For me, I am getting a BSN to keep my options open. I haven't decided whether I want to go to CRNA or NP school, PA school, or Med school. So I am in a position where there is no plan A to focus in on, rather I am on a journey of discovering which path in medicine is right for me. And bonus, nursing as a profession is exciting in itself. I may decide to stay a nurse, who knows!
Dr. Pinesett is right. I didn’t get into medical school until I decided to stop making plan B’s and C’s, and started to give plan A my undivided attention.
Financial limitations made it so I cant just go straight through. I became a nurse, starting as an LPN and now med school is a real possibility for me now because I can pay for tuition, resources, and life
Personally i have always known i want to go to med school but since i was 16 i worked in healthcare. As a nurse now i can save more money, learn better patient care, know more medical information that someone who is in biochem will not know.
My niece just started med school. She was an icu nurse for 3 yrs and she had saved closed to 200k for the 3 yrs she worked. At least she could cut down med sch expenses in half. She took the pre med classes while worth’s a nurse so not bad. And she only 25 yrs old. BTW, nurses in NY make 6 figures
Currently 23 and in community college. The plan was to submit my applications for nursing programs this year, but I’ve decided that it would be best to commit to pre-med. I don’t want to grow old thinking “what if” and realized it would be best to take more time completing pre-reqs. Long and difficult road ahead but I’m sure I’ll make it!
A fool-proof way to pay off student loans as a nurse is traveling nursing. A travel nurse makes well over $100k/year (take home). I paid off my loans in a year and received a scholarship for my masters. I believe if I continue to work as a travel nurse and save while taking my pre-Med courses then I should be able to at the least cover my Med school tuition-without including miscellaneous cost of course.
As someone who got a my undergrad degree in Biology (pre-med) I wish I had of done nursing first. Although, I did really well in my undergrad years, the medical school process is expensive. Nursing would have given me the finances to help pursue it fully. Now I’m in my last semester of my accelerated nursing program. So it all depends your life situation ultimately.
As a non traditional I was thinking about this so much. Why the heck don’t more pre mess get a nursing degree first? Then you can actually work, save money for life and school, get paid for clinical hours, network, shadow and see how healthcare works. It’s a win win.
i am a pre- med student but i decided to do my BS in nursing bc i wanna save up for a year for my living and then take out loan for my tuition and and then go to medical school i never thought about back up plan i strongly believe that i am going to get accepted in med school i got accepted for a shadow with a neurosurgeon since i wanna be a neurosurgeon.
I really don’t agree with his opinion on the financial aspect of becoming a nurse. I think the reality is that some or most people in their early 20’s when they come out with a BSN have the ability to live with their parents. If this is an option for you then with a nursing salary, especially if you work overtime and hustle, you can save a lot of money for medical school. I think by the time you become a doctor you’re already in your late 20’s early 30’s and you want to get a house, have kids, etc. plus he failed to mention the insane amount of taxes that doctors pay on their salary, plus malpractice insurance. If you can work your butt off for a couple of years as a nurse and save at least half of what it costs to do med school then it will set you up a lot better financially with all the added expenses of when you get out of residency. Interest is killer, and 5% or 6% on 300,000 is a LOT of money.
I got invited for medical school interviews in my third year of nursing however I didn't make it through the interview. How can I present myself as the best nursing undergrad during these interviews. Could you please do a video on how a nursing student should approach and answer interview questions with their experience.
I wish I could focus on getting into medical school, but I dont count on the financial or moral support of my parents right now and it would be best for me get a BSN and still be involved in the medical field. I would later apply to medical school. After saving to take more classes. Which i really need since undergrad gpa is very low
My reasoning behind going into nursing before med school is kind of 2 parts. Part 1 would be to find out if a medical field is truly right for me, yes I’ve been in a medical related field working as a QMAP out of a memory care facility and I have enjoyed that more than anything else but going in for an ASN to a BSN I feel would give me a more in depth point of view as to whether or not I’d want to make that leap. Part 2 would be that if I did decide that yep this is exactly what I want out of life let me at it, I feel that having practical experience working as a nurse for a year or two before entering medical school would give me better knowledge of the practical applications of medical procedures and help me through my internship and residency by making me less afraid to perform say intubation on a patient or a biopsy because I’d already have that practical experience and would ultimately help me become a better doctor in practice rather than just theory. As far as paying for it all I don’t worry too much because I have resources as a veteran than other people don’t such as my GI bill as well as specific programs that will full on pay for medical school as long as I serve my internship and residency back in the Army as a commissioned officer.
Can’t wait to see that video Dr. Pinesett! Been a nurse (RN) for 6 years. And was a CNA for 5 years before that. Also had the dream of being a Physician since way before nursing. Currently doing pre-reqs for med school. Plan on applying next year.
