Going to to nursing before Med school as I want not only get a lot of clinical experience but also be able to pay for Med school without going into debt
@@zebakhan2720 you can major in anything as long as you get the pre medical prerequisites for medical school and a good score on the MCAT. i know a doctor who majored in english
dramaturge231 hello my name is Kim and I’m also an NP looking to go into med school. Have you started the process and if so how is it working out so far?
I am currently an Air Force nurse and working a very inflexible schedule to finish prerequisites and go to med school. People like you continue to motivate me ! Thank you for posting!
A Dream Differed: I AM SO GLAD I FOUND THIS VIDEO....Life happens, and I have just made the decision to try to enter nursing instead of my dream of going to medical because I am not financially, or mentally able--neither physically healthy enough--to support myself while I try apply for medical school. my mother who never went to college is not able to hold a job and make enough money to support us so I have decided this route. Granted I have two undergrad degrees, which have not gotten any good jobs at all. I have always respected noble profession of nursing, having worked along side many nurses as a CNA, I have seen first hand the interaction or impact nurses have on patients. While it hurts me to make this decision, I don't see it as a set down, as I stated before I believe that nursing is a noble profession. Lastly, this video was very reassuring for me not to give up on my dream of becoming a doctor, and that going from BSN to MD is possible. Thank you sir!
Yes! I'm in the same boat. I am a single parent and want to become a doctor but there is no way I can pay for bills throughout medical school. I have zero financial support or help with my child, since the few family I have live out of state. I want the financial stability and experience of a great career in the health field and I am 2 years away from my BSN. I have been driving myself crazy with what to do and have been losing sleep over it. Knowing that it is possible to go this route eases my mind so much!!
If you have cash saved up, I think it would be worth it to take minimal loans out for living expenses and pay out of pocket for as much medical school as you can.
Love this video. Thank you so much for making it. You know what? I’m gonna go to med school. I will become a doctor and I will transition from RN to MD smoothly. 😘
Hi, I know it's been 5 years now but I just wanna know if you actually made it. If yes then if you don't mind can I reach out to you for a personal advice on my transition journey?
Great video!!! I totally get the whole going back down to nothing. I was an LVN for 8 years then went back for my BSN. Hahaha! Man my lifestyle CHANGED. You hit the nail on the head!! Except now I’m going to do the transition from BSN to MD 😬 and yeah, I am going to be working for a few years back to back but that’s only because I am going to be doing my premed classes anyway. Can’t wait for the ride!
Do medical schools discriminate against fresh graduates with a nursing bachelors degree? Are nursing bachelors common applicants for medical schools...Meaning, do they stand out less? Also, does their major give the impression that they are indecisive of what they really want for their future? Thank you, love to hear your response!
You’re amazing! Thank you! Just started my first semester of nursing school and I’m having doubts about my path and want to keep this opportunity open for myself. I suspect as I progress in school, I will have a better understanding of which terminal degree and profession I’ll pursue!!
Glad I found this! I’m currently a Critical Care Paramedic and decided to make the change to nursing. I’m almost done with my first semester. I plan on finishing up my BSN then applying to Med school after I’ve attained my other pre reqs.
Im taking the very first steps to becoming a nurse and then a doctor This helps a lot. It sets realistic expectations for what to expect down the line. I will not give up though. It's what I want and I'm going for it.
I love that you made this video. You are a joy to listen to you and lay it all on the table. But yeah im a medsurg RN I just applied to Fordham’s Postbacc program. Looking forward to talking to you one day about my success story.
This made me feel better about my consideration. I am close with 80% of the doctors I work and a few have suggested I go to med school. I always made some excuse to why it wouldn’t work. I have two children or I’m too old, or my wife would not like that. I pursued a position in leadership instead and have been a nursing supervisor in a mental health prison. Your points make me feel good because I check many of the areas you speak on. I have always been a “why” person and always found myself learning from the doctors or researching on my own to get the why. This of course is not required of me as a nurse but it really interested me. I want to be able to lead and have that autonomy and I think medicine is where it is for me. Thank you for this video as it is helping me move to that next step in decision making.
Dr. Pinesett Great topic and tips - immensely helpful for me as an RN student wishing to transition into pre-med . Thank you for taking the time to help :)
Dr.Pinesett omg that was brilliant I am in this situation currently. I need to email you. What you shared...thanks man keep these videos coming especially for us nursing folk 🤗
Hey Dr. Pinesett, Thanks for giving out these videos. I should be making the transition around May 2019. I was Army(11B active), so I know all about being at the bottom, and climbing out of the pecking order. Hopefully, I can get the GI Bill to subsidize a good majority of accrued med school debt, as I payed my way through RN school with scholarships and grants. Always welcoming more information, once again thank you.
Thank you for the video! I’m in undergrad currently working toward getting my BSN. I chose to Major in Nursing because I feel like it will give me a better understanding and a better sense of compassion for my patients when I become a doctor. I am curious as to whether I should change my major to chemistry or biology simply for the easier transition into medical school. My question to you and if you could possibly do a video addressing young undergraduate students who are majoring in nursing with the intention of going to medical school as soon as they get their BSN? I am currently trying to take the prerequisites for medical school while I am taking the prerequisites for Nursing school. And if you could list the prerequisites for medical (even though they vary from school to school) that are most common that would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for taking your time to read this! Looking forward to more premed productivity advice!
