I'm A Nurse Living At A Hospital Parking Lot In My Car (The VanLife Nursing Dream)

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  • @bueller747
    @bueller747 10 місяців тому +11491

    Making a living being a nurse, having a good UA-cam channel, no rent AND you can walk to work? Well done, man 👊🏻

    • @denversd9919
      @denversd9919 10 місяців тому +272

      He should be loaded right now right? Good for him

    • @solarcampercar
      @solarcampercar  10 місяців тому +839

      Thanks bueller ❤ but sometimes It feels like I bit more than I can chew

    • @infiniteinfinity9802
      @infiniteinfinity9802 10 місяців тому +227

      @@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.

    • @bueller747
      @bueller747 10 місяців тому +136

      @@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!

    • @NikkiJabs
      @NikkiJabs 10 місяців тому

      @@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

  • @hiyasminvanvalkenburg5885
    @hiyasminvanvalkenburg5885 10 місяців тому +4029

    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.

    • @tearsong8744
      @tearsong8744 10 місяців тому +158

      This is a beautiful story. I hope you both have many long and happy years together.

    • @RD-jj2qv
      @RD-jj2qv 10 місяців тому +22

    • @jenniferbatnes7391
      @jenniferbatnes7391 10 місяців тому +87

      Most hospital would make a bed for a family member

    • @mimi0424
      @mimi0424 10 місяців тому +35

      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

    • @MarcoAshford
      @MarcoAshford 10 місяців тому +34

      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

  • @alyahamzah1952
    @alyahamzah1952 10 місяців тому +2483

    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 ❤.

    • @sweetnawesome23
      @sweetnawesome23 10 місяців тому +60

      I wish all doctors were like you

    • @H3ntaig33K
      @H3ntaig33K 10 місяців тому +30

      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.

    • @midnull6009
      @midnull6009 10 місяців тому +15

      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. :)

    • @TruthTALKA
      @TruthTALKA 10 місяців тому

      You clearly lack critical thinking skills and overtly generalize by throwing these exaggerated claims on UA-cam hoping something will stick @@midnull6009

    • @InnerPeaceDiaries
      @InnerPeaceDiaries 10 місяців тому +24

      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…😉

  • @jackyshultz995
    @jackyshultz995 5 місяців тому +377

    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!!

    • @HaroutBlack
      @HaroutBlack 4 місяці тому +5

      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

    • @cisestar
      @cisestar 3 місяці тому +1

      ​@@HaroutBlack 😂 shut up bro

  • @fezzypepper8525
    @fezzypepper8525 5 місяців тому +1006

    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!!!

    • @Joys-art
      @Joys-art 4 місяці тому +24

      FREEDOM!❤❤❤

    • @BeccAcCardenas
      @BeccAcCardenas 4 місяці тому +18

      That sounds like heaven, I'm glad you're enjoying retirement!

    • @jangriffin-fi1yx
      @jangriffin-fi1yx 3 місяці тому +6

      You did well ❤

    • @tezoalvarez1979
      @tezoalvarez1979 3 місяці тому +8

      Wise

    • @fezzypepper8525
      @fezzypepper8525 3 місяці тому +8

      @@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)

  • @JeffreyWillis800
    @JeffreyWillis800 10 місяців тому +1655

    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.

    • @ll2323
      @ll2323 10 місяців тому +44

      Right, maybe I should do this for 2 years… 🤔😂

    • @Simeon1212
      @Simeon1212 10 місяців тому +40

      Especially if u have STUDENT LOANS

    • @timmynastics
      @timmynastics 10 місяців тому +144

      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….

    • @VOOODOOO37
      @VOOODOOO37 10 місяців тому +25

      You should be embarrassed for thinking the way you do. Its a choice, or he could easily afford an apartment. @@timmynastics

    • @JeffreyWillis800
      @JeffreyWillis800 10 місяців тому +30

      @@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.

  • @ldiabla2110
    @ldiabla2110 10 місяців тому +950

    It’s awesome you were nominated for the Daisy Award! That speaks volumes for how you treat your patients. Much respect!

    • @danneyxxx6614
      @danneyxxx6614 10 місяців тому +11

      Oh snap! Congrats!!!!!

    • @ericamiller3585
      @ericamiller3585 10 місяців тому +14

      Keep leveling up, living, thriving fellow nurse!!!!

