VLOG | Let's talk about it...... NP job rejection and more | Laurie-Ann

[@fromcnatonp]

Hello everyone and welcome back to my little corner of the internet! I decided on a vlog style instead of just sitting down and chat.. if you don’t want to watch the vlog part skip to 15:45! This is the sit down and just chat portion of the video. Thanks again for clicking on the video. One 💚

[@denisewilliams2523]

Welcome back!

[@nicolekelly-vb1vd]

Hook me up girl...let me know how I can contact u plz...dnt wanna give my number publicly

[@angelborara]

I love your coffee, shopping, food, gym & everyday vlogs showing your personal life. I came to your channel for that, not your nursing content. I am a nurse and I like seeing how other nurses around the country spend quality time for themselves and their families. ❤

[@fromcnatonp]

Thank you so much!!

[@ShelbyGunby]

Welcome back!!! Im glad you took the time off that you needed and Im also glad you decided to come back. I love your vlogs so Ill definitely stick around :)

[@fromcnatonp]

Thanks Shelby!

[@luvsgod2]

I'm a Respiratory Therapist listening intently! I like you and Kendra RN😂😂😂😂

[@fromcnatonp]

🥰 thank you! I ❤️ Kendra she text me the other day and I thought this is another sign for me to come back!!

[@KendraRN]

Heyyyy thank you for the shout out!!!! I love you all ❤❤❤❤

[@luvsgod2]

@@fromcnatonp I'm glad that you listened to your intuition. We missed you!

[@luvsgod2]

@KendraRN Hey! Of course, I'm caught up on your vlogs! 😁

[@missijb1603]

Me too. I watch both nurses!!

[@lisanewton6371]

It’s been hard in these NP streets. I’m tired and I want to change my career field. 😢 I’m glad to see you back on KZbin.

[@LoveLacedRN]

Dido. HARD IN THESE STREETS 😂

[@rerelynn6880]

Same here! I’m exhausted. Only 2 years in and I have to figure this out because whew. Lol

[@fromcnatonp]

Thanks for watching! Definitely hard out here

[@ericaheidelberger6778]

Ma'am where have you been?! I have been following you since I started FNP school and just recently completed my program and now licensed and looking for my first job! The information you provided through your experiences and how you cope with job dissatisfaction while balancing home life truly helped me understand that BALANCE and healthy boundaries are essential. You are not beholden to any organization if it stresses you out and affects your mental. Thank you!

[@fromcnatonp]

Thank you so much for watching and for your support! 🤗 congratulations on your accomplishment

[@shanika1544]

I’ve been a RN for 5 years, first 4 years med-surg, past 1.5 remote telephone triage, I love it

[@fromcnatonp]

Thanks for watching and sharing

[@tinwhi626]

I for one will sit and watch you make coffee all day. 😂😂 I totally enjoy your channel-Nursing AND personal content. It’s just so nice and refreshing to see an intelligent classy professional Jamaican woman. And life isn’t one dimensional. I found you with the nursing content- yes- but as we move along in life focus changes- we have struggles and triumphs, family and friends, shopping and caring for the home, keeping marriage fresh, travel, health, money, etc. And many of us are here for that cuz we have the same things/situations going on and it’s just relatable content. Missed you and glad to see u back.

[@fromcnatonp]

Very well said! Appreciate that, thanks for watching!

[@KendraRN]

Take your time sis. I understand where you are coming from regarding the nursing content. The algorithm loves it. I love your vlogs, I like watching your week to week whereabouts.

[@mistermilkman]

Ur over here commenting, I need a new video from u ASAP. Chop chop! 🤷🏿‍♂️ Nah...I'm just playing. I saw she posted & I ran over. 2 no surprise, I find u here. 😆😆😆 I was just thinking where did she go? Good 2 c her back.

[@fromcnatonp]

You're the best! ❤️

[@Lilron1991z]

I lover her accent, and I'm glad we got an update.

[@fromcnatonp]

Thanks for watching

[@ashleycunningham2556]

First of all, the excitement I just got when I saw you have a new video uploaded!!! You crossed my mind recently- and I was like: I wonder how she is, and I wish she would come back!! I have missed you!! Ok, now that I've said that, I will watch the video! 😅🤗💗

[@fromcnatonp]

Yay! Thank you!😊

[@Observer100-cn7gv]

I've returned so many times to see if there were any new vlogs. I enjoy this channel and was hoping that Lauren would reappear. Each time I said I must be crazy in checking time and again. What a pleasant surprise.

[@fromcnatonp]

Thanks for checking in and coming back!

[@MelloneeKecia]

Your hair looks amazing so glad you are back ❤👍🏾👏🏾🤗

[@fromcnatonp]

Thank you! 🤗

[@ingert1441]

Sooo happy you are back!!!!

