WHY I CHOSE TO BE A NURSE AND NOT A DOCTOR

[@14my0urd3st3n3]

Pre-Med students can major in anything. The prerequisites are the same for PA school so you're not necessarily stuck.

[@three7446]

I don’t get why ppl ask nurses why aren’t they a doctor. I get it a lot and I don’t know how to nicely answer them. That’s like going up to a primary doctor and saying “ew why aren’t you a brain surgeon?” Or whatever. Like ??????? Not everyone wants to be a doctor??? Some people become lawyers, do you ask them why they didn’t become a doctor too? I’d never ask a nurse-aide why they didn’t become a nurse because that’s so rude and maybe they just didn’t want to do that path

[@sierraperre7402]

I'm a senior in high school right now and i've wanted to be a doctor too, yet i wanted family life and not 8 years of college plus residency. So i am choosing nursing for the exact same reasons as you! watching your channel makes me so motivated and excited to get my BSN. you're so sweet and definitely a role model :)

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

Aww, we had like the same plan!

[@briang8663]

I didn't choose medicine, medicine chose me, lol. I'm opposite. HS flunky bottom 25% gpa, never took SAT, academic suspension from community college, went to the Army because I had no options other than retail and labor work. No one every said, "why don't you be a doctor?" because no one cared. I'm a medical student in a public US med school. Booyah.

[@maheenfarooqi1799]

Mickey Maus that's amazing

[@iwatchkittenvids45]

Get em!

[@huey1153]

Hope I never have to go through you

[@billrussell4832]

You just inspired me. If you csb do it i can too!

[@JT-tx2ns]

Minnie Mouse this so cute lmao

[@159SG]

Why I became a nurse...because the thought of that many years of school and student loans was not worth the sacrifice for me.

[@johnj9976]

159SG It worth it (Girl, Boy) but the problem is all grade went down for me. I hate it cause I went from the highest ( most of my studying life ) to the lowest grade ( When I started Medicine ) ever.

[@RNScrub]

pros and cons in both, but nursing has more options in the end to change your career and move around

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

I agree. ;)

[@saiisailo1076]

i am a nurse🙆🙆....Nurses =person who stay beside you when you born and die 🙋🙋

[@s.a.8548]

+Paul Mallory Well, that might be the case for her but not for most. Like my brother got into medical school but switched to nursing because it was more suited for his personality/what he actually wanted to do (this gave my Asian father a heart attack lol but later realized that he should respect his wishes). I don't understand why people treat nursing/doctors differently than like actors/directors or whatever. It's different parts of the same fields which come together in the end of the day to achieve a goal.

[@danae3842]

True but doctors are the ones who get you out of your mum’s belly so...😂

[@engineergaming5989]

Doctor: the one who's cool, delivers you, prevents you from dying, has more medical knowledge, does the open heart surgery and saves your life doing the difficult stuff. Nurses: do the simple stuff doctors don't have time to do and are less medically trained.

[@madysonlorch5256]

I'm so glad I came across this video! I'm going to be a senior in high school this year and for probably 7 years now I've wanted to be a doctor. I've got the brain for it as I'm also in the top 1% in my class, and I was thinking about going into Obstetrics and Gynecology!! There's some freaky similarities for ya! Anyways, the life of a NP or Midwife seems much more of what I had thought a doctor would do. I want to have more time for a family, less schooling (and debt), and most importantly be the person that is hands on and there for a patient in any situation. Thanks so much for the video and the advice!

[@christinaguerrero9295]

Ever since I was little I’ve wanted to be a doctor. I’ve been set on being a doctor. But I really want to have kids not that late. Not that a doctor can’t but it would be very hard being in school that long and supporting a child. If that makes any sense. I’ve thought about nursing and it seems great. I’m just worried that I’d regret not pursuing my first dream of being a doctor. Any advice ?

[@briqel2267]

I’m in the exact same boat. Since it’s been a year, how has your thoughts been on this same topic?

[@softbreezy6052]

Pre-Med degree? Stuck? Lol. It's the same for any profession that requires a bachelor's degree first. There are always options with a degree. Also, you can major in anything and be Pre-Med. Music, bio, nutrition, chemistry, etc.

[@johnj9976]

softbreezy Which countries apply this rule beside USA?!

