I don't want to be a physician assistant anymore...and this is why

Honestly this video was a long time coming, but I had to get comfortable and confident with my own feelings before I could share! I hope you all enjoy! Please understand that this is my own personal experience and I encourage anyone who wants to follow the PA path to explore it! We will always need healthcare professionals and there is currently a direct need for generalists.
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[@aniyah_nashee]

Thank you to all the PA’s telling their story and giving their perspective - good or bad! This is so helpful for all those in college trying to figure out their next move. There is something for everyone and sometimes things look good on the outside looking in, but when you get into it it’s ultimately not what you expected. This video was never a means to bash the profession or get people to not go into it - quite frankly we need all the healthcare workers we can get! I only hope it provides the clarity I never received in college and can save other students time, energy, and money. Love you my fellow healthcare babes! xoxo

[@oyato1]

@@aniyah_nashee yea nicely done. Me too I wish I had such info clarity when was in school wuda made better choices whilst younger but it’s not too late to go on n correct past mistakes. Currently tryna take the pre reqs for either nursing or dental hygiene school and prep for the entrance exams. Purposely left the 8-5 to get experience as a tech in the ED in preparation for either nursing school or DH. And also for flexibility to accommodate school schedules. Pharmacy was the initial choice but struggled badly with chemistry n o Chem took o chem 4-5 times before I even got a C then a B n still dint make it to the program . My girls in nursing school then had asked me to forget about that n join them in nursing school but was set in my way n dint listen now they all RN to MDs or RN to NP or even RN to DMD and here I am just starting my own nursing journey! However better late than never .. it’s not how fast but how well n we would all eventually get to the finished line . Lol!

[@shirleynelson6676]

from Joel: Aniyah, I was fascinated by the career choices you had in high school. You are very fortunate to have been born when you were. I was born in the late 1930s and graduated from HS in New England in1955, 62 years before you did. The choices for women back then were MUCH more limited: teacher; nurse; secretary; nun; housewife. That was about it... In my graduating class of 400, we had one girl who publicly said she wanted to be an engineer. She took a lot of ridicule for that, as "everyone knew that chicks didn't have the brain power to do that kind of work"! What a shame! I'm so glad that in the intervening 6 decades, so many more opportunities have opened to women, and that I've lived long enough to see them. 😃

[@surajganiger]

Wow! I hope the girl who wanted to be an engineer worked out well... Also, wow 1930's? You must be full of wisdom! Got any advice for a 17 year old who doesn't know when he should follow his heart or brain? Who worries if hell make the right choices?

[@biancamontgomery4462]

Science is my favorite subject, I’ll be getting my bachelors in human biology in 2023; I’ve worked in healthcare for 17 years. I’m excited to be a PA!

[@aniyah_nashee]

I’m happy for you! Good luck on your journey❤️❤️❤️

[@nikiedmonds6236]

I've been a PA for many years and it was a mistake...my passion is literature and I should have focused on a career in writing and publishing instead...I am currently working on transitioning my PA career to make it at least more palatable...my advice to everyone is always follow your passion

[@aniyah_nashee]

Thank you for sharing💟 Very inspiring! Good luck on your transition!

[@nikiedmonds6236]

@@aniyah_nashee thank you!

[@Diamond-ol5jc]

If you don’t mind me asking, what do you plan to transition too?

[@vsteele1672]

Not everyone has a passion. So we just find a career so we don't end up a loser. As long as the money rolling we good.

[@nikiedmonds6236]

@@vsteele1672 in this profession that will NOT make you happy...believe me

[@amazonrocks7349]

Loved hearing your story. It made me reflect on my own path and how I ended up where I am today. I was in a similar situation; was pursuing med school/PA school because of pressure from family, mentors, and it seemed like that was what everyone else in college was doing. Found out during my gap year that it didn't really resonate with my personality and that I didn't really enjoy taking care of patients. However, what I did enjoy was the science classes especially the lab classes. Long story short, I ended up pursuing a program to become a clinical scientist. Now I work in a clinical laboratory doing a lot of analytics and diagnostic testing for healthcare providers. Follow your instincts people! If you find yourself not enjoying something it's just going to be an uphill battle even if you're able to brute force your way into medical school, residency, whatever it is.

