This is so inspirational to see a beautiful black woman like yourself doing something that I’m dreaming and striving for. I’m so glad I found your channel!
Thank you for putting up videos because I am a week away from my BSN and i plan to start my NP program mid to end of next year so keep putting up videos. Love to see our people doing big things 🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹
I absolutely love how you go over the patient cases! Most of the doctor/medical staff people I watch just talk about what happened! It really, really love it! Thanks so much!
Also just wanted to say I love how your beaming with confidence as an NP. I can already see how much you've grown since your first day. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much for this. I’m still in nursing school but I do have plans of furthering my education in a year for the FNP role. I couldn’t decide between ACNP and FNP due to the lack of shadowing and videos not being meticulously filmed. Your videos are very helpful and in depth.
Hey Kim!! I work as a medical assistant on my way to becoming a PA.. When you were talking about patient meds ... I know what you mean, a lot of our providers at the clinic where I work have nurses go in with pt first to do “med reconciliation” to see what they are still taking. It makes it so much easier. Anyway, awesome content! Thank you for sharing! 🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹
Johana Pierremont was just looking through the comments. :) I’m in PA school now :) if you have any questions you can find me on Instagram and message me. I love helping people. It’s @lisafellis
Mandy devers not true at all. We are growing at a rate of 37%.. we are getting more and more known and respected. So.. no thanks.. and you could learn how to spell as well before saying untrue things. :)
Mandy devers I am so pleased I have the opportunity to inform you that you could not be more wrong. As an MA, I work with PA’s, NP’s, MD’s and DO’s on a daily basis and I get to see how much each individual provider contributes to the team overall. Like Lisa said... The job outlook is at a >30% high and increasing so if I were you I’d do my research before typing such an ignorant little comment.
Johana Pierremont thank you. :) I’m proud to be a PA student and my future looks bright :) in 2 weeks I’ll be introduced to suturing at a convention so I’m excited about that.
I'm an accounting major, but I used to be a nursing major and I couldn't hang lol. The work for me was too overwhelming so I applaud you for doing what you do! You are very smart and beautiful!
Thank you for putting your video out there you motivated me to go back to school I always wanted to do echocardiogram but I was too afraid and I wouldn't succeed but seeing so many of you wonderful nurses with these UA-cam videos my dream is actually going to become a reality I'm really thinking about going back next year.
Nice to see you're doing well I look up to you because my experience in the medical field is on the opposite side of what yours is I'm a dialysis patient on my side.... and let me be honest with you it is a complete struggle for me to try to maintain my health being on dialysis being a mountainbiker and trying to find compromise between all of it I definitely appreciate you and what you do I'd be lost without my nurse's and Support team of drs. Keep up the good work !!!
Idk if you’re In nursing school or not but I just imagine all of the younger nurses who are working on the unit alongside me in clinicals. These nurses have all done the same degree as I have and are now working full time. I guess what I mean is that I visualize the future and focus on the work that will be. And think about how many people have gone down the same path successfully! If they can do it then so can you.
I loved this sooooooo much.. I’m an RN 10 plus years but worked in places that were so busy my clinical skills and critical thinking were stifled .. so I’m terrified that I won’t make it through NP school muchless working as one . But this is so enlightening .. doesn’t remove all my fears but motivates me ! Thank you for this . I def can see me doing this casual part time .
Great Video. This Came Up Randomly. You Are Very Thorough, To The Point, and Easy Going; Your Patients Should Be Lucky To Have You! Thanks For Sharing, Best Of Luck With Your Career & Life.
Please keep make more of these videos you dont know how helpful they are just hearing your workin through the process and just help show how to critically think Could you do this weekly or monthly its so so helpful
I’m still trying to decide my path with PA school and nursing school. Seeing women like you post videos about the profession and “a day in the life of” is very helpful! It’s very encouraging also seeing people who’ve done it before me. It helps me feel like it’s definitely achievable
Hello Kim, I just started following you. I have been working in the medical field for over 30 years after working in ER a few days ago as a tech I was talking to one of the NP I told her my story about how long I been doing CNA work after talking with her she said I needed to go back to school and get my RN and think about looking into becoming a NP.... My age is 52 what is your thoughts on this....
R LOVE i think you’re extremely courageous for even considering furthering your education, and you’re not the only person whose had this type of conversation with me. So long as you have two things: breath in your lungs and true desire/ drive, it is NEVER too late to pursue anything. You’ve got my vote.
Also.. not taking away from NPs but if you have a bachelors degree in anything you can become a PA and wouldn’t have to go through nursing school first. We have a guy about your age in my class this semester.
