New Grad Peds Nurse | What's in my Work Backpack & Badge

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  • @leigharudd8154
    @leigharudd8154 Рік тому +62

    I always carry an extra pair of socks in my work bag! You never know when something gross will fall on your feet!

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому +5

      Omg I need to put some extra in my locker!

  • @evansaidwhat
    @evansaidwhat Рік тому +65

    I’m in PA school and read The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down - would recommend it to anyone working in healthcare :)

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому +4

      Me too. It’s so good.

    • @stephenmc8271
      @stephenmc8271 Рік тому

      ​@mattpeter5902I'm sorry about your plight my friend but i was once in your shoes before i was recommended to Mrs ELISABETH HELEN and that's how i passed My NCLEX exam

    • @LieingCostsYourSoulTellElders
      @LieingCostsYourSoulTellElders Рік тому

      Deadly fumes releases only a short time before earth's death

    • @LieingCostsYourSoulTellElders
      @LieingCostsYourSoulTellElders Рік тому

      Anybody driving as a weapon

    • @stephenmc8271
      @stephenmc8271 Рік тому

      It's my 6th time I'm scared, I don't wanna fail😓 again

  • @Danivg14
    @Danivg14 Рік тому +16

    The little piggy is a great way to keep the kids entertain! For my job I keep things very simple and minimal in my workpack, I only bring my laptop and maybe the book that I am reading at the moment but something I just added is an "emergency bag" with some advil, wipes, extra pen, tide to go, gum etc. It has come more in handy than I thought it would.

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому

      Yes! That emergency bag can be such a lifesaver! Thanks for watching & commenting 💓

  • @cassidymilewski4441
    @cassidymilewski4441 Рік тому +12

    I absolutely LOVE the nursing content! You were the one influencer that kept me going through my absn program and nclex studying & I just found out that I passed the NGN in 85 a few days ago!! Excited to continue following your journey and learning from you!! ❤

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому +1

      CASSIDY!!!! You did it!!! Wow you should be so proud & I’m so grateful I got to be there in some way. Hope you’re celebrating all your hard work right now ❤️🪩🥳

  • @karlam3512
    @karlam3512 Рік тому +16

    I started watching you while I was applying to nursing school and I’m so happy I found your videos. Just started nursing school now and I feel like I got some of the stuff I needed beforehand because of what I saw from your videos. You are such an inspiration and I am hoping to work in peds too once I’m a nurse 💗

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому +1

      Omg this makes me so happy!!! Keep working hard on school & don’t settle, I love this job so much! ❤️

  • @adrianagarza7114
    @adrianagarza7114 Рік тому +12

    "i never use this notebook" puts it back in 😂😂😂 thats me everytIme I clean my teacher schoolbag lol love your energy!❤❤

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому +2

      watch me carry it around for another 5 years 😂

  • @ellenmariemcgee
    @ellenmariemcgee Рік тому +2

    i’m a nursing student and watching your videos bring me so much excitement!! you’re killing it! ❤️❤️

  • @BvrgGbln
    @BvrgGbln 6 місяців тому

    I love those little light keychains. I work overnights in addiction rehab and so when I do bed checks it's super easy to have on my lanyard and use when I have to do my checks!

  • @AndreaCalvillo1
    @AndreaCalvillo1 Рік тому +4

    The spirit catches you is set in my hometown! I had to read it for my AP English class to learn about Hmong culture in Merced. It’s such a moving story

  • @jennierobb9336
    @jennierobb9336 Рік тому +2

    I love the hand sanitizer in the lunch bag idea I am gonna have to start doing that as well. I like the light on my badge it has been a life saver for me and my docs at times.

  • @lexiicampos
    @lexiicampos 8 місяців тому

    Nursing student but when doing clinicals and lecture, I make sure to keep Clorox wipes or wet ones to sanitize my surface & hands, snacks, tea bags/instant coffee, and a compact brush and mirror. All types of chargers on deck, nail care stuff, and tweezers too! I pretty much have almost everything you mentioned in your bag too (including the floss) 😭😭 over prepared a bit but everything has been asked for by my cohort so it works ig lol

  • @cheskashooky
    @cheskashooky Рік тому

    I have been watching you for so long like 5 to 6 yrs Your dorm video was the first one I watched, and I just want to let you know u I got into nursing school! U are truly my inspiration ❤ your videos are my comfort 💕

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому

      AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHG

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому

      This is HUGE. Big congratulations to you, welcome to this wonderful profession, we’re so happy to have ya!