[@afm398]

sure you can major in anything but will you get in or do good on the MCAT with anything probably not

[@softbreezy6052]

@@afm398 what you're saying is absolutely false. You still have to take all the pre med pre reqs to enter med school so a non science major will be just fine in terms of the MCAT. English majors are the largest growing group of medical school acceptances so please stop spreading false info. Students should major in what interests them so they can have fun and make good grades.

[@hannahaimee1]

Recently didn't make it into med school and have accepted my nursing offer, really excited about the things nurses are able to do now! :) This video helped a lot, thanks!

[@MrBeachDoctor]

hannahaimee1 there are caribean med schools that will take you. also russian, Ukraine, Philippines, Belarus....

[@williamjames212]

hannahaimee1 Are you a female or male? If you happen to be a female than its a good career choice to be a Nurse.

[@helenalutz4080]

@william James To counter your question, what century do you live in? Women are equally capable of being doctors as men, and nursing is a solid career choice for men.

[@s.a.8548]

+william James What kind of stupid logic is that? lol my male nursing friends can tell you a whole different story.

[@paulinaolszewska1883]

hannahaimee1 that was me 4 years ago, gutted that I didn’t get in, however I’m loving my job as a nurse atm and I’m starting medicine in September so just keep your head up and remember that that’s always an option if you’re determined

[@MohsinKhan-me4mo]

I would be telling a lie if I were to say that I am not utterly disgusted by the stench of superficiality coming from some of these people in the comments section, who are busy throwing ad hominem attacks on people for choosing nursing over medicine. I am a medical student and I respect both professions equally. It's a great feeling when you embark on a journey driven by passion. I'm happy for you :)

[@Fatima-jn5om]

Omg I’ve been wanting to be a doctor since I was 5 I told everyone I met I would be a doctor but now that I’m approaching the end of my high school career I’m not so sure because I’ve always want to have a family and etc.. small world

[@agungmuntara8880]

Doctor and nurse are soul of the hospital they need work together to healing the pattience , doctor need nurse to assis during healing period and nurse do the doctor command for treat the patience become more better

[@misskayleebugs]

Everything you said is exactly why I switched from wanting to be a veterinarian to a nurse.

[@LuziaMoba]

Nursing shouldn't be compared to med school. They are two very different paths. Nurses work closer to the patients, and it does take less time to become a nurse, which is good. But then the years and work it takes to become a Doctor allows one to learn so much more, and never stop learning. That is why they're the ones writing prescriptions. And doctors can have families too, they're not busy 100% of their lives. And pre-med leads to a wide range of careers. There are also numerous types of doctors.

[@yepyepIlove]

Soccer Lover Just a note, nurses never stop learning either and constantly have to get “re-educated” because of updates in surgeries, medications, medical options, best practice at the bedside, etc.

[@LuziaMoba]

yepyepIlove yes they do. That's the thing with medicine. There's always something you can learn so it never gets boring.

[@sparklypinkleopard26]

Great video!! Thanks so much for making it. Out of curiosity, would you consider yourself extroverted and a people person? I'm not sure if I could handle being at the patients' bedside all day like nurses do because I can be somewhat introverted and get a little tired of being with people. I love the idea of nursing so much but I might go the medical route because of my personality.

[@audreyu5442]

There are certain specialties/floors where nurses do not do as much talking to patients... Think trauma, ICU, OR, etc. and if you are a floor nurse but work at night, it is a lot quieter because half your patients are sleeping or at least trying to sleep! Also less staff you have to interact with

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

I agree with Audrey! The great thing about nursing is that there are sooo many options...you are bound to find something you love!

[@isabel2273]

I find that as an introvert, I have to get an extraverted career or I would end up being a shut-in. lol

[@melb2212]

Gosh I wish I had seen this video when I was graduating high school

[@dinaamjad9854]

"We eventually want to have kids" Not all people. Besides,you can have a family if you're a doctor,the problem usually is that the society puts the responsibility for the family on you as a woman. I find it sad,because of your sex,you have to choose a certain career I'm speaking generally btw

[@andreeanasca8216]

Flight Nurse 2 MD: keep adding videos, and maybe we`ll see Ashley apply to med school too :-) but all joking aside, we should not let internal factors dissuade us from choosing a career we are passionate about.

[@onedirectionbabeeify]

You can have a family as a female physician, but you’re definitely not going to be the one raising your children because you have to work full time. Nannies will be raising the children.