Wow this is an amazing video. Thank you for showing us the REAL life and work of an NP, and for bringing us in with all the details. I really felt like I was there shadowing you!
Being an FNP opens up doors to so many possibilities and career paths! Nursing in general is such a versatile field and you’ll enjoy reaping the benefits! I have a channel on here where I chronicle my day as a nurse practitioner and even tips to get you through FNP school. It’s definitely worth it!
This is my first time watching a video of yours and i love it! This is what I've been looking for. I really liked that you went into detail with every patient. It really helps for those of us who are stuck between careers. Subscribed!
This was so helpful! I am currently working as a bedside nurse and have been strongly considering applying for NP school. I don't know many people that are doing it so this helped shed some light on what types of things NPs do in clinics.
Wow amazing work you do. Keep up the good work. You are my motivation. Currently Im doing the lvn (lpn) program, I want to do the lvn to bsn and soon after that get a masters in nursing.
Hey! I'm a freshman in college and I'm currently looking for careers and was thinking about becoming a nurse practitioner and thank you for the video, it was very helpful and I love your personality.
Loved this video! I am in the process of applying to an accelerated FNP program so this was very insightful. Also, I love your necklace - please share the deets:)
Thank you for posting. I am Haitian too and I accidentally stumbled across your videos. I am about to start my MSN in January 2019 and I am a bit nervous. I don't know exactly where I want it to take me because I am looking for a field that's less stressful.
Great video. Well done. And very informative. Can you do a video explaining more about your decision to continue bedside nursing and then work as a np in the clinic setting? Thank you.
All that you can do is try. Mistakes are just a learning opportunity! I think the biggest mostake ever is not to try: you'd be surprised at what you can accomplish
In my opinion, there is no profession that is unattainable. If you really want something and work hard for it, then you can be ANYTHING you want to be! It may take a while and you will get overwhelmed but the best advice is to not give up on reaching your goal to become an NP. Unfortunately, I was unable to be admitted to a BSN program so I plan on going for a secondary BSN after I finish college and then I will go for my MSN. It'll almost be the length of medical school by the time I'm finished but I WILL reach my goal!
I’m going to school currently for my Associate Degree as a Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist after I work for a couple of years I will be going to Undergraduate school so that I can apply to PA School. I’m basically taking thing stead and carefully. I now live in Charlotte NC . My question is what city and state are you practicing in and did you go into medical school straight out of high school ? Did you get any scholarships or internship?
Love this type of video. I hope you will do more of these videos in the future. Thank you for taking the time to educate us. Have a wonderful day and weekend.
So you are able to work as an RN as well as do your per diem FNP? I have been curious about this as I have been an RN in acute care for 4 years but am interested in getting my NP, though I don't know if I'm ready to step away from bedside nursing just yet. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Girl I am not even interested in nursing but I came across your video and had to watched the entire thing! S/o to you queen! I tend to see a np as my pcp is rarely available and I wish mine was as great as you!
What are your tips for getting charting completing - so that you dont have to bring home work, I will be working only three days a week and I want to find the balance???what do you make sure your chart while patient is present and what are you okay with charting after - pearls of wisdom? thank you
Could you explain your RN position? Why did u choose to be an NP part time and continues as an RN? I love being a bedside nurse but am currently in an NP program.
Shannon Wolske Hi there! Thanks for watching. Please refer to Vlog 32. I get this question a lot and if you start from there you would have an understanding as to why I chose to balance both positions
I just subscribed to your channel I don’t know if you done a video of your your Journey to becoming a Nurse Practioner I would love to watch your video of that.
Thanks for this video.I just started my clinicals.It helped me to get an idea how to check on patient’s and their cases.please do more videos like this 👍🏻
I start clinicals for my ASN in the fall, so I'm not sure why I'm watching this haha (yet, anyways), but gosh you are so BEAUTIFUL and this gets me SUPER excited to start! heehee
Do you wish you could be an NP full time? Love your content I'm in my last term for nutrition amd dietetics bc I love nutrition but my long term goal is to become a nurse practitioner or physician. So I love that you are looking at vitamins so many can cause hair loss as well as food drug interactions that people don't think to look at. Great channel:) I see the passion in your soul for this field girl you go!
