Kate Gosselin has returned to TikTok and to her previous career in the medical field.
Nearly a month after the former Jon and Kate Plus 8 star began sharing regular updates with fans on the social media platform, she posted a video revealing that she’s now working as a registered nurse (RN)– the same career she had when her family’s show debuted in 2007. (According to The Sun, the mom of eight renewed her nursing license on March 31– the day it was due to expire– and her current license doesn’t expire until March 2027.)
“ … Yes, I’m back in nursing,” Kate shared on TikTok. “I’m currently doing pediatric home healthcare, which involves going into someone’s home, taking care of their medically challenged child. I’m working with one family right now. I used to work with two, but I couldn’t balance the schedule.
“I work part-time to full-time with them,” she continued. “I go in, I do all the medical care, obviously, as well as bathing, feeding, dressing– all the things. So, we play and have a lot of fun. It’s actually a lot of fun. I miss working with kids. I miss being with kids.”
Kate went on to tell fans that the family she currently works with have other kids as well, whom she also gets an opportunity to hang out with on the job.
“ … I really enjoy it,” she said.
Days later, Kate posted a follow-up video (after experiencing audio issues with her previous video), in which she shared the details about her job again and responded to a fan who asked if she is ever recognized by her patients.
“ … to answer [if patients ever recognize me], the patients already know my name and some things about me so before I come into their home, they know who I am and I imagine they already know it’s me,” Kate explained. “They’ve been very lovely and very happy to have me. And [they] ask me advice, in fact, when there are older kids that are teenagers.
“It’s been actually a really rewarding and fun job, to come in and relieve a family of their medically challenged child so that they can spend time with their other kids and do other things,” she continued.
As you know, the former TLC star has quite a lot of experience with kids, as she and her former husband, Jon Gosselin, are parents to eight of them: 24-year-old twins Cara and Mady, and 21-year-old sextuplets Aaden, Joel, Alexis, Leah, Hannah and Collin. Kate and Jon divorced in 2009 and in 2018, Jon became the primary guardian of Hannah and Collin, while the six other Gosselin children remained in Kate’s care until they turned 18.
Jon continues to have a relationship with Hannah and Collin; however, he’s been estranged from his six other children for years. Meanwhile, Kate has been estranged from Collin for years. According to Jon, Hannah “talks to all of her siblings,” but Collin doesn’t have a relationship with six of his seven siblings or Kate.
After sharing her career update with fans this week, Kate was asked about the ongoing estrangements within her family– specifically if she has spoken to her children about reaching out to their father and their other siblings.
“Many things have happened that you’re not aware of so no,” Kate responded. “They make their own decisions on that and I support them.”
As The Ashley told you last year, Collin spoke about the possibility of reconciling with his mom, claiming that he hoped it would help him to reconnect with his siblings. Collin discussed the possibility of reconciling with his mom and siblings a month after alleging in an interview that Kate abused him as a child and sent him to a mental health facility in order to keep the alleged abuse hidden. (As you may recall, Kate placed Collin in a mental health facility in 2016 for behavioral issues and because he had “special needs”– the latter of which both Collin and Jon have denied for years.)
After revealing to fans what she’s now doing for a living, Kate was asked if she could’ve sought this same type of help for Collin “rather than sending him away,” however, she insisted that it wasn’t an option.
“No. That’s not how those sort of medical/psych things are safely handled,” she claimed. “Sadly. I had no other choice.”
In response to Collin’s abuse allegations last year, Kate posted a statement to Instagram claiming that her son had “received multiple psychiatric diagnoses over the years,” and that he had been placed in the mental health facility “for the safety of myself, his brothers and sisters and for his own well-being.” She went on to allege that Collin also had a history of “attacks/outbursts,” which she claimed had “sadly continued regularly,” even after Jon gained custody of the teen.
While Kate insists that she (or presumably another RN) wouldn’t have been able to provide the type of help that Collin allegedly needed years ago, she claims that her “family’s situation” did play a role in why she chose her current career.
“Yes, it actually is part of the reason,” she insisted. “Although, in our family’s situation what I do is not an option for what we dealt with, however, to help someone who needs help with their child is very rewarding. I feel like I’m making a positive difference!”