Thank you sir I’m a CNA right now and I was thinking to do RN and than doctor but you help me changed my mindset I’m just going to join the army and do a degree and go for DO.
Finally i wait for this topic so long. Even though i really enjoy this channel but many things in this video i can not be agree with. First i think it is completely make sense do BSN as pre med for medical school there are a way more pros than cons. Maybe iam biased because iam RN but on opposite to opinion in this video i dont see a reason to do BS or BA and spend 4 years of your life and money only that to get in med school! When you can combine these two things and have both requirement for med school and degree that in case of something ( its life you never know) make you able to stand on your feet??? Also i cant understand why having back plan set up you for failure ? You can focus on your primary goal , put all your efforts for it but in the same time be wise and dont burn bridges !!! But no matter what thank you to touch this topic and i really hope to see more videos and discussion about it !!! Thank you .
Im a rising highschool senior exploring my options in the healthcare feild, im asking around for advice and watching videos like these from professionals. Thanks so much Dr. Pinesett!
I am currently a pre-nursing major but I’ve been really interested in medical school. However, I really want to start working when I graduate college so I can start a stable income, going the traditional med school route by majoring in biology etc. won’t give me a job right away if I change my mind. I’m just unsure about my decisions, so I’m thinking about getting my BSN and if I find myself not satisfied with my nursing degree, I can always do a 1 year pre-med school program and try applying to med school! It’s just hard knowing what you want at this time and I hope I can figure things out as I get older!
great content! I would just like to add that students need to do a LOT of research on the specific requirements of each med school. Sciences that are offered in your BSN will sometimes NOT count towards the pre reqs. To be on the safe side make a plan on which school you specifically want to apply and call ahead to see what they look for as far as pre reqs are concerned.
I dont recommend using nursing as an GPA enrichment, GPA is loaded differently, 80 is a C etc, but Pinsett I disagree, Nursing is a great foundation on learning how demanding medical school can be, it also builds on medical knowledge and enriches critical thinking skills needed in medical school. Cost benefit analysis is on point though!
I KNOW I want to do anesthesia. The problem is deciding if I want to be a CRNA, or Anesthesiologist MD. How do I weigh the good and the bad and make a decision......I've been researching these things for MONTHS now and I'm still just as lost as when I first started. I just need a little guidance. I am 25, and currently working as a CNA. I would love to chat with you for some extra pointers.
it just depends if you’re willing to do the extra year plus residency for an anesthesiologist. A CRNA is 7 years, and they make 150k+ while an anesthesiologist is 8 years with 4 years residency- 300k+. They perform the same exact tasks, and CRNAS are also independent from doctors
I am starting nursing school in spring 25, and after partaking in a summer program called shpep and after that I have seen what being a doctor is like and I plan on taking my pre med pre reqs during breaks and pursing nursing after I graduate!
Applying to med school next year. I did nursing in high school (LPN) but my bachelor's is in biology. I want to know how to approach the interview and application so that my expierence can help me and not hurt me. Will be waiting for this video!!!!
Such great advice! I have no interest in going to nursing school before med school but I just watched to see what you would say and you explain everything so well! I was thinking these same things and it was nice to hear them explained logically. I'm definitely buying your courses when I get my finances right ;) but until then I'm binge watching all your youtubes !!
I didn't do so well my first time around in college, right now though I am doing really well in an AAS nursing program and plan on supplementing with elective Organic Chem, Algebra, and other classes in conjunction with an online BSN with as many lab sciences as I can get. I had to live as an adult and will work as a nurse to fix my credit and stabilize my student loan situation for a year. I have a unique situation where I don't have to pay rent and have minimal bills. I want to be a doctor with all of my being. I messed up my credit pretty bad making bad life choices and need to fix all of that before medical school loans are even a thing. Would you say this plan is solid, what would you recommend fixing?
I feel like this video is a bit discouraging to nurses, nursing is not a mediocre profession and many nurses get accepted to medical school. I believe he’s looking at this from a very one sided perspective. Keep the faith and make sure you have all your academic requirements, great MCAT scores and all other requirements and you’ll be good.
Rayanna Williams that’s not what I said. What I said was that it doesn’t make sense to do nursing with the intent to work before medical school. If you want to go to Med school then go as quickly as you can. I think nursing is a great a career, as I said in the video. It’s not a stepping stone degree to become a doctor. That is the point.
I am a nontraditional student. I will have to retake a lot of my science courses because they are over 5 years old. What would be the best way to do this?
My parents want me to do nursing as a back up and then go to med school if I want but they also want me to work on some days as a nurse during med school so I can at least have some money to take care of myself but also thinking about it I think not doing pre med before med school puts me at a disadvantage even though I get were my parents are coming from
I cant wait for that video i am an RN and i want to go on to become a physician hopefully in internal medicine! So the separate video will benefit me immensely. I am currently completing my pre med courses Thank you.
