I was gonna say the same thing

[@monicaaaxo]

I’m a night shift nurse and definitely invest in some blackout curtains. Melatonin. White noise machine. Alani Nu energy drinks. If you drink coffee at night, I’d suggest taking some instant coffee/creamer/tervis because the hospital coffee kinda sucks. I like nights because I can leave work, come home and sleep for awhile and wake up and still do stuff. I don’t waste my day sleeping especially if it’s nice out. Besides, it’s kind of nice to get up and get outside for a bit. Work can be stressful sometimes. Just don’t forget to put yourself first. Lots of self care. ❤️

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Ooooooohh first time hearing about a white noise machine and I’m definitely going to get one we have a kid above us who I will definitely need to drown out to sleep through out the day! Thank you for all the tips 🥰

[@juliagrace9596]

I have worked .6 FTE straight nights for a couple of years on a trauma unit and I LOVE it. Less crowded and no managers. We actually get to feel free to be ourselves around each other which helps us work together and make it through. We even go out for breakfast/drinks on Monday morning after working our weekend. Also, I have a 5 month old and have found that I prefer working nights so I can spend more time with him. Win win!

[@naturallyxkat]

your hair this length is SO CUTE!! it looks so healthy

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Thank you!☺️

[@anna33x]

congratssss on the new cna job!!! i'm also a float cna at my hospital and did nights at first! definitely would recommend taking a ~2 hour nap before your shift (depending on your shift time--our night shift is 11pm-7:30am) and i found that it wasn't too bad to adjust the day after! also bring lots of snacks and try to avoid caffeine after 2 or 3 am so you can sleep more easily when you get home! loving your content too recently

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Thank you! 😊

[@KatieSev]

I loved this vlog from start to finish!! You're killing it

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Thank you Katie!😊

[@madisyncrawford7936]

I start my prerequisites for nursing in the fall, thanks so much for the inspiration!!!!

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Yay good luck!!

[@meganfenner5673]

I got turned down from 4 CNA jobs before getting an offer to where I’m working now and I just started last week! I also am 2 semesters away from graduating and I love all your vlogs ❤️

[@wiktoriabadora1243]

congrats on your new job! I can't stop looking at your hair, it looks so healthy 😍 the clip of you guys dancing in the morning was so wholesome!

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Awh, thank you 🥰 I’m making a video here soon of all my hair products and stuff!

[@JuliaKristine]

YAY congratulations on the new job!! I'm soso happy for you

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Thank you babe! ♥️

[@tashacatlett6568]

You remind me so much of myself! I am a CNA on a med surg floor, nursing student, live with my boyfriend and our cat. He is also a CNA but he is on oncology and he’s also a nursing student. You are so sweet and kind hearted! I love you videos and you’ve helped motivate me a lot to study.

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Comments like these truly get me through the mean annoying comments. Thank you sweet girl ♥️

[@mariaclaudia3009]

I had no idea that was military time! In Brazil is the usual time, we don't use am/pm much, just "day" or "night" when you don't say like that. To avoid doubt, we go 13, 18, 23, it is very common

[@AshleyTaylorr]

How cool!

[@Rachel-qy5xd]

thank you for sharing that part about your dad and heart stuff feeling too fresh/sensitive for you right now, I'm actually going through something similar only my dad had a stroke/some heart issues in January and I just found out my externship is going to be on the same unit he was in and I'm just really not sure how I feel. It is something we obviously cannot avoid forever but it is hard to picture when you are still dealing with those feelings. Anyways, congrats on the job!! I am so glad a better opportunity came around for you, you're going to do amazing

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Awh I’m so sorry🥺 I was taking to my mom about it and she told me if I ever get in a job where it hits home a little too hard to constantly remind myself to be the nurse I would have wanted my dad to have when he was in the hospital and I think with that mindset I could have managed it a little better but still it’ll always be sensitive in the heart. My heart goes out to you and believe you will be a badass nurse because of it ♥️

[@CarterSullivan]

SO excited for you girl!!!!