Thank you I’m just starting my career is a nurse practitioner and working in a needle needle intensive care unit I had to say it is one of the most challenging things I’ve ever had to do do you have any advice you can give me thank you I appreciate it
This was so helpful and super informative. I think one of my biggest dilemma with becoming and NP was that I would kind of be thrust into the position with all of it’s responsibilities without gaining all the proper training and know-how experience that comes with working in a hospital and with patients and learning more. I think I always feel more comfortable the more I know and as of now, in my current situation, I don’t feel like I know as much as I would like to know to be confident enough to give the kind of care I want to be able to give to my patients. Tell me, is it possible to work as an NP part-time like you mentioned in your video while still working as an RN to gain skills and knowledge you can then apply to being an NP?
I am working as an NP as well and I was wondering why you only work as a provider on a part time basis?. Do you find that the NP roles/jobs are saturated. Thanks.
Hi, Michelle. I have a few videos addressing this but basically, I am not completely "over" bedside nursing. I still love the satisfaction of watching my patient heal, plus I like to believe I am a pretty good (GREAT, lol) RN. Now, regarding NP jobs being saturated, I haven't experienced that yet. I'm not sure what the work opportunities are in other states but in NY, there has been a large opportunity for mid-level providers to flourish and make their mark in healthcare.
I need some advice verrrry badly. how imperative do you think experience as an RN is to being a NP, particularly a FNP. I see so many people saying it's a terrible shortcut and that NPs with no RN experience are incompetent. For me, knowing that NP is my end goal, I don't see the point in working first instead of knocking all my schooling out at once. Please help a panicking senior in undergrad lol.
Hi Brittany! I am definitely an advocate for a novice nurse to get at least 1.5-2 years of working experience before pursuing higher education. I say this because when I was in the MSN program my class was mixed with new BSN grads and experienced RNs. The difference in the way experienced RNs comprehend concepts and information, the way they catch on to things, the ease in applying what they know to various lessons greatly differs from a new graduate. I, thankfully, worked for 2 years before going back for my masters and I don't regret it one bit.
Kiim Kash I definitely understand where you’re coming from. Of course the prior RNs will know more, I think I can accept that and study harder. Another thing for me is that I don’t intend to work in a hospital. From what I gather, acute care NPs get more out of being an RN first than FNPs that go on to work in primary care settings since the work is so different and could be very routine like check ups, paps, etc. Years of RN experience for that in particular don’t seem pertinent to me while it’s likely helpful. Thanks for your response!!!
It seems like you have already made up your mind but just in case you truly do want the advice.....I would tell you that as an RN with 3 years experience, you should def get the experience first before pursuing the FNP. You don’t have to work in the hospital though, work in a doctors office as an RN or a clinic. It will def help you even with simple things like just interacting with patients, which you would be surprised that new grads with no clinical experience struggle with this. I couldn’t imagine going straight from no experience to FNP. There are many things about nursing that CANNOT be learned in a book and experience is always the best teacher. Nursing school does NOT adequately prepare you for patient care, getting the experience is necessary, especially before becoming a NP in which you are diagnosing and treating patients.
hello , i’m a sophomore in high school. i am looking to go to school to become a np, & i would like to know the things i need to major in, and classes i need to take in hs to succeed more.
Nursing is such a versatile progression and there’s so many things you can do with it and advance into. I have a channel on here where I chronicle my day as a nurse practitioner and even tips to get you through FNP school. It’s definitely worth it. I personally changed my profession from social work to nursing and so glad it did!
@@kimberlyshelton5167 ABSOLUTELY! I personally know many people who were in there 50s and up who where in my nursing program and changing careers and complete the legal! What’s more important is that you have the time management, organization and dedication because it’s not an easy road meaning you have a lot of studying and commitment to school but you can do it!
Every school has their own requirements but I would suggest aiming to maintain a 3.5 GPA and be sure to pass your core classes with a B+ or better. Core classes= med-surg, pharmacology, etc.
Lari Chica hey Lari! If you have time I would like to refer you to vlog #32. I am too passionate about bedside nursing that I have not committed to leaving yet.
@@KiimKash I watched your vlog #32 as well. I am an RN about to begin my AGNP education. My understanding is that you have your FNP, but you are still able to work as a floor RN. Is that correct? I am trying to understand how that works. If I get my AGNP and decide I don't like it can I go back to being a floor RN? And thank you for your Vlogs!
I always root for and promote in person learning. I’m from NY and went to Pace University. These days, every one is doing some sort of online learning because of COVID.
Thank you so much for this, I wanted to see the screen so bad and you actually showed it 😂, please do more and show more I love your videos you make me want to grind so hard thank you #goals
Great video, may I ask why you choose to work as an NP per diem? I really like that you still continue to be a floor nurse, just a personal preference?
