A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A NURSE // 16 hour shift, administering medications, injections, & more!

The video begins with the nurse, Lina Regato, waking up early on a Thursday morning to start her day as a nurse working a double shift. She quickly goes through her morning routine, selecting her uniform for the day, which consists of Auburn orange scrubs and a black underscrub. Lina also shares her skincare routine and mentions her background as a full-time licensed practical nurse (LPN) and art student. She talks about her experience in the nursing field and the differences between working in a skilled nursing facility compared to a 12-hour shift. Lina also shares a personal update about her engagement and the goals she's working towards with her fiancé. The paragraph ends with her getting ready for the day, including a quick outfit and makeup discussion.

Lina heads to the kitchen to pack her lunch and shares her morning meal plan. She usually starts her day with hot chocolate but decides to grab a toasted croissant and a small coffee from Duncan on her way to work. Despite the early start, Lina is running on time and arrives at the skilled nursing facility where she will be working. She provides an overview of her day, which includes attending a town hall meeting with the staff and managing medication for her 30 residents. Lina emphasizes the importance of punctuality in administering medications and expresses concern about the meeting overlapping with her usual schedule. The paragraph concludes with her preparing to administer long-term insulin to her diabetic residents before breakfast.

The video continues with Lina detailing her medication administration process, starting with long-term insulin for her diabetic patients. She explains her methodical approach to ensuring all residents receive their medications on time, which can be a time-consuming task. After a brief break for her own breakfast, Lina checks her patients' blood sugar levels and proceeds with the rest of her medication rounds. She also discusses the additional responsibilities of a skilled nursing facility, such as managing PEG feeds and administering medications through feeding tubes. Lina shares the challenges of balancing her duties, including charting, skin checks, and addressing various patient needs throughout the day. Despite the hectic pace, she finds ways to stay focused and energized, such as taking short breaks for snacks and maintaining a clean work environment.

As the day progresses, Lina continues her medication rounds, including the 9:00 p.m. pass, and shares her experience of sending out one of her patients via 911. She talks about the various issues she has been handling, such as constipation, blood pressure concerns, and new skin problems for her residents. Lina emphasizes the importance of a clean and organized workspace at the end of her shift, as she prepares to leave. She reflects on the exhaustion of the double shift and looks forward to rest before starting it all again the next day. The video concludes with Lina expressing her gratitude to her viewers for joining her on this work journey and signing off with a promise to see them in her next video.