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Thank you bebe 🥺♥️

[@PinkDiamond7777777]

That kitty is SO CUTE ! I can't cope ! 😊

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Thank you!! She has my heart!☺️

[@allymoore2785]

I’ve been working as a CNA at a hospital night shift 7-7 for about 2 months now. I do like working night shift so far, but I will stay it’s hard for me especially since I only work one day a week and am in nursing school. My body still isn’t used to staying up til 8:30 am so hopefully you can adjust faster than me 😂 I recommend trying to train your body now. Stay up as late as you can and try to sleep in as much as you can on days off! 🙂🤍

[@allymoore2785]

Also I’m a float as well! I don’t particularly love it as much as I thought i would, only because I don’t have any work friends, I haven’t floated to the same floor twice yet to be able to see the same people if you know what i mean! And at my hospital I do a lot of 1:1 patient sitting for my shifts ☹️

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Thanks so much for sharing!😊

[@cheyennes1505]

That’s so exciting girl congrats on your job. I work night shift as a PCT in the ED and I love it one tip is get black out curtains, they r expensive but worth it.

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Heard so much about black curtains. We are definitely making the investment!

[@nitrocircus20]

Ahhh girl I am SO excited for you!! This will be the perfect segway in my opinion! I just started night shift a month ago on med surg as a new grad and I think the night work flow allows for so much learning. It still is so crazy-busy, but in a different aspect, if that makes sense! My tips so far -Don't be afraid to sleep when you can! If you're dragging, your body is telling you that you're tired and it's okay to nap/rest when needed! -Avoid caffeine after 1am (my shifts end at 6), this has helped me so much for being able to fall asleep when I get home. -BLACK OUT CURTAINS -Snacks, snacks, and more snacks! I find it so much easier to digest by eating healthy snacks through the night than eating a huge meal at 2am -Drink as much H2O as you can! I try to chug 2-3 hydros a night! You've got this! We're all here for you! :)

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Thank you☺️

[@kebegan5672]

I applied to 15 different NA positions and interviewed for 2 and didn’t get any of them which was kinda discouraging :( but! I got a nursing internship and at first they said they could only offer me Med surg but then when I got the actual internship offer, I got a position in peds which infants/toddlers/younger school age!! My goal is to get a job in peds immediately as a new-grad so hopefully having this on my resume will help

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Just keep reminding yourself that everything happens for a reason! I think the way it’s working out for you seems kind of meant to be! It will definitely help! 😊

[@Jen_H17]

I worked night shift for a year and what really helped me was blackout curtains. Saved my sleep schedule for sure!!

[@samanthakennedy5126]

so happy to hear how your job all worked out, it always does! I always love working with nurses who have been CNAs. As a CNA, i feel way more comfortable asking them for help with my tasks! you'll be amazing :)

[@kristennicolosi]

congratulations on the floating cna job! that sounds perfect for you

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Thank you!🥰

[@juliakruzan4452]

Congrats on getting a tech job! I got one last summer and just applied now for a Registered nurse position for graduation in may! Will be accepting a job on Monday and super excited! As for night shift! I would wake up early workout, eat breakfast, eat lunch, clean, and then I would try to sleep from 12ish to about 4:00! My capstones were nights and resource so I had completely ready to go by 5:30 in case I had to drive an hour but you might be able to sleep a little longer than me! Also Alani Nu energy drinks are bomb and were a staple during my night shift😊😊

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Yay that’s so exciting for you! Did you like working out earlier in the day than a few hours before your work out? I’ve heard both things so far and I know I’ll have to try both to see what works best for me but I’m just curious 🥰

[@juliakruzan4452]

@@AshleyTaylorr I would work out when I woke up and then take a nap sometime after! But I know some people can’t fall asleep after they workout so I guess it just depends on the person🙃

[@daniellejago4589]

Congrats!! I am a patient care tech and in my first semester of nursing school and working in the hospital is so so helpful I absolutely love it!! I work in IMU and I love it! I work EOW 7a-7p

[@AshleyTaylorr]

So excited to get more experience in a hospital setting!