  • @DeborahDunn-l8y
    @DeborahDunn-l8y 2 місяці тому +103

    He is a nurse in a hospital, so yeah, he does contribute to society helping save lives. God bless this awesome nurse!

    • @klle3419
      @klle3419 21 день тому

      he is taking hospital property for personal living use - disrespecting their rules and most of all taking parking spaces that patients and their families need in urgent times of hardship

    • @DeborahDunn-l8y
      @DeborahDunn-l8y 21 день тому +2

      @klle3419 nah, he works for a living. He is dedicated to his job helping ppl. Also, the cost of living is outrageous. Have you been paying attention to even the middle-class struggle buying houses and renting them -

    • @cluckers3817
      @cluckers3817 10 днів тому +4

      @@klle3419are you slow? Where do you think hospital staff park?

  • @annarodriguez6808
    @annarodriguez6808 9 місяців тому +1319

    What a perfect situation. Parked in a safe place, close to work, no rent, etc. Very smart man

    • @KubikCv
      @KubikCv 9 місяців тому +23

      and almost like homeless.....

    • @luminatrixfanfiction
      @luminatrixfanfiction 9 місяців тому +108

      @@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.

    • @evato8746
      @evato8746 9 місяців тому +22

      Can save a lot after a few years. 👍

    • @KatieBellino
      @KatieBellino 9 місяців тому

      Exactly. He'll end up buying a house outright at this rate (if he's thrifty).@@luminatrixfanfiction

    • @theharshtruthoutthere
      @theharshtruthoutthere 9 місяців тому +9

      @@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!

  • @KeolahiwahiwaPham
    @KeolahiwahiwaPham 8 місяців тому +1288

    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!!

    • @justwraith999
      @justwraith999 7 місяців тому +41

      FACTS 💯 he's inspiring me to do this if anything he's smart and saving money to do things that he loves to do

    • @ladybeeluv9233
      @ladybeeluv9233 7 місяців тому +41

      You made a mistake by acknowledging that person. Just pretend ppl like that don't exist.

    • @justwraith999
      @justwraith999 7 місяців тому +6

      @@ladybeeluv9233 true

    • @lorirogers9304
      @lorirogers9304 7 місяців тому +9

      What is his pay? Seems teachers and nurses never admit to being compensated enough.

    • @cryptopeter1
      @cryptopeter1 7 місяців тому +5

      Cheers. I just met his show and I love him already and could forever ❤

  • @lainegreen9
    @lainegreen9 10 місяців тому +371

    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.

    • @sabejreid2072
      @sabejreid2072 10 місяців тому +11

      AGREE F the begrudgers as my Dad used to say RIP Dad

  • @susanfreeland6455
    @susanfreeland6455 5 місяців тому +69

    Self sufficient, independent, no owing anything. No debts! Money saving in the bank! Peace! Simple life is perfect life! God blessed!

  • @TammyPowley
    @TammyPowley 10 місяців тому +555

    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.

    • @springrain9438
      @springrain9438 10 місяців тому +9

      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.

    • @irenedavo3768
      @irenedavo3768 10 місяців тому

      ​@@springrain9438really!

    • @dmo848
      @dmo848 10 місяців тому +3

      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

    • @mybookshelfwithtammypowley8874
      @mybookshelfwithtammypowley8874 10 місяців тому +4

      @@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.

    • @springrain9438
      @springrain9438 10 місяців тому +3

      @@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.

  • @thehattersmadness1957
    @thehattersmadness1957 10 місяців тому +555

    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!❤😊

    • @אסתרשובל-ג7ג
      @אסתרשובל-ג7ג 9 місяців тому +6

      YOU DESERVE A BETTER ONE WITH TOILET AND SHOWER .I WISH YOU ALL GOOD.

    • @Sagealpha
      @Sagealpha 9 місяців тому +5

      You only worked 3-4 days out the week right??

    • @thehattersmadness1957
      @thehattersmadness1957 9 місяців тому +18

      @@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.

    • @timdowney6721
      @timdowney6721 9 місяців тому +6

      @@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.

    • @Peatingtune
      @Peatingtune 9 місяців тому +9

      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.

  • @lindar6151
    @lindar6151 10 місяців тому +361

    You totally deserve that Daisy Award. It is so obvious that you really care about your patients. Congratulations!

    • @solarcampercar
      @solarcampercar  10 місяців тому +18

      I'm glad you think so, thank you Lindar ❤️

    • @outback7092
      @outback7092 10 місяців тому +2

      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 ...

