lindskay

I guess I just asked because although I know it isn't an either/or decision, I can see how they are pretty similar. I think it would be enticing to become a doctor if it wasn't so much money and if you had a second in the day to spend time with friends and family. I don't think that it is necessarily better to be a doctor. I mean I am not a nurse but I know that I am the type of person who would want to spend more time with patients as opposed to spending about a minute with 50 patients. I commend nurses tremendously, probably why I am going into it. I guess I just hear a lot about nurses not being respected by doctors, and wondering why some nurses wouldn't choose to go to medical school instead. But your replies were very educational. Thanks.

I am wondering what people think is the advantage to being a nurse, as opposed to a doctor. Just curious.

Thanks you guys for all of your help. :) I really appreciate it. I think that what all of you do is incredible and I hold in the utmost admiration. Any more thoughts or advice will be extremely helpful. Thanks again.

I guess there are a lot of posts like these, but here it goes.. I am 23 and have a B.A in philosophy, but have been thinking about going into nursing. I guess I would like to know what people think about their jobs. What kind of nursing do you do or want to do? How often do you work? Do you work holidays? Do you have kids, and if so, do you have enough time with them? What qualities in a person do you think it takes to not only be a good nurse, but to enjoy it. I feel that I am a very caring person and actually like to help people in need. But I also am very interested in science and learning in general. I hear that you learn new things everyday, is this true? Do you feel you are respected by doctors? Also, anyone in New York City with recommendtions of good nursing programs? Any help on these things would be great.