RN in Medical School -Should I keep this to myself?

[RNthenDoc]

Hi All,

I'm a pediatric RN that has just recently been accepted to Medical School and will be matriculating in the Fall of 2020. It has taken me several years to do this as I've been working part time and taking classes. All of the nurses that I work with have been incredibly supportive during this time, and have even gone out of their way to switch shifts with me to make sure that I was able to make it to last minute interviews.

At one of the interviews last week, the physician that interviewed me told me that my being a nurse is something I should never tell to the nurses on the wards during rotations and in residency because it would not go over well and would hinder me as a student. I was actually surprised by that sentiment because that is not what I have experienced thus far at all! I feel like it would be a good bonding moment between myself and the nurses because I've been there and in essence I feel it will make my residency go more smoothly because having been a nurse, I know exactly what orders the nurses (as well as the interdisciplinary team in general) will want.

From nurse to nurse, what are your thoughts on this? Keep it to myself, or not?

[osceteacher]

On 10/24/2019 at 6:11 PM, NurseCocoBSN said:

As a med student, i don’t think it’ll fly well on the floors. I can just see so many nurses wanting to trip someone like you up.

Nursing in America sounds tragically vindictive from what I've read in this thread and others.

[Jedrnurse, BSN, RN]

34 minutes ago, osceteacher said:

Nursing in America sounds tragically vindictive from what I've read in this thread and others.

It certainly can be...

[NurseCocoBSN, BSN]

1 hour ago, osceteacher said:

Nursing in America sounds tragically vindictive from what I've read in this thread and others.

Every profession comprised of nearly all women are. At least in my experience. I was also in the Marines and can tell you that professions comprised of nearly all men are *** in their own ways too

[LindaGracie, ADN, BSN]

I have learned there tends to be groups who are very supportive and inspired by someone furthering their education, there are groups who tend to be negative towards people pursuing their educational dreams (maybe because of perceived biases or negative experiences pertaining to school) and those who feel they have obtained enough schooling and see further schooling as a waste of time. Either way, stick with those who are encouraging and stay focused on pursuing your dream. Don't give up or let anyone discourage you.

[RNthenDoc]

Thank you everyone for your wonderful comments. I didn't go into nursing to go into medicine. After awhile I decided that I wanted to advance my education and I liked the structure and training of residency programs. Being a nurse is at the heart of who I am and I do wholeheartedly believe that the way I view my patients as a nurse, holistically, will make me a better provider to my patients and in the way that I interact with the multidisciplinary team. Nurses shaped me as a young nurse and I will give back in other ways.