[@veronicasarabia3821]

For me it was accounting! My parents told me to study that 😢. I hated it the whole 5 years in university. I only graduated because I felt the pressure of my parents. Now I have been working with patients and taking my pre requisites to get into the Physician Assistant master degree. I love working with patients.

[@dulceaidavp9716]

I feel for you. I work in the Medical field and I feel like people are not fully honest with what it will entail.

[@aniyah_nashee]

Sooo true!!

[@eoinMB3949]

Adam Kay said the same thing. He was an NHS doctor who wrote a book about his experiences, "This is going to hurt".

[@dulceaidavp9716]

@@eoinMB3949 dang! I want to read it!

[@eoinMB3949]

@@dulceaidavp9716 it's extremely accurate and shows a true depiction. He's no longer a doctor, he resigned and now is a full time author and speaker

[@nellieatkins2]

I agree medicine isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. I’m becoming a paramedic and I was thinking about going back to school afterwards to become a PA

[@baraitalo]

In the UK we have Advanced Paramedic Practitioner (part of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner family). There's an ACP MSc programme for nurses, physios and paramedics to achieve this

[@shalzsoulz3656]

Been working for 19 years as a PA and I agree. Have overworked and underpaid for many years. In addition, there is no respect when it comes to being called an assistant or even an associate. There is no collaboration with the physician when I'm doing 95% of the work. Physicians see you as cash for their business while others see you as only a helper to the doctor. I've been called a CNA, even a medical assistant. Nothing wrong with these professions but being called something you're not, is a big problem. I even have my Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc). One time someone read that on my badge and said, does that translate to "dumb a**." To know that I have come this far, with retaking my boards 3 times since 2005, even getting my doctorate...still being treated like crap. NCCPA has done nothing miraculous for PAs, other change our name from physician assistant to physician associate. We still don't have autonomy/full practice authority like NPs do. And yes, most employers want NPs over PAs due to this reason alone.

[@moondancerlady4803]

Aniyah you are going to be an amazing healthcare leader. I have been a PA leader for over 25 years. I went from being a PA on a unit to a program direct to academia! My first career was as a landscape architect and I found my artistic side helped me see the big picture in healthcare! Good luck on your journey and yes we need more diversity in healthcare! Good luck and support PAs when you get there! Thanks for sharing your story! ❤

[@aniyah_nashee]

Thank you so much!!!😭😭

[@jahariporter4521]

As a senior this year. I can tell you that anything STEM is what is being promoted. Engineering,Math, Sciences and definitely Technology (Business if you don’t know what to do). When speaking about careers nothing in the arts or creative lead careers are talked about. Maybe creative college majors are mentioned, but the idea is quickly shot down with some half truth about there being no jobs or money in those fields. This is in my district and those surrounded me, but I’ve seen similar around the states.

[@JT-tx2ns]

I’m double degreed in stem. I can’t find a decent paying job. It’s all a lie

[@KorinaVouniozos]

The way I see it, you definitely do need some sort of passion for medicine and helping people. I'm big into being creative and worried a lot about whether or not this career would be for me. I believe you can have both and if anything it would be an amazing cushion to have in order to explore your other passions and sustain them. It's all about having balance. You got this girl! There's many avenues!

[@_ami95]

Aniyah, we are the same person!! I am a PA, unhappy, with a real passion for writing and literature. But I couldn't see a way to make money from it when I was younger, and I also didn't think it was a practical career. But now I'm seriously looking into getting into writing, editing and publishing. Glad to know I'm not the only one!

[@aniyah_nashee]

Go for what you love friend!! It is honestly so hard to come to terms with but it’s so freeing when you finally do! So glad you were able to find your passion and what makes you happy❤️ Good luck on your journey!!