Hello, I want to start my career in nursing but I would like to hear some advices ,do I have to take a full time bachelor degree of nursing or I can start it from LPN with an accelerated program to become a NP ?
What college that has medical school courses would you guys recommend? Planning on becoming an ICU or ER nurse. Maybe even a NP. I had my eye on Emory University but the campus doesn't look like something I'd enjoy and many said the assignments are really stressful. I also am looking at MSU. I don't know yet. Any other college recommendations?
What's the main difference as a nurse and a nurse practitioner in Duties? Would you consider one more laborious physically than the other? Thanks in advance!
@@Alicia_W413 I am extremely shy and I became a nurse in 2016. I first thought I couldn't function well because of it but now I am about to start my masters in nursing in January 2019. Don't let being shy stop you.
Great question. At first, I considered the idea of doing so, but I quickly disregarded the thought. As nurses, we are taught to use our time wisely. So, I've managed to not only connect with the patients and give them the well- deserved time they need, all the while finding time to chart AND leave on time!
This is so inspirational to see a beautiful black woman like yourself doing something that I’m dreaming and striving for. I’m so glad I found your channel!
Welcome, Brittany! Thank you for the kind words and thanks for watching!
Facts!! ✊🏾 👑
OoOoOh i want that necklace !!!!
I just bought one and my first time wearing it it broke ! So cute though
Me too. It was the 1st thing that caught my eye
more like a-flutter lol
Thank you for putting up videos because I am a week away from my BSN and i plan to start my NP program mid to end of next year so keep putting up videos. Love to see our people doing big things 🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹
That's awesome!
Are you going to consider working to get some clinical experience?
rlouis215 omg congratulations 🎊🍾
Yes... 🇭🇹🇭🇹
OMG didn't know she was Haitian yay
Congrats! You got this!
I absolutely love how you go over the patient cases! Most of the doctor/medical staff people I watch just talk about what happened! It really, really love it! Thanks so much!
I’m graduating in May with my BSN, God willing and I’m so happy to come across your channel. Black, beautiful and educated. Can’t wait to become an NP
Also just wanted to say I love how your beaming with confidence as an NP. I can already see how much you've grown since your first day. Keep up the good work.
GOALS! I know I have a long way to go but I’ll get there 😊 thank you for being such and inspiration and btw, you’re absolutely stunning 😍
thank you for these kind words!
My dream job😫😫
You can do it girl!
Go get it!
Make it happen girl
Blessings Phiri you can do anything you want !!
I'm an NP and love this ,critical thinking is necessary in nursing.
It is so necessary! This is what separates the basic from the exceptional NPs.
Thank you for this video! In NP school now and will be done next semester. I love hearing details about the typical day in the life of an NP
Tina Sky
How long did your schooling take?
Thank you so much for this. I’m still in nursing school but I do have plans of furthering my education in a year for the FNP role. I couldn’t decide between ACNP and FNP due to the lack of shadowing and videos not being meticulously filmed. Your videos are very helpful and in depth.
Hey Kim!! I work as a medical assistant on my way to becoming a PA.. When you were talking about patient meds ... I know what you mean, a lot of our providers at the clinic where I work have nurses go in with pt first to do “med reconciliation” to see what they are still taking. It makes it so much easier. Anyway, awesome content! Thank you for sharing! 🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹
Johana Pierremont was just looking through the comments. :) I’m in PA school now :) if you have any questions you can find me on Instagram and message me. I love helping people. It’s @lisafellis
@@MHSMagicLuver Hey Lisa! So kind of you to reach out. I just sent you a message there. I'd love to get your help. Thank you. @jojo4PA
Mandy devers not true at all. We are growing at a rate of 37%.. we are getting more and more known and respected. So.. no thanks.. and you could learn how to spell as well before saying untrue things. :)
Mandy devers I am so pleased I have the opportunity to inform you that you could not be more wrong. As an MA, I work with PA’s, NP’s, MD’s and DO’s on a daily basis and I get to see how much each individual provider contributes to the team overall. Like Lisa said... The job outlook is at a >30% high and increasing so if I were you I’d do my research before typing such an ignorant little comment.
Johana Pierremont thank you. :) I’m proud to be a PA student and my future looks bright :) in 2 weeks I’ll be introduced to suturing at a convention so I’m excited about that.
I'm in high school and have been wanting to be a NP for a while now and this video helped me a lot! Thank you!
p.s- you're super pretty like omg
YES!! Finally you posted. The reason i'm going back to school for my RN
Me too! I start fall 2019!
