My Life as a Hispanic & Tatted male RN.

Have you ever felt singled out for the way you looked?

Hello my fellow nurse brothers and nurse sisters and welcome to the nursing affiliated channel, today we are getting honest and uncomfortable as I share some of my experiences as a Hispanic male RN. What does a nurse look like first of all? When I come into the room, beard fully loaded, tattoos up my arm, laughing out loud like a the happy Hispanic that I am i may not be what you expect. However I have a passion for my work, and I’m here to care for you.

-NurseMendoza CVICU RN
#CardiacStrong #NURSEpiration

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BACKGROUND:
Welcome y'all my name is NurseMendoza and Im a proud male, Bilingual, Tatted, 🇲🇽Hispanic 😷Registered Nurse
for UCSD 🏥Medical Center,
Scrubs Magazine Rep,
Keynote Nursing Speaker,
CardiacStrong CEO,
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with a total of 7 years experience in the CVICU, PACU, ICU, SNF and practical experience on the Med-Surgical, Telemetry Floor.
Lastly, with 2 years of travel nursing experience and specialized in critical pre/post operative care, trauma, cardiac, CABG’s, TAVR, Burn, Stroke and neuro patients.
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BIO:
My digital Nursing presence catapulted into the national spotlight, with appearances on the television show, “The Doctors”
features in several national publications with “Scrubs magazine” and “All hearts digital magazine.” My Nursing social media staple in the medical community with over 300,000 nursing followers, advocating for nurses and educate all my nursing students through my video educational blogs detailing all my nursing experiences, providing tips for my fellow nurses.
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My Nursing YouTube channel boasts nearly 3 million views with videos that cover topics like travel nursing tips, how to ace and interview, and overcoming the challenges of nursing school. Therefore my main goal is to diversify and advocate, motivate and educate nurses by consistently being a STRONG VOICE for my 🇲🇽Hispanic Community. As a Latino- American male Nurse in a predominately caucasian female field, I place extra emphasis on my messages to MEN & HISPANIC students entering the great nursing profession.
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*Hi, I'm NurseMendoza, a Northern Cali boy who loves Jesus, Nursing & Helping women & men leaders attain God's promises for their lives as Registered Nurses! Thank you so much for watching my channel. I do not take it lightly anytime someone takes time out of their day to view my nursing content.

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
‭‭-Philippians‬ ‭4:13‬

[joegonzales]

I’m a proud Mexican, Registered Nurse in ICU with 10yrs in the game and now recently became a Family Nurse Practitioner! Viva La Raza baby!! 🇲🇽 This video hits home for me and I know so many other Latino men in Nursing so thank you for shedding some light on who we are and what we do. I’ve been in several situations while working at the bedside and being judged because I’m young, Mexican with tattoos. I’m not gonna lie in the beginning of my career I would get angry but as I grew in my career I became more aware of the ignorance in this world and I let it go. It only made me a better nurse and a better person at heart. I knew God chose me to do this noble kind of work and I refused and still refuse to let people make me feel otherwise. Nursing isn’t for everyone. But nursing is for me and for people like you who truly love what we do. So my nursing brotha keep shining and representing our Mexican culture. Si Se Puede✊🏾

[nursingbutterfly]

I'm a black male in nursing school, soon to join the ranks of male nurses! I just have to get through this last semester of school. Mendoza, you were one of the nurses on YT who inspired me to start my own channel. It's only a few weeks old, but I too want to join the community and contribute what I can.

[cindyharris]

I’m a proud Latina and an LPN of 30 years. When I started my career, people would assume I was in housekeeping. We’ve come a long way but we still have a long way to go. My son is on his way to becoming a nurse as well. He’s inked too( we both are). I’m excited for his future. I love your channel. Please don’t forget that LPNs are nurses too.