I started my college career wanting to go the PA route. I took time off after graduating in 2014 to gain experience and I worked as a CNA. Working there I realized I would rather have more authority as a health provider so I decided I want to do MD but I need to retake and take some extra classes. However it’s hard to do that and support myself on a cna salary so I was thinking of going to nursing school just to have money for now and then go to med school
I really loved this video. The reason why I'm going to nursing school is because of financial reasons. I go to a community college as a pre-nursing student because not only it's cheaper, but I'm very low-income so after I go back to uni, I can do patient care while being able to financially support myself. Lol THEN, I can worry about medical school. Not sure if what you said went in one ear and out the other with me hahaha but I really liked your vid. And med school will always be my plan A!
I hope one day (soon)to have you as a mentor My family tried to encourage me to go this route and I even tricked myself into believing this even though my heart says I want to be a doctor.
Ok I see what you are saying about accumulating debit. But I need medical experience, plus was in the military so my undergraduate (BSN) was technically free. Also I’m collecting my disability Rating from the VA and currently a flight nurse and just passed my MCAT with a (524)100%. So I guess my question is; Do you have an answer for people out there like me, who plan on studying Medicine and are debit free working as nurses who aspire to become MD/DO?
Dr. Pinesett, I am extremely concerned about spending a quarter million dollars and most of my life on a medical degree all to NOT get residency. I'd be in the exact same devastating situation I ignorantly put myself in getting my BBA. There's a growing number of dropout. Also, I am Black and female. Please advise. Thank you.
I am in my second year of my BSN and now am thinking I want to go into medicine. Such a hard decision on if I should finish my degree or switch to a science degree so I have more time to take pre requistites and do more to obtain a spot in medical school.
Thank you for this! I am an RN of five years who is premed and planning to apply to med school next year. I'm looking forward to your next video on how to use this to to my advantage!
What about a direct entry Masters in Nursing for change of career?...It's fast some accelerated programs are a year etc. I am currently in a direct entry MSN program with the intent to apply to medical school.
Hello Dr. Pinesett, what study concepts you'd recommend for someone who has ADHD, ADAD, like myself? I'm 34 and love the medical field and at one point I wanted to be a Dr. My mindset wasn't there after High school. Now my mindset is skyrocket. I'd belive in Law of attraction and I belive in myself 100% Even though myself to peruse medical school now would definitely be a memorable, inspirational experience. Definitely a reach and not realistic fit for my current lifestyle. Now I work closely with a diversity of physicians. They're friends, business colugues, mentors. I'm blessed to created a passive income for my family. I'm taking the focus off myself and helping others today!!! Thankyou for your service to others wanted to become Dr's.
how about people who have another bachelors degree in other degree such as engineering, what can they do to go to med school, what to do in community college to get into medical school.
Wao I really needed this information I was thinking about working as a nurse for a few years and I really thought it was a good idea but now that I see it this way Is amazing thank you very much this is extremely helpful
Ya same thing but in canada, I want to practice nursing for a year or 2 (I would study for the mcat and do the needed courses in those 2 years tho) get my PR and then apply to med school
That *separate video*..link? Also, you mention that as a ba in nursing, what about the 2yr option? I feel my situation is a little different, but I'm not going to put my *life on dispay* in the comments.
I wonder if Loan for medical school will cover living expenses too ? im planning to be a nurse to save money for living expenses when i am in Medical school. I want to focus one school later without worrying about finance
Lilee Nguyen omg! Finally someone that has the same thoughts as i do. Im very determined to get into nursing and go into medicine after. This video diminished my morale💔
Sorry why being in the bachelor of nursing might not be the best option to boost that GPA? Cuz I’m currently a nursing student and my GPA is 3 point something can’t remember and I still got 2 more yrs to go so there’s still a chance to boos it somewhat close to 3.5 or .7 and if I take a few extra courses after that I think i can get the required GPA
This was super helpful! I am at the point where I am applying for the nursing schools, but I am hesitant to not and continue to finish the classes I need for med school. Would you think that is the best route? If that make sence.
Hello.I have Bachelor of nursing from out of USA and I'm 44 years old.I love to be a surgeon.Could you please let me know how can i start to apply and where?Thank you.mina.
Can you make a video for those want to change careers and go down the path of an MD? I work in adtech so I don't have any prereqs taken, but I want to study to be a DO. However, how do I set myself up where I can still afford my mortgage and pursue my passion? Any insight will be helpful!
Question: I am currently working full time to pay off my car and credit card debt while going to school part time. I have about 2 more years to pay off my car completely but working full time is putting a strain on my studying/classes. If I default on my car loan and ruin my credit to attend school full time, will that look negatively on the admissions process? Or Is that not a part of the background check? Thank you
I am literally in this same position except I am nowhere near finishing my car payment. I am about to just give the car up so I can go to school and focus on my grades. Please lmk how it worked out!
