I'm A Nurse Living At A Hospital Parking Lot In My Car (The VanLife Nursing Dream)
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- Опубліковано 21 вер 2024
- My name is Arslan and I’ve been living in vehicles for the past few years. My journey of alternative living began after I was fed up with the high cost of rent in the United States. I fell in love with the idea of living on the road, so over the years, I converted a sprinter van, a Camaro and most recently been living in my 2014 chevy suburban camper car. I enjoy making UA-cam videos and recording my different experiences to share with you guys. I’m also a nurse half days of the week because I have a significant passion for helping people.
In This video: I show you what my day looks like while working at a hospital as a registered nurse in the united states and living in my car.
UA-cam Posting Schedule: I usually post on Saturdays 9am EST (NY time). I'm currently posting 1 video every 2 weeks but I'm working towards posting 1 video a week.
I love reading your comments and wish I could reply to all of you but my schedule doesn't allow. But I always reply to SUPER CHATS because they pop up on my phone!
P.S. If I need to tell you guys something, I will comment and pin it on my latest video.
All of my long form videos can be found in this playlist: • How I Live In My Car W...
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Making a living being a nurse, having a good UA-cam channel, no rent AND you can walk to work? Well done, man 👊🏻
He should be loaded right now right? Good for him
Thanks bueller ❤ but sometimes It feels like I bit more than I can chew
@@solarcampercarI guess it is like having two jobs. Nursing is very demanding work since you are giving and caring and professional. Then the UA-cam channel. Listen to yourself.
@@solarcampercar I think you’re doing an awesome job. I have 4 nurses in my family and I hear their stories. If it was too much for you then you could easily go get a place. I seriously admire what you’ve created for yourself and there have been times I’ve contemplated selling my house and getting a camper trailer to live in. You’ve definitely inspired me to start thinking about this again. Best of luck to you, brother!
@@infiniteinfinity9802UA-cam editing is a full time job within itself. You get it. Others don’t. It’s such hard work. This guy is HUSTLIN
My husband lived in his car in a hospital underground parking garage for four days. Miles away from home he couldn’t afford a hotel room because everything in the general area was very expensive, but there he was living in his car while waiting for me to get through surgery and recovery. He said it was tough at times but being able to visit and spend time with me every day without having to travel so far made it an easy choice. I love him everyday for it.
This is a beautiful story. I hope you both have many long and happy years together.
❤
Most hospital would make a bed for a family member
In my hospital if I had my own room, which I usually did, they'd make a bed for him by bringing in a lounge chair ..glad you are better now
If my wife needs company, I would start a van life just to stay close and rent free. It’s a no brainer win win. Not sure why someone has to live in hotel, you are swiping phone anyways, doesn’t matter where.
Problem is I don’t have a wife
I'm a retired RN. I spent the last 8 years of my career as a travel nurse and basically lived out of my truck or, when the weather was good, in a tent. I did this to save money for retirement. Every time I could save another hundred bucks on motel fees was a win. I retired at 59 and never looked back ❤ Now I live FULL-TIME in my small house on 11 acres out in the Maine woods NEVER TO BE OWNED AGAIN!!!
FREEDOM!❤❤❤
That sounds like heaven, I'm glad you're enjoying retirement!
You did well ❤
Wise
@@tezoalvarez1979 wise...lucky...not sure which played the bigger role Maria...but I am thankful everyday. I have my chickens, and I have my boy Dusty (the cat who found me).
Brian (Fezzy)
Working at a hospital, free showers, ice and easy access to a bathroom makes stealth camping a lot easier.
If I had a large enough vehicle and my kids were older I would definitely do something like this
Cafeteria, coffee,
Totally. I live in my van. Work 2 full time jobs. No point in renting especially out in LA. Apartments are wayyyy to so expensive. Working 2 full time jobs, won't be able to enjoy my apartment.
Yes, I work in a hospital. Restrooms, showers n cafeteria.
But when I'm not at work, i do have gym membership so I can shower.
Being in the medical field for over 20years, I can honestly say that the nurses are the backbone of the field. Many thanks for being a nurse
CNA's *
@lisapen9207, I cannot agree more. My husband has had many health challenges over our 30 plus years of marriage. I always told him, if there were no nurses in the hospital people wouldn't go there even though they were sick! The nurses are your connection to the rest of the sometimes complicated medical system. They are God's angels. His hands and feet and, most importantly, smile and positive spirit. You can't put a price on what that means to the patient! Big love to all of you!❤️🩷🩵💛
No darling, it's the CNAs that are the backbones of the medical field
U jerk. U try it.
Lol nurses and doctors don't know much they jus take orders is all from an incompetent superior STOP THE BS
As a doctor, I always say that a good nurse is worth his/her weight in gold.
Take care of yourself and don't burn out. Your service is greatly appreciated and very much needed ❤.
I wish all doctors were like you
The don't burnout is key. I always teetered around burning out until covid hit and now i could never do this for any employer again paying standard rate.
Medical profession doesn't reward empathy. It's all a numbers game. As a dr you should know that. :)
And ALL the good dr's have since left the country or retired. :)
You clearly lack critical thinking skills and overtly generalize by throwing these exaggerated claims on UA-cam hoping something will stick @@midnull6009
As a nurse, I’ve always said that a good doctor is worth his/her weight in gold. Your service is appreciated. Keep at it…😉
As an RN, you must be saving tons of money living in your vehicle while you are young. Nothing to be ashamed of there, you are doing great.
Right, maybe I should do this for 2 years… 🤔😂
Especially if u have STUDENT LOANS
He has nothing to be ashamed of. America however should be embarrassed that people HAVE to live this way. Long shifts saving lives and has to live in a car in a parking lot….
