Awesome video. I total feel this. I’ve been an RN BSN for 3.5 yrs and I’ve done medsurg and psych. Was a navy corpsman for 8yrs before that. Now I’m getting ready to do travel nursing. I’m 33. I don’t have job satisfaction and I’ve been contemplating Med school for quite some time now.
Wow Veronica, I definitely considered travel nursing... honestly if I wasn't in medical school, that would have been my next adventure. I hope you find some fun and value in that.
I love this video ! I’m a nursing student but I know I want to become a doctor. I’m planning to work and do my prerequisites for med school after I graduate !
Actually in my last semester of nursing school and my first choice was med school. However I felt like I looked at the time frame and felt like it was going to take too long. Now I'm regretting not going after my gut. To those reading this, make sure you go after what you feel. A quote that stuck with me is "I would rather reach for the stars and fail then to never have reached at all."
There’s no rush and if you think about it you made a great decision because you at least have your nursing degree to fall back on just in case yknow and youll even have the opportunity to save some money up while you’re going through the process of applying to med school
My struggle right now im in my last year of my BS and am thinking of going to nursing because its more affordable and its a better balance but im not sure do you regret your choice and how was your experience
I'm turning 26 next year and will be starting my RN studies and then aim for doctor I won't be finished until 33-35 realistically. :) Thankyou for your comment, it's inspired me to stick it.
I really needed this video!! I’m a nursing student and every single day I’m thinking it was better for me if I tried harder and went to med school..I hope I stay motivated after BSN and do my best to become a good MD one day🤞🏻 Good luck and thanks for sharing your journey! 👌🙏🏻
As a fellow RN (3 years = Post-Op & Stepdown ICU emphasis) turned med student (now MS3), I agree entirely with everything you are saying! It's a long hard road, but it's truly worth every bit of the career change! Rooting for you!
@@user-lu6yg3vk9zAs a fellow provider, we are not being replaced by midlevels and especially machines, you dont know what you’re talking about. There’s a reason it takes 12-16 years to become a physician. Sure, scope creep from midlevels is a developing situation, but they are essential and a great part in giving proper care to patients. They have comprehensive knowledge of medicine and part of a good midlevel is knowing when to ask for a second opinion.
I agree with you! I've been a critical care nurse for 10 years. I am re-applying to medical school. Retaking my MCAT for a better score. Congratulations on this transition. I am glad to have found your channel. I will be rooting for you! I will keep in touch!!
I can relate to everything you said, have been an RN for 8 years with post basicAdvanced midwifery and neonatal sciences, but all i do is take orders, i don't even use my skill, so m quitting my nursing job, and will upgrade my matric results so i can stand a chance to qualify for medicine
I am a nurse making the transition to medicine. I'm pre-med now and doing all these prerequisites. It's a great feeling. I worked cardiology heart failure for 10 years plus. I'm ready for more, I'm not afraid any more.*in Kevin McAllister's voice* your reasons for leaving are my reasons for leaving as well. We have similar career backgrounds.
Nurse of 2yrs. Going to start my prerequisite for medical school. Was scared at first since I would be taking it at a Community College. But after seeing your video and talking to other nurses like UnclemikeMD. Definitely way more confident in my decision. A support system goes a long way. Thank you!
@@nursemdlily I agree! But he finally got into a residency again. Family Medicine. I am just happy to see other nurses like yourself pursuing Medicine. Best wishes!
I completely understand what you are saying. I feel this way already and I still have another semester of nursing school to complete before I can test to become a RN. A lot of people don’t understand it.
Love this video ! Thank you! I’m not a nurse but I am a laboratory technologist and currently working towards my bachelors. I actually decided to change my major to medical studies because it fulfills a lot of the pre med prerequisites and I can’t wait to apply to medical school. I love being a lab tech, I work in the blood bank and I love the adrenaline rush but I always knew I wanted to practice medicine and be there to treat patients! This video helped me really put my foot down and pursue MD because I had considered PA but MD is the way to go! Again thank you! 💪🏼
I m in my last semester of nursing and planning to got to MD programm. I never felt nursing was for me, I dnt see my self taking orders from Dr nd repeating the same thing every day... hope I will get accepted in the MD programme
Hello my name is Finn from South Korea. Fortunately i could happen to find your video :) I am a nursing student in Korea, and seriously considering to enter between NP school and caribbean MD school in USA. Your channel has a lot of informative videos and it help me a lot thank you ! I will subscribe you and hope you achieve everything you want ! I firmly believe that your hard work and generous mindset will be paid off ! thank you
good luck. you should apply to MD in USA, canada, australia, UK, japan, in korea. look into bilingual schools. don't go to caribbean MD school. its not well received. it limits you and the culture isn't welcoming.
