Why it is better to be a Nurse than a Physician.

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Wondering what your take on this is.

IMO:

Nurses get to treat the person, while physicians are relegated to treating some disgusting disease or condition. We get to spend our time helping the person reach their peak abilities and goals while physicians focus on battling some process.

...oh, and my is wicked low in comparison! :jester:

So why is it better to be a nurse?

Yes, agree that all the reasons we become nurses are those reasons exactly...but must i be the one to mention the fact that sometimes its nice to know that once a certain pt is discharged (difficult personality, demanding, pick an issue), we really dont have to deal with that pt ever again (come on you have had that one pt before)...but the docs must keep these pts on for the most part.

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Specializes in ER; HBOT- lots others.

i love what i do. i am a ppl person, i am not the person that wants to take care of the pt-not the dx w/out what the pt is. know what i mean vern?

-H-

just my opinion....you asked..lol

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Specializes in Mental Health, Surgical-Ortho.
Yes, agree that all the reasons we become nurses are those reasons exactly...but must i be the one to mention the fact that sometimes its nice to know that once a certain pt is discharged (difficult personality, demanding, pick an issue), we really dont have to deal with that pt ever again (come on you have had that one pt before)...but the docs must keep these pts on for the most part.

True, but the doc only has to deal with the patient for about 10 minutes one a month at most. LOL

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Nursing Education.

i need to go into pediatric dentistry

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Specializes in Neonatal ICU (Cardiothoracic).

I don't think the statement "Why it is better to be a nurse than a physician" is truly important. I like to think that each of us has chosen our particular field, whether MD,, RN, LPN, NP, etc because we feel called to do it, and that is why we put up with all the negatives our job entails. I know that many MDs find great satisfaction in their work, and you could probably say the same for a school librarian who is paid next to nothing. Rather than trying to prove why it's better to be a nurse, we should be focusing on why we are drawn to nursing, not how we are better than MDs. Sure, there are perks to be had from both sides of the fence. Money, respect, flexibility, etc. Let's not focus on why one is better. Let's focus on how we can MAKE it even better AS A TEAM.

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Specializes in OR, ICU, Med-Surg.
I didn't realize it was a competition.

Both nurses and physicians take care of people. They have different methodology focusing on different needs that people require, but you're not going to make any friends stating that physicians treat diseases while nurses treat people.

It's better to be a nurse if you feel that you are more drawn to the role of a nurse versus the role of a physician, using whatever subjective factors you base your decision on, and that's about it.

I feel enlightened.

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I think both jobs are equally rewarding and as some said in the post, some are drawn to MD and some are drawn to nursing (like me:D). My uncle is a cardiologist who does open heart surgeries and my aunt is a nurse. They both need each other. They both provide services that we cannot go without so I think it is best to be doctors and nurses besides they are a team.

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I think both jobs are equally rewarding and as some said in the post, some are drawn to MD and some are drawn to nursing (like me:D). My uncle is a cardiologist who does open heart surgeries and my aunt is a nurse. They both need each other. They both provide services that we cannot go without so I think it is best to be doctors and nurses besides they are a team.

Cardiologists can put stents in, but no way in hell do they do "open heart surgeries." Only a cardiothoracic surgeon can do that.

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Some are called to Medicine, others to Nursing. Do what's best for you.

Don't forget the doctors' perks. They are the bosses, they get great reserved parking, they get the respect, and the prestige, not to mention that they don't have to punch clocks and stay with patients a certain number of hours per day and then get mandated to work another shift. And I know of no nurses making more than doctors. I'm impressed if they are.

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Specializes in Critical Care.
Some are called to Medicine, others to Nursing. Do what's best for you.

Don't forget the doctors' perks. They are the bosses, they get great reserved parking, they get the respect, and the prestige, not to mention that they don't have to punch clocks and stay with patients a certain number of hours per day and then get mandated to work another shift. And I know of no nurses making more than doctors. I'm impressed if they are.

It's all perspective.

Perks? The doctors' parking lot at my hospital isn't any closer than the employee parking lot, and I don't mind walking a bit anyways. Respect, prestige? Sure, to an extent. Nurses get a ton outside the hospital, too. Punching clocks? I'm sure there are quite a few physicians that'd rather be paid for time worked and leave the job at the door. I like the fact that my pay is proportional to hours worked. They don't get mandated to work another shift because the typical private doctor is already working 55 hours on average according to surveys, and that's after the hell that is residency.

Nurses making more than doctors? That's proportional to education and responsibility as is everything in life. CRNAs can easily make more than primary care docs in many areas.

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Cardiologists can put stents in, but no way in hell do they do "open heart surgeries." Only a cardiothoracic surgeon can do that.

Sorry:bow: I got the name wrong but I know he does do open heart surgeries!!..lol

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

If nurses, as a whole, were really grounded and comfortable within their roles, there would be no need to make comparisons such as the ones being unhatched in this thread. I see quite a bit of ego-boosting.

A nurse who was truly happy with his/her role is unlikely to pose a question such as "Why it is better to be a nurse than a physician?"

Both professions have their benefits and drawbacks.

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