    • @kathyadair7367
      @kathyadair7367 10 місяців тому +14

      ​@outback7092 The treats were for staff. He doesnt give it to patients

    • @radiopadilla
      @radiopadilla 10 місяців тому

      @@outback7092think before typing.

    • @bradcampbell5766
      @bradcampbell5766 10 місяців тому +3

      @@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...

  • @shiquita8936
    @shiquita8936 4 місяці тому +94

    When you said "if I can make someone feel special it just makes my day" I felt that! Melted my heart ❤️

    • @carmenoconnor2842
      @carmenoconnor2842 Місяць тому

      Mine too..What a Special Young man...God Bless Him and keep him safe...

    • @carmenoconnor2842
      @carmenoconnor2842 Місяць тому

      You sure are Special...God Bless You Always..❤

  • @charlottethien3749
    @charlottethien3749 10 місяців тому +725

    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 !

    • @Dani-ICU-RN
      @Dani-ICU-RN 10 місяців тому +7

      Me tooo!

    • @VanHellsing12
      @VanHellsing12 10 місяців тому +8

      I'm in the field stop being those people that make it like 12 hours is so unimaginably hard it's ridiculous please stop

    • @glendadowe
      @glendadowe 10 місяців тому +10

      ​@VanHellsing12
      WHAT !
      You must have a quite shift for sleeping !

    • @golondriz3
      @golondriz3 10 місяців тому +6

      You’re a good person. God bless you.

    • @m.l.e.8956
      @m.l.e.8956 10 місяців тому +3

      Congratulations I’m so proud of you 👍🏻 👏🏻💯🤗

  • @destmichael
    @destmichael 10 місяців тому +647

    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!

    • @inspiredfaith197
      @inspiredfaith197 10 місяців тому +32

      Well, he has not many cleaning chores, and no commute. That actually helps to avoid burnout.

    • @Puddycat00
      @Puddycat00 10 місяців тому +30

      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.

    • @lindalewis8001
      @lindalewis8001 10 місяців тому +1

      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 🙏❤️

    • @yagerr4279
      @yagerr4279 10 місяців тому

      Really love this comment

    • @yagerr4279
      @yagerr4279 10 місяців тому +1

      @@inspiredfaith197 Cleaning is much harder to do in smaller spaces

  • @ChicReal
    @ChicReal 10 місяців тому +301

    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.
    🌹🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻🌹

    • @lashurediscussion4970
      @lashurediscussion4970 10 місяців тому +8

      Almost all nurses start off like him and over time the enthusiasm goes away when you constantly dealing with medical politics.

    • @elale8016
      @elale8016 10 місяців тому +5

      @@lashurediscussion4970 Just like teachers. Nurses and teachers need to work together and cry out loud. They are the backbone of the society!

    • @lashurediscussion4970
      @lashurediscussion4970 10 місяців тому +2

      @@elale8016 I agree at the end of the day in my opinion people need to be paid fairly.

  • @fmswatchdo2373
    @fmswatchdo2373 4 місяці тому +269

    Working at a hospital, free showers, ice and easy access to a bathroom makes stealth camping a lot easier.

    • @Shadowwarrior2288
      @Shadowwarrior2288 3 місяці тому +9

      If I had a large enough vehicle and my kids were older I would definitely do something like this

    • @twocentproductions5326
      @twocentproductions5326 3 місяці тому +6

      Cafeteria, coffee,

    • @Mary-j9z1b
      @Mary-j9z1b 2 місяці тому +20

      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.

    • @mss350
      @mss350 Місяць тому +1

      Yeah, I am trying to figure out why he doesn't shower in the hospital. He looked like he was at the gym. Like Planet Fitness or something

    • @jerbear7952
      @jerbear7952 Місяць тому

      Wish those kids good luck and get on with your life. That's how we end up with these soft kids. Pampered for 10 years my foot! Turn off bluey and get a dern job
      ​@@Shadowwarrior2288

  • @cherrymccall4806
    @cherrymccall4806 10 місяців тому +349

    My daughter is a nurse and ya'll dont always get the recognition you deserve. Thank you and other nurses for your service. ❤

    • @415_Stand-up
      @415_Stand-up 10 місяців тому

      They are actually mentally challenged all they do is take orders from an incompetent superior

    • @americandissident9062
      @americandissident9062 10 місяців тому

      Don’t always? More like never.