NovaMD I have the same question tooooo...I want to go to medical school but majoring in nursing seems too much so I decided to do change to Bio is that wiser?
Omg u r sooo right.. thx so much for all your insightful videos .. I worked in various areas of nursing for almost 19yrs now but I knew I wanted to go into another field .. my interest was in pharmacy but since moving into critical care for a year and half now.. all I want to do is go into is medicine.. my daughter is actually calling me obsessed bc all I do in my free time is listen to medical lectures in UA-cam or to medical students/residents.. my favorite lectures are from medcram .. but there are other excellent ones. My interest developed just from observing doctors, residents round in our unit.. I pay very close attention in their presentation of cases.. one fellow is actually inviting me to round wt them.. for now I just stick with my patient/s.. I bought some O chem textbooks flightnurse 2 md UA-camr said helped him a lot. And I am listening to science lectures from khan academy.. I hope to start my remaining prerequisites this fall.. I’ll get some of your MCAT classes once I’m ready to tackle it... I’m involving in more PI projects and teaching opportunities in my facility..and yes my specialty will be anesthesia .. hope to do fellowship in cardiothoracic anesthesia and pain management... thx so much .. u will be hearing from me..
Have you thought of CRNA school, you can get your Dr. with that also. The scope of practice is much that same of an anesthesiologist, varies by area. Nurses were the first group specialize in anesthesia, long before physicians. Goodluck on your future endeavors.
nneka, keep us posted. I'm torn between the fast and rigorous track of CRNA vs the laborious grind and debt of of becoming a Doctor. In my heart of hearts I feel like becoming an MD/DO would be more rewarding, but the journey seems arduous. I also feel like CRNA school would be faster but HARDER, like in a toxic, soul destruction type of way. The uncertainty has me frozen, but I HATE accepting the idea that THAT fear means I'm not ready to transition
I am a final year nursing student, planned to pursue my passion to be an ICU nurse for maybe 1/2 years, get experience, get exposed, shadow a doctor and see how my interest grow~ Still 19 years old, so I feel that time is on my side ;) what do u think?
@@aliu760 I have now graduated from nursing school and about to be RN, I don't think that being an ICU in my hospital will be a good idea as I will need to bond with them for another 2years making my bond 7 years in total....
Bro how far! from your name i am assuming you are from Kmer. And it seems you are a Nurse considering this path. I am in the same boat bro. Please ling up, it will be nice to build a support system through this trod. bneba@nnu.edu
Wonderful video. Very informative. I was planning on downplaying my nursing expierence in my application because I thought it would be too much. I'll work on finding that balance. Thank you.
I’m a jr in high school and I’ve decided to get my Bsn and then get into med school, since I originally wanted to get a surgeon. Ima get my cna next year (senior year), ima graduate with my cna and then get into nursing. I didn’t want to major in bio, Chem because I also wanted to be a nurse and use it to my advantage to get into medical school
Dr. Pinessset, can you do a video on what prerequisite you take as a nurse in premed, and how many years it can take you to finish a medical school. I am not sure if this is the same pathway as somebody else who didn't do nursing. please let me know or please make a video about it. thank you your work.
this information is easy to find online. from what i've read, nursing courses don't transfer. the route isn't any shorter if you're a nurse or not. pick a medical school in your state and read their prereqs. after undergraduate degree, med school is 4 years. residency is 1 intern year + 3-7 resident years depending on specialty.
In being autistic, I had to learn to self regulate my behaviors. It wasn't something I just walked in and intuitively knew how to do. But the benefit of that is I've learned to very intuitively shut the hell up and just observe. In positions like you mentioned where you are going from a position where you have some level of seniority and clinical knowledge to being the low person, I've learned to accept that, for lack of a better word, abuse, and take it with an open mind. Don't just write it off as people abusing seniority, or because the first thing they said was dumb the rest of what they had to say is equally stupid. Take what is said, learn to say OK, and disseminate that quietly to yourself. You'll find that there's still quite a lot to learn that way.
I’m shocked you mentioned the culture of medicine “cannibalizing” their own. I thought this only happened in the nursing world, which is one of the main reasons I wanted to transition out. kind of disappointed to hear this about the medicine world too 😩
Thank you Dr. Pinesett! I emailed you something similar last week to you but this video actually took a lot of my doubts and questions about the transition from foreign undergrad BSN to MD.
If you start your pre-reqs now I think it will take you 2 years or more, plus medical school 4, plus residency minimum 2 years so if you start now you will be at least 48 when you start practicing medicine. That would be less than 2 decades being a doctor, you can do it!If it is your dream do it before its even less time to practice medicine.
Great video! Thank for you for the advice. However, I would have to disagree on finding time to round with physicians “before or after your shift,” as most of us work 12 hours. I think during the shift is ideal to sit in on rounds with the medicine team regarding my patient.
ccardenas2684 I appreciate your sentiment, but that would be an extension of your nursing duties. You want doctors to evaluate you as a potential doctor. Additionally, I didn’t mean literally before or after your shift, it could be on your off day. Most nurses work 3-4 days per week. Plenty of time to commit to your future.