Kate was also asked on TikTok if her kids hate her, to which she replied with an enthusiastic, “Nope!”
“We are very close contrary to popular belief!” Kate added. “In constant communication.”
Watch Kate’s TikTok below.
@kate.gosselin Replying to @Bethany Trying this again! #kateplus8 #gsdoftiktok #Meikathegsd #blackgsdsoftiktok #RN
(Photos: TLC; Instagram; TikTok)
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Oh hell no. Kate would never be anywhere near my child. I’m shocked the hospital hasn’t had enough concerns raised to the point where they’d want to keep her on as staff…I think she is seriously insane and shouldn’t have had custody of any of those kids. She’s brainwashed the ones she has into believing she’s a good parent and completely failed her son Collin. I have two boys that have ADHD and sensory issues- one also was diagnosed with OCD after age 10. It’s hard. It’s frustrating. But honestly, I personally had to change ME and my reaction to their behavior, for it to help my kids get better. At age 12 (they’ll be 13 next month), they have pretty much outgrown almost all of their ADHD behaviors, and my sons’ OCD is much better than it was at the onset. Sensory issues are sensory issues and now that they are older, they know how to handle situations in which they are triggered. Kate is a shit mother- I don’t care what anyone says otherwise. Yes, Jon wasn’t exactly well behaved or being a provider to those kids but I honestly think a big part of that was Kate. I think he really does love those kids and he loves them more than the attention and “fame”. Kate? Not so much.
Now bring back that old hairstyle! 😂
Justification in what she did to Collin aside by sending him to an institution, she withheld this information from Jon. She was so bitter and vindictive that she purposely kept Jon from helping Collin. This tells me alot of what the truth really was.
Until you actually parent a child with a personality disorder not one that meds just fix you have no idea what that entails. No one said he has no diagnosis now. There was a story about Colin and Jon having an altercation that was swept under the rug. The stress of that many kids needing your attention with no father present daily is unimaginable. Colin may have done better in the environment with one sibling because it was more conducive for his emotional well being. Well never know bc we didn’t parent these kids. I think if 7 of 8 have a close relationship that’s all you need to know and all this mud slinging is unjustified. Show me a perfect parent – even the best has times they’d like to change.
I don’t doubt that Collin had issues with emotional regulation (probably exacerbated by Kate and filming), but Kate’s version lacks credibility. Why did she refuse to tell Jon where Collin was? Why did he have to fight for years to get basic information about where his child was? Why didn’t she ever even visit or let Jon visit this child?
Hannah has corroborated the abuse and begged to live with Jon. Her own brother raised alarms about her. She has lost every single friend and family member she had. The only people who claim Kate has no issue is Kate and some of the children. But sure, she’s the one to believe. Lol
Wonder what ever happened to her bodyguard? Do you know?a
She ruined Colin’s chances of getting into the Marines because she couldn’t conceive of the idea that SHE was in the wrong with how she handled him. Why shouldn’t Colin push further to get an investigation into being tip-tied and locked in a makeshift bssement room…. which was partially corroborated by the new owners of the home…and sending it to the nursing licensing board?? I wonder if they are aware of any of the allegations. Feels legit appropriate to me.
I feel terrible for Collin, who still wants a relationship with her. It definitely feels like he’s still in that abused mindset. Can take a long time to work out of.
Think Collin only says he wants a relationship with her because he knows that’s the only way he can get to see his other siblings
I do think for the sake of providing honest reporting it should be noted that Kate does have a good relationship with Hannah as well, despite living with Jon before college. If you’ve been on the kids joint TikTok lives Hannah consistently talks to and about Kate says that “mommy” should bring her food, etc. implying that Hannah and Kate do not have a relationship because she chose to live with Jon and Collin is misleading.
Also not by any means commenting anything positive about Kate’s parenting but people who praise Jon are crazy. Are they forgetting that he ditched the kids with Kate so he could sleep around with younger girls (including babysitters) and then when it came to paying child support gave up any regular custody in exchange for visitation so as to avoid having to pay child support. If he was so worried about his kids he should’ve stepped up years ago. And he didn’t. She may be awful but Jon is absolutely no better.