    • @noneofyerbiznessfu1330
      @noneofyerbiznessfu1330 7 місяців тому

      Nurses are narcisstic and not heros ..

  • @DashDrones
    @DashDrones 10 місяців тому +1694

    Keep going dude, don't worry about the haters, they couldn't do this and are highly jealous..

    • @smandbrown
      @smandbrown 10 місяців тому +49

      Basically.

    • @VerleanHurd
      @VerleanHurd 10 місяців тому +72

      Exactly. Like they're contributing to society being negative.

    • @serenaw7727
      @serenaw7727 10 місяців тому +102

      I know right? "Not contributing to society"... I'm sorry, he's only just out here being a nurse and saving lives?...

    • @solarcampercar
      @solarcampercar  10 місяців тому +96

      Thanks Dash ❤️

    • @lewisbale1
      @lewisbale1 10 місяців тому +46

      Exactly, it's always somebody trolling to put you down.

  • @Valerygallery
    @Valerygallery 6 місяців тому +308

    People just be kind. If you don't like warching, no one is forcing you to.
    He is a lovely young man.❤

    • @jvssocialmedia2459
      @jvssocialmedia2459 5 місяців тому

      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.

    • @HaroutBlack
      @HaroutBlack 4 місяці тому +2

      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

    • @diamondrmp
      @diamondrmp 3 місяці тому

      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!!

    • @andreatimmers1720
      @andreatimmers1720 Місяць тому +1

      ​@diamondrmp wow that is some circular reasoning. We didn't know YOU were in charge. Yob vas

    • @diamondrmp
      @diamondrmp Місяць тому

      @@andreatimmers1720 You are obviously oblivious to being clean and sanitary. There is no circular reasoning. I work in a hospital and know that what he is doing is dangerous. Unsanitary can lead to infections and that can lead to all kinds of problems and even death. Hospitals have dirty enough environments then top it off with an dirty RN? Best believe your snowflake ass would sue if you got an infection while in the hospital that lead to something more severe due to staff being dirty.

  • @explorewithnsr786
    @explorewithnsr786 5 місяців тому +37

    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 ❤️

  • @sharonkaczorowski8690
    @sharonkaczorowski8690 10 місяців тому +265

    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!

    • @kellbell2114
      @kellbell2114 10 місяців тому +2

      💯 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.

    • @saraday2422
      @saraday2422 10 місяців тому +1

      Yes kind nurse's makes all the difference. As I was a patient to. The means once put me in a bad moon.

    • @achmed2pac
      @achmed2pac 10 місяців тому +1

      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🙏❤💯

  • @FLOTILLA4852
    @FLOTILLA4852 10 місяців тому +160

    This dude is saving Soo much money. It’s crazy. He will buy any house he wants ( if he wants) in no time .

    • @ceoa
      @ceoa 10 місяців тому +13

      I was thinking the same thing. Smart.

    • @ivorykeys1566
      @ivorykeys1566 10 місяців тому +17

      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!!

    • @FLOTILLA4852
      @FLOTILLA4852 10 місяців тому +7

      @@ivorykeys1566 I bet he finds someone better in the future. Yes, he is doing fine

    • @JustMeB729
      @JustMeB729 10 місяців тому +5

      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...

    • @FLOTILLA4852
      @FLOTILLA4852 10 місяців тому +10

      @@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

  • @geek08
    @geek08 9 місяців тому +452

    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!

    • @SelfLoveBoost
      @SelfLoveBoost 8 місяців тому +3

      I’m looking into this career. Is it worth it? 😄. I haven’t even looked up schools yet but am interested

    • @jonschlegel2961
      @jonschlegel2961 8 місяців тому +1

      Did my nursing rotation in the OR recently. Didn’t know about surg techs. Seems like an awesome profession with little education required

    • @thepragmatist
      @thepragmatist 7 місяців тому

      Thank you for everything you do...Having access to showers is key. All the best to you!

    • @cryptopeter1
      @cryptopeter1 7 місяців тому

      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

    • @jeffreyplumber1975
      @jeffreyplumber1975 7 місяців тому

      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

  • @Shade_razor-79
    @Shade_razor-79 5 місяців тому +14

    We had a hand full of nurses that went beyond when my mom passed.. will never forget that.. you’re good people bro

  • @vixi7206
    @vixi7206 10 місяців тому +210

    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.

  • @rustykatt3870
    @rustykatt3870 8 місяців тому +125

    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!! 👍

  • @racheladams5299
    @racheladams5299 10 місяців тому +158

    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.