[@isabel2273]

I mean, biologically speaking, a lot of females (including me) have maternal instincts and want the time to be there with our eventual kids. While I'm passionate about the medical field, family > career. I don't know why anyone (including men) would chose otherwise. Doctors have much less free time, and for people who want to have families, it's just not as rewarding as being a nurse. I'm not being mysogonistic, there is nothing wrong with prioritizing family, and quite honestly, I think it's the much better choice.

[@hectorsiordia249]

Isabel It depends on what kind of doctor

[@carmengarcias5550]

A man can say too that wants to choose a less demanding career because he wants to have children. Wanting to have free time for playing with your kids and taking care of your family isn't just a woman thing.

[@jeremy5488]

I'm a sophomore in college this year and I'm in a nursing class in my high school to get cna certified but I'm actually hoping to go to med school and become a general surgeon. I'm not entirely sure which side I am going to take nurse or doctor yet but I'm hoping something will influence me later in. I don't have the best grades I school and school might be hard for me would you still recommend the doctor path ?

[@hannahbanana4768]

Nurse practitioners are not even close to being a doctor neither are PA's the level of education is significantly different including the actual title of a doctor. I'm biased being a Neonatologist myself but I definitely know the HUGE differences between nurses, different types of doctors, PA's, and NP's. NP's and PA's can only diagnose acute illnesses or sicknesses. But I strongly appreciate every single person who works in a hospital regardless if you are a doctor, nurse, maid ,etc.

[@jasonyoung4529]

Well when it comes to primary care, NP's are able to practice alone in many states. Also the salaries are only slightly below that of primary care physicians. I think if you were really sold on being a primary care physician and NP position might make more sense in terms of less education and less student loans

[@cliffrodgers1674]

This is one of the main reasons I did not go into primary care.

[@sunflower5749]

I'm a Nurse Practitioner and I diagnose, treat and PRESCRIBE medications to my patients. :-)

[@sunflower5749]

I'm in Georgia, by the way.

[@bjkl9936]

i dont know you, but I feel so proud of you idk.

[@NoteworthyBeauty]

I want to be a Nicu nurse really bad! do I have to be a nurse in a regular hospital setup (for lack of better word) before I can or can I go to school for nicu nursing?

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

You will just go to nursing school, and once you graduate you can apply to any speciality. They do not always take new grad nurses in the NICU, but it is not impossible. Most of the time they prefer that you get a little experience elsewhere before going straight to the NICU since you would be working with such a vulnerable population.

[@stephcaudill1]

Ashley Adkins, RN

[@Nicole3900]

You can apply straight to a NICU after you get your degree as a nurse. It's harder to get into a NICU as a new grad than it is to something like med/surg, but it's possible. If you do your senior preceptorship in a nursery or NICU then that could give you a leg up into getting a NICU job. Your preceptorship might also offer you a job if they have any spots open and you do well.

[@Ladyhawk-ys3qy]

I would like to know what I should do. The college I will be going to offers a two year degree to become a RN (which is an associates degree) then I will have to transfer to a different school to get my BSN. Some of the people I have heard from say it's just a dollar difference but anything specialized requires at least a BSN. Thus, getting my BSN I will have more job opportunities. I would like to try different fields in Nursing like surgery, traveling nurse, and many other fields. Should I work with a RN degree while I'm getting my BSN? Should I just quit after I get my RN degree? I confused as to what I should do. Any advice would be much appreciated! 😄

[@AdrianaMartinez-zq7bw]

Ladyhawk1094 getting your RN in an associates degree works just as well as a BSN... you will get paid the same... and you can still go into any specialty as long as the hospital or place has a need for it. I'm a new grad RN and (as well as many as my colleagues) am now in a specialty... many of us were able to quickly get into the OR, NICU, ICU, and others (to name a few) all while being new ADN-RNs... so do whatever works best for you and then just keep going as time permits. Best of luck!

[@Ladyhawk-ys3qy]

Where I live there are two hospitals that pretty much have the pay pinned down. A new RN can expect $17/HR. However, many of the specialized units prefer at LEAST a BSN. 😐 I think I will get my RN then decide later if I want to get my BSN. Thanks for the input! I'm excited to learn about Nursing!

