Day In The Life of An ICU Nurse

Day In The Life of An ICU Nurse | My Routine

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2 жыл бұрын

Follow along as I take you through my typical work day as an ICU nurse. Enjoy!
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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.

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@dariusrus5335 Жыл бұрын

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

@raffyibanez9653 Жыл бұрын

Zup same here bro almost same age too 😅

@dripdrop4625 Жыл бұрын

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

@Alexander-qc7bu Жыл бұрын

hope you do well man, you got this👍🏽

@FBOSire 11 ай бұрын

32 😊 better late than never

@kdmj48 11 ай бұрын

34 about to start as well

@issac7003 2 жыл бұрын

In high school currently and I want to be a CRNA

@raymondbas 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Massivedrawer15 14 күн бұрын

Do it. I'm on that journey myself.

@bettysmith4527 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@JonathanJayTorres 2 жыл бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

Thank you, man. Best of luck to you.

@for3ver_eriyanah213 Жыл бұрын

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

@Scofield229 4 ай бұрын

lmao update?

@NurseMasterCharlieRN 2 жыл бұрын

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 KZfaq...!!!

@raymondbas 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for teaching the next generation!

@NurseMasterCharlieRN 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Milbia 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@davonfaux1167 2 жыл бұрын

You’re good at this filming thing!

@raymondbas 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that sir!

@jesuscastro222 14 күн бұрын

I respect your grind bro keep going! 🤘🏽

@raymondbas 14 күн бұрын

Thanks man!

@albinalex4630 2 жыл бұрын

Love it!

@raymondbas 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you lad!

@Blessed.90 Жыл бұрын

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

@xxrosaxx1000 2 жыл бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

Don’t give up , you got This

@deeplyhenry3139 10 ай бұрын

how are you doing 1 year along?

@_GandalfTheGrey_ 7 ай бұрын

Update?

@raymondbas Ай бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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.

@_GandalfTheGrey_ 7 ай бұрын

Any updates? Have you finished?

@raymondbas Ай бұрын

Best of luck. You've got this.

@rdavid94 2 жыл бұрын

Let's go Ray!

@raymondbas 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it brotha!

@krongkrong979 Жыл бұрын

Nutritious foods, great!

@TheRealOkinami 2 жыл бұрын

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

@virginialorthe1487 2 жыл бұрын

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

@tiktoklegend1286 2 жыл бұрын

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

@saraysaldierna5008 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video, I'm nurse too.

@raymondbas 2 жыл бұрын

Its a great field, stay safe!

@darrenhirst9900 2 жыл бұрын

Everybody loves Raymond 😂

@antiperspirant Жыл бұрын

Subbed, great video :)

@rodolfomarin7140 10 күн бұрын

Do you go to the gym before or after work

@NightLife360 Жыл бұрын

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

@sarac1573 Жыл бұрын

Why you have 2 ventilated patients?

@Jshowtime02 2 жыл бұрын

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

@raymondbas Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@agathahofmann6977 2 жыл бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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!

@tweetwinx1671 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Raymond! Which part of Texas are you from?

@carraryusofy 2 жыл бұрын

why tf would you want to know

@chriz_Noir 5 ай бұрын

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

@raymondbas Ай бұрын

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.

@lisamoulton2540 2 жыл бұрын

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

@BlissyAcKc 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@user-nb9sp6qx5z 10 ай бұрын

I know the valley 956 when I see it lol

@raymondbas Ай бұрын

956-cuh!

@Ipomoeas 2 жыл бұрын

What are you in school for?

@raymondbas 2 жыл бұрын

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

@_Meghubx 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Prizin_Mike 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

@@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!

@Aidsfoster 4 ай бұрын

Helpful thanks

@gabegutierrez21 9 ай бұрын

Whats better nursing or rad tech?

@raymondbas Ай бұрын

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

@susynne2124 2 жыл бұрын

3 pts?????

@raymondbas 2 жыл бұрын

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

@bettysmith4527 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Endtimes88 8 ай бұрын

@@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

@michaelkokinos2872 2 жыл бұрын

What are you in school for? CRNA?

@raymondbas 2 жыл бұрын

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

@michaelkokinos2872 2 жыл бұрын

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

@tigersbloodboom 2 жыл бұрын

do you live alone

@zestpeet4614 Жыл бұрын

What degree are you pursuing?

@raymondbas Ай бұрын

BSN and then go for DNAP!

@bettysmith4527 2 жыл бұрын

Three patents in an ICU? Yikes!

@katarak4742 Жыл бұрын

Let me see what the men do ! ❤️

@ChrxmeKev 2 ай бұрын

Do you have to wear a hat?

@raymondbas Ай бұрын

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.