Dr. Andre Pinesett: The Pre-med Productivity Expert You’re absolutely right. Maybe it’s my graveyard shift mentality talking, because I wouldn’t want to come in on my day off. But it would be a good idea to shadow. Thank you for your insight, subscribed!
I really like this video. I'm a nurse, with two Bachelor's degrees. One in biology and one in nursing. I want to know your thoughts on whether I should do a postbac program in my situation.
I’m a senior in high school and I wanna know should I just go to college and then med school or become a nurse then later med school but my goal is to be a doctor
Thank you for the advice, it's so hard to get a shadowing opportunity now I know to ask the physicians I will be working with. Also all the other tips are perfect!!
Dr. Pinesett, I am 40 years old, been a nurse for over 15 years. I am now a nurse manager. But, my only dream ever has been to become a physician- for various reasons. Is it wise for me to make that transition right now? Why or why not? Thank you so much. Your video instilled that spark in me all over again.
Hopefully this gets seen. A couple of questions, I'm 33 years old. I've always excelled academically and more so in the workplace. Spent 13 years in the oilfields, and have just transitioned into healthcare. The plan. I'm a CNA right now, enrolled in a phlebotomy program in Houston TX. I'm starting over Step 1: get a phlebotomy job at the hospital, get established their. Step 2: get into a CNA to RN (associates) bridge program. Stay at the same hospital, try to leverage CNA and phleb. Exp. And RN licence and become an acute care RN. Step 3: Work and get a BSN. From what I understand the BSN will cover the med school prerequisites. Pass the test and apply for med school. (Take tips from vid. While a RN/BSN) Step 4: Bite the bullet and suffer through 2 years of school, and get to the residency. I can survive on 17-20k a year. (Residencey income as I understand) .....im 33. Am I overlooking anything serious, a glaring flaw? Am I to old for this?
Blender Bender don’t do this. Becoming a doctor is sooooo stressful and so much debt, just become a nurse practitioner; they make 100,000. And even if you did this process there’s still a possibility you won’t be able to get a job being an M.D.
BSN programs do not cover medical school prerequisites. I spent 1.5 years being pre med before switching to nursing, and the prerequisites only overlap a few classes (I am in Texas as well). You would have to complete your BSN then another couple years of upper level science courses such as biochemistry, physics and organic chemistry. Also, it takes 4 years to get your M.D. before you can match into a residency program. I wouldn't say you're too old but take an honest look at your timeline. It will take you a lot longer than what you've written out here.
Hi Dr. Pinesett, I have one question: First, WOW! What an inspiration you are, thank you! I just got accepted to a one year accelerated BSN program, UConn in Connecticut. I took General Chemistry I, General Biology I and other undergraduate science courses required for nursing which are required as well for medical school pre-requisites. Once I finish my BSN degree and earn experience as a nurse and ready to begin my transition to pre-med, would I have to re-take the science courses I already took a couple of years ago prior to BSN? I've heard that if 5 years have passed since you took a science course, it will expire and you have to re-take it again to apply to pre-med. Is this true? I would have to re-take General Biology and Chemistry, Physics, etc? Sorry for the long questions but this is a bit concerning to me. I look forward to hearing from you. Jean
I’m in a program in high school that when I graduate I’ll graduate a LPN, then I wanted to get a bachelor degree in nursing and then go to med school since I need a bachelor degree for med school.
You scared me doc; now i am thinking again. Should I?? really need to go to med school or sbould i study something like clinical psychology: I do need a change in my career; I am a Indian nurse working in oman.
Going from being a nurse to a MD seems like you’re sacrificing a significant amount of quality of life and taking on a huge amount of responsibility for a little more money and prestige. Why would anyone want to endure that hardship for such little reward? What are reasons that people have to undertake this transition, that are strong enough to sustain that effort? What successes have you seen and what were their core motivations for wanting to transition to medicine?
Holistic Care It’s not about the money. Medical school is hard, heck even nursing school is harrrrd. We don’t go into this just for the money. The reason why we would put ourself through that “awful” journey is because it’s our passion. It’s what we love to do. If anyone goes into medicine/ nursing for the money, they will not have a good time at all. They are going into this for all the wrong reasons.
Please do not be permissive. “It’s impossible!” There will always be these type of people pulling/keeping you down from your goals but everyone who has dream to transition from nursing to medicine can do it when they have that fire in them to continue. ITS NOT IMPOSSIBLE IF YOU MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE. So what?! People don’t tend to do it for money, they usually do it because they care for people.
Dr.Pinesett, I currently have been a nurse for three years in a level one trauma unit in the emergency department and I am considering taking the MCAT and transitioning into the medical field but before I do so I had a few questions to ask you : 1) I recently read that you can get into med school with a BSN without having to take the extra science courses that a premed major would take. Is that true? 2) If question #1 is true, then what medical schools would take a BSN degree?