[@fromcnatonp]

Thanks for watching!

[@felicajohnson2023]

Glad to see you back!

[@fromcnatonp]

Thanks 😊

[@LovelyGlow01]

So happy to see you back!!!! Welcome 😊 I hope you’re back for good! Breaks will always be needed and we should take them as needed. Your channel is valuable . It inspires many. Forget the naysaying haters that just come in here to critique and have no photo to even show themselves 😂 This made my day. Whenever you are ready I am here for whatever you share next 👊🏾 God bless you and your family 🙏🏾

[@fromcnatonp]

Thank you! 😊 I appreciate that

[@KenyaCannonier]

I’m so happy to see you back. You were the first NP I followed as I was trying to decide if I was going to start wound care in the nursing home. I like that ur honest about your experiences bcuz I have been an NP for 9 years and wasn’t really liking most of my jobs and felt burnt out. I’m now doing telehealth and have actually found my passion in psych… NEVER thought I would, but I’m less stressed. I love seeing you make coffee and was inspired to make a cute station for my tea bcuz of you. I enjoy your traveling and your interactions with ur family. Very happy ur back!

[@BSG-z6y]

We missed you! 💕

[@fromcnatonp]

You're the best!

[@courtnihough662]

So glad you are back!!! I always looked forward to viewing your videos on my break at the hospital.

[@fromcnatonp]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Annmarierobinson708]

Girl, you are back welcome

[@fromcnatonp]

Thank you!!!

[@Lifegoals4me]

I missed you, I’m glad you’re ok ♥️

[@fromcnatonp]

Thank you!!

[@mrs.wilson2275]

Heyyy Laurie!!!! Glad to see you back!!!

[@fromcnatonp]

Thank you! Appreciate it

[@AllThingsTee84]

Love the twists and Welcome Back!!

[@fromcnatonp]

Thank you 😊

[@AllThingsTee84]

@@fromcnatonp you're welcome

[@bevqiakai]

Im one of your silent subscribers. I enjoy your videos. Very inspirational and authentic. Love your truth. Im a fellow Jamaican as well and an NP as well. In this profession for over 2 decades. Keep doing what you are called to do. Great content. You keep it real.

[@fromcnatonp]

I appreciate that! Thanks so much for commenting and much love for watching the videos!

[@brendagartrell2144]

So glad you are back! I got excited when I saw your video come up! We are here for all aspects you care to share! We are here to see you transform and cheer you on in this journey we call life. P. S I especially loved your holiday and family cookout vlogs. I😂❤

[@fromcnatonp]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@kaypowell5584]

Welcome back! 🎉🎉🎉

[@fromcnatonp]

Thank you!

[@adeade7568]

Yaaaaaay,welcome back!!! I love your vlogs! I come here for your personality. You are awesome!! stay blessed ❤️

[@fromcnatonp]

Thank you so much!!

[@Danielle_Wordsmith]

Welcome back! ❤ I found your channel when I was working in ICU. You provided insight on the positive and negative aspects of working in that environment. I made it through that and now I’m in FNP school. I am grateful for all of the information that you shared about your experience as an NP. I had no intention on going to NP school, but you and Kendra inspired me to go for it. Thanks for all that you share and I look forward to seeing your channel continue to grow.

[@fromcnatonp]

Thank you so much for your support!

[@judyhaynes209]

I’m so glad you are back! I missed your channel. Glad you are well. I love your lifestyle vlogs and the fact that you are an NP is secondary. I’m an NP as well and I like to hear about how you balance your life and your healthy lifestyle content .

[@nathanielrenner7047]

Thank you Thank you Thank you for all of your videos/vlogs .This is my first comment on you tube but really needed to post to encourage you to keep these videos coming. I’ve benefitted so much from your videos as a new grad ( I’ve watched all your past videos)- all your teaching vlogs your raw honesty about the NP world/jobs.. As a new grad I was on the internet looking for any videos that talked about the first year of NP, personal thoughts/ opinion - I came across your videos and was just so encouraged, motivated by your post- I’m sure many others person especially new grads who don’t post but share the same opinion like I do about your videos. I’ve really been blessed, motivated, encouraged by your videos esp those first few months as a new grad- Many others are also benefitting from your post so PLEASE KEEP THEM COMING.. Thank you

[@fromcnatonp]

Thank you for taking the time out to write this comment and share this with me! I appreciate this more than you know. I am so happy that I was able to give you some insight and encouragement! All the best to you one 💚

[@ansuroy3162]

I was waiting for your videos ❤welcome back 🎉🎉

[@fromcnatonp]

Yay! Thank you!