Thank you so much for making this video...I think you planted the same seed in me (3 years into nursing school) that your friend did when she told you she was going to med school.
Love this video. I graduated from nursing school 5 months ago. I feel the same way you feel. I have had 2 jobs working as a RN, and i not enjoying what i am doing (Community and bedside). Trying to build up confidence to write the medical exam (GAMSAT). Thanks for this video.
@@husseinyussuf8511 you have to take every single premed prerequisites, also you need a bachelor's degree...then Mcat..roughly 2-4 years depending on the individual.
Nice video dear. I share your mindset. Nursing is beautiful, however, the fact that we can't take some crucial clinical decision without informing a doctor makes me feel that we are not performing to our full capacity. Same reason why I am contemplating medical school. Welldone on your journey to becoming an MD
I wanted a larger breath of training that comes with residency. I also wanted the opportunities that came with going to medical school (so far I have received several scholarships for travel to conferences, internships, and have been involved with advancing medicine in several research studies and case studies). The opportunities that medical school have introduced me to have been outstanding. It always felt uneasy to me to know that I could submit an application for an online NP school and start practically the following week. I honestly would have been happy to be a PA though it definitely wouldn't have given me all the opportunities that medical school has so far.
thank you so much for this video. Im happy you were able to find your true passion! Do you mind sharing how you were able to volunteer abroad? Ive tried looking for volunteer opportunities abroad for RNs but most of the ones Ive seen are for many months at a time
Thank you so much for making these types of videos! I'm currently on my last stretch of pre reqs for med school and dreading the MCAT. did you take the MCAT while still taking classes? I thought it would be possible to do, but now I'm beginning to get burned out with school, MCAT studying, and work. Any tips on how you stay so positive and motivated to continue on this journey?
I think I was able to prevent burnout due to taking just 1 course at a time. When I studied for the MCAT, I took 5 weeks off of work to study for it full time (I was transitioning to a new position so I just pushed back my start date on my new position). I will be honest, studying for the MCAT was one of the worse experiences ever haha I am a terrible standardized test taker so the MCAT was super challenging and stressful. I just made sure that I exercised every day and ate super brain food. Knowing that it was a step towards my dreams was helpful and having my supportive partner was helpful too. He was there for me through all the tears of MCAT studying haha.
@@nursemdlily omg thanks for replying so quickly! This is great advice. I came to the realization that I think I need more time to study for the mcat because I don’t think I can take this test more than once to be quite honest hehe. Everything you mention in your videos is exactly what I’m going through as a nurse trying to pursue medicine. It’s great to know that I’m not the only one!
I want know about it too, how to studying as a medical student while doing a RN job , And I also like to be a Dnp student how about it . Which is easy wat to be a doctor or NP
hi Lily! Im currently a junior in my BSN program and I just keep coming back to wanting to apply to med school. I know I want to do a post-bacc program, but im worried about my future schedule as a nurse. I love out-patient care, but the only new grad job opportunities out there seem to be 2 year residency programs in hospitals. Do you have any advice on how to explore different job opportunities as a new grad?
Most new-grad opportunities are going to be in-patient. I did a year and a half of floor nursing before I worked outpatient. Most places will want you to get a foundational year in a hospital first. You can always check community health centers for RN positions as well as surgery centers, Cath labs (for a holding area position), etc. I completed a 1 year nurse residency program - you may want to look into those, most are not 2 years long.
@@nursemdlily thank you! the hospitals in my area have residency for 1 year and then continue classes and other residency-like programs for another year! I'll just have to see what positions I can get :)
I am 19 years old and from October I will be a student of electronic engineering and telecommunications, but in my soul I know that medicine is the thing I want to do every day until the end of my life. Is it too late to start medicine next year?