[@ronkethewriter]

Now you have content for your books- everything you’ve seen and learnt as a PA and from the patients perspective too.

[@jebiusenvy]

My sister is a PA and I'm a Technical Writer for the government( I have a Master Degree in Technical Writing and BA in English) and I make just as much money as she does.

[@dillman4170]

Thank you for this video. I'm having to make this decision right now. I've been preparing to be a doctor my whole life, and recently I realized it's not something I can get myself to love. I feel the financial pressure of taking the stable route and becoming a PA or a doctor. I feel scared of doing what I want and risking the shame of never making money and being a failure. However, I rather do what I enjoy than being a miserable and safe.

[@aniyah_nashee]

I am sooooo proud of you! This is not an easy pill to swallow, but doing what you actually love will be worth it in the end🫶🏾

[@Jh-uc3uo]

Thank you so much for making this video. I loved how you focused on your own self discovery and congrats on going through the struggles on figuring out what you really wanted and what you're passionate about. Recently, I was thinking about PA school, but watching this video opened my mind, and I had to REALLY question myself in why I want to pursue PA. Just like you I was taught and raised by old generation beliefs that you only can have a profitible career by being a lawyer or a doctor, etc.

[@aniyah_nashee]

Thank you for commenting this! Your comment is exactly why I made this video because I know what its like to feel obligated to go into a certain profession! This honestly just made my day, I would love to hear about your passions and career goals when you discover them!

[@aniyah_nashee]

PSA: I understand some careers in the creative space are difficult to find success in, but it is not impossible! You have to work at it just as you would for any other thing. I don’t believe anyone should go into healthcare for the sole purpose of it providing you a livable wage. You don’t want to find yourself 2 years into a career you actually hate, crippled by student loan debt! Additionally, patients suffer a lot when healthcare workers don’t enjoy what they’re doing, these are peoples actual lives were talking about! Your actual passion is worth going for and will be more rewarding in the end because you’re doing what you love, not what you feel forced into doing for money! Also, this comment is NOT me saying quit your job and be broke. Of course make the best financial decision for you when it comes to transitioning from a 9-5 to your passion. What I am saying is don’t let fear stop you from at least TRYING to go for your passion and then regret everything later on 🫶🏾

[@BarelySaneGenius]

Your journal idea is perfect for people like me. The thought of an hour by hour breakdown for the week is stressful to me. And just like you said, some months are super planned and some aren’t. I’m finishing my first year of medical school and when I tell you I dream about kidney physiology it’s not an exaggeration. We’ve peen learning all about pee for weeks. I find it fascinating because I just love science. But no body really understands the time and emotional investment it takes to get through medical school. I’m not taking care of my body, I never know what day it is and I’m supposed to be somewhere or doing something at ALL times. It’s not for most people (some days I question if it’s even for me). It’s not a matter of can because anyone with enough will power and enough money CAN become a doctor. But medical school sucks no matter what and I don’t recommend it to 97% of people who ask me

[@lbryanmillanl]

I’m a physician in colombia . After 5 years working in primary healthcare I realised I was not happy with How my life was going , I didnt enjoy medicine anymore. I tried to match into a residency program but here is almost impossible due to the very few positions and very competitive environment. To be honest I’m not sure I actually did want to match into a residency program. I feel like I want another way of life. I dont want night shifts I want free holydays, I want time to myself. I quit my job 3 months ago because I felt exhausted, now I’m living of my savings. I’m thinking very seriously a career change. Now I’m trying to learn programming by myself , because I have a genuine interest in tech, but also I’m very Intersted in the kind of live you can have in that field ( I know it from first hand, my brother is a software engineer and he is so happy, he has time, works from home, free holidays , and he makes more than I did as an emergency physician!) . Anyway.. I dont really know whats gonna happen with me 😞 I’ll try my best.