[@Val-ug6lr]

Welcome baaaaaaaack! I love and missed your videos. I am a PMHNP so I get it! The struggle is real!!

[@fromcnatonp]

It really is! Thanks for watching sis

[@missijb1603]

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!! Welcome back to my friend in my head!!!!!!! Hey girl hey ..

[@fromcnatonp]

🥰 thank you and thanks for watching

[@sweetpb100]

Welcome back! Miss your content!

[@CrystalSorinmade]

Welcome back. Missed you

[@fromcnatonp]

Thank you!

[@ogechiXL]

Love when you speak patois! Gives me joy 🤩

[@fromcnatonp]

Thank you 🙏🏾 for watching

[@Lifegoals4me]

I loved your nursing content but I also love your personal vlogs. Welcome back and know we have your back, regardless of what you decide ❤to do

[@monicaliggins2183]

Welcome back! I like your hair! Looks good on you. && I’ll miss the nursing vlogs

[@685squad2]

Awwww hi beautiful Lady🙋🏽‍♀️🩵🌸🦋 Woooow it has been a long time.. Good to see you BACK…

[@divinepurpose-kadi7958]

I thought about you yesterday😊 and here you are today.

[@fromcnatonp]

🤗 thank you for thinking of me!

[@nicholelifeencourager]

She’s Backkkkkkkkkkk! Hey Sis!!!!! Miss you on KZbin although I know you in real life 😂❤❤❤❤

[@fromcnatonp]

My sister girl! You know all the things ❤️❤️❤️

[@Raxity1]

Great to see you back on YT! Missed you on here 🎉

[@fromcnatonp]

Thank you!! 😊

[@elyseverdeyen3783]

Love hearing your update ! Glad you’re back :) thanks for your honestly and being real!

[@fromcnatonp]

Thank you so much!!

[@Mia-283]

I’ve enjoyed your VLOGS, with and without the nursing content. Around the time that you fell out of love with nursing, I was having similar feelings so it was a relief to know that I wasn’t alone. It may be useful to ask yourself “If time and money weren’t factors, what would I want to be doing right now? What truly interests me?” The answers may not be realistic, BUT it they could help guide you. Regardless, I’m here for the videos! Speaking of….its pumpkin season, can’t wait to see your decor, haha! ❤

[@fromcnatonp]

Thanks so much! I’m trying to get back to loving nursing, I know the struggle! Wishing you all the best in that area

[@nicolawalters5908]

Welcome back 🎉 Welcome back. Friday, I was at K & F International Foods and thought of you

[@fromcnatonp]

Hey Nicola! I actually need to go there to re up my JA groceries.. what you doing way over there anyways? 😊

[@LoveLacedRN]

I am always so excited to see you post. I wish we were friends in real life lol because what are we going to do with these RN and NP degrees? Lol I secretly be hoping you figure OUR career paths out because am tired 😪. Lol 😆 we’ve done similar paths, RN, NP, back to RN, back to NP in a UC, frustrated with healthcare altogether, etc.

[@fromcnatonp]

Awww!!! ☺️ We gonna have to figure out this career together love!! I’m over here rocking my brain to come up with something that I’m at least 80% happy with! Wishing you all the best figuring out this thang called healthcare 💚

[@kellykelly3109]

Welcome back. I miss you 🎉

[@indygrant607]

Welcome Backkkk❤❤❤

[@KendraRN]

I’m so tired of school supply shopping every year. I love the Alo look but the price, NO SAH!!!! 😂😂😂

[@fromcnatonp]

Right!! 😂😂😂😂 and every year it gets more and more ridiculous!

[@TheExciteMike]

Hey I'm 45 and still trying to figure out what the hell to do as an NP. Don't give up!

[@dwallace2775]

Hey Laurie! Welcome back, friend.

[@fromcnatonp]

Hey, thanks! 🙏🏾

[@tamikow4113]

I love your vlogs

[@fromcnatonp]

Thank you so much!

[@masterpiece579]

Welcome back.. Please please please don’t leave us again

[@4EVABLESSED7]

Hi!!! So glad you are back!!!

[@angiel-ferd235]

Welcome back!!

[@000198]

WELCOME BACK!!!!

[@clarecampbell9004]

Wait, am I seeing right??? Welcome back!!!

[@fromcnatonp]

Yes you are lol!

[@m.h8844]

I’ve been a nurse for 5 years and worked in long term care for 4 years. I’ve worked in PCU for a short while and decided I no longer wanted to do bedside. I tried the OR which was ok but the pay was not good. I’m now at a rehab hospital which is not bad but not what I want to be doing 3 years from now. I thought about getting my NP but do not know what I would do with it honestly! 😊

[@truthteller313]

I'm working rehabilitation, and it can be backbreaking,

[@stephaniebennette9474]

Have you ever thought about cardiology? I’m a cardiology NP in the outpatient setting. You focus on one thing and that’s it! A specialty is the way to go. Oh and no holidays or weekends!