Some people are able to manage it especially in your first and 4th year. I did not work but one of my friends worked during her first year for about 6 months before quitting nursing. My priority was to study hard so I did not pursue working at the same time.
My struggle right now im in my last year of my BS and am thinking of going to nursing because its more affordable and its a better balance but im not sure which of the two i want any advice
It depends on what you want to do. Medical doctors make medical diagnosis and come up with treatment plans. Nurses can also do that as a nurse practitioner. Being a doctor opens other doors like becoming a surgeon, radiologist, pathologist - etc., that you can only do if you go to medical school. I wanted the door with more options! It's harder in terms of time commitment but neither route is the easy route to take.
Hi! In a position where i'm confused whether to pursue Nursing or Medicine too 🥹 just wondering, what Medical school do you go to and are you under a scholarship or grant? ☺️ wanna pursue medicine in the states, but it might be too expensive
I am not sure of the process for international students but I imagine it is more expensive for you. I go to an in-state school that is relatively cheaper than most medical schools. They also offered me a tuition scholarship. I have loans for living expenses. Average medical school debt is 250-350k.
Study hard! but getting into medical school is not just about GPA. You need to think about the entirety of your application. Having a background in nursing is a huge plus.
Several reasons but mainly I wanted a more robust education. I wanted experience from residency. And it helped that all the NPs I shadowed told me to go to medical school - the ones I shadowed felt like they were permanently in the role of a fellow which for some people it works out perfectly fine but for me, I would have wanted to pursue further education.
I volunteered with Hands for Humanity and Midwest Medical Missions. You can google them for more info, not sure if they are still operating since this was a few years ago.
Great question that I get asked a lot! I wanted the opportunities that came with medical school including research/funding, surgery, and bottom line, the breath of training. I am now applying to diagnostic radiology as my specialty of choice and I wouldn't have been able to do that as an NP/PA.
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Awesome video. I total feel this. I’ve been an RN BSN for 3.5 yrs and I’ve done medsurg and psych. Was a navy corpsman for 8yrs before that. Now I’m getting ready to do travel nursing. I’m 33. I don’t have job satisfaction and I’ve been contemplating Med school for quite some time now.
You will love travel nursing! I did it after one year bedside. Save the cash when u travel.
Wow Veronica, I definitely considered travel nursing... honestly if I wasn't in medical school, that would have been my next adventure. I hope you find some fun and value in that.
@@BossnurseCouple YESSS. Work hard play hard, but SAVE THAT MULA! Or at least part of it, your future self will thank you so much!!
I love this video ! I’m a nursing student but I know I want to become a doctor. I’m planning to work and do my prerequisites for med school after I graduate !
Please keep posting girl ! I’ve been needing a nurse to md person to learn from !
Actually in my last semester of nursing school and my first choice was med school. However I felt like I looked at the time frame and felt like it was going to take too long. Now I'm regretting not going after my gut. To those reading this, make sure you go after what you feel. A quote that stuck with me is "I would rather reach for the stars and fail then to never have reached at all."
spoken like a true nurse--speaking from there gut 😊
There’s no rush and if you think about it you made a great decision because you at least have your nursing degree to fall back on just in case yknow and youll even have the opportunity to save some money up while you’re going through the process of applying to med school
My struggle right now im in my last year of my BS and am thinking of going to nursing because its more affordable and its a better balance but im not sure do you regret your choice and how was your experience
I'm turning 26 next year and will be starting my RN studies and then aim for doctor I won't be finished until 33-35 realistically. :) Thankyou for your comment, it's inspired me to stick it.
I really needed this video!! I’m a nursing student and every single day I’m thinking it was better for me if I tried harder and went to med school..I hope I stay motivated after BSN and do my best to become a good MD one day🤞🏻
Good luck and thanks for sharing your journey! 👌🙏🏻
As a fellow RN (3 years = Post-Op & Stepdown ICU emphasis) turned med student (now MS3), I agree entirely with everything you are saying! It's a long hard road, but it's truly worth every bit of the career change! Rooting for you!