[@aniyah_nashee]

Thank you for sharing your experience! I wish you all the best❤️

[@okorochukwunonso2563]

Tech is no more glamorous. No job security and massive lay offs here in the US. I'm in tech and going back to medical school. I wish you all the best.

[@Kellyjcamp]

I get a lot of what your saying. I do want to mention though , working in the arts is very hard. Even when your super talented, that’s coming from someone who was pushed to do art in undergrad. I have to go back to school because there are no jobs , the ones that do basically pay minimum wage. The only ones making a livable wage are a very small small percentage.

[@eoinMB3949]

What did you go back to school to study?

[@Kellyjcamp]

@@eoinMB3949 I’m going back for nursing. I start in January. Short training for a livable wage. I can always do art as a side hobby / gig. But I need to provide for my family.

[@eoinMB3949]

@@Kellyjcamp is that what you did previously, drawing/painting? I understand the choice you've made, it's not easy to come to that place. I wish you the best of luck and hope its a rewarding path you've taken on

[@Kellyjcamp]

@@eoinMB3949 yes I majored in illustration. Worked in screen printing for years but honestly the pay is not much more than minimum and it’s higher than many other art related jobs. Thank you

[@Ceej54]

This is extremely true -electronic media student here

[@youtubename816]

I’m into not working at all.

[@aniyah_nashee]

😂😂😂😂😂 you know what, that’s fair

[@troyc333]

She sounds like she might be more suitable for running a hospital or healthcare facility on the administrative side.

[@aniyah_nashee]

Great observation! I am graduating with my masters in healthcare administration this semester!

[@AfroMedic]

Congratulations 🍾🎉🎈❤️

[@fionaquinn8777]

You are completely right, I'm 40years old now, and in my 20s I studied marketing and I hated it but my parents convinced me that it was the right thing to do, the adulthood to do, guess what, I quit my job in 2017, I went to sell cloths as a store member at target, (it was so much better and so so so sooooo much less stressful) all the way to 2019, now in 2023, I'll turn 40years old in jun and I am sitting in my loungroom watching you feeling like completely understood (I wish I had a sister like you), now thinking about becoming naturopath or a PA, while I live in Australia I'm even thinking about moving to the USA. I've only been to San Francisco once in late 90s while I was a teenager I'm still dreaming about it even if you have guns and violence and no health care system (Australia is trying to imitate your healthcare system). Ps: why were you not my sister, because my oldest sister is a doctor specialised in nephrology, my second sister is a lawyer and I have to say she is a great manipulatris, I'm the third one and guess what... I'm in business marketing, all what you are talking about and I wanna have a sister like you, understanding my needs not juge mental. Anyway thank you for your insight 😊😊

[@karo5b]

I always wanted to be a lawyer, always. I became an RT just to save money for law school, but I fell in love with healthcare, I’ve been an RT for 12 years, I’m a pre PA student now, and I can’t wait to be a PA and save more lives 😊

[@icygirl1203]

love this!!!

[@Samantha-km2ie]

Currently in PA school, I like medicine but I know I’m definitely more interested in business, so hopefully I can perhaps become a partner in a GP so I can mesh both worlds 😂

[@aniyah_nashee]

That would be dope!!

[@marisa0313]

What is GP?

[@Samantha-km2ie]

@@marisa0313 I believe it’s family medicine in USA, I’m from UK we say GP

[@nomvelomtshali4386]

I'm also a PA in South Africa and I don't like it anymore. It's depressing.

[@Lioness129]

How so?

[@Holistichart868]

It depends on the state. NPs have a lot more power as a group. We have full authority in my state and I get to be a creative as I want to be.

[@oyato1]

My friend graduated PA school n was excited for her first job she proudly told me she’s a PA. I was happy for her but I asked her y not nursing instead of PA? She will go further as a nurse than PA. She got upset ! 😅

[@aniyah_nashee]

Nurses have so many different career avenues and pathways that they can take now! It’s a very versatile degree and you’ll never be out of a job; if I could do college over again that is what I would do!!

