Day In The Life of An ICU Nurse | My Routine

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  • Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
  • Follow along as I take you through my typical work day as an ICU nurse. Enjoy!
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    About me:
    I'm a Registered Nurse who enjoys fitness, travel, and content creation. In this channel, I take you through my daily life, adventures, as well as share some nursing knowledge. Enjoy watching me sweat in the Texas heat.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 102

  • @dariusrus5335
    @dariusrus5335 2 роки тому +89

    I am in school to become an ICU nurse right now at 35 years of age , this is very helpful

    • @raffyibanez9653
      @raffyibanez9653 Рік тому +8

      Zup same here bro almost same age too 😅

    • @dripdrop4625
      @dripdrop4625 Рік тому +14

      31 about to start. It’s the beginning brethren!

    • @Alexander-qc7bu
      @Alexander-qc7bu Рік тому +6

      hope you do well man, you got this👍🏽

    • @FBOSire
      @FBOSire Рік тому +8

      32 😊 better late than never

    • @kdmj48
      @kdmj48 Рік тому +2

      34 about to start as well

  • @issac7003
    @issac7003 2 роки тому +47

    In high school currently and I want to be a CRNA

    • @raymondbas
      @raymondbas  2 роки тому +21

      Stay at it Issac! Hard work pays off. I have the same goal, see you out there 🤘🏼

    • @Massivedrawer15
      @Massivedrawer15 2 місяці тому +1

      Do it. I'm on that journey myself.

    • @LSUWarlan
      @LSUWarlan Місяць тому

      Because you heard it was the highest paying nursing profession

  • @Milbia
    @Milbia 2 роки тому +17

    hey! im doing my nursing clinical rotation in the ICU right now. Im a senior and hope to get my BSN in May. Loved this video!❤️ I just started vlogging my journey here on youtube too

    • @raymondbas
      @raymondbas  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Milbia. Very excited for you to join the field. All the hard work will be well worth it. Thanks for watching and good luck!

  • @NurseMasterCharlieRN
    @NurseMasterCharlieRN 2 роки тому +10

    Fellow (ex) ICU nurse here...enjoyed the video, I miss the ICU, I may have to go back...Keep posting. I work in education now.
    I'm a big supporter of NURSES!!!!!!!! I am also here on UA-cam...!!!

    • @raymondbas
      @raymondbas  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for teaching the next generation!

    • @NurseMasterCharlieRN
      @NurseMasterCharlieRN 2 роки тому +2

      @@raymondbas The next generation will be the ones taking care of my generation...hopefully not me...lol!!!

  • @virginialorthe1487
    @virginialorthe1487 3 роки тому +6

    The camera went up way too fast after your 4 mile run in my opinion 😬

  • @drewtheking1586
    @drewtheking1586 День тому

    Hi I’m in college trying to transition to the nursing program I want to get into icu but I am kind of scared of the gore and kind of injuries I would she is that something you get over with time?

  • @JonathanJayTorres
    @JonathanJayTorres 2 роки тому +8

    What’s up Raymond! This video was awesome, it definitely gave me more insight on the routine of a ICU nurse. I am currently a 4th semester nursing student doing my preceptorship on medsurg, but I am really interested in the ICU. I recently got done with my critical care rotation and I loved it. I just started creating nursing videos and sharing my journey on here as well. I’m looking forward to more videos bro, keep it up 🩺🤙🏽

    • @raymondbas
      @raymondbas  3 місяці тому

      Thank you, man. Best of luck to you.

  • @sarac1573
    @sarac1573 Рік тому +3

    Why you have 2 ventilated patients?

  • @davonfaux1167
    @davonfaux1167 3 роки тому +9

    You’re good at this filming thing!

  • @for3ver_eriyanah213
    @for3ver_eriyanah213 Рік тому +6

    I plan to be an ICU travel nurse so watching how you manage your time is very helpful

  • @NightLife360
    @NightLife360 2 роки тому +3

    3 icu patients? thats not safe and 2 of them are on vents

  • @Blessed.90
    @Blessed.90 2 роки тому +3

    Great video ! … I should be on ICU unit shortly myself. Where did you get your scrub caps?