Thank you so much!!
@@nursemdlily stupid move. physicians are being replaced with mid-level providers and machines
@@user-lu6yg3vk9zAs a fellow provider, we are not being replaced by midlevels and especially machines, you dont know what you’re talking about. There’s a reason it takes 12-16 years to become a physician. Sure, scope creep from midlevels is a developing situation, but they are essential and a great part in giving proper care to patients. They have comprehensive knowledge of medicine and part of a good midlevel is knowing when to ask for a second opinion.
I agree with you! I've been a critical care nurse for 10 years. I am re-applying to medical school. Retaking my MCAT for a better score. Congratulations on this transition. I am glad to have found your channel. I will be rooting for you! I will keep in touch!!
Thank you for the kind words! :D
How is it going now? I'm a pre-med as well
Can you tell me how it is to balance pre med classes with Critical care unit ? Is it gonna be easier in other units
I can relate to everything you said, have been an RN for 8 years with post basicAdvanced midwifery and neonatal sciences, but all i do is take orders, i don't even use my skill, so m quitting my nursing job, and will upgrade my matric results so i can stand a chance to qualify for medicine
all the best to you! Blessings ❤
I am a nurse making the transition to medicine. I'm pre-med now and doing all these prerequisites. It's a great feeling. I worked cardiology heart failure for 10 years plus. I'm ready for more, I'm not afraid any more.*in Kevin McAllister's voice* your reasons for leaving are my reasons for leaving as well. We have similar career backgrounds.
Love this! You would be a fantastic physician with your background!
Nurse of 2yrs. Going to start my prerequisite for medical school. Was scared at first since I would be taking it at a Community College. But after seeing your video and talking to other nurses like UnclemikeMD. Definitely way more confident in my decision. A support system goes a long way. Thank you!
UncleMikeMD was definitely helpful for me during my RN to MD transition! I was sad to hear that he got kicked out of residency :(
@@nursemdlily I agree! But he finally got into a residency again. Family Medicine. I am just happy to see other nurses like yourself pursuing Medicine. Best wishes!
What are the pre reqs you’re doing
Would MD schools look down and not look good if preqs were done in a community college rather than a university?
@@gardenyanoor1489 THIS is the question I have!!!
I completely understand what you are saying. I feel this way already and I still have another semester of nursing school to complete before I can test to become a RN. A lot of people don’t understand it.
Thank you so much for this video. I am a current 2nd year nursing student and I am aspiring to get into medical school :)
This is the video I needed, I am so scared of even trying to do this.
Being scared is awesome! It means you're about to embark on a path full of growth!
Love this video ! Thank you! I’m not a nurse but I am a laboratory technologist and currently working towards my bachelors. I actually decided to change my major to medical studies because it fulfills a lot of the pre med prerequisites and I can’t wait to apply to medical school. I love being a lab tech, I work in the blood bank and I love the adrenaline rush but I always knew I wanted to practice medicine and be there to treat patients! This video helped me really put my foot down and pursue MD because I had considered PA but MD is the way to go! Again thank you! 💪🏼
Yay, go all the way!!
Great video. I feel lost as a nurse and always thought I should’ve went doctor route. Now I’m considering it
It's never too late! I don't regret it one bit.
I m in my last semester of nursing and planning to got to MD programm. I never felt nursing was for me, I dnt see my self taking orders from Dr nd repeating the same thing every day... hope I will get accepted in the MD programme
Same. I’m finishing my BSN but I think MD is my calling
@@Hi-qt2nj same here
Hello my name is Finn from South Korea. Fortunately i could happen to find your video :)
I am a nursing student in Korea, and seriously considering to enter between NP school and caribbean MD school in USA.
Your channel has a lot of informative videos and it help me a lot thank you !
I will subscribe you and hope you achieve everything you want ! I firmly believe that your hard work and generous mindset will be paid off ! thank you
Thank you and good luck to you!
good luck. you should apply to MD in USA, canada, australia, UK, japan, in korea. look into bilingual schools. don't go to caribbean MD school. its not well received. it limits you and the culture isn't welcoming.