I'm an accounting major, but I used to be a nursing major and I couldn't hang lol. The work for me was too overwhelming so I applaud you for doing what you do! You are very smart and beautiful!
Thank you for putting your video out there you motivated me to go back to school I always wanted to do echocardiogram but I was too afraid and I wouldn't succeed but seeing so many of you wonderful nurses with these UA-cam videos my dream is actually going to become a reality I'm really thinking about going back next year.
my goal is to become a nurse practitioner in dermatology
Nice to see you're doing well I look up to you because my experience in the medical field is on the opposite side of what yours is I'm a dialysis patient on my side.... and let me be honest with you it is a complete struggle for me to try to maintain my health being on dialysis being a mountainbiker and trying to find compromise between all of it I definitely appreciate you and what you do I'd be lost without my nurse's and Support team of drs.
Keep up the good work !!!
You don’t understand how much I’m struggling in college right now 😭 please tell me your best advice to study and how u stayed motivated please
dinor Y hows is going so far
Idk if you’re In nursing school or not but I just imagine all of the younger nurses who are working on the unit alongside me in clinicals. These nurses have all done the same degree as I have and are now working full time.
I guess what I mean is that I visualize the future and focus on the work that will be. And think about how many people have gone down the same path successfully! If they can do it then so can you.
yeet skeet I swear I just imagine the end goal
I loved this sooooooo much.. I’m an RN 10 plus years but worked in places that were so busy my clinical skills and critical thinking were stifled .. so I’m terrified that I won’t make it through NP school muchless working as one . But this is so enlightening .. doesn’t remove all my fears but motivates me ! Thank you for this . I def can see me doing this casual part time .
Great Video. This Came Up Randomly. You Are Very Thorough, To The Point, and Easy Going; Your Patients Should Be Lucky To Have You! Thanks For Sharing, Best Of Luck With Your Career & Life.
Please keep make more of these videos you dont know how helpful they are just hearing your workin through the process and just help show how to critically think
Could you do this weekly or monthly its so so helpful
I’m still trying to decide my path with PA school and nursing school. Seeing women like you post videos about the profession and “a day in the life of” is very helpful! It’s very encouraging also seeing people who’ve done it before me. It helps me feel like it’s definitely achievable
Queen Nee if you have any questions on PA you can add me on Instagram @lisafellis and message me. Just started my third semester. :)
Thank you for making this video! It's interesting to hear about your day as an NP. Loved it.
Thank you, Christina!
This was really good! I liked to hear the patient scenarios
Hello Kim, I just started following you. I have been working in the medical field for over 30 years after working in ER a few days ago as a tech I was talking to one of the NP I told her my story about how long I been doing CNA work after talking with her she said I needed to go back to school and get my RN and think about looking into becoming a NP....
My age is 52 what is your thoughts on this....
R LOVE i think you’re extremely courageous for even considering furthering your education, and you’re not the only person whose had this type of conversation with me. So long as you have two things: breath in your lungs and true desire/ drive, it is NEVER too late to pursue anything.
You’ve got my vote.
Thank you so much... I will be a faithful follower keep posting your videos... Be blessed.
Also.. not taking away from NPs but if you have a bachelors degree in anything you can become a PA and wouldn’t have to go through nursing school first. We have a guy about your age in my class this semester.
R LOVE - I’m about to start a UA-cam channel about doing just that. LVN to RN bridge!!
How old where you when you became a np?
Wow this is an amazing video. Thank you for showing us the REAL life and work of an NP, and for bringing us in with all the details. I really felt like I was there shadowing you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Good service is hard to come by. Thank you for going above and beyond.
Thank you for really covering some of your job in this video! The other videos I have seen spend more time on morning routines than the job itself.
Thank you for this video. I am looking forward to becoming a Nurse Practitioner one day, and this video gives me some ideas on what it's all about!
Being an FNP opens up doors to so many possibilities and career paths! Nursing in general is such a versatile field and you’ll enjoy reaping the benefits! I have a channel on here where I chronicle my day as a nurse practitioner and even tips to get you through FNP school. It’s definitely worth it!
you were talking to us as if we were your colleague. i love it.
Was confused for a second. I was like isn’t lisinopril for HTN? Then you corrected it. In PA school now so it’s cool to actually understand that.
This is my first time watching a video of yours and i love it! This is what I've been looking for. I really liked that you went into detail with every patient. It really helps for those of us who are stuck between careers. Subscribed!
This was so helpful! I am currently working as a bedside nurse and have been strongly considering applying for NP school. I don't know many people that are doing it so this helped shed some light on what types of things NPs do in clinics.