    • @grandma460
      @grandma460 10 місяців тому +1

      Thank YOU for 40 years!! 💜💙

    • @helenstewart2917
      @helenstewart2917 10 місяців тому +2

      I also worked as a nurse for 42 years. Loved my patients

  • @jessicahoutz9378
    @jessicahoutz9378 3 місяці тому +10

    GENIUS!!!! He's a nurse!!? Love it!! Contributing???? He's one of the MOST contributing members of society!!! Good grief.

  • @davidmaupin3444
    @davidmaupin3444 5 місяців тому +39

    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!😊

  • @ccalexander1924
    @ccalexander1924 6 місяців тому +652

    How is he not contributing to society when he is saving lives.

    • @Starlynightlight
      @Starlynightlight 6 місяців тому +83

      They are jealous of him, which is why they say mean things because they want to be happy like him

    • @RenieWinchester
      @RenieWinchester 6 місяців тому +10

      Thank you for being caring thank you for being here and thank you for this great channel I have subscribed .

    • @thisizdub
      @thisizdub 6 місяців тому +10

      same thing I said. This is why I started to limit my social media intake

    • @jvssocialmedia2459
      @jvssocialmedia2459 5 місяців тому

      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.

    • @Whiterose4ever
      @Whiterose4ever 5 місяців тому +22

      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.

  • @bak2back
    @bak2back 10 місяців тому +60

    The world needs more people like you.

  • @hankmary
    @hankmary Місяць тому +4

    Was a soldier for 30 years. Nurses are my heroes! Your resourcefulness will continue to make you a. Winner. God bless.

  • @Matityahu755
    @Matityahu755 10 місяців тому +252

    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.

    • @Dani-ICU-RN
      @Dani-ICU-RN 10 місяців тому +5

      And years later when you still get texts and cards from the patient's families❤

    • @letsbereal9455
      @letsbereal9455 10 місяців тому +3

      Thank you for helping people!

    • @corriehordyk3342
      @corriehordyk3342 10 місяців тому +1

      It sure is. Loved my profession! I take you are a travel nurse?

  • @natashampiangu8118
    @natashampiangu8118 10 місяців тому +115

    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...

    • @splott8
      @splott8 6 місяців тому

      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.

  • @bootwheelwingandkeel5506
    @bootwheelwingandkeel5506 9 місяців тому +236

    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.

    • @yolandacollado6612
      @yolandacollado6612 8 місяців тому

      M😊😊😊😊6

    • @mightymyax5108
      @mightymyax5108 8 місяців тому +3

      Wow kudos to you for figuring out what works for you! But sounds like a hard life man

    • @nicolewade4253
      @nicolewade4253 6 місяців тому +2

      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.

  • @KathyVance-u7h
    @KathyVance-u7h 3 місяці тому +8

    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.

  • @Monkeybar54621
    @Monkeybar54621 10 місяців тому +24

    Just the fact that you can still LAUGH is more than amazing. Simple living is a virtue. 😊

  • @splashingrahul
    @splashingrahul 10 місяців тому +58

    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.

  • @binwin2582
    @binwin2582 10 місяців тому +50

    I never realized how much nurses do until I had surgery. Respect

  • @HeatherBieber-n8r
    @HeatherBieber-n8r 3 місяці тому +3

    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!

  • @zulie2494
    @zulie2494 10 місяців тому +136

    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

  • @FYT-6
    @FYT-6 10 місяців тому +93

    Do what makes YOU happy my guy. There always will be people trying to bring your mood down. I love your videos!

  • @eaglewings8206
    @eaglewings8206 10 місяців тому +133

    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! 😊

    • @mysticmom616
      @mysticmom616 10 місяців тому +4

      It’s an amazing sight to be discharged before 7am these day!😂😂😂

    • @eaglewings8206
      @eaglewings8206 10 місяців тому +2

      @@mysticmom616 I was in the ER. 😊

    • @bbooher9663
      @bbooher9663 10 місяців тому +2

      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!

    • @maribelaguilar7270
      @maribelaguilar7270 10 місяців тому +2

      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

  • @mynursebrain
    @mynursebrain 2 дні тому

    Fellow nurse here. Your grit, humility & perseverance are a major benefit to the hospital and your patients. Wishing you all the best.