You should be embarrassed for thinking the way you do. Its a choice, or he could easily afford an apartment. @@timmynastics
@@timmynastics Did he say he couldn't afford to live in an apartment? I missed that part. I figured it was a way to save money, and make money on YT, while also saving time to and from work.
I am a Nurse... You're a good role model... Saving money while providing top notch care for the patients. Being nominated for Daisy Award from the patients is AWESOME!!
Jesus is the only way to healing, restoration and salvation to all souls. Please turn to him and he will change your life, depression into delight, soul heading from hell to heaven all because of what he did on the cross
“Whoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved” Romans 10:13
@@HaroutBlack 😂 shut up bro
What a perfect situation. Parked in a safe place, close to work, no rent, etc. Very smart man
and almost like homeless.....
@@KubikCv He is probably saving 35k - 40k per year using a sleeper van close to work. He's a smart guy. This man will have a penthouse in say 5-7 years.
Can save a lot after a few years. 👍
Exactly. He'll end up buying a house outright at this rate (if he's thrifty).@@luminatrixfanfiction
@@evato8746 Ways to interpret the BIBLE: 5 points of GOSPEL:
- Figurative 1.) Christ died
- Symbolical 2.) for our sins
- Literal 3.) was buried
- Devotional 4.) rose again
- Historical 5.) According to the script.
- Dispensational
GOD`s expectations to us;
- REPENT!
- BORN AGAIN!
- BE HOLY!
- EXPOSE EVIL!
- DO THE WILL OF YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER!
I am so disgusted by that comment at the beginning saying this awesome guy is not contributing to society. More like society doesn't show appreciation by paying most of it's staff enough!!
FACTS 💯 he's inspiring me to do this if anything he's smart and saving money to do things that he loves to do
You made a mistake by acknowledging that person. Just pretend ppl like that don't exist.
@@ladybeeluv9233 true
What is his pay? Seems teachers and nurses never admit to being compensated enough.
Cheers. I just met his show and I love him already and could forever ❤
People just be kind. If you don't like warching, no one is forcing you to.
He is a lovely young man.❤
He is single-handedly increasing spread of pathogens. Community-acquired illness has been linked to types of exposures he is subjecting others to...Just to further his economic interests. Nursing schools taught you to remove work clothes and shower as soon as you got home for a good reason. He can't avoid his clothes contacting living space surfaces. And he showers at a gym!!! Douchebag.
Jesus is the only way to healing, restoration and salvation to all souls. Please turn to him and he will change your life, depression into delight, soul heading from hell to heaven all because of what he did on the cross
“Whoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved” Romans 10:13
What YOU and people like you need to understand is he like many others are putting themselves on the WORLD WIDE WEB!! If you don't like the comments then don't respond and if he doesn't like them then stop posting!!
How is he not contributing to society when he is saving lives.
They are jealous of him, which is why they say mean things because they want to be happy like him
Thank you for being caring thank you for being here and thank you for this great channel I have subscribed .
same thing I said. This is why I started to limit my social media intake
He is single-handedly increasing spread of pathogens. Community-acquired illness has been linked to types of exposures he is subjecting others to...Just to further his economic interests.
Nursing schools taught you to remove work clothes and shower as soon as you got home for a good reason.
He can't avoid his clothes contacting living space surfaces.
And he showers at a gym!!!
Douchebag.
He contributes to society by serving others by paying taxes and works hard to live his peaceful life. He's nit out stealing or living off of someone else. If you don't have something nice to say. Don't say anything.
It’s awesome you were nominated for the Daisy Award! That speaks volumes for how you treat your patients. Much respect!
Oh snap! Congrats!!!!!
Keep leveling up, living, thriving fellow nurse!!!!
Fellow Nurse here. I was born for this role. It's a hard job though. Living in a van is hard too. Filming and creating content is hard. Sleeping in a cramped area is hard. Living alone is hard. Are you forged from titanium? Could you let us in on some of the gravy of your life? Please don't burn out. The World needs great Nurses. ❤ Big hugs!
Well, he has not many cleaning chores, and no commute. That actually helps to avoid burnout.
He makes a ton of money just from his nursing job, plus overtime plus his UA-cam channel. He chooses to live in a car. I hope he’s doing it to save to buy a house. It’s not only a great investment but you have a home. A car is not a home. I have a small house and can’t imagine living in a car.
Hey bro how are you doing frist time watching I have a question why are you living in a van makes no sense thanks for sharing blessings 🙏❤️
Really love this comment
@@inspiredfaith197 Cleaning is much harder to do in smaller spaces
Self sufficient, independent, no owing anything. No debts! Money saving in the bank! Peace! Simple life is perfect life! God blessed!
When you said "if I can make someone feel special it just makes my day" I felt that! Melted my heart ❤️
Keep going dude, don't worry about the haters, they couldn't do this and are highly jealous..
Basically.
Exactly. Like they're contributing to society being negative.
I know right? "Not contributing to society"... I'm sorry, he's only just out here being a nurse and saving lives?...
Thanks Dash ❤️
Exactly, it's always somebody trolling to put you down.
As a retired nurse, 12 hour night shift , critical care unit,who often was barely functioning by the time I got back home , I am in awe of your life ! You are organized , energetic, and amazing ! Best wishes . New subscriber by the way !
Me tooo!
I'm in the field stop being those people that make it like 12 hours is so unimaginably hard it's ridiculous please stop
@VanHellsing12
WHAT !
You must have a quite shift for sleeping !
You’re a good person. God bless you.