Thankyou so much sir for your valuable information..I do have a doubt that during premed a BSN graduate can have part time jobs as a nurse..is it possible sir?
Dr. Pinesett I’m currently a Respiratory Therapist but I want to pursue a Masters Anesthesia program. Do you think I have a leg up on the competition if I enter Anesthesiology Assistant school?
So Dr. P I am graduating with my Associate's degree in nursing in a week which allows me the opportunity to sit for my boards and work in a local hospital with said ADN. Going for my BSN in your expert opinion would not be a wise move if I know without a shadow of a doubt Med school is what I want and considering I'm ready to burn all bridges behind me and go all in? And if so any advice as to what bachelor's degree would be more sound to shoot for?
I feel like this video is for me .. I worked in children/ adult psych for 12 yrs , tele/ICU step down for 4 yrs and now in ICU/CCU as critical care nurse for a year and half .. since moving to ICU I developed a burning urge to go to medical school.. watching you makes me luv anesthesia more but when I watch Dr Antonio Webb I feel pulled towards orthopedic surgery.. my kids are older now I’m about to start some premed courses lacking in my college degree .. tell us more why u luv more y u luv anesthesia pls .. thx
Dr p, great video and sound tips. Ive been starting and adjusting insulin dosages for thousands of patients for the past 20 years. I have achieved many awards in my field, my letters of rec are from chief medical directors who know me well, i have a 3.4 gpa with 4.0 in my past 24 credits of upper level sciences, I am the director of nutrition in 2 different hospitals and work 18 hours a day in order to make what I made in the year 2000 working just one job, not a director, but in a different state. I’ve applied 5 times to my state school but cannot get an interview. We have a family of 4 and are resistant to move out of state thus the reason why I haven’t applied out of state. While my self esteem has been crushed I still keep trying. Mcat is 500 4th attempt. Please advise
Hey Dr. Andre, great video. I have 2 years of nursing experience and I am currently getting my masters in nursing but have recently decided that I wanted to pursue medical school instead. My plan is to finish my masters and apply after. The problem I am having is that my masters cost a lot of money and i'll be in major debt afterwards. Assuming that I get into a medical school, I foresee that my debt will be an upwards of 350-400k (masters+med school+living). What do you think would be the right move?
For me, I am getting a BSN to keep my options open. I haven't decided whether I want to go to CRNA or NP school, PA school, or Med school. So I am in a position where there is no plan A to focus in on, rather I am on a journey of discovering which path in medicine is right for me. And bonus, nursing as a profession is exciting in itself. I may decide to stay a nurse, who knows!
we're literally on the same exact boat!
Same!
Same!!
Tbh, I’m confused on what path to take and I’m still currently a senior in high school.
Same here
Dr. Pinesett is right. I didn’t get into medical school until I decided to stop making plan B’s and C’s, and started to give plan A my undivided attention.
Financial limitations made it so I cant just go straight through. I became a nurse, starting as an LPN and now med school is a real possibility for me now because I can pay for tuition, resources, and life
Thank you for sharing. Im thinking about becoming an lpn because a child to take care of
That’s awesome.
Personally i have always known i want to go to med school but since i was 16 i worked in healthcare. As a nurse now i can save more money, learn better patient care, know more medical information that someone who is in biochem will not know.
I’m biased, Nursing gives you the experience in working with patients and the money earned help pay for medical school nobody want to take out loans.
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My niece just started med school. She was an icu nurse for 3 yrs and she had saved closed to 200k for the 3 yrs she worked. At least she could cut down med sch expenses in half. She took the pre med classes while worth’s a nurse so not bad. And she only 25 yrs old. BTW, nurses in NY make 6 figures
amazing 🎉
Currently 23 and in community college. The plan was to submit my applications for nursing programs this year, but I’ve decided that it would be best to commit to pre-med. I don’t want to grow old thinking “what if” and realized it would be best to take more time completing pre-reqs. Long and difficult road ahead but I’m sure I’ll make it!
Good luck
Good luck ! You sure can make it happen
A fool-proof way to pay off student loans as a nurse is traveling nursing. A travel nurse makes well over $100k/year (take home). I paid off my loans in a year and received a scholarship for my masters. I believe if I continue to work as a travel nurse and save while taking my pre-Med courses then I should be able to at the least cover my Med school tuition-without including miscellaneous cost of course.
Do you mind me asking how you got that opportunity?
Right? At the very least you can pay for med school and just take out loans for living.
Less than $200K you can pay off easily as a nurse.
As someone who got a my undergrad degree in Biology (pre-med) I wish I had of done nursing first. Although, I did really well in my undergrad years, the medical school process is expensive. Nursing would have given me the finances to help pursue it fully. Now I’m in my last semester of my accelerated nursing program. So it all depends your life situation ultimately.