  • @abmaria9309
    @abmaria9309 Рік тому +3

    Great video Kiara ❤ i've been watching you since forever and i'm so proud of you

  • @cookiemonster7313
    @cookiemonster7313 Рік тому +3

    I am glad to see you are enjoying your nursing career😊

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому

      I am! It's challenging, but so right for my personality :)

  • @kaylapilcher9085
    @kaylapilcher9085 Рік тому

    I have a tiny pair of trauma shears that clip to my badge and omg SO helpful. Opening meds that are hard, cutting off tape all the things!

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому

      Okay I need this cuz I don’t like running to my bag for the big ones!

  • @juliaroe3214
    @juliaroe3214 Рік тому +1

    I read The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down in undergrad for a childhood across cultures class, and it is eye opening. It’s probably one of my favorite books that I read during that time.

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому

      I’m loving to so far! I actually got to read it tonight cuz we have had a lot of down time!

  • @Darklink7884
    @Darklink7884 Рік тому +2

    Good morning, and Happy Weekend Kiara.

  • @annal.2141
    @annal.2141 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for the video! Hope your weekend is everything you need!

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching! So far it's going well...just working away :)

  • @IdaMol
    @IdaMol Рік тому +2

    We always love a cute little mister Piggy!❤️

  • @kristenplace6599
    @kristenplace6599 Рік тому

    Yello is the best hair salon in Portland!! So glad you agree.

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому

      Yes!! Kaylee is one of my best friends!

  • @frannybaronian
    @frannybaronian Рік тому +1

    More life update stuff! I have a new job which is amazing - I'm working remotely as a communications and marketing manager for an educational non profit! I'm MUCH happier and enjoying my work much better! I'm GRADUATING COLLEGE IN DECEMBER!! I'm thrilled and all of your college videos have been such a saving grace throughout my years and especially now that I'm finishing! I'm seeing way too many movies this summer - my boyfriend and I just saw Barbie! Ahh I'm so excited for everything and I can't wait to see where life takes us Kiara! Sending you a biiiig hug and all my love! 💗💗💗

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому +2

      When you're employed before graduating >>> YOU GO GIRL!! So proud of you and excited to hear all about your post-grad life. Glad you're still making mems too...it's a special time to be a student! Big hugs to you too 💕🥰

  • @slh14x
    @slh14x Рік тому +1

    i start ultrasound school in a few weeks!

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому +1

      Ahhh so excited for you! Congratulations on the new adventure 👏🤗

    • @slh14x
      @slh14x Рік тому

      @@KiaraMadisen thank u!! 🥰

  • @edwardleecaliforniausa
    @edwardleecaliforniausa Рік тому +6

    Good morning Kiara happy Saturday morning and happy weekend and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you

  • @readsandeats2263
    @readsandeats2263 Рік тому

    You are so well equiped.
    It is always best to have more than you need.

  • @nellyramirez2705
    @nellyramirez2705 Рік тому

    I always carry a keychain with usb to charge my iPhone on the computer … super useful !

  • @yourfavern80
    @yourfavern80 10 місяців тому

    I have so much in my work bag, I should probably go through it and clean it out lol I keep an extra pair of scrubs in my bag (I don't have a locker assigned or I'd throw them in there). In IMC we deal mostly with body fluids from every orifice, but in adult and geriatric measurements from patients that have limited mobility--and differing orientations depending on the time since I work nights. I sincerely love every minute of care I provide, no matter what I'm cleaning from wherever it came from. One thing I keep in my bag that I've relied on more than I thought I would--a bottle of hydrogen peroxide to get blood or other stains off my light color scrubs (99% of the time the stain is from me, whether it's food or blood...a lot of my patients have dementia, sundowning is no joke...for real). I also keep mouthwash in my bag. I love spicy foods, but I don't want to breathe spicy nightshift breath on my patients at 0400 when I'm getting their vitals lol

  • @randitochervlogs
    @randitochervlogs Рік тому

    I absolutely love watching this

  • @aliciaberkbigler3355
    @aliciaberkbigler3355 Рік тому

    Not a nurse, but as a Paramedic I always make sure to have multiple pens, a sharpie, my Raptor multi tool, and my AirPods. I always also have my laptop and iPad on me along with chargers for everything!