Congratulations I’m so proud of you 👍🏻 👏🏻💯🤗
Your life is too precious to be concerned with negative people. I’m 62 now and came to that realisation, life is too short for these type of people. Carry on being the lovely person you are.
AGREE F the begrudgers as my Dad used to say RIP Dad
I totally relate to this young man. I am a Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner. I am on my current assignment in Virginia. My assignment facility is located 2 hours from where I am currently staying full time which is a very nice restored historic hotel converted to high end apartments. I work six 12 hour days followed by 8 off days. During the 6 days I work at the facility I live in my vehicle in the hospital parking area doing the same daily activities as this young man. It’s not so bad really. I save a lot of gas since I don’t have to drive back and forth to work and nor do I have to waste good hard earned money on a hotel. I also have easy access to the hospital restrooms and cafeteria as needed. Oh, and I get to walk just a few steps to work every day. I think I’ve got a good deal! … Thank you for giving me added inspiration! PS: I was also nominated for the Daisy Award in 2022!😊
I worked twelve hour shifts as an RN for many years. Living 40 min away from my job meant by the time I got home, took a shower and ate, there was minimal time for sleep just to wake and do it all over. If I was younger, I would totally do this!! Just having more down time means everything!❤😊
YOU DESERVE A BETTER ONE WITH TOILET AND SHOWER .I WISH YOU ALL GOOD.
You only worked 3-4 days out the week right??
@@Sagealpha Three days one week and four the next. But when I was off it took me a day and a half to get rested up.
@@thehattersmadness1957
Especially if you work 1900-0700, getting sleep is crucial. You hate trash days, lawnmowers, etc.
Inadequate sleep greatly increases the chance of errors.
That kind of life zombifies you. I did 12-hour shifts in a factory at one point, and it was an hour's commute each way. Brain-dead, and I didn't even have overtime which I assume an RN would.
You totally deserve that Daisy Award. It is so obvious that you really care about your patients. Congratulations!
I'm glad you think so, thank you Lindar ❤️
Hang on.. You/he, is feeding them junk food, full of sugars, artificial flavors and colourings, and a million different poison numbers on the ingredient list ? How is this 'caring'? Please do respond ...
@outback7092 The treats were for staff. He doesnt give it to patients
@@outback7092think before typing.
@@kathyadair7367 That is still not okay, but he eats the same ultra processed foods, so he is just not aware. It will catch up with him eventually. They are highly addictive which is by design to compete with real foods. I am still battling a caffeine addiction. I think caffeine is the most insidious addiction in the US because coffee and chocolate are generally perceived to be good for health, although I disagree...
When my father was in the hospital, how the staff treated him made such a difference to all of us! It's nice to hear you have so much empathy for your patients.
ALWAYS go to the hospital with loved ones and advocate for them. Healthcare in America is horrid. It was only a few years ago now, before c0vid that "Healthcare" was the second and third leading cause of death in America.
@@springrain9438really!
Totally agree. I moved to an area with so called better health care. Maybe so but the 1s doing the nurse work suck in the South. Not sure if it's a hate thing or what. Idk but I don't like it. Glad I was raised to respect equally across the board no matter what. But then again we are all built different. Good day sir
@@springrain9438 Yes! I can believe that! It was shocking how some of the staff treated him and other patients. Our family had to often be "the squeaky wheel" in order to get anything done around there.
@@mybookshelfwithtammypowley8874 these "healthcare facilities" are severely understaffed and the businesses wanna keep it that way! I'm glad to hear you were advocating for your loved one.
I swear there is always a troll/s in everyone’s comment section. Talking about this man isn’t contributing!!! Wake up the man is a nurse, he gives back everyday by taking care of people, putting up with rude, disrespectful patients and family members, plus being underpaid and overworked so If he can get away with living in his van at work so be it, who is anyone to judge, kudos to this man for doing him!!
With the prices of housing and living skyrocketing everyone should start thinking about alternative living arrangements
And he pay his taxes shoot that’s enough.
This former travel nurse thanks him for his service.
They can target you and you can get into trouble after a while for being outside they put laws into effect so there should be backup plan A-D at least around 5 backup plans
I love his videos, I watched him before he became a nurse, with his vehicle he can become a traveling nurse too, similar to those people who do traveling jobs, such as physical therapist, home birth Dr's etc...speaking with doctors, there are many living in their RVs, camper vans, vehicles etc., in California bc they're housing markets are the worst in the country, 4 of their cities are in the top 10 housing crisis js....keep up the good work young man.
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My daughter is a nurse and ya'll dont always get the recognition you deserve. Thank you and other nurses for your service. ❤
They are actually mentally challenged all they do is take orders from an incompetent superior
Don’t always? More like never.
Nurses are narcisstic and not heros ..
As someone who has spent a lot of time as a patient, kind nurses make all the difference. People like me need folks like you!
💯 Agree! Plus, I always fill out recognition forms (they usually always have them) for every RN, CNA, PT, OT, or anyone else who has my stay a little easier.
Yes kind nurse's makes all the difference. As I was a patient to. The means once put me in a bad moon.
Jesus Christ is the Living God he is Real and he healed me he wants us all to live Forever and with him in Heaven but we cannot let our sin separate us from his Perfect love
Th3 Creator Jesus🙏❤💯
As a former hospital staffer, I know how greuling and long shifts can be. The world needs more nurses like you who value their nursing responsibilities for their patients. God bless you for all you do.
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Almost all nurses start off like him and over time the enthusiasm goes away when you constantly dealing with medical politics.
@@lashurediscussion4970 Just like teachers. Nurses and teachers need to work together and cry out loud. They are the backbone of the society!