  • @williammcneill2753
    @williammcneill2753 10 місяців тому +45

    Arslan, you are a great teammate on the nursing staff. Much respect to you.

    • @cr8114
      @cr8114 10 місяців тому

      william is that you

  • @denisestewart8247
    @denisestewart8247 10 місяців тому +105

    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!

    • @pamteubner2369
      @pamteubner2369 10 місяців тому +4

      ❤Good afternoon to you from Medina Ohio 😊

  • @greencheek5056
    @greencheek5056 10 місяців тому +50

    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.

  • @Myownboss35
    @Myownboss35 4 місяці тому +54

    Dude deserves an award for living in a SUV. I couldn't live in those cramped conditions.

    • @shaynae.worrell2010
      @shaynae.worrell2010 4 місяці тому +3

      I feel u I wish I was bout dis life would save so much bread

    • @Myownboss35
      @Myownboss35 4 місяці тому +2

      ​​@@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.

    • @officialroyflush1
      @officialroyflush1 3 місяці тому +1

      I was thinkin that the roof could be altered to give more space..

  • @loislopez4159
    @loislopez4159 10 місяців тому +154

    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!!! ❤❤❤

    • @drp2200
      @drp2200 10 місяців тому +8

      Nursing Prof. and Program Chair here also and I love this channel. So creative. Congratulations Arslan on the DAISY awards!

    • @shelleywhittington9126
      @shelleywhittington9126 8 місяців тому

      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.

    • @loislopez4159
      @loislopez4159 8 місяців тому

      @@shelleywhittington9126 there are plenty of open nursing faculty positions if you feel you can do better

  • @SK-ki1te
    @SK-ki1te 10 місяців тому +57

    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!

  • @americandissident9062
    @americandissident9062 10 місяців тому +270

    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.

    • @pokenurse1
      @pokenurse1 9 місяців тому

      I used to be like you, but now I work at Bayada and we almost do TOO much recognition lol

    • @americandissident9062
      @americandissident9062 9 місяців тому

      @@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.

    • @india1422
      @india1422 9 місяців тому +4

      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

    • @nickidrew5113
      @nickidrew5113 9 місяців тому +2

      Because it’s all politics and bs. Chances are if you don’t kiss ssa you ain’t getting any accolades

    • @americandissident9062
      @americandissident9062 9 місяців тому

      @@nickidrew5113 Imagine working as a nurse and having any time to kiss ass.

  • @savelikeaprowithleah5157
    @savelikeaprowithleah5157 5 місяців тому +7

    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!

  • @andreaewert7204
    @andreaewert7204 9 місяців тому +87

    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!

  • @Pickled73
    @Pickled73 9 місяців тому +121

    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.

    • @judibinks
      @judibinks 9 місяців тому +4

      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.

  • @patihopkins5190
    @patihopkins5190 10 місяців тому +226

    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! 🎉😊

    • @benjaminfranklin4760
      @benjaminfranklin4760 10 місяців тому +2

      Amen to this comment

    • @kwilson4125
      @kwilson4125 10 місяців тому +2

      @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.

    • @MikeR773
      @MikeR773 10 місяців тому +12

      @@kwilson4125stealing would be when you get the bill for a 3 night stay at said hospital.

    • @kwilson4125
      @kwilson4125 10 місяців тому

      @@MikeR773 😆

    • @osamawilliams9042
      @osamawilliams9042 10 місяців тому

      ​@@kwilson4125He not STEALING SHIT!!! The Outlets are in all PARKING STRUCTURES, Not for Decoration BUT for USE!!! Go back to Grazing 🐑🐑🐑

  • @RichardTschirn
    @RichardTschirn 3 місяці тому +2

    I have been a RN 25 years and love it. About 7 years ago I started following van lifers on UA-cam and it changed my life.
    I haven't made the jump yet but my life changed recently that I am able to travel. I'm still moteling it but van life is always on my mind. I will be studying your setup closely for ideas.Who knows, I may wind up in a parking space in a hospital near you one day.

  • @Izastwin
    @Izastwin 5 місяців тому +132

    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

    • @GlamGail
      @GlamGail 5 місяців тому +10

      And he pay his taxes shoot that’s enough.

    • @kimcissell1905
      @kimcissell1905 5 місяців тому +11

      This former travel nurse thanks him for his service.

    • @ariagia1
      @ariagia1 5 місяців тому +1

      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

    • @emmacooper3573
      @emmacooper3573 5 місяців тому +7

      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.