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому

      Yes!!! These are all such good recommendations!!

  • @dollaiiahati
    @dollaiiahati Рік тому +2

    FINALLLYYYYYYYYYYYY

  • @georgeliao9538
    @georgeliao9538 Рік тому +2

    Very proud of ya!

  • @MsCgagne
    @MsCgagne Рік тому +4

    I always have a set of reusable utensils in my bag so I don't have to use disposable ones.

  • @BballbandDluvr22
    @BballbandDluvr22 Рік тому +1

    I keep a granola bar with me at all times!! I have allergies so I keep Made Good Birthday Cake Granola bars with me just in case for a lil snack and I'm on the go and I can't eat

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому

      That’s a good one! I keep tons of snacks in my lunch box!

  • @verenakravs
    @verenakravs Рік тому

    a must have in my work bag (during my internship) was a little snack to help me curb my anxiety-induced nausea 🤍 and my lanyard with all my essential cards (ID, bus ticket, staff badge)

  • @marinangelov
    @marinangelov Рік тому

    Good morning Kiara! I hope you had a good nap! 🌞

  • @brianamcclendon1458
    @brianamcclendon1458 Рік тому +2

    Hi Kiara! Are your scrub bottoms figs? Can you link if still available?

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому

      Yes they are! I don’t think this color still is :( I hate how to get rid of the colors so fast!

  • @andyn.6947
    @andyn.6947 Рік тому +2

    I don´t work as a nurse, but I always keep a piece of chocolate (like a very small one-bite candy) because I tend to have a sweet teeth on a weird time... Could you do some meal-prep video of dishes you cook for your shifts beside taking your usua TJ´s salads?
    Sending good wishes ♥

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому +2

      Im reading this as I just popped my emergency chocolate in my mouth 😂 I love that video idea and will do that because im getting a little sick of salad on nights 😂

  • @WesleyCoughlan
    @WesleyCoughlan Рік тому

    Awesome video! Love your work backpack & work badge! Looks very cool! 😊❤

  • @mj-mx1lu
    @mj-mx1lu Рік тому +1

    Mean while I just started my BSN program and your videos are the only things that get me through the long nights of homework after long days of work!! Please dont stop uploading for at least another 2.5 years haha 🥲🥲. Keep it up!! Good luck Kiara!

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому +1

      I won’t!! You got this. Keep working hard every day, I see you, & I promise it will be worth it!

    • @mj-mx1lu
      @mj-mx1lu Рік тому

      ⁠@@KiaraMadisen🥺🥺Thank you!! Looking forward to the next upload already. 🥲

  • @frannybaronian
    @frannybaronian Рік тому +3

    I LOVE your nursing videos! My dad just finished a program where he's working toward being a hospice chaplain and he also worked in peds oncology! Your videos for nursing always make me so grateful for the nurses and doctors in my life so THANK YOU KIARA for what you do! You're a rockstar and those kids are so lucky to have you! 💗

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому +3

      Oh my gosh your dad must be such an amazing man! We are so grateful for our chaplains! ❤️

  • @marissarose3796
    @marissarose3796 Рік тому +4

    i think in your college bag tour you had a pouch for band-aids and medical stuff basically, i’ve since created a pouch like that for myself and it’s been fantastic over the years to have

  • @Courtney-Alice-Gargani
    @Courtney-Alice-Gargani Рік тому +2

    How heavy is your backpack? Shelby made some skiing videos like a few months back. You two need to go skiing together and make a video on it.

  • @VideoGameRoom32
    @VideoGameRoom32 Рік тому +2

    I have my company laptop where I have to travel to different offices in my work bag and tools like screw drivers.

  • @WinchelleRoss
    @WinchelleRoss Рік тому

    I cannot go anywhere without my tiny Swiss knife!! I just have to bring it everywhere with me, and it's just a handy and very useful thing to have! :>

  • @Yousry-ERC
    @Yousry-ERC Рік тому +2

    U R an inspiration ❤

  • @H_naa-future
    @H_naa-future 9 місяців тому

    What brand are your scrubs?