Kate and Hannah only recently reconciled. Hannah stated herself, just a few years ago that she had no relationship with her mom and only a slight relationship with a couple of the siblings. Hannah indicated that she’d have to reconcile with Kate in order to speak with all of her siblings. Same thing Kate’s doing to Colin. It’s classic parental alienation.
John made clear he left because his and Kate’s relationship had gotten emotionally abusive and unfixable. This had long been obvious to long-time viewers of the show. She was controlling, demeaning, and she alienated him from parenting his own children WHILE THEY WERE MARRIED and on the show. I’m sure I wasn’t the only one relieved for him when he left. While I wasn’t a fan of his floosy and Ed Hardy phase, he was free to do what he wished.
What she did with Colin was not her only option. I have two kids with complex mental illness diagnoses. My younger has been hospitalized several times in her life. My older had to be put in a specialized group home because it was not safe for the rest of the family for him to be at home. But, never once, were either of them left alone. We did therapy as a family. We did therapy individually. We all worked together to keep the family together. You don’t get to just stuff your kid in an institution and say that was your only option. You stay in the child’s life. You work with the child and their care team. You should be the main person in that care team. It makes me sick and sad for what she did to him.
I wouldn’t let her anywhere near a child especially one with special needs who may not be able to tell someone if he is uncomfortable. I wouldn’t let her near my kids or my dog.
I’ve watched every single episode of this show and its spin-offs! Initially, I couldn’t resist those adorable kids. I was cheering for their family to reach a place where the parents could sit back in relaxed wonder and enjoy the kids they raised under incredible circumstances. As time went on, I found myself more invested, hoping my worries about the kids were unfounded. Kate Gosselin is one of the most frightening, potentially psychopathic people I’ve seen. Still, I wish everyone the best.
She was a nurse before she was a parent.
She chose to abuse segregate and neglect her own allegedly special needs child in a solitary confinement cell, in zip ties for years which she doesn’t deny…
Long before she sent him to a proper treatment facility.
She’s very consistent in her life with how poorly she handles stress and conflict. She is combative and aggressive, verbally ill tempered.
He’s allegedly proven he wasn’t mentally ill, isn’t mentally ill, but was traumatized and acting out due to that.
Just from what she admits… just the possibility of what he alleges… who wants her caring for their difficult ill child?
I’d never feel okay risking it. Ever.
I know… people change… she’s got her licence… some of her kids vouch for her…all that… but… just the slightest possibility would be too much for me.
In some ways, Kate is exactly like my birth giver narcissists aren’t able to see the big picture and look at what they may have contributed to th “drama”. For example my mom has had 2 failed marriages, her parents wanted nothing t9 do with her, now. She might speak to 1 of 3 children but only because she and her husband leech off her. The more time you spend away, th more you realize that what you went through is not normal
I should add my mom is on marriage3. I told her not to bother taking his last name because in 2 years he’ll get sick of her and get divorced
In some ways, Kate is exactly like my birth giver narcissists aren’t able to see the big picture and look at what they may have contributed to th “drama”. For example my mom has had 2 failed marriages, her parents wanted nothing t9 do with her, now. She might speak to 1 of 3 children but only because she and her husband leech off her. The more time you spend away, th more you realize that what you went through is not normal
I wouldn’t let her take care of my child. She abused her own and locked one away in a facility. If she can be so cold and callous to her own children then what would she do to mine? She talks about Collin having “multiple psychiatric disorders”. I’m wondering what psychiatric disorders Kate has. I bet there are a few.
The Karen meme was based on her
I wouldn’t let her nurse a dog turd. Thank God she doesn’t live in my state. I don’t want her anywhere near me or my family
Oh, wonderful, a child abusing monster is caring for medically challenged children. That should go well. Question, Kate, have you retired the wooden spoon and bedroom you turned into a jail cell for YOUR son?
I wouldn’t let this evil bitch take care of a stray cat. Watch her try and FAKE makeup with Collin just to get another reality show. Get lost Kate, you are one of the most hated bitches by millions.
I don’t usually agree with how you talk about other women but this time…spot on. 👍 Take my upvote.
Why Thank You LG, trying to calm it down a bit thanks to you. OK, I admit it, you were right and I was wrong, and for that I am sorry.
I second that!
I owe you an apology too, Ricky. Really am sorry, will do better for now on.