[@lalisantos816]

I would absolutely love to work in the medical field, that’s the path I am taking for my future. I am currently a sophomore in high school and I’ve been wanting to work in the medical field since junior high school. There’s a few people who think I won’t become one due to the fact that I am terribly afraid of vomit. I absolutely hate when someone vomits, I hate the idea of it and I panic whenever someone feels like throwing up. Do you have any advice or tips on that for me? :-(

[@vinnygpremed1101]

Lmao i dont think anyone likes vomit. But no, that will not hinder you in any way in becoming a doctor. As a doctor youll be doing most of the prescribing and describing (intellectual work) in dealing with patients, not the physical vomit cleaning stuff. Thats for the janitors.

[@kemageorge2194]

Omg thank you for this video! I always wanted to be an Obstetrician. About two years ago, I decided I want to become a CNM instead. I couldn't really explain why I "made the switch" BUT you pretty much summed up why. I'm confident in my decision but hearing you explain your reasons made me feel better. :)

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

[@mannytheboss4014]

Ashley is it bad if I choose nursing as backup degree?

[@thisisanjeleka]

One word. Yes. You either want to be a nurse or you don't. You have to be 10000% committed. I don't think you can have the same commitment and drive for nursing if it's something you end up doing cause you didn't get your first choice.

[@susancastefew7072]

No. You never know what's going to happen and u might as well be prepared. I understand that this might seem rude to nurses but they should also take into consideration that harder degrees are never a definite thing so wasting all that money for classes would be SAD.

[@johnj9976]

Anjeleka Purser You're right, I selected Medicine and still has the worst grades ever what if I chose it as a backup!!

[@Ryan78336]

Your logic backing your decision is so similar to mine. I needed a career and a fall back not just a pathway. however I still have not ruled out becoming a doctor one day as I still am fascinated and highly excited by solving medical problems. I have and always will like the solving puzzles aspect of diagnostics and if I had a dollar for every time someone through out high school and nursing school has told me that I should become a doctor one day, or that I tend to think like a doctor i would have already paid my tuition fees and the some. Also the field of nurse practitioner on Australia is not even close to the level the US is. We have gone about developing that role for completely different reasons and in a completely different way. in addition we do have a graduate pathway for wanna be doctors who have already completed a bachelors degree. it doesn't have to be science based or health based. it can be anything. I still may try to get into medical school one day but because its the clinical deduction that I love, but for me now, nursing is not only a fantastic pathway, but also a fulfilling career. Thank you for making this video, good on you and best of luck with everything. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one in the world who has had these ideas.

[@Stevonater]

You didn’t choose nursing over med school, you’d have to get accepted to med school which is harder. Nursing is a technically easier route.

[@treysmombrandy]

If you wanted to be an OBGYN first, why didn't you go on to be a L&D nurse or even a CNM?

[@Kush.B]

Looking at your face I thought it was some kind of skin hack... Just loved your skin 😍😍

[@jibreel13578]

It's the money issue of medschool for.me, so I'd just start a business while being a nurse

[@TobyGoTv]

i love being a nurse and you made a great point

[@nicoleramsey6126]

I'm in undergrad and have always wanted to be an obgyn. I've been studying for my mcat and am thinking about just becoming a nurse due to the hours 😅

[@princess287love]

Nicole Barnett try the MCAT and see how you do first

[@hognin4642]

Medicine in US sucks really in my country it is 6 year with the 7th being Internship. But really only top of the top students gets in because it’s public universities.

[@centuryfiles9558]

I'm so glad you were respectful and didn't bash doctors, while still thouroughly explaining why you found nursing to be the best for you.

[@yogeshlakshman8488]

I am a med student I want to know why nurses want to be nurses because I am eager on that. You gave a pretty good idea. Thanks for what you are doing because emotionally and physically you are more connected to patients.

[@JulissaBabe]

Ashley can I have your thoughts on an ADN before BSN, do you think I'd be more beneficial to get some experience before getting your BSN or just going for it straight away? Thanks! ☺️

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

Check out my video on ADN vs BSN :)

[@JulissaBabe]

Ashley Adkins, RN will do, thanks

[@ElinaChen-EC]

100% agree 🙌🏻

[@metermaide1726]

how often do doctors and nurses have sick days or possibly maternity leave? everytime i am in for a checkup i wonder what it must be like to be in the profession of curing people from illnesses,but infact get sick or possibly pregnant,what happens then?

[@laylam4241]

You’re so smart !