    • @virginiathomas2581
      @virginiathomas2581 4 місяці тому

      ❤❤

  • @brittanyr1456
    @brittanyr1456 10 місяців тому +61

    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!! 😊

  • @chrismahoney4230
    @chrismahoney4230 10 місяців тому +58

    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 ❤

  • @KimmyDaydreaming
    @KimmyDaydreaming 2 місяці тому +1

    I wish every nurse & doctor felt the way you do. I’ve been very sick since I was little, so I spend a lot of time in doctor offices & hospitals… so let me tell you how much you really truly make a difference in so many lives. Thank you for being a wonderful nurse. You deserve all the praise you can get.

  • @spanishdncr71
    @spanishdncr71 10 місяців тому +53

    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.

  • @Bruno-ho5jl
    @Bruno-ho5jl 10 місяців тому +48

    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.

  • @Suzie-he9ni
    @Suzie-he9ni 10 місяців тому +31

    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!❤

  • @pamelahitchcock4687
    @pamelahitchcock4687 28 днів тому

    Nurses are the true angels in hospitals. Every experience I have had, with family or personally, has been made SO much better by a nurse. Thank you and bless you!

  • @eddiejazzman100
    @eddiejazzman100 10 місяців тому +52

    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

  • @LordWalsallian
    @LordWalsallian 10 місяців тому +117

    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!!

    • @asdasdd320
      @asdasdd320 10 місяців тому +2

      Who tf says male nurse - its a nurse

    • @yummychoc6657
      @yummychoc6657 10 місяців тому

      He's in the US not the UK

    • @patriciaphelps5875
      @patriciaphelps5875 9 місяців тому

      My Mum was in the Red Cross for years and she used to accompany the District Nurse once and sometimes twice a week.

    • @deardra5619
      @deardra5619 9 місяців тому +1

      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!

  • @Amanda---
    @Amanda--- 10 місяців тому +97

    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.

    • @Johnnie-d9b
      @Johnnie-d9b 4 місяці тому

      So you like nursery who are not judges but who also suffer from mental illness? ;)

  • @John-fh7nn
    @John-fh7nn 3 місяці тому +4

    Something tells me that you will make it big in life. Love the way keep your Car/Van so tidy and well organised. Also noted that your choice of utensils and accessories are not of cheap quality. Love your mindset. 👍👏👌🤝

  • @pearl0705
    @pearl0705 6 місяців тому +95

    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!

  • @pumpkinoliveros4147
    @pumpkinoliveros4147 10 місяців тому +40

    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.

  • @maryrenaud6732
    @maryrenaud6732 10 місяців тому +64

    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…❤

  • @Badjujucrew
    @Badjujucrew 2 місяці тому +1

    Nurses are everything! I been fighting Lyme disease my whole life and you guys have helped me survive ❤

  • @francisbibas7268
    @francisbibas7268 10 місяців тому +118

    you definitely contribute to society because you are a nurse hero. keep up the good work!

  • @Kikibrat2
    @Kikibrat2 10 місяців тому +67

    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.

    • @sharondalynnewton7562
      @sharondalynnewton7562 10 місяців тому +10

      Thank you for saying deserves better pay. For some reason, folks think nurses are rich which simply isn’t true.

    • @Kikibrat2
      @Kikibrat2 10 місяців тому

      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

    • @Serenitynow3
      @Serenitynow3 10 місяців тому +7

      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.

    • @bradcampbell5766
      @bradcampbell5766 10 місяців тому +4

      @@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.

  • @melaniecinnamon-ruiz302
    @melaniecinnamon-ruiz302 10 місяців тому +37

    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!

  • @esorliversage6634
    @esorliversage6634 5 місяців тому +38

    Seeing people NOT luving in a rented / mortaged property but coping well frightens the picket fencers.
    Well DONE to you.

    • @minimaxmiaandme.4971
      @minimaxmiaandme.4971 5 місяців тому +1

      🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄 yes, so frightened.

    • @thevanman4498
      @thevanman4498 4 місяці тому +1

      The government now has a twin because it is beside itself wondering how it can tax this lifestyle.

  • @chachisadventures3378
    @chachisadventures3378 10 місяців тому +68

    You’re living your best life, and you’re happy. The fact you’re making your patients happy and entertaining is fans is incredible.

  • @dianemessina2964
    @dianemessina2964 10 місяців тому +17

    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 .