As a non traditional I was thinking about this so much.
Why the heck don’t more pre mess get a nursing degree first?
Then you can actually work, save money for life and school, get paid for clinical hours, network, shadow and see how healthcare works.
It’s a win win.
i am a pre- med student but i decided to do my BS in nursing bc i wanna save up for a year for my living and then take out loan for my tuition and and then go to medical school i never thought about back up plan i strongly believe that i am going to get accepted in med school i got accepted for a shadow with a neurosurgeon since i wanna be a neurosurgeon.
Plsss let us know how it’s going
I really don’t agree with his opinion on the financial aspect of becoming a nurse. I think the reality is that some or most people in their early 20’s when they come out with a BSN have the ability to live with their parents. If this is an option for you then with a nursing salary, especially if you work overtime and hustle, you can save a lot of money for medical school. I think by the time you become a doctor you’re already in your late 20’s early 30’s and you want to get a house, have kids, etc. plus he failed to mention the insane amount of taxes that doctors pay on their salary, plus malpractice insurance. If you can work your butt off for a couple of years as a nurse and save at least half of what it costs to do med school then it will set you up a lot better financially with all the added expenses of when you get out of residency. Interest is killer, and 5% or 6% on 300,000 is a LOT of money.
I got invited for medical school interviews in my third year of nursing however I didn't make it through the interview. How can I present myself as the best nursing undergrad during these interviews. Could you please do a video on how a nursing student should approach and answer interview questions with their experience.
I wish I could focus on getting into medical school, but I dont count on the financial or moral support of my parents right now and it would be best for me get a BSN and still be involved in the medical field. I would later apply to medical school. After saving to take more classes. Which i really need since undergrad gpa is very low
Alejandra Ibarra my exact story
My reasoning behind going into nursing before med school is kind of 2 parts. Part 1 would be to find out if a medical field is truly right for me, yes I’ve been in a medical related field working as a QMAP out of a memory care facility and I have enjoyed that more than anything else but going in for an ASN to a BSN I feel would give me a more in depth point of view as to whether or not I’d want to make that leap. Part 2 would be that if I did decide that yep this is exactly what I want out of life let me at it, I feel that having practical experience working as a nurse for a year or two before entering medical school would give me better knowledge of the practical applications of medical procedures and help me through my internship and residency by making me less afraid to perform say intubation on a patient or a biopsy because I’d already have that practical experience and would ultimately help me become a better doctor in practice rather than just theory. As far as paying for it all I don’t worry too much because I have resources as a veteran than other people don’t such as my GI bill as well as specific programs that will full on pay for medical school as long as I serve my internship and residency back in the Army as a commissioned officer.
Can’t wait to see that video Dr. Pinesett! Been a nurse (RN) for 6 years. And was a CNA for 5 years before that. Also had the dream of being a Physician since way before nursing. Currently doing pre-reqs for med school. Plan on applying next year.
Thank you sir I’m a CNA right now and I was thinking to do RN and than doctor but you help me changed my mindset I’m just going to join the army and do a degree and go for DO.
Brandon Sparks 😂
I’m working on a BSN before making the jump to medschool because I wanted to learn more hands on and help people along the way
Finally i wait for this topic so long. Even though i really enjoy this channel but many things in this video i can not be agree with. First i think it is completely make sense do BSN as pre med for medical school there are a way more pros than cons. Maybe iam biased because iam RN but on opposite to opinion in this video i dont see a reason to do BS or BA and spend 4 years of your life and money only that to get in med school! When you can combine these two things and have both requirement for med school and degree that in case of something ( its life you never know) make you able to stand on your feet??? Also i cant understand why having back plan set up you for failure ? You can focus on your primary goal , put all your efforts for it but in the same time be wise and dont burn bridges !!! But no matter what thank you to touch this topic and i really hope to see more videos and discussion about it !!! Thank you .
Im a rising highschool senior exploring my options in the healthcare feild, im asking around for advice and watching videos like these from professionals. Thanks so much Dr. Pinesett!
I’m a current senior btw**
what did you end up majoring in? im a high school senior rn and my minds a mess trying to figure out what to do in undergrad X)
I am currently a pre-nursing major but I’ve been really interested in medical school. However, I really want to start working when I graduate college so I can start a stable income, going the traditional med school route by majoring in biology etc. won’t give me a job right away if I change my mind. I’m just unsure about my decisions, so I’m thinking about getting my BSN and if I find myself not satisfied with my nursing degree, I can always do a 1 year pre-med school program and try applying to med school! It’s just hard knowing what you want at this time and I hope I can figure things out as I get older!
great content! I would just like to add that students need to do a LOT of research on the specific requirements of each med school. Sciences that are offered in your BSN will sometimes NOT count towards the pre reqs. To be on the safe side make a plan on which school you specifically want to apply and call ahead to see what they look for as far as pre reqs are concerned.