[@WillowJadeLA]

As someone who has been on and off working in the entertainment and arts communities since I was 6 years old, they were correct. Arts are not a career until you make it. Before that, it’s a hobby. A day job will get you further in an entertainment career because it’s either that or live in your car. Trust me. You did it right. You have the ability to afford your hobby until you can make it a career. I have a very active entertainment career and I am still applying to PA school now because it’s an unstable and inconsistent field. ✌🏽

[@maryrap246]

I feel this so hard! Also I love that planner!

[@aniyah_nashee]

Thank you, friend!🫶🏾

[@Imagin0386]

That's an awesome discovery. Congrats, girl 🙌🏾!!!

[@ronaldsmith1985]

I feel you on being a pa all the paperwork to deal with ..it took all my time and had no relationship the in nursing cause there is now love life study tests etc..and you have to function financially on your own and very tired 😫 I had to pay my way, no student loans 🙃 so good night I got to get some rest 😴

[@lysssismore2231]

Hi Aniyah , read the book the Alchemist. By paulo Coehllo. Must read for this topic.The arts gift you have is a sign to follow. As we get older this light dims. I was like you in highschool-wish I had the confidence to pursue. Best of luck

[@justinabenson7229]

Not us living the same lives. I've put PA school to halt and am trying to focus on Healthcare Administration and grow myself in the Healthcare tech industry. I've not completely let go of the Idea of being a PA yet, but I've been pushing it back for a while now.

[@aniyah_nashee]

Healthcare tech is an ever-growing industry! Great choice, friend!

[@justinabenson7229]

@@aniyah_nashee 😀😀😀

[@Linabinaaaa83]

@@aniyah_nashee @justina benson hi i know im a month late but would you know about any resources where i could gather more information about the healthcare tech industry? i just finished tech school and wasn’t aware of this field until this comment. ty!

[@maggiekabongo843]

Can you explain more about healthcare tech industry? Sounds interesting 🤔

[@Alejandro_C62]

I’m glad you realized early on that this field wasn’t for you. You should always do what you love, even if it doesn’t have the biggest payoff right off the bat. People glamorize healthcare and all the money you make, but the reality is that it’s not glamorous at all. It’s hard, difficult work and it’s rewarding, but it’s not _ER_ or Greys Anatomy.

[@moomak8920]

Watching this because I’m a senior and a dance major trying to figure out what in healthcare my major would be good for aside from physical therapy.

[@Sophiesdays]

Did you figure it out? I’m in the same boat

[@miguelsandoval8203]

I use to work in administration at a local health care system, and working with Doctors is the most toxic environment. They are very egotistical, sociopath, toxic people.

[@amiciabullard5564]

I’ve been a PA for 23 years well 24 years and if I had a zoo over, there’s no way I would go to PA school. I go to med school or Nurse, Practitioner school.

[@mamaubrey]

If you don’t mind me asking, why is that ?

[@tarimo3241]

Can I ask why ??

[@Clasam09]

I completely feel this! But in fairness, I think we sometimes (as humans) have a big "grass is greener" mentality. Talking to a lot of my friends in San Francisco and Florida (in various jobs), the vast majority feel the same way. Hope you have a joyful day.

[@aniyah_nashee]

That’s fair! This is not to say that there won’t be challenges associated with your passion - because a job is a job at the end of the day right? But the hope is that someone will find a job where the job itself doesn’t make you miserable. You shouldn’t dread going to do the thing you commit to doing for the rest of your life, you should find some joy in it, ya know? We all have something that lights our hearts on fire and I believe that is worth at least TRYING to do!

[@Clasam09]

@@aniyah_nashee Yup! They do call it a job and not a fun! It's funny, I've heard both ends of the spectrum regarding doing what you're passionate. The "anti-do-what-you-love" argument caught me off guard at first, but the idea was the joy will be lost because it becomes a responsibility and a chore. I kinda agree. But I'm 100% with you. Would much rather go through the mud trying to fullfill something that fulfills you.

