1. Eat something 2. Be on time 3. Be prepared 4. Take reports on all patient 5. Don't complain get used to that routine 6. Assume the role of the nurse (start getting yourself used to the routine) 7. Cultivating time management skills 8. Bedside manner talk to your patient 9. CNA work is not beneath you (You are going there to work) 10. Seek opportunities to work put yourself out there and learn as much as you can

Yesss! Another tip is be an advocate for your own education! I've had so many situations where other nurses put me in a situation that had no value to my learning. I had to take charge and put myself in a situation that would benefit me as a nursing students. Also look for skills you want to do! My patient might not have a foley or a piggyback to hang so I go to my nurse and ask if there's anyone needing a foley placed or an IV start. You kind of have to be "aggressive" about your learning. A couple tips for anyone about to do your OR rotation eat food! Like carb load before going in lol. Don't lock your knees. Shift your weight and stretch in place. Wear compression socks and comfy shoes. When you're not used to standing in place that long it kills your feet.

@NurseBass

8 жыл бұрын

+MissMegB Yea, that's really well-worded and I like that. "Be an advocate for your own education." That's great advice though!

@GABRIELJACMEL

7 жыл бұрын

MissMegB so true!!!

Hey man, thank you for the tips. I have worked at a nursing home for 2 and a half years, but in dietary. But I see the patients and have a heart for them. Almost all of the time my co-workers don't see the whole picture, down the line they're working for someone that desperately needs care. You're right when you say we are guests in their home. It's cause we are! I'm considering nursing school at community college next year starting prerequisites and I appreciate all the time you've taken to let us know what we're in for.

def will try the workload of my RN! I'm in my 2nd quarter of nursing school. I also hate it when I hear my classmates complain!!!

@NurseBass

8 жыл бұрын

+MissSimplyKC Yes, I highly recommend it. It just makes things easier as you further advance in your program! :D

great video, super advice! Thanks so much! greatly appreciated!

You are sooo positive and encouraging ! Your teachers , and patients are lucky to have you , and I hope they realize it.

@NurseBass

8 жыл бұрын

Well that means a lot and I really do appreciate that. I really hope I'm making a difference out there and bringing about change in people's lives. Thank you!!

hey nurse bass, thanks for another great video. I'm starting my final year placement in ICU on tuesday (3 or 4 shifts a week for 12 weeks) and i'm feeling the nerves. i've been going through your videos and they're helping me get into the mind set. I especially liked your tip about putting yourself out there / not being a wallflower. I was talking to the ICU NUM today kind of just asking her what she'd like to see from me this semester and she said her biggest thing is just being open to the experience, ask lots of questions because no question is a stupid one and be proactive and engaged. always good to be reminded.

@NurseBass

8 жыл бұрын

+HeyKirsty Hey Kirsty! I'm happy to hear that the videos have been helping you out! But yes, it's definitely a MUST to get in there and get your hands dirty and GRIND! :D

About to start my first clinical. I'm so nervous! Thanks for all the advice man!

Great tips! Im actually a bit nervous about going into clinicals because some nurses are just plain mean and nasty and feel like youre a burden to them or that you are there to slow them down. Hopefully I ll have a great experience but we ll see. I ll try to stay positive and I ll definitely take your tips to heart. Thank you:)

Wow I needed this! I just started clinical 2 weeks ago and this definitely helped me get out of my shell a bit! Keep up the awesome videos!!

@NurseBass

8 жыл бұрын

I def will! And I'm happy to help! Good luck the rest of the semester!!

1st clinical this upcoming Wednesday!! thanks for the advises

1st clinical on Wednesday! Thank ya kind sir!

@NurseBass

8 жыл бұрын

+Filipinogenetics You're welcome boss man. Just go in there confident and E.M.B.R.A.C.E it man. You'll be alright bud. And most importantly: HAVE FUN! :D

Thanks for the great vids man.. starting clinicals in august and really did not know what to expect but good tips definitely will keep in mind

@NurseBass

8 жыл бұрын

No problem at all boss! Good luck to you in August. It's going to be a great experience.

Thank you for your words of wisdom and clinical expertise. Cheers and "nurse out".

THANK YOU! Dude, you have become a personal hero to me.