@@elale8016 I agree at the end of the day in my opinion people need to be paid fairly.
We had a hand full of nurses that went beyond when my mom passed.. will never forget that.. you’re good people bro
It’s so nice to see another health care provider living van life. I’m a Surgical Technologist and I’ve been traveling since 2015. I’ve transitioned 3 vehicles and I’m finally in a Ram Promaster. It’s the best lifestyle. I’m obliterated to take call so being 5 minutes from the hospital is so good when I get that emergency call at midnight. Working in the operating room, my locker room has access to showers as well.
Thanks for sharing a portion of your life with us!
I’m looking into this career. Is it worth it? 😄. I haven’t even looked up schools yet but am interested
Did my nursing rotation in the OR recently. Didn’t know about surg techs. Seems like an awesome profession with little education required
Thank you for everything you do...Having access to showers is key. All the best to you!
Geek how can I check your channel out or follow you? I'm Pete in South Florida and was trained in Iowa, long ago, as PA. Man I wanted to be a first assistant for surgeon but when school began they said "no surgery residency" as my hands shake a bit. It's hot someone you see but cameras always catch it and video. Good to learn more about you
Thats good you guys make this work , I used to travel and make other araingements like get apartment with roomates or bring my RV I wasent a fulltimer construction Pipefitting half the guys were travelers so it has comaraderie made a grip of money and great tax advantages most of which came to an end. I think its a great way to pack away some cash rather than work local 40 hours and starve
This dude is saving Soo much money. It’s crazy. He will buy any house he wants ( if he wants) in no time .
I was thinking the same thing. Smart.
When his wife kicked him out, I think he's made a pretty positive come back... living in a camaro, and other vehicles. Putting himself through Nursing School... if you ask me, that's very commendable!!
@@ivorykeys1566 I bet he finds someone better in the future. Yes, he is doing fine
So thats the back story. Because RN's make tons of money. And the elephant in the room??? was. Why is he living in a van...
@@JustMeB729 I’m married to an RN. She does pretty good - and she plays the $ game. I’m Surprised he didn’t buy a slightly bigger van. More head room would be nice. He probably saved money like crazy. I’m a Respiratory Therapist and I love nurses
I was a nurse for 32 years, and that feeling when you've made a difference to a patient and their family, really is an amazing feeling.
And years later when you still get texts and cards from the patient's families❤
Thank you for helping people!
It sure is. Loved my profession! I take you are a travel nurse?
Dude deserves an award for living in a SUV. I couldn't live in those cramped conditions.
I feel u I wish I was bout dis life would save so much bread
@@shaynae.worrell2010 i think that if it were a RV or a converted (mini)bus or delivery/work van where you could comfortably stand up and walk around that i could live in it for a while but not for many years. Obviously the whole stealth camping thing wouldn't be possible with a RV.
I was thinkin that the roof could be altered to give more space..
Hey, another fellow RN here. I think these videos are great, and to be honest your feeling of not doing a good job is completely normal! it takes most nurses a year or so to feel comfortable in the job and even longer to feel proficient. Keep up the hard work and the fact that you care about your patients makes ALL the difference in the world.
0:01 Even if you weren't a nurse and only did videos, you would still contribute to society by the simple fact that you aren't a drain to society. Such as thief, murderer, or drug dealer. WE LOVE YOU ❤️ Please keep being YOU! 🎉😊
Amen to this comment
@pathihopkins5091 He is "stealing" or "borrowing" free electricity from a nonprofit or corporation that is paying the bill. 😅 That might be the only place he is draining from society.
@@kwilson4125stealing would be when you get the bill for a 3 night stay at said hospital.
@@MikeR773 😆
@@kwilson4125He not STEALING SHIT!!! The Outlets are in all PARKING STRUCTURES, Not for Decoration BUT for USE!!! Go back to Grazing 🐑🐑🐑
Congratulations on being nominated for the Daisy Award. I am a retired nurse after working for over 40 years. Thank you for your hard work.
Thank YOU for 40 years!! 💜💙
I also worked as a nurse for 42 years. Loved my patients
Being in the medical field for over 20 years I can honestly say that the nurses are the backbone of the field. Many thanks for being a nurse ❤️
Please ignore the insecure and jealous folks who are posting negative comments on your channel. How on earth are you not contributing to society? You are a dedicated and hard working nurse, for heavens sakes! These negative comments just reek jealousy...
I believe that negative comments on social media platforms are meant to incite people to respond to their comment and that brings traffic to their channel and that helps bring their channel revenue. Maybe it doesn't work that way, just a guess.
I'm an EMT and I work 9am to 10pm 3 days in a row plus overtime. I work an hour away from my apartment so I'm doing partial van life on my work days. I head in the night before when my family goes to bed and live outside the station for the next 3 days. It saves me over 100 miles and about 5 hours of driving every week. I don't really miss out on family time since I'd get home after they are in bed and leave right when they wake up. Plus I get more downtime without the daily commute. I have a plug, all the conveniences of home (sofa, bed, toilet, tv/dvd, kitchenette) and a gym nearby to shower. Everyone I work with knows what I do but the neighboring businesses don't. It's a very comfortable situation for maximizing my time and minimizing my expenses and gives me 4 days off every week to spend with my family. Loved the video. Feels like having a virtual neighbor.
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Wow kudos to you for figuring out what works for you! But sounds like a hard life man
This is a super smart way to offset the stress that comes with working in healthcare and having to commute all of the hours to get to work when you live far away. Good for you.