    • @VumombiRachael
      @VumombiRachael 8 місяців тому

      After using uworld twice and failing, I never knew I could ever pass the nclex but today I am very happy. I just passed my Nclex on my third attempt with a great help from Dr Luther

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  8 місяців тому

      figs! and some lululemon long sleeves

  • @stacyjackson9026
    @stacyjackson9026 Рік тому +3

    A good book to read! Unfortunately working in the urgent care setting, summer time isn't always the busiest season. Im currently reading the Silent Patient.
    PS: I got accepted into the Nursing Program I applied for 🤗

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому

      OMG CONGRATS!!!!! When do you start?? this is big. Hope you're enjoying the slowness before your life gets filled up with studying! So proud of you & I think I need to invest in a good book I'm excited to ready lol

    • @stacyjackson9026
      @stacyjackson9026 Рік тому +1

      ​@@KiaraMadisen I start in September! Thank you! I am trying to enjoy the summer free time as much as possible lol

  • @ervinsmoviecorner8748
    @ervinsmoviecorner8748 Рік тому +2

    Nice one, Kiara!❤❤

  • @shawnalscott6177
    @shawnalscott6177 Рік тому +2

    Toothbrush/toothpaste or wisps are an essential for me. Night shift dragon breath is no joke and I like to feel fresh when I give report 😂

  • @brendachaves6375
    @brendachaves6375 Рік тому +2

    Hey Kiara!

  • @kajasue5380
    @kajasue5380 Рік тому

    I’m loving the vids! ☺️

  • @adrianaalvarez5611
    @adrianaalvarez5611 Рік тому

    One of my favorite books! I think any health care education should require students to read this book. It really makes you see care and life from another perspective and makes one more empathetic, understanding, and humble towards others.

  • @slothyslothbear83
    @slothyslothbear83 Рік тому +2

    That mountain hardware halfzip linked is like $20 right now which is an INSANE price!

  • @Courtney-Alice-Gargani
    @Courtney-Alice-Gargani Рік тому +2

    I ❤ the pig on your key chain.

  • @alymarty
    @alymarty Рік тому

    Hey Kiara does your Owala water bottle fit in the side pocket or is it too big?? Planning to get the bag but I got the Yeti 36oz so not sure if those water bottles too big for the side??

  • @aspenthewolfaussiemix5639
    @aspenthewolfaussiemix5639 Рік тому +1

    emergency snacks, aka extra snacks that i never eat unless i’ve forgotten to pack a snack

  • @jenn_in_atl
    @jenn_in_atl Рік тому

    Kiara said “I need to clean out my bag let me film” lol
    I’m studying for pharm bc your “what’s in my nurse bag” inspired me to go to nursing school ❤ pray for me!!!

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому +1

      We love a multitasking moment 😂 best of luck with pharm I promise you can always look up meds so don’t stress!!

    • @jenn_in_atl
      @jenn_in_atl Рік тому

      @@KiaraMadisen It’s week one and I’m dreading dosage calculations 😅
      Could you do a video on what it’s like to work in pediatric oncology? I’m open to all areas because I haven’t started clinicals yet. I’m very interested in working with kids and oncology interests me too.

  • @loismoskow1959
    @loismoskow1959 Рік тому

    I am new to your channel and like it very much. Can you tell me where you got the pill pin and the other pins and little green flashlight. They are really cool. I know a special nurse like you that I would like to give them to. Thanks a lot, I will keep watching.

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому

      Omg you’re so kind!! I’ve collected a lot of my pins at street fairs over the years, but if you search enamel pins for nurses on Etsy a ton of cute ones come up! The green flashlight is linked in my Amazon storefront under nurse things I love and it comes with the blue and white magnet light that clips on your scrubs that I also use all the time!

  • @KateWilkins-n5t
    @KateWilkins-n5t Рік тому

    Hey Kiara, I was wondering why you get to choose what you wear to work and don’t wear a uniform nurse scrubs? Just generally curious. ✌🏼

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому

      I actually wear scrub bottoms and just don’t like scrub tops. I love the zipper pockets in my vest and my comfy long sleeves that I just wear for work and keep me warm cuz my floor is so cold:)

  • @jamiehlchen
    @jamiehlchen Рік тому

    I recently passed my CNA exam and am about to start my college under BSN

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому

      Ahhh so excited for you to continue on your journey! Keep rockin it!

  • @shallowdeep28
    @shallowdeep28 Рік тому +2

    Don't you love finding something that you've been looking for? I'm not working at the moment(but I'm applying like crazy. Cross your fingers for me), when I did work, I always had gum and fun pens for doodling.