Hey Dr. Pinesett, is it true that med schools don’t recognize nursing clinical courses as full time? For example, I’m a nursing student and taking 4 courses in a semester in which 2 of them are clinicals, does this mean they only look at the other 2 courses that are not clinical which then will count as a part time student since those clinical courses only give an experiential pass of fail?
Normally it’s lots of upper level science courses and a few maths. You just need to check with either your university you go to currently or to medical schools you are interested in!
I'm considering which docs I can ask for recommendation letters and there are not many. Mostly because the male docs on my unit are rude. For instance, when you ask them a question or update them on patient needs, they just stare at you like you said something dumb. There will be a long awkward pause before they answer. Maybe they just like to see young nurses(I'm 24 but look like 18 or 20) sweat, but I really dislike that behavior. We only have 2 pleasant female docs on my unit but they don't work with my unit often so no time to build a personal rapport. What should I do?
Thank you for making this video. It really inspired me. I am a freshly graduated nurse from outside Us, i got my BSN from a local university and I’ve put my head on pursuing medicine but I’m afraid med school won’t accept my application because i’m a foreigner. What should i do before I apply. Should i take some classes in a us college. Should i work for couple of months before I take the MCAT?
I am thinking about doing pre med in college, should I major on nursing or biology ? I think I will like nursing better but I don’t want it to affect if I get into medical school
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Going to to nursing before Med school as I want not only get a lot of clinical experience but also be able to pay for Med school without going into debt
Same
Me too
@Forrest Vicente did it work?
same
Same here !
I'm in nursing school right now. The more I work with doctors, the more I see that my calling is to become an MD. Thanks for the tips :)
Hi Genevieve, I am doing the same thing. Do you want to connect somewhere?
Is it mandatory to do bachelor's in biological sciences before MCAT or is getting a decent score in MCAT enough for getting into a med school
@@zebakhan2720 you can major in anything as long as you get the pre medical prerequisites for medical school and a good score on the MCAT. i know a doctor who majored in english
@@nayerie24 does a BSN that is graduation course of four years in nourishing enough
Do you know how it'll take you become an md i mean how many years more
3:24 is when the promotion ends and the content begins.
I’m actually a nurse practitioner doing premed, but this was still very relevant and helpful!!!
dramaturge231 hello my name is Kim and I’m also an NP looking to go into med school. Have you started the process and if so how is it working out so far?
Hey how is it being an NP doing the PRE-REQS? How do you guys balance work and school ??
Hi DramaTurge where you from?
what?!! are you crazy? why did you wait that long until you become an NP? Now you are going to spend how many years restarting classes from Zero?
dramaturge231 hi I am in the NP program and wondering why you decided to change from NP to MD? I am thinking about it but want to hear your reason.
This video has me sold. I’m going to prepare for med school now.
I am currently an Air Force nurse and working a very inflexible schedule to finish prerequisites and go to med school. People like you continue to motivate me ! Thank you for posting!
Did you get into medical school in the end?
A Dream Differed:
I AM SO GLAD I FOUND THIS VIDEO....Life happens, and I have just made the decision to try to enter nursing instead of my dream of going to medical because I am not financially, or mentally able--neither physically healthy enough--to support myself while I try apply for medical school. my mother who never went to college is not able to hold a job and make enough money to support us so I have decided this route. Granted I have two undergrad degrees, which have not gotten any good jobs at all. I have always respected noble profession of nursing, having worked along side many nurses as a CNA, I have seen first hand the interaction or impact nurses have on patients. While it hurts me to make this decision, I don't see it as a set down, as I stated before I believe that nursing is a noble profession.
Lastly, this video was very reassuring for me not to give up on my dream of becoming a doctor, and that going from BSN to MD is possible. Thank you sir!
Yes! I'm in the same boat. I am a single parent and want to become a doctor but there is no way I can pay for bills throughout medical school. I have zero financial support or help with my child, since the few family I have live out of state. I want the financial stability and experience of a great career in the health field and I am 2 years away from my BSN. I have been driving myself crazy with what to do and have been losing sleep over it. Knowing that it is possible to go this route eases my mind so much!!
My parents and I just had a conversation about this and my dream of a pediatrician became a nurse
I am proud to be an LPN, it was a hardcore year, and I am continuing my education to become a RN, BSN. Work at a hospital and continue to become a MD!
Can we keep working as a rn as we study in med school or should we quit our job as a rn
@@zebakhan2720 You can still work
@@CandiceSAPA can you tell is it the same for uk or only applicable in the us and canada
I am an LPN doing the same thing.😊
I make 120k as a travel RN now im I'm looking to transition and pay for med school cash.
What experience do you need? If I’m a new rn
@@aliu760 1 year min
That’s my dream job travel RN ...how does it work
If you have cash saved up, I think it would be worth it to take minimal loans out for living expenses and pay out of pocket for as much medical school as you can.
Love this video. Thank you so much for making it. You know what? I’m gonna go to med school. I will become a doctor and I will transition from RN to MD smoothly. 😘
Hi, I know it's been 5 years now but I just wanna know if you actually made it. If yes then if you don't mind can I reach out to you for a personal advice on my transition journey?