[@taylorgorz2929]

so exciting! I am also in nursing school and just started as a PCA on night shift!

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Look at us 😏

[@Clintong5150]

I don't know about anyone else, but when I see you upload a new video, I get instantly happy ❤

[@zoeapatton]

Hi Ashley! I just discovered your channel and it was at a perfect time because I was starting to lose passion for school because of stress. Watching you stay on top of things has given me motivation to remember the end goal of why we go to school! I'm studying to be a radiologic technologist but I hope to do ultra sounds in OB eventually - I love the pregnancy and birthing process as well!!! Congrats on your new job I can't wait to someday see you get a job as a delivery nurse!! :)

[@angelataliceo4540]

Congrats!!! That’s amazing news!! OB for me has been amazing and I loved the inspo to keep pushing through it!

[@iriscastro9931]

Omg! Congrats! I work as float PCA and I LOVE it!! I would like to stay in float team on the long run. And eventually settle to ICU. Im on the process of applying to different floors for extern this summer. A good thing about float is u can meet many if the floor supervisors and give them ur resume for externing if its something ur looking to do.

[@leximorse510]

im a may 2020 grad and icu nurse! i was a night shift PCT on my unit while getting my bsn before accepting an rn position. with nights-sometimes it sucks, but it’s a really good experience. working out before work usually gives me the most energy! the alani nu energy drinks are great when you need the extra oomph though! you’ll eventually find what works for you as far as sleep goes. if im about to work a string of shifts, i will try to get a full nights sleep before the first one, work out in the AM, and then take a good nap

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Will add these things to my list! Thank you so much 🥰

[@xXSpartanPrideXx]

I stay on the night shift routine even on my days off but a lot of my coworkers will stay up on their day 3/3 to switch back to a day routine! Also, really make sure you stay on top of your school deadlines because time goes by a lot faster working ON! :)

[@JennaJ12]

Congrats on your job babe!! They’re lucky to have you💕

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Thank you Jenna!🥰🥰

[@xXLillies]

Hey, love your vlogs! It helps me figure out how to organize my life whilst in nursing school lol I wanted to ask, how do you prepare for the HESI exam? I have my first practice one at the end of the month and I'm not really sure what to expect

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Shared all my study stuff in a vlog coming next week!!

[@sophieamorim6379]

Okay I loove your Ross and Rachel pijamas 😅

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Are they not so fun!? I also have a pair with phoebe and Monica on them. They’re from nastygal if you want to check them out :)

[@sophieamorim6379]

@@AshleyTaylorr oh I will!! Thank you ❤

[@MegsGotAPlan]

So excited for you!! Love your hair too!!

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Thanks girl!😊

[@aniya9476]

when you were suggesting chick fil a ok a sunday is literally the story of my life i always want cfa on sunday

[@jodieb8213]

Where r ur friends pjs from? & what shamp & cond do u use? Ur hair looks so healthy!

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Nastygal! Sharing my hair care stuff in a video very soon!

[@sarahfreire5362]

Beautiful hair! Love your vlogs, so inspiring!

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Thank you!☺️

[@melissasilva2744]

Congrats on the new job!! so excited for the upcoming vlogs

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Thank you! So excited! Just a couple weeks until cna content!😍

[@jeannelle_]

Omg so exciting!! Yay! Congrats on the job!!! ✨ you’re going to do great!!! 💪🏽

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Thank you!🥰

[@eliannapetersen3282]

Love your videos! Dreaming of going into the medical field someday so you videos are very inspiring!!

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Thank you! You will get there ☺️

[@makaylaquintana1335]

I love your videos so helpful especially now that I am starting nursing school this fall! What camera do you use for your vlogs??