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому

      Sending the best vibes your way! You got this 💪🤞💓

  • @glowindust8869
    @glowindust8869 4 місяці тому

    is the bag in navy or black i cant tell!😅

  • @lewiskent550
    @lewiskent550 Рік тому +3

    Hi how are you feeling at the moment and how tall are you

  • @evamaldonado606
    @evamaldonado606 Рік тому

    I'm seriously thinking about carrying a dry shampoo in my backpack
    I mean just in case😂
    Hey kiara quick question, what do you think about the north face backpacks? I want to buy one

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому +1

      Omg I should put some in mine!!

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому +1

      I honestly used my northface backpack for over 10 years and loved it!

  • @zoedenaeyer3352
    @zoedenaeyer3352 Рік тому

    Not a nurse but I do work with kids and I always keep at least two different things of stickers in bag - the perfect reward/bribe 😂

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому

      Omg YES. We have stickers at the nurses station that are very helpful for this sort of thing!

  • @hannahquick6810
    @hannahquick6810 Рік тому +2

    absolutely amazing I love you so much have a great day!!! ❤

  • @lauriem5089
    @lauriem5089 Рік тому +3

    I just have to tell you because I can't unsee it. Something flew out of the first folder when you opened it.

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому +1

      hahaha I got to lock for this under my couch 😂

  • @davidparnell4675
    @davidparnell4675 Рік тому +2

    Good video

  • @josealfonsosilvalatorre1826
    @josealfonsosilvalatorre1826 Рік тому +2

    Nice video

  • @VideoGameRoom32
    @VideoGameRoom32 Рік тому +2

    How's work? Are they treating you well like your manager, and your co-workers? How are the patients treating you?

  • @TheCamilz
    @TheCamilz Рік тому

    A protein bar🤩

  • @heidirose181
    @heidirose181 Рік тому +3

    Definitely chapstick!!

  • @noura.Ah.ja_
    @noura.Ah.ja_ Рік тому

    Miss you ❤

  • @VideoGameRoom32
    @VideoGameRoom32 Рік тому +2

    Orientation is so boring. When I attended more than half the employees fell asleep. What's the most thing you like about your job?

  • @cmrojas84
    @cmrojas84 Рік тому +1

    So I start nursing school Aug 28 and I just literally piled all my supplies in my backpack. I have an Amazon wish list and I have pretty much have everything from there. So yea no organization.. nothing.. lol ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому +1

      Hey that’s all you need, you are ready!!! 💪❤️

  • @Rick-ov5jm
    @Rick-ov5jm Рік тому +2

    You dont need a stetaostope..????

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому

      Each kid has their own that's assigned to the room so we don't carry germs from room to room!

  • @darcejackson5902
    @darcejackson5902 Рік тому

    #PedsHemOncNurseLife 💙💙💙👩🏽‍⚕️

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому

      I feel so lucky to work in this field 💛

  • @LotsOfParsnips
    @LotsOfParsnips Рік тому

    haha no shade but I notice that American nurses take so much stuff to work with them. I literally take something for lunch and dinner, a drink and a pen!

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому +1

      Haha we really do...always the need to feel prepared 😂

  • @vicky-ox5nm
    @vicky-ox5nm Рік тому +3

    Do u feel any pressure from u r family and friends about not having a boyfriend, fiance getting married? When do u c yourself getting married? Say hi to t wann.

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому +1

      Oh yes, but that’s cuz everyone around me is getting married & engaged 😂 I know my time with come so I’m just trying to be patient :)

  • @CardinalGrad
    @CardinalGrad Рік тому +1

    I carry an extra phone charger in my work bag.

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому +2

      I need to do this cuz my phone almost died last night 😂

  • @Nurse67
    @Nurse67 Рік тому

    I always carry my own stethoscope

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому

      I used to as well but each room as their own that we use so we don't transfer infections!

  • @Courtney-Alice-Gargani
    @Courtney-Alice-Gargani Рік тому +2

    First

  • @jenn366
    @jenn366 Рік тому

    Thats ridiculous you still got to wear a mask i work in a nursing home and no one wears a mask any more

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  Рік тому +2

      I work in oncology so everyone we care for has a weakened immune system so it really makes sense for us & I love it because I get sick less!