WHAT A TYPICAL SHIFT IS LIKE FOR A MED-SURG NURSE

In this vlog I explain in detail what a a night-shift med-surg does during a 12-hour shift.
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[@Mister_MasterzRN]

One bad habit I had to ditch was not asking for names when answering phone calls. In the beginning, I'd get so swamped that I'd forget to jot down names, and it'd bite me later in the shift.

[@thenursecollective]

Yes, we are human and aren’t perfect. How’s it going now?

[@HeartsVal]

I'm in Highschool rn and I want to become a Med-Surg nurse, and I learned a lot from your channel. you really helped me decide.

[@thenursecollective]

Wow, I’m so glad I can be of some help!

[@Mentalhealth2024]

Thank you for the video ❤ ! Can you please do a day shifts medsurge nurse duty !?

[@beldineouma6487]

Great job.

[@thenursecollective]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Yourself554]

Very helpful! Can u go over the pertinent details on what to put on your report sheet ? Thank you!❤

[@thenursecollective]

Sure thing!

[@marquekander590]

Yes this was very helpful. I have two weeks left of my preceptorship. I’m trying to find my rhythm. New admissions sometimes get me off track. Do you have a video on new admissions? Thank you for sharing.

[@thenursecollective]

Glad it was helpful! I wilk try to create an updated video that includes how to prepare for new admissions

[@avishickson1659]

I looovee all your videos!! Please keep them coming!! I was curious as to how long you worked as a med surg nurse before becoming a PRN med surg nurse?

[@thenursecollective]

Thank you! Will do! I am both a medsurg nurse and prn. I was a full-time staff nurse for 2 years before dropping down to PRN

[@muruabullard2636]

You inspired me I am an LVN but I work in a clinic I would love to be trained in bedside looks like I have to go back to school because I work for Kaiser and they don’t hire bedside LVN nurses. Question does this work flow apply to LVNs also?

[@flocreation6498]

Thanks for the information, the only thing I didn't get to hear is if you nurses do bed baths in the US or the nurse assistants do that

[@thenursecollective]

It’s primarily a CNA’s job but nurses can give baths or assist with baths

[@reese9978]

I’m about to be a new grad nurse in May. I’m entertaining three offers and I don’t know where to start or who to ask. I appreciate your videos ❤ ER, Post Surgical Med Surg & Cardiac Med Surg. I’m so conflicted right now because I always imagined being an L&D nurse however where I live I need some more experience. I know ER is not for me but do you have any insight on what’s the difference between post Surgical Med/ Surg vs Cardiac Med Surg. They seem similar… I’m stressed😢 Thank you 🙏🏾 @thenursecollective

[@ThatDoualaChick]

Post surgical take care of patient after their surgery. Cardiac med surg take care of patient who going to have some type of heart surgery.

[@astoldbymuriel103]

Do cardiac you will learn different drips and medication.

[@thenursecollective]

Post surgical medsurg is general nursing! Whereas cardiac will allow you go only work with pts with cardiac issues. Which unit did you select and how is it going?

[@VannahJ]

Do you typically have a CNA on shift with you as well? Or are you in charge of toileting and changing?

[@thenursecollective]

I always have a CNA working with me to do toileting and changing, but I always assist if the patient is a total patient or if I see the pt soiled

[@VannahJ]

@@thenursecollective that’s very good to know. I am a CNA in LTC and the nurses never help with anyone, but we help them with wound changes, vitals, weights etc.

[@MessyyMissyy]

@@VannahJIt’s absolutely horrible that the nurses you work with doesn't help with those things. I'm not calling a CNA if I'm right there at the bedside or a call light comes on and I'm able to answer it. Team work always makes the dream work. However, it's your job to help the nurse. Nursing ASSISTANT.

[@VannahJ]

@@MessyyMissyy some nurses will call you into a room they’re already in to toilet someone just to go sit in the office on their phones 😫

[@VannahJ]

@@MessyyMissyy I’m a nursing student and I strive to never be like them 😭

[@oesmartha7341]

Is it a good idea to come 30 minutes early foe a shift to mentally prepare for the night

[@thenursecollective]

I believe if you personally need that time to prepare please do so

[@oesmartha7341]

@@thenursecollective thanks so much 💚

[@Moxormog]

4, 5?... Girl I always have 7-8 patients.. ugh

[@mahleeyacarter4001]

That’s crazy in California we can’t get more than 5!! It’s the law

[@michellemurphy9071]

How do you “basically” go home?

[@thenursecollective]

Not sure what you mean? Please explain

[@pcjoystiq827]

You sleep at night

[@thenursecollective]

yes