Congratulations on the Daisy Award. I don't really get why this guy is getting a lot of hate even though he's just posting videos of him living in cars, And personally I think that's really cool. And I mean look at him he lives in a van and is an exceptional nurse even winning an incredible award. All I'm saying man is that is ignore all the hate and keep doing what you love doing. I really love your videos especially when you're cooking your lunch/dinner :)
Maybe the way the nurses during the plandemic aided doctors killing people, going along telling people the hospitals were full yet in truth they were empty. Doesn't mean this guy won't obey orders and do the same for a couple bucks, like most all the nurses did. I hope for the best for him, and real smart move to save.
That's how it is when someone puts themselves out there. If Mother Theresa was still alive & on YT, she'd have haters. ✌✌
@@SweetUniverseThere is doubt about Mother Teresa and what her motives were, she funneled a lot of money and didn't use it for best intensions.
@@safffff1000I’m also a nurse and worked in the hospital during the pandemic. You should be ashamed of yourself. Nurses went through absolute hell dealing with so many heartbreaking situations. While there’s nothing that can help your ignorance… I’m still praying for you. You need Jesus.
@@avandyke143 I can understand that you might be triggered to be defensive about what he/she said, but he/she is telling the truth. Maybe you did not participate, and it was not happening where you were working or your training did not allow you to see the realities of mistreatment happening right in front of you, but this person is correct. The truth is out there if you cared to do some independent research. Allopathic medicine is only good for trauma care or acute care. Covid -19 is a human construct, not an actual disease. Covid was created for the vaccine.
Aussie RN for past 18 years here. The patients are the best part of the job; I always have treated them how I would like to be treated in their situation.
Many people have no idea how stressful and difficult nursing is. I was an NP. Even when not "working" I was always reviewing my day's events, thinking about the next day and how my patients and their families were doing, and reading journals. I rarely felt I'd done enough but knew I'd done what I could within the time and financial constraints. I've been a patient a few times and made sure the staff knew I appreciated them (without revealing my secret identity). A good nurse is hard to find these days. Their love for nursing has been drained out by poor management. Keep going and know you are appreciated.
as a nursing professor, I am soooo proud of you. congrats on the 2 Daisy nominations!!🎉🎉 I hope your empathy is contagious just like your outlook on life. you are doing great. don't listen to the haters!!! you do you because that is who we love!!! ❤❤❤
Nursing Prof. and Program Chair here also and I love this channel. So creative. Congratulations Arslan on the DAISY awards!
Nursing professors need to teach the importance of bedside manners, empathy and how to calm their ego's. Most RN's I've dealt with especially the newbies walk around with a chip on their shoulder and put themselves at the same level as Doctors. They need to be knocked down a couple of notches. All you see now is nurses congregating around the nurses station, laughing and joking around and staying on their phones while patients have called upon them for an hour. It's the CNA's and LPN's that do most the work with the patients. I've concluded that I'm not fond of RN's.
@@shelleywhittington9126 there are plenty of open nursing faculty positions if you feel you can do better
Years ago, my husband knew a fellow whose daughter was a nurse. She drove truck and camper to Northern Canada. They let her park and plug in their parking lot. She provided a wonderful service to a Northern area that needed nurses. All the best to us all!! 👍
Thank you for your care.I am a retired critical care nurse.I loved getting nominated for recognition like your daisy award.Keep up the good work ,but don't burn out.
The world needs more people like you.
I never realized how much nurses do until I had surgery. Respect
Congrats on Daisy nomination. I’ve been a nurse for 15 years and can not remember the last time anyone recognized anything I did. Enjoy it. It’s not something some of us ever receive.
I used to be like you, but now I work at Bayada and we almost do TOO much recognition lol
@@pokenurse1 I just had a guy come in for minor chest tightness and we did an EKG. It was said that it showed bradycardia. I looked and immediately noticed 3rd degree block. I told the doc we need pacing. I got him versed, fentanyl, and got him hooked to trans/pacing, called the helicopter and had him flown out. He was going to be discharged with a damn 3rd degree block.
No one is ever going to say a word to me about it. I work in rural access ER and no one here has ever paced anyone. I just got that done and no one will ever say a word to me about it. In fact, the guy’s wife was rude as shit to me about the whole thing. I won’t receive a thank you, won’t hear “good job”, no one even seems to recognize that I caught that before he got discharged with a 3rd degree block and died.
I don’t go around giving myself credit or asking for it, but I know if one of the managers caught that they’d be getting their picture taken and handed a plaque. I’m not in the clique so no one is even going to care. More likely they’re going to send me an email about some charting error or something.
February 10 th last year year. Day two post-op. Ovarian cancer- I’d been gutted like a fish. One of my nurses came in and asked if I wanted to stand by the bed. I gave her an honest answer. But I’d promised myself and my hushed in while do ask I could recover. That nurse literally held me up as I have my all to just stand by my bed. I’m a former nurse. I’ve had great colleagues and I’ve had colleagues who should not be in charge of a goldfish. But this nurse helped me in the long road to recovery. It’s hard work and I hope your patients appreciate the work you do
Because it’s all politics and bs. Chances are if you don’t kiss ssa you ain’t getting any accolades
@@nickidrew5113 Imagine working as a nurse and having any time to kiss ass.
Just a few security tips: don’t allow your bright-yellow cable to be so exposed. Run it under your truck’s passenger side and into the outside outlet. You’re leaving way too much of it visible for anyone to vandalize it by cutting it, etc. Also, try to cover the items in your front, passenger seat with a black or very dark sheet. This will keep these items from attracting the attention of potential thieves when your window covers are removed while you’re away from your truck.