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Canon Mark ii !

[@makaylaquintana1335]

@@AshleyTaylorr thanks girl!!

[@jasminechamorro1514]

Congratulations on the new job!! 🎉 I am also looking into getting a CNA job this summer. Any tips for a first time CNA would be appreciated, I know you have a history of being a CNA. Also if you would make video tutorial on how you learned military time would be so helpful!! 🤓 So glad everything worked out for you at the end. God is SO good!! 🙌🏻 Also you are so gorgeous ❤️

[@christinalemarr]

I always want chick fil a on sundays 🤣 never fails!

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Ugh alwaysssss😂

[@dogcatcardigan]

Is your marble table with the gold base from world market? If so, we have the same one! Love it ❤

[@hannahmeyer5076]

You are sososo stunning! I want to be a pediatric doctor and I find your nursing videos super inspiring. Congrats and good luck with your new nightshift job, I am sure you will do fine. XXX

[@KarinaRoberts]

New subscriber!!! I’m wanting to become an NICU nurse!!! love your videos💕

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Welcome! And thank you 🤗

[@tashacatlett6568]

What products do you use on your hair? Mine is so frizzy and yours looks super soft and healthy.

[@AshleyTaylorr]

I am filming an updated hair care routine and will share everything I have been using in it!! 😍

[@kelseypassov7774]

I love your nails! When you go get them done what shape do you tell them to file them?

[@AshleyTaylorr]

I ask for almond and have them file them the shortest they can without ruining the shape!

[@kateebuehler2006]

Hey Ashley, I love your videos soo much Small youtuber

[@sarahfarnsworth3564]

more dance parties in 2021

[@sophiejensen6488]

I literally feel like we’re friends on facetime when i watch her videos

[@AshleyTaylorr]

I love hearing this!

[@ashlyjlarkin]

where are your necklaces from ? so cute !!

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Princess polly!! I have an active 20% off code for them right now :) it’s ASHLEYT

[@cassandrafortin4684]

Nightshifts tips : Naping only before the first day and wake up at least a couple hours before the shift (to be not groggy!) Coordinate your dinner to be closer to your shift Don't eat a full meal on nights, but bring a lot of snacks! Having an empty stomach makes me nauseous but full meal are worse ahah Stop drinking coffee in the middle of the night if you wanna sleep okay in the morning (doesn't apply to me anymore but AHA) Always have a emergency energy drinks in your bag AHAH On your last day, try to only sleep a couple hours to get back in normal mode You will be really tired that day, starting it with a workout can save you even if you don't feel like it (A gigantic coffee can also, you do you right) Melatonine et black curtains got to be your best friend Welcome to the sunrise crew gal! Good luck

[@AshleyTaylorr]

I’m thinking my biggest struggle is about to be learning to like energy drinks! Even the smell of them makes me sick to my stomach! Hopefully I can get over it or find an alternative 😭 thank you so much! I will add these to my list 😊

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Do you have a melatonin brand you recommend??

[@cassandrafortin4684]

@@AshleyTaylorr Im using the Jamieson one :) To substitute energy drinks, pre-workout can also do the job. I don't recommend doing this often but I sometime take my Alani pre workout when I feel really tired and it help a looooot. Neurofocus can do the same (without the caffeine stimulation if you don't like taking pre-workout), I usually take the Believe supplements brand.

[@AshleyTaylorr]

@@cassandrafortin4684 do you take the melatonin right when you get home? Oooh I have the pre-workout substitute called amino energy that I get from Cosco so I feel like that might actually work!

[@cassandrafortin4684]

@@AshleyTaylorr Yes I do! I take it and then take my shower, eat a little snack and I go to sleep 👌🏻 Most brands take 30 min. to be effective so!

[@Sophia-rd1mo]

You should watch some of Holley Gabriels KZbin channel she is a night nurse and had some tips and tricks videos!!

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Love her vids!