  • @noemidejesus-aponte3318
    @noemidejesus-aponte3318 10 місяців тому +78

    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.

  • @wisdomriver3476
    @wisdomriver3476 2 місяці тому +4

    The biggest reason I enjoy car living channels is because if the inside is dressed up nicely you completely forget your in a car, specially watching your videos in that SUV.

  • @Outlander34
    @Outlander34 9 місяців тому +40

    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.

  • @aurorabalcita5166
    @aurorabalcita5166 10 місяців тому +56

    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.

  • @lauriemcnab9855
    @lauriemcnab9855 10 місяців тому +52

    You're inspiring!
    I have been a nurse for 43 years. I love to see you doing it❤

  • @lauraeustate7764
    @lauraeustate7764 2 місяці тому +1

    Omg I’m so happy I came across your video ! Recently broke my ankle… this keeps my day going ❤, shout out to all the great nurses … I’m thinking about coming back to the field after I heal from my injury

  • @heathercollins6464
    @heathercollins6464 10 місяців тому +24

    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! 💕💖

  • @stephaniecampbell7323
    @stephaniecampbell7323 10 місяців тому +31

    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

  • @violetblack7817
    @violetblack7817 10 місяців тому +31

    there's a candidness, and sincerity in your videos that i don't often see in other camper car/van life channels. thank you deeply for sharing, here's to you SCC happy new year!

    • @De.D1
      @De.D1 10 місяців тому +8

      I know, most try to appear sincere, but Arslan is truly a one of a kind. Got to love this guy! 🙏💕🥰

  • @rosa8
    @rosa8 2 місяці тому +2

    Thank you for sharing! You are very smart and look after yourself very well. Congratulations to you great work of customer service. Good luck to you! 👍

  • @spyro871
    @spyro871 10 місяців тому +165

    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 :)

    • @safffff1000
      @safffff1000 10 місяців тому +3

      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.

    • @SweetUniverse
      @SweetUniverse 10 місяців тому +12

      That's how it is when someone puts themselves out there. If Mother Theresa was still alive & on YT, she'd have haters. ✌✌

    • @safffff1000
      @safffff1000 10 місяців тому +4

      @@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.

    • @avandyke143
      @avandyke143 10 місяців тому +19

      @@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.

    • @bradcampbell5766
      @bradcampbell5766 10 місяців тому

      @@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.

  • @eleanorbest7495
    @eleanorbest7495 9 місяців тому +26

    When you said you just love making someone feel special, well that is a true nurse at heart. I just retired after 50 yrs doing family practice office nursing, homecare nursing and wound care nursing .
    I absolutely LOVE nursing.
    Now that I am retired I volunteer as a nurse for Mission of Mercy in MD.
    Can't see me ever not helping people especially elderly and those less fortunate.
    Great to see there are still young nurses out there like you. God bless and continue the great selfish work you do.😊

  • @NomadNurseLK
    @NomadNurseLK 10 місяців тому +11

    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 ❤

  • @dzat
    @dzat 5 місяців тому +3

    you are such a good person bro....may the lord ease your life

  • @juanitarizzo1957
    @juanitarizzo1957 10 місяців тому +37

    I have been a nurse for 32 years and I have never seen a more dedicated and loving nurse! You deserve that Daisy award♥️

  • @jls769597
    @jls769597 10 місяців тому +24

    The way you climbed into bed, I felt that! That looked sooooo comfortable and well earned after looongggg day at work. Seriously, home is where you make it, and that’s anywhere you can feel like that! ❤❤❤

  • @mountainshide
    @mountainshide 10 місяців тому +81

    My best mate is an ICU nurse. You guys are the foot soldiers of our medical system. You ARE making a difference!

    • @La1hood
      @La1hood 10 місяців тому +1

      Yes my brother is an icu nurse and i agree.

    • @Johnnie-d9b
      @Johnnie-d9b 4 місяці тому

      Australian English is a joke, just like your overpriced police state of a country.

  • @DonnieHall-g8j
    @DonnieHall-g8j 3 місяці тому +2

    I love this! After, my separation and divorce, and moving to Florida in 2022-2023 I lived for 6 months with my 14 year old daughter, and my two cats in my 2004 Volvo XC70. I too am a nurse and stayed in my facilities parking lots. It was similar in size to this and the bed setting was similar. I also found a community of people who lived in their vehicles and they gave me the planet fitness shower idea and it worked great to work out, tan, and shower daily!!!