Yess girl get you some Jamaican food!. I hope you enjoyed for the both of us
Your passion comes thru in this video!
thank you Amanda
Wow amazing work you do. Keep up the good work. You are my motivation. Currently Im doing the lvn (lpn) program, I want to do the lvn to bsn and soon after that get a masters in nursing.
Hey! I'm a freshman in college and I'm currently looking for careers and was thinking about becoming a nurse practitioner and thank you for the video, it was very helpful and I love your personality.
Thank you for watching
Loved this video! I am in the process of applying to an accelerated FNP program so this was very insightful. Also, I love your necklace - please share the deets:)
Yes! Check out @gracefulmedboutique on IG
@@KiimKash Thanks!
Thank you for a view in being an NP 🙏🏾
You are such a queen. 💖
How much schooling did you have to go through to become a nurse practitioner, and what was your GPA when you graduated high school?
Thank you for posting. I am Haitian too and I accidentally stumbled across your videos. I am about to start my MSN in January 2019 and I am a bit nervous. I don't know exactly where I want it to take me because I am looking for a field that's less stressful.
Everything about her is maddddd beautiful (inside and out).
Thank you 😊😊
Great video. Well done. And very informative. Can you do a video explaining more about your decision to continue bedside nursing and then work as a np in the clinic setting? Thank you.
I still don't know if I should go the Np or PA route, what would say would be a good decider on which way I should go?
Thank you for this blog. This provides great insight into being a NP 😊
i really wanna do this with my life but i feel like i make to many mistakes 😞or. not smart enough
Dont be down on yourself. You are capable of anything. Just be consistent in your efforts and take things one step at a time.
All that you can do is try. Mistakes are just a learning opportunity! I think the biggest mostake ever is not to try: you'd be surprised at what you can accomplish
In my opinion, there is no profession that is unattainable. If you really want something and work hard for it, then you can be ANYTHING you want to be! It may take a while and you will get overwhelmed but the best advice is to not give up on reaching your goal to become an NP. Unfortunately, I was unable to be admitted to a BSN program so I plan on going for a secondary BSN after I finish college and then I will go for my MSN. It'll almost be the length of medical school by the time I'm finished but I WILL reach my goal!
Work hard and believe in yourself. When you do that, anything is possible
I’m going to school currently for my Associate Degree as a Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist after I work for a couple of years I will be going to Undergraduate school so that I can apply to PA School. I’m basically taking thing stead and carefully. I now live in Charlotte NC . My question is what city and state are you practicing in and did you go into medical school straight out of high school ? Did you get any scholarships or internship?
Have you thought about working in urgent care they may have 12hr shifts for NPs and more hands on procedures faster pace than primary care
Actually Christine, I never considered urgent care nor did any research about it. I will definitely keep it in mind.
Love this type of video. I hope you will do more of these videos in the future. Thank you for taking the time to educate us. Have a wonderful day and weekend.
Thank you for this thorough breakdown. Would you recommend a new nurse's first job to be at a clinic?
I loved your video!! I am still an FNP student but I am looking forward to finishing and you really inspired me!
This is a great VLOG! Thanks for being so detailed!
So you are able to work as an RN as well as do your per diem FNP? I have been curious about this as I have been an RN in acute care for 4 years but am interested in getting my NP, though I don't know if I'm ready to step away from bedside nursing just yet. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Congrats on everything. I enjoy watching your videos and look forward to your upcoming videos.
love your necklace!! Also good job at your job hope your doing safe during Covid
Thank you! I’m maintaining and trying to stay healthy.
Girl I am not even interested in nursing but I came across your video and had to watched the entire thing! S/o to you queen!
I tend to see a np as my pcp is rarely available and I wish mine was as great as you!
What are your tips for getting charting completing - so that you dont have to bring home work, I will be working only three days a week and I want to find the balance???what do you make sure your chart while patient is present and what are you okay with charting after - pearls of wisdom? thank you
Could you explain your RN position? Why did u choose to be an NP part time and continues as an RN?
I love being a bedside nurse but am currently in an NP program.
Shannon Wolske Hi there! Thanks for watching. Please refer to Vlog 32. I get this question a lot and if you start from there you would have an understanding as to why I chose to balance both positions
Im on my second year of nursing school and can’t wait to be an NP
I just subscribed to your channel I don’t know if you done a video of your your Journey to becoming a Nurse Practioner I would love to watch your video of that.
Hey there! You can find some clips in my playlist called “the nurse’s corner”.
Girlllll goals 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️
I loved this type of video. I am so happy I stumbled upon your channel.