[D_theRN]

My Brotha! I am a Hispanic Registered Nurse down here in South Texas, I got a shaved head, long goatee and I also get called doc by the geriatric population. The best feeling is when we overcome those initial impressions of what they think a nurse should be, and wow the patient and family with great bedside manner and a level of care that exceeds their expectations. I have patients many times, I am sure you have also, mention that I have provided better care than any other female nurse they have had previously. To me that is the ultimate Thank You. Have a good one my friend !

[peacepeace]

Latino male nurse here . My African American instructor and NP told me “they can’t take away your knowledge” learn more stay informed and up to date with the newest changes in nursing.

[JessicaGonzalez-lkvk]

I am Hispanic and I want to get into Nursing. I feel like this is my calling. So happy I came across your page!

[luigee_]

Nurse Mendoza! I came across your channel just before I started applying to nursing school over 3 years ago. Now, I'm a few weeks out before I start my first job as a RN in a new grad program. Thank you for the inspiration along the way. I''m proud to be a Latino in nursing, si se pudo!

[ashleysmith]

my cousins husband is a hispanic registered nurse and I am so proud of him!!! he moved to America in 6th grade then went straight to college after high school then nursing school. thank you for this video God Bless you!

[krong]

Soy Colombiano, about to graduate nursing school in May and gotta say bro it is so refreshing to see someone else in a similar boat. I loved this video. We are super rare! Cuidase hermano!

[soslytherchic]

I'm not a nurse, I'm actually a room service/food server but I as a Hispanic myself I love being able to talk to patients that can only speak Spanish & making them feel more comfortable. This one patient's health care team was English speaking (except for her translator of course). When I started speaking Spanish to her she got so happy that she had someone she could relate & talk to.

[dianaromero]

I’m having a hard time being one of the only Hispanics in my whole department, it can feel a bit isolating.

[BuckskinBadge]

Male student from Scotland- love your witty comments and positivity against the hate. Also your passion and enthusiasm for our profession!👊🏾

[lakashiarobinson]

This beard, the tats, he’s a nurse😍 I’m distracted sorry! But I promise I heard everything you said!!

[amandaifill]

Hey Nurse Mendoza ! So happy that you covered such an important and relevant topic. I've been a Registered Nurse for about a month and a half now and I've already had 4 racist/ poking the bear instances from my patients. Its been a little hard for me because I'm definitely the type of person to sacrifice myself for the trust and peace of mind of others, so I literally don't know what to say or how to react. I end up saying nothing, and I know that is not only ineffective, but also allowing myself to be disrespected repeatedly. I appreciated the experiences you shared! Thank you for continuously being open, transparent, and motivating !!

[Sona.]

Being bilingual is something unique and brings so much to our society. I am Indian (Punjabi) and I love my Mexican friends! I love your channel and you seem like a wonderful nurse :)

[Tbrack]

I love to see Male nurse, especially male nurses of different cultural backgrounds. We need more of this in the Healthcare field. Keep pushing and thank you for being a part of the Nurse Team.

[wedgepressure]

Male Hispanic tattrd RN here Haha! We are unicorns!

[amandasonnenberg]

I’m not a nurse or Hispanic or male. But, I’ve been a patient in the hospital so many times throughout my life. I would consider myself to be lucky and happy to have you as my nurse just based on your caring personality which is so important. I 100% wholeheartedly believe that having a caring and companionate nurse makes all the difference in a patients hospital stay. I’ve had great nurses (male and female) and I’ve had horrible nurses (male and female). I really don’t understand why someone who doesn’t have a caring type of personality would even bother going to school to become a nurse because even if they’re really book smart, if they’re not a caring and compassionate person then most likely they’re gonna be a terrible nurse. Sorry this got so long, but I just feel really strongly about this from a patients perspective.

[Coloradical]

Im a tatted male latino starting over at 30 and going to school for nursing. This is seriously so inspiring and makes me excited to one day to the ranks and help as many people as i can.

[JuicyFish]

Great video 👍
I’m Mexican/Salvadoran male about to enter nursing core. Seeing your videos help me a lot! Viva la Raza 🙌