[@nessaguzman4598]

How much was nursing school where you went I’m in Colorado and want to know how much it was and also is it hard I heard it’s hard😭

[@yarimarrios3533]

I love your vlogs! I’m currently in nursing school and a PCA (also known as PCT lol) and I’ve been wanting to start my own KZbin channel but I’m procrastinating 😣 just out of curiosity how old are you? Congrats on the new job!

[@xXSpartanPrideXx]

Also in case you didn’t know when looking for flowers, don’t buy lilies! They’re toxic to cats. Most people don’t know so I try to let cat owners know when spring comes around!

[@AshleyTaylorr]

I’m aware of all the things flowers or not that are toxic to both my pets. Marvel doesn’t go near any flowers that I buy! Thanks for letting me know though!

[@Ivy_Grace_Epperson]

Will you do a video teaching Military time because I am so interested to learn it. Also it’s okay to be sad about your dad. We all get upset and everybody has moments that will stick with them. This is going to be easier said then done but what’s a life worrying about everything!? I would love a night shift. So we are same!

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Not sure I could make a whole video out of it but I can share some tips in a new vlog. The thing that helped me the most was changing my phone to it!

[@Ivy_Grace_Epperson]

@@AshleyTaylorr okay! Yeah I was thinking true same for thing!!

[@AlexisN09]

Black out curtains

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Hearing this so much!! We are definitely looking into them!!

[@juliakruzan4452]

Where are those friends jammies from???

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Nastygal!!

[@briannisaa]

Those tulips are so cute! I always want to put flowers in my house but my cat literally decides she’s starving and wants to eat every petal when I do 💀

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Thank goodness my cat only wants to destroy my fave expensive stuff 😅

[@david65662]

When you say chick-fil-a. But, end up at mickey d's lol

[@AshleyTaylorr]

It was Sunday 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@david65662]

You're now making me hungry for some.

[@madeleineongena]

congrats on the job!! when you start working can you film a day in the life of a CNA video? :))

[@AshleyTaylorr]

I am planning on doing so much cna content!

[@salma31000]

congrats on getting a job.. you'll learn a lot .. I'm also new at my cna hospital job. I do evenings and nights.. I like nights better

[@AshleyTaylorr]

I’m happy to hear that! I think the pace of nights will be a good learning environment for me :)

[@salma31000]

@@AshleyTaylorr YES it will...but once you get home you'll be super tired so go to bed that's the advice ppl told me

[@Sophia-rd1mo]

How do you get your hair so perfect and look thick love your hair!!!

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Thank you:) I think a lot of it is genetic but I am absolutely making a video here soon of all my products I’ve been using lately!

[@farisvlog8520]

Love you 🇪🇹🥰🥰

[@4everVeggie]

Don't do it hahaaha night shift is hard! Unless it's your last option. You will definitely need rest before your shift and the recovery after your shift is 3288374 hours lol... it's always nice to experience how graveyard shift is as well. A comment from my previous supervisor who was graves for years told me graves will age you faster . It's TRUE!

[@AshleyTaylorr]

I want to do it! I totally understand it’s hard on the body and everything but new grads don’t always get to pick so I’d rather be prepared! I’m also will to sacrifice some wrinkles to take care of people who need me😂😊 I will definitely be doing and investing into so much self-care to scoot me by!

[@4everVeggie]

@@AshleyTaylorr yes definitely I agree with helping others in need but dont forget to take care of yourself and get a lot of rest So you'll be able have that energy to care for others , thanks for all you do 👩🏻‍⚕️🏨 I know you will excel at whatever you put your mind to🌟🤗

[@marbs8615]

why do you need to know military time?

[@BrookeAndrews679]

Hospitals use it

[@AshleyTaylorr]

Yes! They use it in the hospitals so we are taught it in school :)

[@ChelseaLaugh100961]

:/ so sad to hear you would buy chick fil a

[@AshleyTaylorr]

I’m sorry!