This is the most relevant information I’ve gotten on this topic. As always, blown away by his brilliance
Great video!!! I totally get the whole going back down to nothing. I was an LVN for 8 years then went back for my BSN. Hahaha! Man my lifestyle CHANGED. You hit the nail on the head!!
Except now I’m going to do the transition from
BSN to MD 😬 and yeah, I am going to be working for a few years back to back but that’s only because I am going to be doing my premed classes anyway. Can’t wait for the ride!
I am an lpn working to get a BSN. But I wish to be an MD. What school do you have in mind?
Do medical schools discriminate against fresh graduates with a nursing bachelors degree? Are nursing bachelors common applicants for medical schools...Meaning, do they stand out less? Also, does their major give the impression that they are indecisive of what they really want for their future?
Thank you, love to hear your response!
You’re amazing! Thank you! Just started my first semester of nursing school and I’m having doubts about my path and want to keep this opportunity open for myself. I suspect as I progress in school, I will have a better understanding of which terminal degree and profession I’ll pursue!!
Glad I found this! I’m currently a Critical Care Paramedic and decided to make the change to nursing. I’m almost done with my first semester. I plan on finishing up my BSN then applying to Med school after I’ve attained my other pre reqs.
Are you in medical school now?
Im taking the very first steps to becoming a nurse and then a doctor This helps a lot. It sets realistic expectations for what to expect down the line. I will not give up though. It's what I want and I'm going for it.
If you haven't started nursing and your end goal is to be a Doctor... go straight to the path of Medical School! You can do it!!!
Thank you. I agree with you, I am a nurse taking my last class before MCAT.
Update??
How’d it go?
How’s it going???
I love that you made this video. You are a joy to listen to you and lay it all on the table. But yeah im a medsurg RN I just applied to Fordham’s Postbacc program. Looking forward to talking to you one day about my success story.
Can’t wait to hear it. Make sure you join us tonight for live coaching at 5pm
This made me feel better about my consideration. I am close with 80% of the doctors I work and a few have suggested I go to med school. I always made some excuse to why it wouldn’t work. I have two children or I’m too old, or my wife would not like that. I pursued a position in leadership instead and have been a nursing supervisor in a mental health prison. Your points make me feel good because I check many of the areas you speak on. I have always been a “why” person and always found myself learning from the doctors or researching on my own to get the why. This of course is not required of me as a nurse but it really interested me. I want to be able to lead and have that autonomy and I think medicine is where it is for me. Thank you for this video as it is helping me move to that next step in decision making.
Dr. Pinesett
Great topic and tips - immensely helpful for me as an RN student wishing to transition into pre-med . Thank you for taking the time to help :)
Dr.Pinesett omg that was brilliant I am in this situation currently. I need to email you. What you shared...thanks man keep these videos coming especially for us nursing folk 🤗
Hey Dr. Pinesett,
Thanks for giving out these videos.
I should be making the transition around May 2019.
I was Army(11B active), so I know all about being at the bottom, and climbing out of the pecking order.
Hopefully, I can get the GI Bill to subsidize a good majority of accrued med school debt, as I payed my way through RN school with scholarships and grants.
Always welcoming more information, once again thank you.
Thank you for the video! I’m in undergrad currently working toward getting my BSN. I chose to Major in Nursing because I feel like it will give me a better understanding and a better sense of compassion for my patients when I become a doctor. I am curious as to whether I should change my major to chemistry or biology simply for the easier transition into medical school. My question to you and if you could possibly do a video addressing young undergraduate students who are majoring in nursing with the intention of going to medical school as soon as they get their BSN? I am currently trying to take the prerequisites for medical school while I am taking the prerequisites for Nursing school. And if you could list the prerequisites for medical (even though they vary from school to school) that are most common that would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for taking your time to read this! Looking forward to more premed productivity advice!
Hey there, I am actually doing the same exact thing!!
NovaMD I have the same question tooooo...I want to go to medical school but majoring in nursing seems too much so I decided to do change to Bio is that wiser?
I know you wrote this comment a year ago but I am in the same situation right now. What have you decided?
Alanis Marie me too!!!
@@lonceyelie4299 I recommend not to change cuz u will still get into medical school with ur BSN, it doesn’t matter what undergraduate u take
Omg u r sooo right.. thx so much for all your insightful videos .. I worked in various areas of nursing for almost 19yrs now but I knew I wanted to go into another field .. my interest was in pharmacy but since moving into critical care for a year and half now.. all I want to do is go into is medicine.. my daughter is actually calling me obsessed bc all I do in my free time is listen to medical lectures in UA-cam or to medical students/residents.. my favorite lectures are from medcram .. but there are other excellent ones. My interest developed just from observing doctors, residents round in our unit.. I pay very close attention in their presentation of cases.. one fellow is actually inviting me to round wt them.. for now I just stick with my patient/s.. I bought some O chem textbooks flightnurse 2 md UA-camr said helped him a lot. And I am listening to science lectures from khan academy.. I hope to start my remaining prerequisites this fall.. I’ll get some of your MCAT classes once I’m ready to tackle it... I’m involving in more PI projects and teaching opportunities in my facility..and yes my specialty will be anesthesia .. hope to do fellowship in cardiothoracic anesthesia and pain management... thx so much .. u will be hearing from me..