[@Serafinakpop4ever]

I'm gonna be senior next year and I want to become a nurse, what class should I take to become a nurse or what class to take to study bsn? Already took 1&2 honors chemistry and next year I'm taking a.p environment science.

[@suryanayakan4590]

Iam frm India....I had completed my bsc nursing... Iam confused 😕... MSc nursing r hospital management.. which is better to boast my career..? nd which course offers more job opportunities...?

[@cecilylind6948]

Hey Audrey! Thank you for making this video. I have been struggling with the same decision because I also want the oppurtunity to have a family and flexibility. Thank you again for having such a great channel and sharing your story. :)

[@winnieegorbnscrn5984]

This is totally same for me. Being close to patients and seeing that their health needs are met gives me so much joy

[@bailey1127]

Thank you for this!!!!!

[@RosE-is1rc]

Becoz u didn't got Medical school

[@Abmarp]

Literally my reasons are the same as yours!!!!! wow

[@Honeypepper.]

Ha! You could only hope!

[@larissangwe]

Subscribed!

[@lizkeith1356]

please, fellow nurses, watch the movie VAXXED.

[@yayayaya7708]

Lol ok girl...

[@caribaez5711]

the nurse is the proofreader of the doctor. like when you type an essay and you need a proofreader.

[@kailashjadav932]

😄😄😄

[@dilbertdoe601]

👍☺

[@dogsheki1]

Let’s be honest, you became a nurse because you couldn’t become a doctor or at least you thought you couldn’t become one. Also, there is no such thing as “pre-Med.”

[@StephenAlexanderVideos]

So I'm assuming the pre-med advisors at most colleges aren't real advisors.

[@galesco123]

Thanks for that

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

[@ilona123a]

You say doctors only are"writing medication", like it's not a big deal. Yeah, you have to get a right diagnosis for that first, and only then you have to know the exact meds you need to prescribe. Yes nurses are great, but they couldn't work without doctors prescriptions and guidance. Doctors can do okay without nurses, because they are taught to be both. Also, there's a difference between nurses and doctors mindset. You say, if I didn't get to medschool I'd waste 4 years. The thing is, doctors don't even doubt that they will get into Med school, because they don't see anything else for themselves as a career. Nurses usually have some doubts if they should go further.

[@dinaamjad9854]

Ilona Bagdasarian thank you. Thank you 😊

[@persianprincess8945]

Ilona Bagdasarian So true. If I don't get in to med school the first time around, I will see what I can do to improve- and then reapply again. You're right.. I honestly can't see myself being anything other than a doctor.

[@susancastefew7072]

Dang. Harsh

[@katarinamijic-barisic1535]

There's polls on this all over social media. Nurses have an extremely solid foundation on hospital operations, and those with experience definitely understand disease process, appropriate treatment and medication. Nurses are responsible for ensuring medication orders/treatment plans fit with the description of the patients issues. So, actually, nurses would probably do better covering docs for a day then the other day around, because they have a basic understanding of the medical model. This is an idea generally accepted by doctors and nurses alike. You sound as if you are not in the medical field because I can promise you EVERYONE has doubts about the medical field in general. It is grueling and at times seems impossible and you just feel like a failure, like you will never be a strong provider. I was a pre-med student, and I can promise you this is the case for EVERY student I know that has been accepted into medical school. Definitive statements like the ones you mentioned are not safe to assume. :)

[@yepyepIlove]

Katarina Mijic-Barisic I agree. A lot of times in clinicals I see the doctors asking nurses what they should do what they think. It’s odd because they got all of this education yet that’s how valuable a nurse’s knowledge and skills are!

[@brianmungalaba2405]

So you wanted to be involved in the poo, vomit and blood of the patient? OK 👌

[@juggernaut6141]

Because failed med school?

[@afm398]

she just explained why in the video

[@ralpherl5657]

Yeah nurses are there 99.9% of the time... unless they are on their 4th lunch break, or texting a guy, or at a potluck, etc

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

I want to know where I can find a job where I get 4 lunch breaks...sign me up! ;)

[@morganalayna4247]

Ralphie Leonard My mom is a nurse and she barely gets any time to even sit.

[@girlrants1334]

Ralphie Leonard I don't know what hospital you are talking about. In my placements nurses barely get 15 min break

[@isabel2273]

where tf you live boi

[@afm398]

I want to work at the hospital you're talking about. 4 BREAKS that's unheard of