We just gave the daisy award to our male nurse that took care of my mom in Medina Ohio. He was wonderful with her after her double amputation of her legs. You all make the families stay with them, the best it can be under the circumstances. You guys are amazing!
❤Good afternoon to you from Medina Ohio 😊
I'm a nurse, and your attitude is the best!! Trying to put yourself in your patients' shoes just shows what a caring nurse you are ❤
Do this as long as you can, man! Save, Save your hard earned cash! My hospital had showers for staff, lots of places to eat and grocery shop, bank etc. within walking distance. The rooftop parking lots had fabulous views!
You're a traveling nurse who contributes more to life than you doing what you're doing.We need you thanks
My son has a dream of becoming a nurse, he's 14 and found your channel. We've been watching for awhile. He is so inspired and I really appreciate you for documenting your life. This is dope! Please know you are inspiring my child. Thank you!
We can all practice being a little LESS judgemental especially towards things that don’t affect us. I’m going to reevaluate some things that i can live without. Thanks for showing us how you live!! 😊
You are so smart
Also a professional young guy
Clean cooks good
And good looks
Plus a great sense of humor
I love watching your videos
I'm a grandma and I feel proud of you really
Be safe ok
I'm a student Occupational Therapist in Australia and nurses are the best the hospitals could not run without any of you! Nurses are absolutely amazing
Just the fact that you can still LAUGH is more than amazing. Simple living is a virtue. 😊
We need more video like this.... doing daily routine stuff, so we can get more inspiration or motivation if anyone want to start this lifestyle and start doing this as well.
I complain that my home is only 1200 sq feet and now ill stop; awesome bro i admire you. May you have your dream home in time to come. Be blessed
Seeing people NOT luving in a rented / mortaged property but coping well frightens the picket fencers.
Well DONE to you.
🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄 yes, so frightened.
The government now has a twin because it is beside itself wondering how it can tax this lifestyle.
Thanks to all the doctors and nurses that do so much for society. I'll never forget the one morning when I was at a hospital as a patient and was discharged before 7:00 am. I was in the reception area waiting for my ride and I got to observe a whole army of medical staff filing into the hospital. It was an amazing sight! 😊
It’s an amazing sight to be discharged before 7am these day!😂😂😂
@@mysticmom616 I was in the ER. 😊
Bless you, Eagle! God gave me the desire of my heart when He brought me through nursing school -42 years ago! My patients are AWESOME and being with them reminds me that I picked the right career!
Really ANGELS on earth , my husband retired surgeon 6 months before Covid By the mercy of our Lord He still here with me We sacrificed so many years thanksgiving birthdays Cristmas I wont change it for anything , Im just grateful for having afew more years with Him God protect our people our Contry
Congratulations on the Daisy award nomination. Nurses are amazing. I was in the ER in September 2022 and I was so well taken care of that I was so relaxed my BP was 116/70 and it’s always higher than that even with medication.
As a retired RN nice to see our younger RNs getting recognized for going up and over their duties! Congrats on the Daisy award nomination!
Nurses suck
Really they make lots of money overtime .!
Lot of Respect for you! I am a Respiratory Therapist watching your video from Chicago. Thanks for sharing the Van Life! May God Bless you!
Male Nurse in England here and i have nothing but respect for you. We need MORE male nurses ❤ I work in my car all day as i’m a District Nurse (i couldn’t work in a hospital now, i love seeing patients get well at home!) so i know being in a car for any extended length of time is hard, but that set up is EPIC!!
Who tf says male nurse - its a nurse
He's in the US not the UK
My Mum was in the Red Cross for years and she used to accompany the District Nurse once and sometimes twice a week.
There is a difference between the number of male nurses versus female nurses. Statistically, male nurses are at a record high of 21% in 2021 compared to 7% in 2008 based on "registered nurse" statistics. I worked for a phone company for 18 years, and there was a 20 to 1 female versus male in that industry. So, speaking about an industry that in past years was primarily women IS GOOD. I will not be told what to think or speak about because I grew up in the US in the 60s and 70s. I know the power of freedom of speech. It keeps us free!
Do what makes YOU happy my guy. There always will be people trying to bring your mood down. I love your videos!
Arslan, you are a great teammate on the nursing staff. Much respect to you.
william is that you
People that live this type of struggle while they work and build are always the most resourceful loving people who know from experience that all is possible no matter where or what you come from ❤❤❤❤
My brother and his wife were both nurses so I know how stressful and challenging that profession is. You have my total respect and I also really love your videos.
I would want you for a nurse. Looks like the new build suits you with the exception of the high bed. Glad you decided to altar it. As hard as you work you need to rest. You are my favorite car/van dweller because you maintain your home and actually live clean and organized. Take care!❤
My mother was an RN trained in late 30’s to early 1940’s for 3 years at St Francis hospital in San Francisco. They had quite a lot of the Pacific war injured come into the Bay Area. It was horrific for all these young nurses, she never got over it IMO. God bless you for all you do to help others…❤
Omg my grandma worked there!
St Francis was known for its burn center.
Having been a cancer patient in a hospital weeks on end. All I can say is I am so grateful for nurses like you who gives a damn. Thank you. Love the van setup btw. Luxury!
I have watched hundreds maybe 1000 videos of people living in vans and RVs because it fascinates me and you are the most amazing of them all. First of all hats off to you for your work. A nurse is the heart of the hospital. And the efficiency of your vehicle as a home is, amazing beyond comparison. Great work keep it up.
My daughter Tamsin Binks creates vanblogs travelling with her dogs around Dartmoor and Devon, UK, if you like vanlife kids. SheLovesFilm on UA-cam. She also speaks about living with Bipolar. She'd be thrilled if you liked 👍 them. Thank you.