Thanks for this video.I just started my clinicals.It helped me to get an idea how to check on patient’s and their cases.please do more videos like this 👍🏻
Love seeing this side .!!!! Thankss for this
Thank you for watching!
I start clinicals for my ASN in the fall, so I'm not sure why I'm watching this haha (yet, anyways), but gosh you are so BEAUTIFUL and this gets me SUPER excited to start! heehee
do you delegate to thge nurse to do the med rec and call the pharmacy for you for the med list updated?
Do you wish you could be an NP full time?
Love your content I'm in my last term for nutrition amd dietetics bc I love nutrition but my long term goal is to become a nurse practitioner or physician. So I love that you are looking at vitamins so many can cause hair loss as well as food drug interactions that people don't think to look at.
Great channel:) I see the passion in your soul for this field girl you go!
I’m in school for NP been an RN over 10 years!!
Glad to see another NP VLOG!!! I just recently started my own journey to ACNP channel!!!
Thank you I’m just starting my career is a nurse practitioner and working in a needle needle intensive care unit I had to say it is one of the most challenging things I’ve ever had to do do you have any advice you can give me thank you I appreciate it
Ayyyyeeee a fellow Haitian! I’m so happy I found your channel!
This was so helpful and super informative. I think one of my biggest dilemma with becoming and NP was that I would kind of be thrust into the position with all of it’s responsibilities without gaining all the proper training and know-how experience that comes with working in a hospital and with patients and learning more. I think I always feel more comfortable the more I know and as of now, in my current situation, I don’t feel like I know as much as I would like to know to be confident enough to give the kind of care I want to be able to give to my patients. Tell me, is it possible to work as an NP part-time like you mentioned in your video while still working as an RN to gain skills and knowledge you can then apply to being an NP?
New Subbie!!!! I’m about to binge, you instantly motivated me!!!!
... and that, you did! Thank you for watching and I hope you enjoyed :)
Kiim Kash yes, I am here for it! Keep up the great work!
Can someone tell me what type of nurse does physical checkups and physical routines? Please help
I am working as an NP as well and I was wondering why you only work as a provider on a part time basis?. Do you find that the NP roles/jobs are saturated. Thanks.
Hi, Michelle.
I have a few videos addressing this but basically, I am not completely "over" bedside nursing. I still love the satisfaction of watching my patient heal, plus I like to believe I am a pretty good (GREAT, lol) RN.
Now, regarding NP jobs being saturated, I haven't experienced that yet. I'm not sure what the work opportunities are in other states but in NY, there has been a large opportunity for mid-level providers to flourish and make their mark in healthcare.
I love how in depth you were! ❤️
I need some advice verrrry badly. how imperative do you think experience as an RN is to being a NP, particularly a FNP. I see so many people saying it's a terrible shortcut and that NPs with no RN experience are incompetent. For me, knowing that NP is my end goal, I don't see the point in working first instead of knocking all my schooling out at once. Please help a panicking senior in undergrad lol.
Hi Brittany! I am definitely an advocate for a novice nurse to get at least 1.5-2 years of working experience before pursuing higher education. I say this because when I was in the MSN program my class was mixed with new BSN grads and experienced RNs. The difference in the way experienced RNs comprehend concepts and information, the way they catch on to things, the ease in applying what they know to various lessons greatly differs from a new graduate. I, thankfully, worked for 2 years before going back for my masters and I don't regret it one bit.
Kiim Kash I definitely understand where you’re coming from. Of course the prior RNs will know more, I think I can accept that and study harder. Another thing for me is that I don’t intend to work in a hospital. From what I gather, acute care NPs get more out of being an RN first than FNPs that go on to work in primary care settings since the work is so different and could be very routine like check ups, paps, etc. Years of RN experience for that in particular don’t seem pertinent to me while it’s likely helpful. Thanks for your response!!!
It seems like you have already made up your mind but just in case you truly do want the advice.....I would tell you that as an RN with 3 years experience, you should def get the experience first before pursuing the FNP. You don’t have to work in the hospital though, work in a doctors office as an RN or a clinic. It will def help you even with simple things like just interacting with patients, which you would be surprised that new grads with no clinical experience struggle with this. I couldn’t imagine going straight from no experience to FNP. There are many things about nursing that CANNOT be learned in a book and experience is always the best teacher. Nursing school does NOT adequately prepare you for patient care, getting the experience is necessary, especially before becoming a NP in which you are diagnosing and treating patients.
ladycurl2xcel thanks for this! i’m actually not opposed to working outpatient at all. i can definitely see how that would be beneficial
Well said!!
