What I Have Learned From Nursing

What does the title "nurse" mean to you?

Music:

Skyscraper (acoustic tribute to Demi Lovato)
Tyler Ward
Album: What They Wrote
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/what-they-wrote/id493853683

Never Say Never
Tyler Ward
Album: Tyler Ward Covers, Vol. 1 (Acoustic Version)
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/tyler-ward-covers-vol.-1-acoustic/id368191718

I Won't Give Up
Tyler Ward
Album: What They Wrote
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/what-they-wrote/id493853683

Category:

Education

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• nurse
• nursing
• nursing school
• nursing student
• nursing clinicals
• clinicals
• RN
• LPN
• LVN
• registered nurse
• licensed practical nurse
• licensed vocational nurse
• nursestephen
• nurse stephen
• thenursechannel
• the nurse channel
• murse
• male nurse

[erad76]

Love this! Very needed this first week of nursing school. I think this should be mandatory viewing for my class mates!

[NurseStephen]

@erad76 - I think it should be mandatory also! :D

[ptyrochromis]

Thank you so much for posting this video! It is so inspiring to me! I am a first year nursing student and so far, youtube nursing videos like this one have kept me going. Keep 'em coming! :)

[NurseStephen]

@ptyrochromis - Thank you for liking this video and GOOD LUCK through your first semester! I remember getting upset my first semester because I didn't understand everything. Don't worry. It will all come to you one day! Keep up the fight! Never give up!

[elpaso5893]

O great Wizard of Nursing, I come seeking advice. I just got certified as a Nursing Assistant. I will soon be looking for work in a Nursing Home. Please tell me a few of the things I have to keep in mind in being successful. My superiors will be RN's & LPN's, what are a few of the things they look for in a successful and valuable CNA?

[NurseStephen]

@elpaso5893 - CONGRATULATIONS on getting your CNA certification. With the patient loads of nursing homes, RNs and LPNs may get a little short with you. In return, you will get short with them. Remember, if you have a problem with a nurse, just calmly talk to them and try to see their side of the situation. I have seen a lot of hurt feelings on both sides when this happens.

Successful and Valuable skills - Always take the initiative. Stick to the nurse's side and ask their advice! :D

[elpaso5893]

@NurseStephen I worked at factory for many years before I got my CNA. The same could be said about being in that line of work (Peavey Electronics). Great company, The crew I was on was the best. After that experience I think I should be prepared for almost anything. It was a very tough job and I did just fine with the rules you have stated. - Have a great week

[NurseStephen]

@lovebug2ification - Hey! Tyler Ward sings all of these songs. I have posted all the information about the songs and where to find them on iTunes in the video description below! :D I really like the songs too!

[NurseStephen]

@TheBeautyonDuty - I TOTALLY agree with you. LPNs don't get enough respect. When I use to work with LPNs, we would be an equal team. My philosophy...LPNs have stronger technical clinical skills than I do. As an RN, I have more paperwork skills. We always treated the patient as a duo. When we didn't know an answer, we would ask each other. I loved doing nursing this way. Thanks for helping me save the world! :D

[NurseStephen]

@32nikkimac - When I was in school, they taught the dimensional analysis and the so called "dot-dot" calculation methods. I never got it and had to use my own method of doing it. I would hate to post a video and screw you up even further.

I remember the med tests we had to take each semester. I was scared half to death each time I had to take it. However, I had to learn not to over think the questions and not to second guess myself. When I followed this advice...I did fine.

Keep motivating!!

[NurseStephen]

@theRoseofmyheart - Hey Rose! Thanks! Glad you got the book! Thanks for your comment!

[NurseStephen]

@zinalar59 - Dude...I TOTALLY understand. Because I started a lot of IVs when I worked on a med/surg floor...I was the IV go-to guy in ICU. I have either good days or bad days sticking and I feel HORRIBLE when I don't get it. Dude...keep on fighting!