Thank you so much for making this video...I think you planted the same seed in me (3 years into nursing school) that your friend did when she told you she was going to med school.
Sister you are a hope for me.. I really needed this today... I am just in my end year Of BSN and now already thinking of preparing for med school
Love this video.
I graduated from nursing school 5 months ago. I feel the same way you feel. I have had 2 jobs working as a RN, and i not enjoying what i am doing (Community and bedside).
Trying to build up confidence to write the medical exam (GAMSAT).
Thanks for this video.
Congrats on completing nursing school! I think this a Yoda quote but I'll throw it out there: Do or Do Not, there is no try. DO IT and Good luck!
Don’t do it. Physicians are being replaced with mid-level providers and machines.
You my spirit animal.
Went from enlisted Infantryman to RN to MD student.
That's amazing, what a journey! You have so much to offer by becoming a physician. Good luck and great job!
@@nursemdlily Both significant other, and myself are former RNs. So we get to tackle this journey together.
After getting your RN how long does it take to complete MD .
@@husseinyussuf8511 you have to take every single premed prerequisites, also you need a bachelor's degree...then Mcat..roughly 2-4 years depending on the individual.
If I have my Bachelors in Nursing program how long will it take to complete.
You are great.....nd took great decision ... and very hardworking ...keep updated us from your medical school experience
thank you!!
Nice video dear. I share your mindset. Nursing is beautiful, however, the fact that we can't take some crucial clinical decision without informing a doctor makes me feel that we are not performing to our full capacity. Same reason why I am contemplating medical school. Welldone on your journey to becoming an MD
Thank you so much for sharing this. I would love to hear why you chose med school over PA and NP.
I wanted a larger breath of training that comes with residency. I also wanted the opportunities that came with going to medical school (so far I have received several scholarships for travel to conferences, internships, and have been involved with advancing medicine in several research studies and case studies). The opportunities that medical school have introduced me to have been outstanding. It always felt uneasy to me to know that I could submit an application for an online NP school and start practically the following week. I honestly would have been happy to be a PA though it definitely wouldn't have given me all the opportunities that medical school has so far.
Thanks for making these videos, you’re inspiring.
Thanks for sharing your story it really helps others!!
Thank you so much for sharing this
Thanks for the Video! Love your content.
Great video thank you for sharing
Congrats! ❤
Really enjoyed your story, keep it up dear!!!
Congratulations shoot for the stars!
🤎🧘🏾♀️🤎 FANTABULOUS!!!
Great job!
I am thinking also IT degree as a back up.
thank you so much for this video. Im happy you were able to find your true passion! Do you mind sharing how you were able to volunteer abroad? Ive tried looking for volunteer opportunities abroad for RNs but most of the ones Ive seen are for many months at a time
I volunteered for Hands for Humanity. www.handsforhumanity.com
Thank you so much for making these types of videos! I'm currently on my last stretch of pre reqs for med school and dreading the MCAT. did you take the MCAT while still taking classes? I thought it would be possible to do, but now I'm beginning to get burned out with school, MCAT studying, and work. Any tips on how you stay so positive and motivated to continue on this journey?
I think I was able to prevent burnout due to taking just 1 course at a time. When I studied for the MCAT, I took 5 weeks off of work to study for it full time (I was transitioning to a new position so I just pushed back my start date on my new position). I will be honest, studying for the MCAT was one of the worse experiences ever haha I am a terrible standardized test taker so the MCAT was super challenging and stressful. I just made sure that I exercised every day and ate super brain food. Knowing that it was a step towards my dreams was helpful and having my supportive partner was helpful too. He was there for me through all the tears of MCAT studying haha.
@@nursemdlily omg thanks for replying so quickly! This is great advice. I came to the realization that I think I need more time to study for the mcat because I don’t think I can take this test more than once to be quite honest hehe. Everything you mention in your videos is exactly what I’m going through as a nurse trying to pursue medicine. It’s great to know that I’m not the only one!
How are you funding your medical school tuition fees? Did you work as a nurse while in medical school?