I dont recommend using nursing as an GPA enrichment, GPA is loaded differently, 80 is a C etc, but Pinsett I disagree, Nursing is a great foundation on learning how demanding medical school can be, it also builds on medical knowledge and enriches critical thinking skills needed in medical school. Cost benefit analysis is on point though!
agreed
I am an NP. Nursing never challenged me. It is the easiest thing I ever did...
I'm actually doing that to save money so I can later take more classes and be able to pay for them
so do u recommend it? I have the same reason to take nursibg so that I can earn enough for med :/
I KNOW I want to do anesthesia. The problem is deciding if I want to be a CRNA, or Anesthesiologist MD. How do I weigh the good and the bad and make a decision......I've been researching these things for MONTHS now and I'm still just as lost as when I first started. I just need a little guidance. I am 25, and currently working as a CNA. I would love to chat with you for some extra pointers.
I am same as you
it just depends if you’re willing to do the extra year plus residency for an anesthesiologist. A CRNA is 7 years, and they make 150k+ while an anesthesiologist is 8 years with 4 years residency- 300k+. They perform the same exact tasks, and CRNAS are also independent from doctors
personally, I want to be a CRNA bc I want to start my career as soon as I graduate. It really just depends what you want.
Great
That’s what I wanted to do. My grade from high school will not allow me to do medicine directly unless I study nursing before apply medicine
I am starting nursing school in spring 25, and after partaking in a summer program called shpep and after that I have seen what being a doctor is like and I plan on taking my pre med pre reqs during breaks and pursing nursing after I graduate!
Applying to med school next year. I did nursing in high school (LPN) but my bachelor's is in biology. I want to know how to approach the interview and application so that my expierence can help me and not hurt me. Will be waiting for this video!!!!
Always been premed but the nursing was just a free opportunity offered by my HS that allowed me to make money
Such great advice! I have no interest in going to nursing school before med school but I just watched to see what you would say and you explain everything so well! I was thinking these same things and it was nice to hear them explained logically. I'm definitely buying your courses when I get my finances right ;) but until then I'm binge watching all your youtubes !!
I didn't do so well my first time around in college, right now though I am doing really well in an AAS nursing program and plan on supplementing with elective Organic Chem, Algebra, and other classes in conjunction with an online BSN with as many lab sciences as I can get. I had to live as an adult and will work as a nurse to fix my credit and stabilize my student loan situation for a year. I have a unique situation where I don't have to pay rent and have minimal bills. I want to be a doctor with all of my being. I messed up my credit pretty bad making bad life choices and need to fix all of that before medical school loans are even a thing. Would you say this plan is solid, what would you recommend fixing?
I feel like this video is a bit discouraging to nurses, nursing is not a mediocre profession and many nurses get accepted to medical school. I believe he’s looking at this from a very one sided perspective. Keep the faith and make sure you have all your academic requirements, great MCAT scores and all other requirements and you’ll be good.
Rayanna Williams that’s not what I said. What I said was that it doesn’t make sense to do nursing with the intent to work before medical school. If you want to go to Med school then go as quickly as you can. I think nursing is a great a career, as I said in the video. It’s not a stepping stone degree to become a doctor. That is the point.
Dr. Andre Pinesett: The Study Doc and then downgrading Caribbean med schools on top of it ugh 😑
I am a nontraditional student. I will have to retake a lot of my science courses because they are over 5 years old. What would be the best way to do this?
My parents want me to do nursing as a back up and then go to med school if I want but they also want me to work on some days as a nurse during med school so I can at least have some money to take care of myself but also thinking about it I think not doing pre med before med school puts me at a disadvantage even though I get were my parents are coming from
Dr. Pinesett I havent been watching your videos lately because of finals.Much appreciated.
I cant wait for that video i am an RN and i want to go on to become a physician hopefully in internal medicine! So the separate video will benefit me immensely. I am currently completing my pre med courses Thank you.
How’d it go for you? are you a doctor now? I’m a nurse that wants to be a doctor.
I started my college career wanting to go the PA route. I took time off after graduating in 2014 to gain experience and I worked as a CNA. Working there I realized I would rather have more authority as a health provider so I decided I want to do MD but I need to retake and take some extra classes. However it’s hard to do that and support myself on a cna salary so I was thinking of going to nursing school just to have money for now and then go to med school
Can you talk more about anesthesiology, the journey, and difficulty?
I really loved this video. The reason why I'm going to nursing school is because of financial reasons. I go to a community college as a pre-nursing student because not only it's cheaper, but I'm very low-income so after I go back to uni, I can do patient care while being able to financially support myself. Lol THEN, I can worry about medical school. Not sure if what you said went in one ear and out the other with me hahaha but I really liked your vid. And med school will always be my plan A!