My fiancé started out as an X-ray tech and earned so many thank you's from her patients in the first year, the hospital gave her an award. Years later and many nights studying to be a mamo tech, she made it, earning yet again many thanks and awards from her patients and hospital. She like all of you that give great care to your patients, deserve awards beyond thanks and plaques. Oh and yes, please lower the bed, I was feeling cramped just watching you getting into that.
Same. I could not breathe watching.
Awards and plaques? The hospital she works at must be the “all inclusive” type. I’ve never heard of an X-ray tech getting an award and I’ve worked in several hospitals my lifetime
I’m so impressed by his enthusiasm, resilience, strength and determination. This nurse is amazing and truly an inspiration to others on how to live in gratitude in a minimalist circumstances.
I am a retired RN living in northern California . I was an LVN for 8 years and an RN for 27 years. I worked as a nurse in 5 states but was certified in 10 states. Luckily for me California finally started paying RNs a more equitable wage for the past decade. But California also has one of the highest cost of living in the country. Nursing is a very exhausting profession. It takes lots of physical and mental stamina to be a nurse. Many people leave the profession after only 3 years due to burnout. The physical toll on body and mind often leads to injury. Nursing is a very stressful occupation, and every nurse is always aware that exhaustion can result in errors which can impact the patient. Nursing is not a profession for the weak. Living in a van at least takes some of the stress away from the problem of getting enough sleep and the anxiety of getting to work on time !
Amen. The other thing people don't seem to want to talk about is when nurses get hurt on the job and they get seriously hurt often
They end up on disability.
Everyone knows if you're on disability you don't make enough to be able to feed a cat 2 times a month!
It's ridiculous and repulsive when you look at what the CEO & Board of Directors are paying themselves every year! For sitting on their big fat butts and doing nothing!!!
Not to mention the amount of physical assaults that nurses experience. Some of my friends working in inner-city ER's are being physically assaulted every other shift!
On top of training new Doctors, making sure they don't kill patients. While watching a psych patient. Making sure they don't try to grab a cart and go into a bathroom and hurt themselves! On top of rotating through numerous patients that are waiting for their paperwork or medication!
I don't know how you all have hair left in your head when you go home at night?? I would have ripped it out in the first hour.
I always tell people Nurses are 😇 walking amongst us. Thank you for your service. I know that had you gone to San Francisco or some of the bigger cities you would have been paid double and triple.
My friend works in a central coastal hospital and does it for the love of helping people and because she loves where she lives.
It's very disheartening when all she does is train younger people who can drive 45 minutes north and make an additional $20,000 to $60,000 a year. If people only knew. It's not at all unusual for her to go from doing one-on-one critical rehab care to scrubbing in to help a surgeon with an emergency surgery and then finishing out doing another rotation in the ER because they've had too many other nurses that have timed out on service hours.
This happens on a regular basis it is incredibly rare that she gets 2 days off in a row and is not called into work after doing double and triple shifts. All white being grossly underpaid in comparison to her counterparts that are 45 minutes north of her. It really stinks when most of those are fresh nursing students and you've got 35 plus years and you're literally clocking in all around the hospital Non-Stop!
If the general public only knew how fragile the healthcare system is. They'd be demanding some real change. ❤
I’ve been a nurse since 1991 and I love what I do. I’m sure you are amazing with your patients. I live in Winchester Va. but now I work from home as a Case Manager. I have MS and can’t run up and down those halls anymore delivering babies. God bless you and be safe
So I wanna say thank you. I can't tell you how many kind male nonjudge mental nurses I've had that have literally saved my life. You guys are awesome.
So you like nursery who are not judges but who also suffer from mental illness? ;)
I am a nurse myself for so many years and that is so true, just being nominated for the daisy award is a validation that you’re doing something right. Nursing is not only a profession… it’s a passion. I commend you on how you do your everyday life with so much energy despite your hectic duty.
I admire all of these people who have taken control of their finances by not living in the so-called normal living conditions ,they are saving a ton of money. Most of them are happy. I wish I was in a different space and time in my life because I would do the same thing.
First video watching, and I already love this guy. I'm always in and out of the hospital, and I swear some hospitals need more nurses like him he awesome.
I am a nurse too. I wish I had the same set up as you. I work 16 hour days. I leave work, shower and go to bed, 4 hours of sleep and back to work the next morning. Good for you, you are the smart one.
Same. This would totally change the game. Six hours of sleep between shifts?! That would be amazing.
I don't know where you are but in rural Quebec there is such a drastic shortage they let us sleep at work. I work three days and sleep two nights every week. I don't need to commute back and forth each shift. Makes a world of difference especially at work.
Shrt shifting like that is not allowed in Canada. I am so grateful!!
Don't believe you. 4 hours of sleep a day would literally drive you crazy
@@thingsofinterest603Do you think that’s four hours a day, seven days a week? That’s not how most people are scheduled. What about three days of the week? I know nurses who work three days a week and do longer shifts. Personally I enjoyed working three longer days and getting four days off every week! So that’s probably what they are doing too. A 16 hour work shift gives you eight hours off work. Here in the US it is a legal requirement to have eight hours off between shifts.
I admire your bravery I could never live in my car to concerned about safety, you are an inspiration and hard working young man keep going .