I want know about it too, how to studying as a medical student while doing a RN job , And I also like to be a Dnp student how about it . Which is easy wat to be a doctor or NP
hi Lily! Im currently a junior in my BSN program and I just keep coming back to wanting to apply to med school. I know I want to do a post-bacc program, but im worried about my future schedule as a nurse. I love out-patient care, but the only new grad job opportunities out there seem to be 2 year residency programs in hospitals. Do you have any advice on how to explore different job opportunities as a new grad?
Most new-grad opportunities are going to be in-patient. I did a year and a half of floor nursing before I worked outpatient. Most places will want you to get a foundational year in a hospital first. You can always check community health centers for RN positions as well as surgery centers, Cath labs (for a holding area position), etc. I completed a 1 year nurse residency program - you may want to look into those, most are not 2 years long.
@@nursemdlily thank you! the hospitals in my area have residency for 1 year and then continue classes and other residency-like programs for another year! I'll just have to see what positions I can get :)
I am 19 years old and from October I will be a student of electronic engineering and telecommunications, but in my soul I know that medicine is the thing I want to do every day until the end of my life. Is it too late to start medicine next year?
I am currently a CMA I was thinking of going back to become a RN . My question to u is should I just go back for MD ?
Can we work as a RN , while in the medical school. Is it harmful for studies doing a job ?
Some people are able to manage it especially in your first and 4th year. I did not work but one of my friends worked during her first year for about 6 months before quitting nursing. My priority was to study hard so I did not pursue working at the same time.
If you dont mind me asking how old are? I'm 27 working on my bsn and I also am considering my future endeavors.
I'm 30 this year and definitely not the oldest in my class :D Good luck!!
@@nursemdlily Thank you!!
26 here, also not the oldest in my class, right in the middle, take your chance.
My struggle right now im in my last year of my BS and am thinking of going to nursing because its more affordable and its a better balance but im not sure which of the two i want any advice
It depends on what you want to do. Medical doctors make medical diagnosis and come up with treatment plans. Nurses can also do that as a nurse practitioner. Being a doctor opens other doors like becoming a surgeon, radiologist, pathologist - etc., that you can only do if you go to medical school. I wanted the door with more options! It's harder in terms of time commitment but neither route is the easy route to take.
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Hi! In a position where i'm confused whether to pursue Nursing or Medicine too 🥹 just wondering, what Medical school do you go to and are you under a scholarship or grant? ☺️ wanna pursue medicine in the states, but it might be too expensive
I am not sure of the process for international students but I imagine it is more expensive for you. I go to an in-state school that is relatively cheaper than most medical schools. They also offered me a tuition scholarship. I have loans for living expenses. Average medical school debt is 250-350k.
@@nursemdlily Thank you so much! this helps a lot!
I heard that people said that RN will kill the GPA that could affect the application for medical. What do you think about it
Study hard! but getting into medical school is not just about GPA. You need to think about the entirety of your application. Having a background in nursing is a huge plus.
I got a 4.0 in nursing school. I applied with like a 3.3 and graduated with a 3.61. I’m considering starting the rest of my prerequisites.
What is the name of the job you had and was able to take pre med courses?
What made you pick MD over CRNA or NP? Currently debating myself
Several reasons but mainly I wanted a more robust education. I wanted experience from residency. And it helped that all the NPs I shadowed told me to go to medical school - the ones I shadowed felt like they were permanently in the role of a fellow which for some people it works out perfectly fine but for me, I would have wanted to pursue further education.
I’m a nurse and about to take some pre med classes , can you point me to how you got those abroad volunteering opportunities
I volunteered with Hands for Humanity and Midwest Medical Missions. You can google them for more info, not sure if they are still operating since this was a few years ago.
pls. did you take a loan or not
How to get into pre med course and in which colleges I m bsn nurse I want to purse md
I just enrolled to my community college and some online community colleges for my prerequisites. Good luck!
What's the purposely different between gamsat and mcat?
I dont know..
Why not nurse practitioner or PA though?
Great question that I get asked a lot!
I wanted the opportunities that came with medical school including research/funding, surgery, and bottom line, the breath of training.
I am now applying to diagnostic radiology as my specialty of choice and I wouldn't have been able to do that as an NP/PA.
Can i keep my rn license while in med school
Yes, my friend continued to work during her first year of medical school before she quit.