I hope one day (soon)to have you as a mentor
My family tried to encourage me to go this route and I even tricked myself into believing this even though my heart says I want to be a doctor.
Does the nursing school have to be accredited? I’m an RN with a well over 3.0 GPA but the school wasn’t accredited. Would that be an issue?
Plus I’m a resident of Texas and have the Hazlewood act to help pay for my medical school tuition.
Ok I see what you are saying about accumulating debit. But I need medical experience, plus was in the military so my undergraduate (BSN) was technically free. Also I’m collecting my disability Rating from the VA and currently a flight nurse and just passed my MCAT with a (524)100%. So I guess my question is; Do you have an answer for people out there like me, who plan on studying Medicine and are debit free working as nurses who aspire to become MD/DO?
Your advice is good for a first generation pre nursing student like me 🙏🏻💓
Keep the motivation and confidence. Philippians 4:13
Dr. Pinesett, I am extremely concerned about spending a quarter million dollars and most of my life on a medical degree all to NOT get residency. I'd be in the exact same devastating situation I ignorantly put myself in getting my BBA. There's a growing number of dropout. Also, I am Black and female. Please advise. Thank you.
Hello Dr. Pinesett. What are your thoughts on doing PA before MD school?
I am in my second year of my BSN and now am thinking I want to go into medicine. Such a hard decision on if I should finish my degree or switch to a science degree so I have more time to take pre requistites and do more to obtain a spot in medical school.
I’m in my first year. What did you end up doing?
Do you have a video on the steps from new grad nurse to med school?
Oh my. Thank you so much doctor I was thinking of Nursing as a back up. This makes sense for sure.
Would you be willing to do a video on what new transfer students can do to maximize their two years at the university?
Thank you for this! I am an RN of five years who is premed and planning to apply to med school next year. I'm looking forward to your next video on how to use this to to my advantage!
What about a direct entry Masters in Nursing for change of career?...It's fast some accelerated programs are a year etc. I am currently in a direct entry MSN program with the intent to apply to medical school.
What if you'd like to be both a nurse and doctor and ur not 100 percent sure wht to choose
Hello Dr. Pinesett. I sent you an email few days ago about your thoughts on doing PA before MD school in order to boost up the GPA?
Thank you sir for clarity I ask around at work to get an idea for that pathway nurse to med school
You really spoke to my experience! Great video, thanks Dr. P!
What about going from an RN to medical malpractice attorney?
Hello Dr. Pinesett, what study concepts you'd recommend for someone who has ADHD, ADAD, like myself? I'm 34 and love the medical field and at one point I wanted to be a Dr. My mindset wasn't there after High school. Now my mindset is skyrocket. I'd belive in Law of attraction and I belive in myself 100% Even though myself to peruse medical school now would definitely be a memorable, inspirational experience. Definitely a reach and not realistic fit for my current lifestyle. Now I work closely with a diversity of physicians. They're friends, business colugues, mentors. I'm blessed to created a passive income for my family. I'm taking the focus off myself and helping others today!!! Thankyou for your service to others wanted to become Dr's.
how about people who have another bachelors degree in other degree such as engineering, what can they do to go to med school, what to do in community college to get into medical school.
Finally, someone smart to answer this question. thank you Doc.
Wao I really needed this information
I was thinking about working as a nurse for a few years and I really thought it was a good idea but now that I see it this way
Is amazing thank you very much this is extremely helpful
Dr. Pinesett, do u have a video for nurses who are trying to transition to medical school?
Unfortunately I have to do nursing because I need clinical work experience in the USA. I am International student and need to work currently.
Ya same thing but in canada, I want to practice nursing for a year or 2 (I would study for the mcat and do the needed courses in those 2 years tho) get my PR and then apply to med school
Can you go to med school right after finishing your pre med(nursing) without going to nursing school?
That *separate video*..link? Also, you mention that as a ba in nursing, what about the 2yr option?
I feel my situation is a little different, but I'm not going to put my *life on dispay* in the comments.
Where does a practicing MD get time to do this?....
What about physician associate or paramedic as a major to get into medical school?
Thank you!!! I really needed to hear this. Now I can finally make my decision.
What are your thoughts on post Bach’s? I currently have a low GPA. Would a post Bach be more beneficial than taking undergrad classes over again?
This video was great for me thank you Doc seriously I needed all of this
Sir, What would you recommend to graduate in to get in to medical college. Thanks
I wonder if Loan for medical school will cover living expenses too ? im planning to be a nurse to save money for living expenses when i am in Medical school. I want to focus one school later without worrying about finance
How can we reach out to you if we have questions??