Have you thought of CRNA school, you can get your Dr. with that also. The scope of practice is much that same of an anesthesiologist, varies by area. Nurses were the first group specialize in anesthesia, long before physicians. Goodluck on your future endeavors.
Jesse Burton I did thx anyway .. I’m all in .. just happier and satisfied with my decision
nneka, keep us posted. I'm torn between the fast and rigorous track of CRNA vs the laborious grind and debt of of becoming a Doctor. In my heart of hearts I feel like becoming an MD/DO would be more rewarding, but the journey seems arduous. I also feel like CRNA school would be faster but HARDER, like in a toxic, soul destruction type of way. The uncertainty has me frozen, but I HATE accepting the idea that THAT fear means I'm not ready to transition
Hi! Would you mind updating? Hope everything’s been well! :D
You go girl, your name says it all.......ndi igbo all the way!!!!!!!
I am a final year nursing student, planned to pursue my passion to be an ICU nurse for maybe 1/2 years, get experience, get exposed, shadow a doctor and see how my interest grow~ Still 19 years old, so I feel that time is on my side ;) what do u think?
Go for it
What state are you in?
@@aliu760 I have now graduated from nursing school and about to be RN, I don't think that being an ICU in my hospital will be a good idea as I will need to bond with them for another 2years making my bond 7 years in total....
Angela Low22 that’s nice but I don’t think I’ll be out for that long so I’ll take the mcat within two years after nursing school
How are you 19 and in your final nursing year? How long was your program?
Great video!!! I’m currently in this exact situation and this info was perfect!!
Did you get into med school?
Solid info🙌🏾🙌🏾 always seems like you read my mind when you come out here and answer all these questions that I have in my head.
Arigato sensei!
Bro how far! from your name i am assuming you are from Kmer. And it seems you are a Nurse considering this path. I am in the same boat bro. Please ling up, it will be nice to build a support system through this trod. bneba@nnu.edu
Wonderful video. Very informative. I was planning on downplaying my nursing expierence in my application because I thought it would be too much. I'll work on finding that balance. Thank you.
I'm glad I rediscovered while I'm applying this year. Wish me luck
I’m a jr in high school and I’ve decided to get my Bsn and then get into med school, since I originally wanted to get a surgeon. Ima get my cna next year (senior year), ima graduate with my cna and then get into nursing. I didn’t want to major in bio, Chem because I also wanted to be a nurse and use it to my advantage to get into medical school
I just graduated high school and I’m in the same boat!
Dr. Pinessset, can you do a video on what prerequisite you take as a nurse in premed, and how many years it can take you to finish a medical school. I am not sure if this is the same pathway as somebody else who didn't do nursing. please let me know or please make a video about it. thank you your work.
this information is easy to find online. from what i've read, nursing courses don't transfer. the route isn't any shorter if you're a nurse or not. pick a medical school in your state and read their prereqs. after undergraduate degree, med school is 4 years. residency is 1 intern year + 3-7 resident years depending on specialty.
In being autistic, I had to learn to self regulate my behaviors. It wasn't something I just walked in and intuitively knew how to do. But the benefit of that is I've learned to very intuitively shut the hell up and just observe. In positions like you mentioned where you are going from a position where you have some level of seniority and clinical knowledge to being the low person, I've learned to accept that, for lack of a better word, abuse, and take it with an open mind. Don't just write it off as people abusing seniority, or because the first thing they said was dumb the rest of what they had to say is equally stupid. Take what is said, learn to say OK, and disseminate that quietly to yourself. You'll find that there's still quite a lot to learn that way.
Thank you so much. This is what I needed until now. Lot of value. Can't thank you enough.
I’m shocked you mentioned the culture of medicine “cannibalizing” their own. I thought this only happened in the nursing world, which is one of the main reasons I wanted to transition out. kind of disappointed to hear this about the medicine world too 😩
F A I agree !! I thought in medicine they are more supportive of each other versus the nursing culture of “nurses eat their young”.
It's so toxic. If I'd have known how it goes beforehand I would've never gone for my bsn
great video! I loved the nuances on how to stand out as an applicant and am looking forward to more of your content.
Thanks for the real info that actually helps people!
Brutal honesty ....Thanks for the video
Thank you Dr. Pinesett! I emailed you something similar last week to you but this video actually took a lot of my doubts and questions about the transition from foreign undergrad BSN to MD.
Can you do a video for international students who wants to go to medical school ?
Tani Onyibe yeah
yes
How old is too old? Going to be 40. 😭😭😭 I find myself wanting to go to Med School for many years.
jUsT a ViSiToR ur never too old in my opinion. I’m 32 and just now doing my prerequisites for the nursing program. Follow ur dreams!
Go For IT..... Pursue IT...
Do it!
I’m trying this year for next year ill be 35
If you start your pre-reqs now I think it will take you 2 years or more, plus medical school 4, plus residency minimum 2 years so if you start now you will be at least 48 when you start practicing medicine. That would be less than 2 decades being a doctor, you can do it!If it is your dream do it before its even less time to practice medicine.