What did you do in high school to prepare yourself for studying this in college. What kind of classes did you take in high school?
yesssss omg i need to be this in the next 5 years im not even an rn yet ughhh!!!!slowly wokring towards my goal!
hello , i’m a sophomore in high school. i am looking to go to school to become a np, & i would like to know the things i need to major in, and classes i need to take in hs to succeed more.
Loved this video. I'm an accountant but don't see a future in this field. Strongly thinking about pursuing a career in nursing.
Nursing is such a versatile progression and there’s so many things you can do with it and advance into. I have a channel on here where I chronicle my day as a nurse practitioner and even tips to get you through FNP school. It’s definitely worth it. I personally changed my profession from social work to nursing and so glad it did!
@@holisticbeautyRN Do you think that I can start at the age of 40?
@@kimberlyshelton5167 ABSOLUTELY! I personally know many people who were in there 50s and up who where in my nursing program and changing careers and complete the legal! What’s more important is that you have the time management, organization and dedication because it’s not an easy road meaning you have a lot of studying and commitment to school but you can do it!
@@holisticbeautyRN Thank you so much for the encouragement.
What a good gpa for Np school ? Also what science class are required besides AP and micro
Every school has their own requirements but I would suggest aiming to maintain a 3.5 GPA and be sure to pass your core classes with a B+ or better. Core classes= med-surg, pharmacology, etc.
Why do you do RN full time instead of NP full time? Just wondering.
Also thank you for your video! #goals ☺️
Lari Chica hey Lari! If you have time I would like to refer you to vlog #32. I am too passionate about bedside nursing that I have not committed to leaving yet.
Kiim Kash thank you!
@@KiimKash I watched your vlog #32 as well. I am an RN about to begin my AGNP education. My understanding is that you have your FNP, but you are still able to work as a floor RN. Is that correct? I am trying to understand how that works. If I get my AGNP and decide I don't like it can I go back to being a floor RN? And thank you for your Vlogs!
Very difficult to find the right FNP program. Did you do online and where did you go if you don't mind? Thanks
I always root for and promote in person learning. I’m from NY and went to Pace University. These days, every one is doing some sort of online learning because of COVID.
Thank you for honesty and the time 15 mins I mean the assessment we learn in school for whole body is 30 mins!!! This is a concern for me!
I love this, I'm 2 months into my program I'm excited already, wish me luck
So I can continue to work bedside and do per diem np shifts ??? Do you find that you’re tired after 3 shifts a week plus a per diem NP shift
Of course you can, so long as you find an employer that is willing to train you and hire as part time/per diem.
Thank you so much for this, I wanted to see the screen so bad and you actually showed it 😂, please do more and show more I love your videos you make me want to grind so hard thank you #goals
Great video, may I ask why you choose to work as an NP per diem? I really like that you still continue to be a floor nurse, just a personal preference?
I am starting a direct entry MSN/NP program in the fall
Hello, I want to start my career in nursing but I would like to hear some advices ,do I have to take a full time bachelor degree of nursing or I can start it from LPN with an accelerated program to become a NP ?
Do you expect nurses to help you clean up the chart- like a med reconciliation- med housekeeping
What college that has medical school courses would you guys recommend? Planning on becoming an ICU or ER nurse. Maybe even a NP. I had my eye on Emory University but the campus doesn't look like something I'd enjoy and many said the assignments are really stressful. I also am looking at MSU. I don't know yet. Any other college recommendations?
Loved this!!! Thank you for sharing!
What's the main difference as a nurse and a nurse practitioner in Duties? Would you consider one more laborious physically than the other? Thanks in advance!
I’m so shy do u think I should even go to rn school 😭
Same here.
@@Alicia_W413 I am extremely shy and I became a nurse in 2016. I first thought I couldn't function well because of it but now I am about to start my masters in nursing in January 2019. Don't let being shy stop you.
Liline Saintfleur omg really! Wow thanks! ❤️ I just choke up in presentations like I get red, sweat, and choke up😢 any recommendations?
dinor Y Just relax and remember why you are their 😊 confidence is the key!!
So do you have to finish charting for every patient you seen that day before you leave? Or can you put it off until the next day?
Great question. At first, I considered the idea of doing so, but I quickly disregarded the thought. As nurses, we are taught to use our time wisely. So, I've managed to not only connect with the patients and give them the well- deserved time they need, all the while finding time to chart AND leave on time!
As an Np in Dermatology, do you get to participate in the treatment and removal of cysts?