Thanks for asking. Visit my website www.thestudydoc.com. You can message me there 😃
Yikes I dont know what to do
Lilee Nguyen omg! Finally someone that has the same thoughts as i do. Im very determined to get into nursing and go into medicine after. This video diminished my morale💔
@@augustinedonald2051 Exactly… same here
I was suggested to get aBs if I wan to become a doctor ( I have an associates degree from a technical school )
Sorry why being in the bachelor of nursing might not be the best option to boost that GPA? Cuz I’m currently a nursing student and my GPA is 3 point something can’t remember and I still got 2 more yrs to go so there’s still a chance to boos it somewhat close to 3.5 or .7 and if I take a few extra courses after that I think i can get the required GPA
EXCELLENT ADVICE 💯💯💯
Would becoming a Registered Pharmacist be a better pathway to Medical School?
You are forgoting to add that pre-reqs exspire and they might retake pre-reqs.
This was super helpful! I am at the point where I am applying for the nursing schools, but I am hesitant to not and continue to finish the classes I need for med school. Would you think that is the best route? If that make sence.
Hello.I have Bachelor of nursing from out of USA and I'm 44 years old.I love to be a surgeon.Could you please let me know how can i start to apply and where?Thank you.mina.
Totally agree with these observations and tips, great video!
Can you make a video for those want to change careers and go down the path of an MD?
I work in adtech so I don't have any prereqs taken, but I want to study to be a DO. However, how do I set myself up where I can still afford my mortgage and pursue my passion? Any insight will be helpful!
Very important information especially for high school students
Question: I am currently working full time to pay off my car and credit card debt while going to school part time. I have about 2 more years to pay off my car completely but working full time is putting a strain on my studying/classes. If I default on my car loan and ruin my credit to attend school full time, will that look negatively on the admissions process? Or Is that not a part of the background check? Thank you
I am literally in this same position except I am nowhere near finishing my car payment. I am about to just give the car up so I can go to school and focus on my grades. Please lmk how it worked out!
Please make a video on NATuropathic Doctors
God bless you, doctor; I appreciate your help.
Sir can i do after doing master of nursing
Thankyou so much sir for your valuable information..I do have a doubt that during premed a BSN graduate can have part time jobs as a nurse..is it possible sir?
Dr. Pinesett I’m currently a Respiratory Therapist but I want to pursue a Masters Anesthesia program. Do you think I have a leg up on the competition if I enter Anesthesiology Assistant school?
Great advice on the island schools. Thank you.
Sir, can I do MD after nursing
Do HBCUs look okay on a medical school interview
the college usually doesn't matter, its more of the MCAT score and GPA
So Dr. P I am graduating with my Associate's degree in nursing in a week which allows me the opportunity to sit for my boards and work in a local hospital with said ADN. Going for my BSN in your expert opinion would not be a wise move if I know without a shadow of a doubt Med school is what I want and considering I'm ready to burn all bridges behind me and go all in? And if so any advice as to what bachelor's degree would be more sound to shoot for?
Can you do a vid on CRNA ?
I feel like this video is for me .. I worked in children/ adult psych for 12 yrs , tele/ICU step down for 4 yrs and now in ICU/CCU as critical care nurse for a year and half .. since moving to ICU I developed a burning urge to go to medical school.. watching you makes me luv anesthesia more but when I watch Dr Antonio Webb I feel pulled towards orthopedic surgery.. my kids are older now I’m about to start some premed courses lacking in my college degree .. tell us more why u luv more y u luv anesthesia pls .. thx
Thank you Doc👍👍👍👍
Dr p, great video and sound tips. Ive been starting and adjusting insulin dosages for thousands of patients for the past 20 years. I have achieved many awards in my field, my letters of rec are from chief medical directors who know me well, i have a 3.4 gpa with 4.0 in my past 24 credits of upper level sciences, I am the director of nutrition in 2 different hospitals and work 18 hours a day in order to make what I made in the year 2000 working just one job, not a director, but in a different state. I’ve applied 5 times to my state school but cannot get an interview. We have a family of 4 and are resistant to move out of state thus the reason why I haven’t applied out of state. While my self esteem has been crushed I still keep trying. Mcat is 500 4th attempt. Please advise
Hey Dr. Andre, great video. I have 2 years of nursing experience and I am currently getting my masters in nursing but have recently decided that I wanted to pursue medical school instead. My plan is to finish my masters and apply after. The problem I am having is that my masters cost a lot of money and i'll be in major debt afterwards. Assuming that I get into a medical school, I foresee that my debt will be an upwards of 350-400k (masters+med school+living). What do you think would be the right move?
Just when I thought about taking up respiratory therapy!!
He makes sense!
If you’re Rn that have BSN, can you apply to medical school straight up
you have to have taken the prerequisites for the med school you're applying to & you have to take the MCAT
there are a few medical schools here in the U.S that don’t require prerequisites, but the majority do