  • @xxrosaxx1000
    @xxrosaxx1000 2 роки тому +27

    Was an med/tele nurse in a community hospital for 2 years where I first became a nurse & I just started in the cardiac ICU at one of the top hospitals worldwide… the transition has been huge.. everything is new for me and there’s SO much to learn. I’m halfway through orientation & still feeling defeated, when does It get better 😩

    • @Berdam0703
      @Berdam0703 Рік тому +3

      Don’t give up , you got
      This

    • @deeplyhenry3139
      @deeplyhenry3139 Рік тому +4

      how are you doing 1 year along?

    • @_GandalfTheGrey_
      @_GandalfTheGrey_ 9 місяців тому +1

      Update?

    • @raymondbas
      @raymondbas  3 місяці тому

      I definitely get that. Patience, willingness to learn, and the ability to detach from work and recharge by doing things you love is what I would say. It definitely does get better, but the learning never stops. Best of luck!

  • @LouBuckzz
    @LouBuckzz 2 роки тому +4

    Currently Transferring with my associates to a nursing school to get my BSN. It’s a scary goal but i can’t wait to finish it.

  • @christianfiguroa7147
    @christianfiguroa7147 Місяць тому

    That head band looks stupid maybe once in a while but not everyday

  • @saraysaldierna5008
    @saraysaldierna5008 2 роки тому +3

    Nice video, I'm nurse too.

    • @raymondbas
      @raymondbas  2 роки тому

      Its a great field, stay safe!

  • @Jshowtime02
    @Jshowtime02 2 роки тому +3

    How many years of experience as a nurse did you have before going into icu?

    • @raymondbas
      @raymondbas  3 місяці тому

      Was fortunate and got into the ICU straight from school. It can be overwhelming with so much to learn and such a big responsibility, but, definitely doable with the right attitude.

    • @Jshowtime02
      @Jshowtime02 3 місяці тому

      @@raymondbas during your nursing school did you ever work on icu as a student or extern?

  • @TheRealOkinami
    @TheRealOkinami 2 роки тому +1

    This guy literally video'd himself in the shower. Bruh 🤣👏🏻

  • @Aidsfoster
    @Aidsfoster 7 місяців тому +1

    Helpful thanks

  • @krongkrong979
    @krongkrong979 Рік тому +1

    Nutritious foods, great!

  • @siobhaneringde
    @siobhaneringde Місяць тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @siobhaneringde
    @siobhaneringde Місяць тому

    im a new subscriber AAAAA

  • @bettysmith4527
    @bettysmith4527 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the video, just had an interview for an ICU job, shadow tomorrow, a bit nervous and dreading waking up at the crack of dawn, but I'm excited about the opportunity!

  • @rodolfomarin7140
    @rodolfomarin7140 2 місяці тому

    Do you go to the gym before or after work

  • @TheNurseDan
    @TheNurseDan Місяць тому

    Thanks for this!

  • @lisamoulton2540
    @lisamoulton2540 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, clock in 0645, lunch ?? At 340?? What 😳?

    • @BlissyAcKc
      @BlissyAcKc 2 роки тому +2

      Lucky he got lunch that day. Nurses don't always manage to get a break. Some days it is too hectic to pee let alone take a lunch break.

    • @raymondbas
      @raymondbas  2 роки тому

      Yessir. Its the typical nurse schedule. Time management is big in nursing and it depends on your patients acuity. Most days arent too bad and theres usually time for quick snacks or a water break!

  • @jesuscastro222
    @jesuscastro222 2 місяці тому

    I respect your grind bro keep going! 🤘🏽

  • @chriz_Noir
    @chriz_Noir 7 місяців тому

    So the 5 days off you get, will you still be paid in that period?

    • @raymondbas
      @raymondbas  3 місяці тому

      If it's your scheduled days off it is not paid. However, if you choose to use your earned PTO then it can be paid.

  • @antiperspirant
    @antiperspirant Рік тому

    Subbed, great video :)

  • @bettysmith4527
    @bettysmith4527 2 роки тому

    Three patents in an ICU? Yikes!

  • @katarak4742
    @katarak4742 2 роки тому

    Let me see what the men do ! ❤️

  • @user-nb9sp6qx5z
    @user-nb9sp6qx5z Рік тому

    I know the valley 956 when I see it lol

  • @ChrxmeKev
    @ChrxmeKev 5 місяців тому

    Do you have to wear a hat?