[@mistermilkman]

Your on a journey finding your way. I think it's gr8! Ur accomplished & navigating thru ur career. That isn't unusual. It's actually healthy & normal. @ 42, u know what u don't like. The rest is pretty much what feels right 4 u. That is 2 b discovered. Enjoy the journey! 💪🏿💯💝

[@fromcnatonp]

Thank you!

[@mistermilkman]

@@fromcnatonp 💪🏿💯

[@staceyrobinson169]

Hey fellow Jamaican 🇯🇲 here….. I love the patwah intertwined with the English. Jamaica 🇯🇲 to the world

[@fromcnatonp]

Bwoy you know patois just inna we like that! Thanks for watching

[@kennypryce4617]

Welcome back ! You were missed. I find your content enlightening and purposeful. Do your podcast. Maybe interview some Jamaican nurses who are now working in the US and do a comparison between the two countries. Our nurses in Jamaica are leaving in droves.

[@fromcnatonp]

Thank you Kenny! Definitely was part of my plans when I abruptly stopped. Thanks for the encouragement

[@reneewendym]

I would love a podcast from you!

[@cinna-mon-f2q]

Missed you Laurie 😊

[@fromcnatonp]

Oh thank you!

[@anthonyjohnson5171]

What was the job that you were excited for??

[@Lifegoals4me]

I had some similar experiences. Much like you, I took it as a sign that it wasn’t meant to be. I also wondered if it could be some opinion I voiced on my social media. However, if an employer is going to ghost me because I express my opinion, I don’t want to work for them. There isn’t anything on my social media that’s inappropriate but we’re living in such a messed up world.

[@LoveLacedRN]

28:37 Have you considered doing a more private paid subscription type of situation where you could discuss your thoughts on nursing & healthcare? Your bout the only person I would pay to hear your genuine thoughts and experiences

[@vivienne2413]

Where have you been?? I miss your blog!!

[@BeyondTheScrubsJourney]

I can relate😂

[@fullarmourC]

Laurie, ive been wondering what happened. Anyhoo, im burnt out as a np, love some of my pts others are a constant pain. And im being bogged down with way too much admin stuff. Ive decided if i don't find something with suitable work life balance, im just gonna jump ship and do something else. I just can't anymore! Haven't walked yet because im a single mom with child in college but im exploring all options. These ppl are just too much

[@fromcnatonp]

Payers for you my dear 🙏🏾 I hope it gets better and not worst! Thanks for watching

[@Observer100-cn7gv]

I prefer the vlogs.

[@melaninqueen8660]

You can teach at college, provide consolations.

[@okitojames5180]

Am mad at you I've been waiting so long

[@fromcnatonp]

😩! Thanks for returning

[@daniellerich5476]

The intro 🤣

[@fromcnatonp]

lol! Me with my dramatics

[@RNmami22]

🎉🎉🎉

[@BrigitteNP]

CNA to NP RIP 😅

[@fromcnatonp]

lol! Hey girl hope all is well

[@Bkrunz]

Healthcare is difficult. Been in ot for 8 yrs. 4 jobs in the last 3 years. I havent found my niche in medicine just yet

[@ki3rr4_s]

I agree! The Stanley cup is definitely OVERRATED!!

[@marciemork5347]

costco has the best pajamas...but Laurie, who irons pajamas? lol also what about teaching clinicals? i think you could reach and impact new nurses to help them get into a better mind set to be better nurses

[@fromcnatonp]

I have a Costco membership that I need to cancel because I don’t go there, it’s always crazy in there! I might go and check out the PJ’s. Thanks for watching

[@sweetpb100]

Do whatever speaks to you Laurie! I like to watch you make coffee… juice with your nama and slip in your patois here and there.

[@deearchie_np]

Have u ever thought about doing telemedicine?

[@fromcnatonp]

I actually have once and was toying with the idea but never did execute anything. Thanks for watching

[@rickjames7483]

I know it's hard for many to go back to school for various reasons, but post masters AGACNP certificate? You can work in the ICU, Trauma unit, ER, LTC, as a hospitalist, and many other jobs within the hospital. Plus being an experienced FNP will open many doors. Many hospitals (at least in my area) are phasing out FNP's. Glad to see you back...

[@truthteller313]

Who's taking their place ,I wonder. Not enough doctors either

[@ANurseLikeMe]

Welcome back… not RIP 😂.

[@fromcnatonp]

lol 😂

[@cpretty23]

Try Rtic it works so much better.