Great points especially transitioning from a medic and doing nurse residency...im a still a baby nurse even if i have 10 years experience as a medic.
love this guy !!!! please make more videos on anaesthesiologist funny moments or interesting stories in the medical setting. please thank you!!!
Loved this video really inspiring me to take this route !!!!!
Great video! Thank for you for the advice. However, I would have to disagree on finding time to round with physicians “before or after your shift,” as most of us work 12 hours. I think during the shift is ideal to sit in on rounds with the medicine team regarding my patient.
ccardenas2684 I appreciate your sentiment, but that would be an extension of your nursing duties. You want doctors to evaluate you as a potential doctor. Additionally, I didn’t mean literally before or after your shift, it could be on your off day. Most nurses work 3-4 days per week. Plenty of time to commit to your future.
Dr. Andre Pinesett: The Pre-med Productivity Expert You’re absolutely right. Maybe it’s my graveyard shift mentality talking, because I wouldn’t want to come in on my day off. But it would be a good idea to shadow. Thank you for your insight, subscribed!
Very on point! Thank you!!
I really like this video. I'm a nurse, with two Bachelor's degrees. One in biology and one in nursing. I want to know your thoughts on whether I should do a postbac program in my situation.
Stephanie O I’m in a similar situation i have 2 bachelors and a masters and I’m a nurse thinking about transitioning
I’m a senior in high school and I wanna know should I just go to college and then med school or become a nurse then later med school but my goal is to be a doctor
KENN u should complete pre med and should apply for MCAT
@@Dctv999 it's the same for me
What did you decide ?
me too I don't know what to do .
@@Dctv999 why though? I feel like a bsn is the best option in case med shool doesn't work
Thank you for the advice, it's so hard to get a shadowing opportunity now I know to ask the physicians I will be working with. Also all the other tips are perfect!!
Great video, Thank you for those excellent tips and advise.
Yesssss new video
amazing advice. realistic and sincere
Best advisory i ever got...
Do you have a video on tips to get financially ready for the transition
Great content!
Dr. Pinesett, I am 40 years old, been a nurse for over 15 years. I am now a nurse manager. But, my only dream ever has been to become a physician- for various reasons. Is it wise for me to make that transition right now? Why or why not? Thank you so much. Your video instilled that spark in me all over again.
Only you can answer that question.
Hopefully this gets seen. A couple of questions,
I'm 33 years old. I've always excelled academically and more so in the workplace. Spent 13 years in the oilfields, and have just transitioned into healthcare.
The plan.
I'm a CNA right now, enrolled in a phlebotomy program in Houston TX. I'm starting over
Step 1: get a phlebotomy job at the hospital, get established their.
Step 2: get into a CNA to RN (associates) bridge program. Stay at the same hospital, try to leverage CNA and phleb. Exp. And RN licence and become an acute care RN.
Step 3: Work and get a BSN. From what I understand the BSN will cover the med school prerequisites. Pass the test and apply for med school.
(Take tips from vid. While a RN/BSN)
Step 4: Bite the bullet and suffer through 2 years of school, and get to the residency. I can survive on 17-20k a year. (Residencey income as I understand)
.....im 33. Am I overlooking anything serious, a glaring flaw? Am I to old for this?
Blender Bender don’t do this. Becoming a doctor is sooooo stressful and so much debt, just become a nurse practitioner; they make 100,000. And even if you did this process there’s still a possibility you won’t be able to get a job being an M.D.
I’m not too sure if BSN programs cover prerequisites
BSN programs do not cover medical school prerequisites. I spent 1.5 years being pre med before switching to nursing, and the prerequisites only overlap a few classes (I am in Texas as well). You would have to complete your BSN then another couple years of upper level science courses such as biochemistry, physics and organic chemistry. Also, it takes 4 years to get your M.D. before you can match into a residency program. I wouldn't say you're too old but take an honest look at your timeline. It will take you a lot longer than what you've written out here.
@@katherinehope8134 Some do, but check for sure.
Thanks for the amazing advice!
Thanks so much for this eye-opening video.
Hi Dr. Pinesett, I have one question: First, WOW! What an inspiration you are, thank you! I just got accepted to a one year accelerated BSN program, UConn in Connecticut. I took General Chemistry I, General Biology I and other undergraduate science courses required for nursing which are required as well for medical school pre-requisites. Once I finish my BSN degree and earn experience as a nurse and ready to begin my transition to pre-med, would I have to re-take the science courses I already took a couple of years ago prior to BSN? I've heard that if 5 years have passed since you took a science course, it will expire and you have to re-take it again to apply to pre-med. Is this true? I would have to re-take General Biology and Chemistry, Physics, etc?
Sorry for the long questions but this is a bit concerning to me. I look forward to hearing from you.
Jean
Hi Dr. Pinesett, do you have a video on tips for managing finances before/during medical school or at least what you did that worked for you?
Very helpful, I have thought about going to medical school I think I can do it.
Thank you so much I really appreciate this video. ❤
Thank you DR. It is very helpful.