    • @raymondbas
      @raymondbas  3 місяці тому +1

      You do not, but during covid it made it way comfier as you are also wearing an N95 mask most of the time. Wearing a "hat" or surgical cap/bouffant is usually necessary in sterile environments though, like the OR or during a bedside procedure.

  • @tiktoklegend1286
    @tiktoklegend1286 2 роки тому

    Your life is mine bro from the job to the exact food

  • @darrenhirst9900
    @darrenhirst9900 2 роки тому

    Everybody loves Raymond 😂

  • @gabegutierrez21
    @gabegutierrez21 11 місяців тому

    Whats better nursing or rad tech?

    • @raymondbas
      @raymondbas  3 місяці тому

      I personally like nursing more because of the wide range of fields you can work in.

  • @susynne2124
    @susynne2124 2 роки тому +1

    3 pts?????

    • @raymondbas
      @raymondbas  2 роки тому +1

      Yes typically in ICU you can get 2-3 patients. Acuity level of each patient should be considered carefully when this happens though

    • @bettysmith4527
      @bettysmith4527 2 роки тому +4

      @@raymondbas Glad I live in a state that mandates a maximum of two patients in all intensive care settings!

    • @Whereisyourheartnow
      @Whereisyourheartnow 11 місяців тому

      @@bettysmith4527Do you mind if ask what state that is . …?My senior friend did not have an initially good icu nurse .We are here in Massachusetts

  • @tigersbloodboom
    @tigersbloodboom 2 роки тому

    do you live alone

  • @tweetwinx1671
    @tweetwinx1671 2 роки тому

    Hi Raymond! Which part of Texas are you from?

  • @_Meghubx
    @_Meghubx 3 роки тому +3

    Do you recommend working in the ICU as a new grad nurse?

    • @Prizin_Mike
      @Prizin_Mike 2 роки тому +3

      It’s possible, not all ICUs will take a new grad. But some do, and some new grads can handle it. Not everyone can though so it’s just about knowing yourself and your capabilities and the new grad programs in your area

    • @raymondbas
      @raymondbas  2 роки тому +6

      Absolutely Megan. Its challenging i won’t lie but its definitely rewarding. Its where you can learn the most in my opinion, and with ICU experience you open up way more opportunities. Good luck!

    • @danielillingworth4303
      @danielillingworth4303 2 роки тому

      @@Prizin_Mike yes I can attest. I did my capstone in a trauma 1 ICU and am starting at a Nurse resident in July I get my BSN in 3 weeks!

  • @albinalex4630
    @albinalex4630 3 роки тому +1

    Love it!

  • @agathahofmann6977
    @agathahofmann6977 2 роки тому

    hi!
    how long are your shifts? do you get help with those 3 patients? feom another nurse or an assistant?
    I am an ICU nurse in the Netherlands. we have 8 hour shifts. I work 3 days a week . 2 patients max. we have only icu nurses working on our unit. and student nurses. no care assistants

    • @sdm1568
      @sdm1568 6 місяців тому

      From my understanding, nurse to patient ratio for ICU RNs is 1:2, thought it was odd that they're administering 3, but perhaps ita just a rotation protocol

    • @raymondbas
      @raymondbas  3 місяці тому +1

      Hi there. Everyone in the ICU usually helps each other. And here in Texas, some hospitals provide a nursing assistant, and some don't. But either way, I've been fortunate to have coworkers who are always willing to lend a hand. Thanks!

  • @Ipomoeas
    @Ipomoeas 2 роки тому

    What are you in school for?

    • @raymondbas
      @raymondbas  2 роки тому +3

      Finishing my BSN. Many don’t know but you can work as an RN with an associates!

  • @rdavid94
    @rdavid94 3 роки тому

    Let's go Ray!

  • @zestpeet4614
    @zestpeet4614 Рік тому

    What degree are you pursuing?

    • @raymondbas
      @raymondbas  3 місяці тому

      BSN and then go for DNAP!

  • @michaelkokinos2872
    @michaelkokinos2872 2 роки тому

    What are you in school for? CRNA?

    • @raymondbas
      @raymondbas  2 роки тому +6

      Trying to finish my BSN michael. But CRNA is the plan for the future God willing.

    • @michaelkokinos2872
      @michaelkokinos2872 2 роки тому

      @@raymondbas oh wow, was it difficult to get an ICU job with an ADN?