I have never come across any influencer as hard working as you my friend. Keep it up.. my son is gonna go in a medical field, and i would want him to be as hardworking as YOU, A nurse and a youtuber at the same time is a lot of work.. ur brave for managing both. 👨🏻⚕️🏥🩺💉⚕️🥼😷🚑💊
Congratulations on the Daisy Award nomination. You are right, it’s a big deal 💕💖
I had a major GI surgery in 2020 and felt so isolated due to social restrictions. I will never forgot the nurse who worked with me. She was an Angel without wings!! I wouldn’t have pulled through without her. Nurses, good nurses, MATTER! 💕💖
Nurses deserve way more than they are given. My mom has been a nurse for 20ish years. She’s had some hard days but always continues to help people. Good career but definitely deserves better pay. Thanks for the video! Stay safe.
Thank you for saying deserves better pay. For some reason, folks think nurses are rich which simply isn’t true.
No they are not. My mom had to work OT to provide for us and get us through school. You are all appreciated. Thank you so much. @@sharondalynnewton7562
Agreed. And we need more nurses as a lot of nurses are retiring nowadays as well as not many students are going for nursing degrees thus the shortage we’re feeling in every area of healthcare today and it’s going to be worse in the few years.
@@Serenitynow3 I think one of the reasons they have shortages is because hospitals make more $ with less nurses working harder, and nursing is not attractive due to the failure of the system to deliver real health care.
I really wish that I'd had the courage to do something like this when I was younger. I actually thought about it, but it was really frowned upon in the 80s when I graduated from college. It was considered quite fringe back then. Now, people of all ages are living their best lives as nomads in vehicles with minimal worries and bills. It is now my retirement goal. Kudos to this young man.
I had a van. But my situation was worse. I did think I bet I could make a small living space in here. & Then thought, wait, I can't build or wire nothing & that's as far as my thought process went. But being young & single, yeah, that makes it way more convenient living in the hospitals garage. Security must never bug him. He must be like I work here, _literally live here too_ chill. Imagine getting so used to convenience tho., imagine getting up like no! I absolutely don't want to walk across the freaking street. Them streets r dangerous 😤✋
So you wish you could have lived in your car instead of be thankful that you didn't have to🤔
@@blackcherry6877 Oh, ffs, that's what you got out of my statement? The air must be really thin up there on Sanctimony Mountain.
@@2legit64 I got out of you comment exactly what you said. Your elevator must not reach to the top floor.
@@blackcherry6877 You, obviously, didn't read the whole comment or else your comprehension is off, but you keep doing you. Just because people want to live in a way that you do not comprehend nor agree with doesn't make them less "blessed." In fact, you, nor anyone else, gets to decide what other people's blessing are. This young man may think of himself as incredibly blessed while you scoff his choices and think that they are not. In this case, you lose because you are not living his life nor paying his bills. We're just going to have to agree that you stay in your lane, and I'll stay in mine. Thanks for your input though.
you are such a good person bro....may the lord ease your life
you definitely contribute to society because you are a nurse hero. keep up the good work!
As long as you can get rest and a good night sleep. For a while it's not bad until things get better. I always tell myself how good I have it as opposed to other people. Thank you God everyday 🙏🙏
I’m also a travel nurse living in my no build self converted minivan. I spent last fall and winter in the hospital parking lot in California. This year I’m between Georgia and Kentucky. I LOVE IT ❤
I'm 60+ yrs old female, although I admire you, can't imagine living in a van. My respect goes out to you. You go sir & best of luck. Sending my prayers✝️🙏🏼
Amen 🙏 ✝️❤️
I really like how you put up the negative comments. Great sense of humour. As an ex-paramedic who cared too much, don't burn yourself out because you are doing an awesome job. It's always about the pt.
Im a colon cancer survivor with a permanent ileostomy but i still battle complications and lupus. One of the best nurses I’ve ever had was a man who looks just like you. I can tell you’re a good nurse! Thank you for all that you do for us patients!
God bless
Your videos are the best! I am a nurse and I have converted my car into a camper so I can stay in my car when and if I get snowed in at work. I have car bed with an eggrate foam mattress on top I have a jackery, heating blanket, window covers , and an access to showers, food, company internet at work. My job pays a $20 extra hourly bonus when it snows so yeah will sleep in my car so I can come in.
Being a nurse is the hardest job ever, if not phsyically, then psychologically. I was a CNA at a hospital working 12's and wow... will never forget it. I am a digital nomad now and live in my rav4. Wondering your tips on how you keep your body from hurting in such a small space! You do seem young so you may not have much pain. I am 31, and my knees are daily hurting from crampedness. Of course staying in shape is key. Thanks for your channel and spreading positivity!
It always makes me so happy to see you've posted a new video! You're living 2 of my dreams (being a nurse and living in your vehicle). It's awesome that you sponsor the snack box in the breakroom. I guess when you live a simple, happy lifestyle you have enough mental energy and goodwill left over to make things a little bit better for other people👍🙂 You deserve a Daisy Award every day!
Hi, I retired as a Mental Health Nurse in 2016 but decided to step back into practice as a Resident Nurse for People With Developmental Disorders (NYS-OPWDD).
I love your story and creativity; Leave it up to a Nurse to think of something that clever. 😊🙌🏾
I went from working with people with developmental disabilities for 18 years then went back to school for RN and went directly into Mental health in 2019.
Idk why it’s so refreshing to see another human live their life so differently than your own. Something about seeing how we do our morning routines the same or other things the opposite. It’s satisfying and entertaining. Thanks for sharing!
I really respect your humanitarian kindness as being a Nurse is truly a challenging job and requires so much energy and compassion even when you are exhausted. In all honesty I can't believe that people who work in these very important occupations are not being looked after by their Governments and provided with cheaper rent/housing. Good on you for finding a temporary solution and showing us that you can survive and thrive. You contribute more to society than anyone else I know and you deserve all the great things in life.