This video is very helpful! Thank you.
I love all your videos. Thank you
Thank you. So very helpful 😍😍😍
Thank you.
Thanks
Thank u sir u have inspired me.. Aaron love from india
I’m in a program in high school that when I graduate I’ll graduate a LPN, then I wanted to get a bachelor degree in nursing and then go to med school since I need a bachelor degree for med school.
awesome video, thanks
You scared me doc; now i am thinking again. Should I?? really need to go to med school or sbould i study something like clinical psychology: I do need a change in my career; I am a Indian nurse working in oman.
Thank you for this interview. This is an eye opening video
Going from being a nurse to a MD seems like you’re sacrificing a significant amount of quality of life and taking on a huge amount of responsibility for a little more money and prestige. Why would anyone want to endure that hardship for such little reward? What are reasons that people have to undertake this transition, that are strong enough to sustain that effort? What successes have you seen and what were their core motivations for wanting to transition to medicine?
Holistic Care It’s not about the money. Medical school is hard, heck even nursing school is harrrrd. We don’t go into this just for the money. The reason why we would put ourself through that “awful” journey is because it’s our passion. It’s what we love to do. If anyone goes into medicine/ nursing for the money, they will not have a good time at all. They are going into this for all the wrong reasons.
Is this even a real question..
Love of people, curing disease and suffering, and/or a big bank account are some darn good reasons, huh?
@@jasmintorres5696 thank you, it's just the passion
Please do not be permissive. “It’s impossible!” There will always be these type of people pulling/keeping you down from your goals but everyone who has dream to transition from nursing to medicine can do it when they have that fire in them to continue. ITS NOT IMPOSSIBLE IF YOU MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE. So what?! People don’t tend to do it for money, they usually do it because they care for people.
Video starts at 3:19
Dr.Pinesett, I currently have been a nurse for three years in a level one trauma unit in the emergency department and I am considering taking the MCAT and transitioning into the medical field but before I do so I had a few questions to ask you :
1) I recently read that you can get into med school with a BSN without having to take the extra science courses that a premed major would take. Is that true?
2) If question #1 is true, then what medical schools would take a BSN degree?
What did you end up doing?
thank you. it was very helpful :D
Thanks for motivation...please tell me how much is expensive for medical school after nursing?
Awesome video. Thank you so much for the help.
Hey Dr. Pinesett, is it true that med schools don’t recognize nursing clinical courses as full time? For example, I’m a nursing student and taking 4 courses in a semester in which 2 of them are clinicals, does this mean they only look at the other 2 courses that are not clinical which then will count as a part time student since those clinical courses only give an experiential pass of fail?
This is such a good video
Quick question Im working on my BSN. I want to go to medical school. What extra classes do I need to take in order to get in medical school.
I'm in the same boat.
Normally it’s lots of upper level science courses and a few maths. You just need to check with either your university you go to currently or to medical schools you are interested in!
Same here
@@bellathediva4211 Prepare yourself, or the boat will sink.
What if the nursing school is not accredited is that a deal breaker for the school of medicine?
Can I work as a part time nurse during in my residency as a doctor?
Please what are the prerequisites to meet moving from a Registered Nurse in Nigeria to an MD in the UK or the US?
Hi dear, I also want to make transition from nursing to medical school
I'm considering which docs I can ask for recommendation letters and there are not many. Mostly because the male docs on my unit are rude. For instance, when you ask them a question or update them on patient needs, they just stare at you like you said something dumb. There will be a long awkward pause before they answer. Maybe they just like to see young nurses(I'm 24 but look like 18 or 20) sweat, but I really dislike that behavior. We only have 2 pleasant female docs on my unit but they don't work with my unit often so no time to build a personal rapport. What should I do?
Thank you for making this video. It really inspired me. I am a freshly graduated nurse from outside Us, i got my BSN from a local university and I’ve put my head on pursuing medicine but I’m afraid med school won’t accept my application because i’m a foreigner. What should i do before I apply. Should i take some classes in a us college. Should i work for couple of months before I take the MCAT?
Wow your awesome ❤️
I’m currently in nursing school with 9 months left. I want to transition into MD. What do you recommend??
Save money before going to med school.
How long will a bsc nurse to be a medical doctor in Australia and what is the procedures
Good morning doctor
Please can I use the degree in nursing to apply for med school
The video really starts after a LONGGGG... intro at 3:32. Ur welcome !1
I am a nurse. Will I be able to work while I. Medical school? Maybe 2-3 days even?
Can you work part time as a nurse and attend medical school?
Hello Dr. Pinesett! Thank you for this video. I wanted to know if medical school discriminates someone who is holding a 3 year BSN degree? Thanks!
What will be the expenses to go to medical school after nursing?
Hey Dr. Andre, any advice on applying to the US as a Canadian undergraduate?
I don't know if you reply but is it the same case for Canada 🤔
If you are a nurse and you went to start 1st year or 3 years in medical school??
I am thinking about doing pre med in college, should I major on nursing or biology ? I think I will like nursing better but I don’t want it to affect if I get into medical school
Are medical schools of Australia also like to give admissions to bachelor of nursing