[@communitysolutionspro1520]

Thats a really good move. In Healthcare administration you can make decisions for change. Its great to have an artistic hobby that can turn to a side hustle or profitable business.

[@mhenderson3407]

Great video! Wish you all the best in your new career path!

[@aniyah_nashee]

Thank you!!

[@justinspireme2019]

Hate being a PA. Get treated like crap by docs, nurses and patients. I can write a book on all the terrible experiences I’ve had. Some were even violent…the docs and the patients.

[@tarimo3241]

If you could go back what would you do?

[@astphi868]

I did the exact opposite did my masters in healthcare administration and now I’m in PA school 😅

[@ObeyAmmalol]

Omg I hate how relatable some of this is for me lol

[@ronaldsmith1985]

Hello pretty lady, I tried to go in arm forces but they didn't talk only son's and was heading down to getting to join that was disappointing 😕 so next I was postal clerk army but in service..so next I started going be a doctor but I remember my 5th grade teacher told me to be a lawyer then pa , not I'm in nurse plus to ems ..cause I was always a people person, I had a good career

[@litojonny]

agree i wish teachers talked more about other professions and should mention that college is the only choice

[@coreas9996]

For me o love helping people making prople smile. I love feeding oeople and seeing people love my food but i font cook like a chef i cook with love but i font want to ho to school for Culinary Arts. Im still not sure i know i want freedom i want to be able to work for myself whenever n wherever i want n still make good money

[@y2kgyrl]

“Thug it out” hehe

[@Missypeachy]

How did you design this journal? I love this! My husband and stated a canine store, we would love to create a dog training book

[@aniyah_nashee]

I designed the entire thing using Canva!!

[@ag2158]

Need some advice here I have bachelors degree in a unrelated field. I need to know if I should go get a direct route MSN and then go the NP route or go and get some prereqs first at a community college and do PA? The only thing that worries me is PA seems very competitive with patient care hours...

[@adaezenjoku7527]

Do not do direct msn. Nps are best when they have some nursing experience. You’ll do your patients a disservice and feel unprepared if you are not a nurse a t least a couple of years before being an NP. If you don’t want o be a nurse go the PA route

[@poojaashok9570]

I completed bsc physician assistant in India, and don't know how to get a job in uk bcz since from high school i am interested in medical field. Can Indian PA work in UK?

[@0206-b8z]

Have you considered being a ghostwriter in the medical field

[@septicvortex8114]

Left this video feeling more confident

[@abrakadabranails3232]

And im thinking about this

[@deearis9457]

Hello Nice video Please what are the placement hours like ? Long days or short shifts ?

[@damilohunopeaye9767]

this video has been so helpful since I'm trying to figure out what I want to do careerwise. And the planner is gorgeous!!! can you make a digital one?

[@gilbert3922]

What are the conditions for applying for a job as a physician assistant in the United States? Do they accept the certificate of the institute?

[@aloyceayubu2887]

Currently in PA school going second year in New York State. The medical field has too many rules , what to say what not to say bla bla and all that. Ppl with big ego and arrogance, some are racist, If you work in healthcare in other countries, it’s better but in USA you will be sick yourself.

[@septicvortex8114]

It’s so hard to pick so I’m minoring in business and legal reasoning rn but hey that’s college😭 trying to think smart

[@audriec5138]

Love ur videos

[@aniyah_nashee]

Thank you friend!!❤️

[@jessicaembers924]

Do you know where i can find a black market surgeon?

[@josephpeters7076]

You missed Firefighter haha

[@aniyah_nashee]

Yes & police officer!😭😭

[@Ashley-un1ge]

Do you have a digital planner?

[@aniyah_nashee]

I am working on making my planners digital for the iPad now! I’ll be releasing a collection of digital planners focused on different things: school/study, lifestyle, work, mom planner etc! I’ll make a post and a video on here when they are available!

[@emazaxiix5177]

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