@NurseBass

5 жыл бұрын

Means the world

Starting my clinicals in a few weeks. Will keep this in mind

Right on! Great advice! I honestly have SOOOOO much trouble "Seeking opportunities" ..it's not because i don't want them. it's really because I can be timid & shy. I really need to get out of that.

@NurseBass

8 жыл бұрын

+StephOnee Lawrence Thank youu! Yea, it can be awkward trying to approach situations and gain experience, but it's definitely a must! :)

Your videos are kick butt, man. I begin nursing school in 2 days! Reading to embrace the grind and learn my profession. Thank you for the videos!

@NurseBass

8 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome my friend. Congrats on getting started on your own journey. There are many great victories coming your way. All you have to do is put in the time and GRIND! :D

Great tips! I'm about to start clinicals next semester. We had a clinical info session recently and one of my classmates actually asked the coordinator if they have to do CNA-like work. Lmao it made me giggle and think, really? You sure you want to become a nurse? Anyway, thanks a bunch and look forward to seeing you out in the real world as a nursing professional!

@NurseBass

8 жыл бұрын

+Nessa Zuma Haha yea that's pretty crazy. But that just goes to show how some people really don't know what they're stepping in to whenever they try and get into Nursing School. Really attempting to enter a profession that they know nothing of. That might be another video idea lol. Thanks.

EXCELLENT VIDEO!!! Great advice, thanks so much for making this.

Well said bro!! Thanks for another one, just came back from my first theory test, not knowing how I feel about it. Pray for me brotha

@NurseBass

8 жыл бұрын

+Daniel Frayne No problem boss! I hope everything went well man!

You Make me so excited to begin Nursing school lol, Great tips!

@NurseBass

8 жыл бұрын

+Fatu Medina Haha well thanksss! And good luck to you! It's going to be a wonderful and wild ride!

Glad you made this video man. Our second week after we get back we start clinicals

@NurseBass

8 жыл бұрын

+JtFliP Well good luck to you! I hope you took away a couple of gems from this one!

This was recommended for viewing by my Radiologic Technology program, so it applies to more than just nursing. Good stuff!

You have such great timing! I go to my first clinical on Monday! Thank you so much for this. But goodness am I nervous.

@NurseBass

8 жыл бұрын

+Kaycie Haha well I'm glad to hear that! You'll be alright. It's always nerve-racking for everyone. I hope it helps!

@kayciechapman

8 жыл бұрын

+Nurse Bass I hope so. I've loved everything so far in SIM lab and check-offs. I just have to get over the awkwardness of interacting with my real patient.

Thanks for the Advice man!! I was in the ER for an EMT hours I had to do, and Everything you said is true. Help everyone, and that nothing is below you. This will help when I start clinical. I see it as something might seem gross, like a changing soiled linens, but then think of how embarrassing it is for the patient. So being professional, and not getting bothered by doing the work will help so much.

@NurseBass

8 жыл бұрын

Most definitely. Professionalism is paramount.

Love your videos so informative and helpful. Thanks so much Nurse Bass!! 🙏🏽❤️🤗

@NurseBass

7 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

Love the advice!!!!! Perfect!

Wonderful rules!! Well done!

I'm about to check out a few volunteer opps pre nursing program

I am in my last semester of prerequisites and will start the nursing program August 28, 2017. Your videos have been so informative! I do have a two questions for you though. I have been a CNA for 11 years, how helpful will this be for my Clinicals, Labs and Lectures? Also, what can I expect during my first round of clinicals? Thank you for any feedback.

Honorable mention: attire, I guess you can place that under professionalism. I had a clinical rotation at the hospital with 15 other classmates and some called our Dean saying that one of her students had a green thong, clinical was immediately canceled lol , turns out it was someone else in all white(our clinical attire)

@NurseBass

8 жыл бұрын

+louis solomon Haha yessss! Great advice boss man.

@grandamcollection9262

5 жыл бұрын

Well damn😂

@erinnorwood6124

5 жыл бұрын

Ouch

First clinicals start on Monday for us.

Ain't gonna lie, I got bass envy. ha Great advice, stoked on finding ur channel

Loved this video! I shared it with my cohort😊

@NurseBass

8 жыл бұрын

+Shalisha J That's awesome! Thank you! :)

Awesome tips! #10 is my fav!

@NurseBass

8 жыл бұрын

+Kimberly Pettit Haha most definitely. Thank you. I'm happy that you enjoyed the tips! :)

Great video. thank you for sharing

@NurseBass

8 жыл бұрын

+nursing student Thank you! I appreciate that and you're welcome!

Great video man, those rules were straight to the point. #NurseBassRocks# hopefully I can see you at halal guys

@NurseBass

8 жыл бұрын

+Michaelangelo Clemente Haha thanks boss. I appreciate that! And yes, I hope so too man. I'm thinking that is going to be where we do it at. The video will be coming soon to KZread! :D

Wat an amazing vid! I'm so motivated! Lets do this!

@NurseBass

8 жыл бұрын

+Lourdes Salgado >:D

best best video ever !! I appreciate you man. soon to be baby.

So I start clinicals in the fall in my senior year (doing a 4 year traditional BSN) but my school is a little different. I'm finishing all my nursing classes now - this year I took medsurg I and II, psychosocial, community, peds, maternity, and research. The only actual class I have next year is 1 nursing elective per semester (we can pick between critical care, oncology, holistic nursing, high-risk delivery, etc.) and other than that it's just 3 full days of clinicals per week. I'm super worried that I will forget a lot over the summer by the time clinicals start. Do you think I should plan on reviewing every week next year or studying this summer?

@NurseBass

8 жыл бұрын

+Audrey U I think it would be best to plan on reviewing during the summer. Constantly keep that material fresh in your mind. That's the best way to go about it in my opinion

@audreyu5442

8 жыл бұрын

Nurse Bass Thank you!! I'm super excited but super nervous because so far it's just been a lot, lot, lot of sim lab and the occasional field experience haha so I don't have a lot of real life experience.

You’re awesome 😎 🙌🏾

Thanks .........

Extra Tips: Look your best and behave professionally. Study study study study your pathophysiology and meds! Even before you start. The more you know the more effective you will be. Know these morbidites and how they affect each other and what to expect. Know your labs. Not just what they are e.g. normal ranges. Know what affects them. Certain medications and disease processes alter these and a abnormal lab may be normal for that patient. You will get to a point to where you can look at the labs and have a good idea of what's going on. Invest in a decent stethescope . You will need it after you graduate so save money in the long run and help yourself and your ears out. Build build build a relationship with your nurses and physician. Chances are you may work in that hospital. A kind word from a seasoned physician or nurse may get you a job. The health care community is small and if you act like an ass it will come back to bite you. Shop talk is gossip and gossip can ruin a future career. Last and maybe the most important is own yourself and your career. It's your education and your money. If you're not satisfied with your experience tell your instructor. Be polite and professional but you may be saving yourself and future students a hassle. Some people don't like students and won't let you participate. Speak up about it. In regards to owning yourself, be confident in your abilities and be a patient advocate. If you know something is wrong take action appropriately. Case in point. In my first clinical rotation I noticed that a patient was not improving. Their dysphagia had increased and they had a unilateral nystagmus. When the white coats came and did rounds I told them. They said it was normal. I said please check and they did. They didn't notice it and reiterated no they look fine. I was scared and had white coat syndrome but I spoke out. I kindly asked them to check again but slowly. Sure enough it presented itself. The consulting neurologist said red flag! This is a sign of a mild stroke in the blablablah part of the brain. By trusting my training I identified a manifestation that had been missed. A wee student nurse saved a patients life perhaps. The physicians took me in front of the staff during their daily collaboration and called me out. I was smiling ear to ear needles to say. This is not uncommon believe it or not. Trust your training and be an advocate.

I struggle with organization 😩

I’m starting clinicals this week..Jesus take the wheel

Ok while preparation is important, adaptation is important in clinicals. I wish someone would have told me this earlier on but for those entering clinicals be prepared to do the things that they don’t teach you time management adapting to patients etc. it is not book by book and also there’s no such thing as clinical is impossible to fail. You might fail and I am living proof of that. This is hard truth but it’s something I should tell people because I never got informed of this until now. I was prepared to do stuff in clinical but couldn’t adapt to patients and was going book by book on the skills. You can’t do that! So that is my warning to everyone. Nurse bass and the other channels should have mentioned that. Sorry to be a downer

#1 :What if your in the keto diet?

I hope psych meds and coffee is on this list.

@NurseBass

8 жыл бұрын

+Renee I. Petranovich Lol, it's an unspoken must :p

Gotta say you are very attractive lmfao😂