I wanna be a nurse, but all my relatives judge me so badly like dream big, be a doctor, no matter how good nurse you will be there's always a difference between being called a nurse and a DOCTOR! it really makes me wanna cry sometimes but now I've decided no matter what everyone say I have chosen this path and I'm gonna rock 😤💗💅🏻

I chose nursing for the same reasons as you! The flexibility to work only 3 days a week and have 4 days off to pursue other interests is a blessing. Love my career for its flexibility but also feel so fulfilled helping other people ☺️

This hits home. I’m 30 and just started my first nursing job in a hospital. I had every intention of doing med school after my BSN. After working as a nurse for only two months, not only do I love the schedule and freedom and leaving work at work with a job that will guarantee me a middle class lifestyle, I just don’t have any desire to be a Doctor after watching our residents and attendings. It just doesn’t look how I imagined at all. I mentioned my Premed aspirations to a very kind patient of mine who asked, and she told me, “why? We need nurses, there are so few as is”. I thought long and hard the following weeks and asked myself over and over again, why do I want to become a physician? No matter how fancy of an answer I told myself, it always came down to helping people, which I already do as a nurse. As a 30 year old, the excitement of pursuing a prestigious and wealthy career…fades. It’s just not a priority as it is when you’re fresh out of high school and care about material things and social status or trying to prove everyone wrong. I am on the front lines and I am helping patients…and I asked myself again, do I value the prestige and money, or do I value life and time, something that is irreplaceable. I think I am choosing time. When you’re older and more mature pursuing this career, all you want is balance. I help people, and I have a career that will afford a roof over my head, travels, and whatever I need really. No I won’t be getting a brand new Tesla, but 70k+ is more than enough and your happiness with income stagnate after that number. Very few people are lucky enough to have that social support and aspiration to go straight to med school after high school, but everyone needs to understand, there are other careers besides a physician. As a nurse, I am able to give my patients 100% because I have the schedule and time to give myself 100%. Back to work tomorrow.

I’m a first year medical student and it’s extremely hard. I have never liked another degree, however, I’m so stressed and anxious due to it being so demanding. I’m having a difficult time concentrating and being motivated, I hope everything improves or else I will end up failing everything. Becoming a doctor is extremely difficult because everyone is always telling us that we won’t be able to do it and our teachers give us impossible tasks for us fail. I have found comfort in your videos, every time I’m here I feel motivated as I know that life will get better, it’s just a matter of time. I hope I make it because my mental health is holding me back. Take care and I'm so grateful for your guidance 💖

I wanted to be a dr, but then started doing research and now want to become a nurse. Your videos are amazing btw

I’m so thankful for healthcare workers, y’all are angels walking. I just take care of babies all day long, so I can’t imagine what you go through dealing with people at their worsts.

African parents: you can become anything you want. Doctor, lawyer or engineer. Any of those 3

I am one of those that was thinking of getting into meds school. I was working on the pre reqs but decided to go into nursing instead. So glad I did, ended up having 2 girls right before and during nursing school. I already had 2 kids before that so it was very rough for me. Now I've been an icu nurse almost 6months, night shift, and I still get to spend lots of time with my kids. Honestly I'm happier being a nurse and don't regret choosing nursing over med school.

why did I decide not to be a doctor? my bachelor's degree GPA and MCAT scores.

Thank you for opening up about med school/your journey and being real about the nursing judgement and med school life style. You def took the time to think about it and it was nice to hear your perspective!

You are a lot happier healthier base on that “No one is gonna put yourself first that way you do” mentality 🥰

I totally agree with you! Not continuing to pursue med school really doesn’t mean that you’re not smart enough but rather to the fact that you’re no longer sure if you can and you want to have a commitment to work longer hours to help people. I saw how brutal residency is and it really turned me off. I’m so glad I tried to work as a nurse cause I’m sure that I’d be regretting being in med school now. BTW, really love your contents because you’re so relatable. Stay safe!

I wish medical school wasn’t as expensive because we do need more doctors! CA especially is gonna have a shortage in the upcoming years.

This hits HOME so much! Girl i was in med school for 6 months HATING EVERYTHING about it. I was doing well, but I ended up with the worst anxiety 😦. I thought about my future (im married and want kids) and thought what will I do? I’m a super creative person. I want to write a book one day, or work on my art (Not saying this is impossible but for ME I just couldn’t see it working out) so one day I walked out of the classroom and never walked back. I ended up getting a nursing degree and love the freedom it comes with. NP is always an option if I feel the drive but it was the best decision I made for myself. Good for you for catching this on early!

I was also a premed, and for two years I was studying prerequisites for it. But having moved to a different state and needing to wait a year, I honestly lost the interest. But what came about was the idea of wanting to also really enjoy life. So for a while, I was kind of stuck in what I wanted to be. Doctors are amazing and do their best, but their work/life balance wasn’t something I looked forward to the more thought I put into that also. So I thought about nursing. You can still give great direct patient care, build relationships and be able to make a difference all the while if you are part-time, you can do what you love and take care of personal matters on your own time. Make a family or explore the world. So I think nursing was a great idea in both aspects. So it’s honestly so refreshing to think I’m not the only one that didn’t have a similar mindset. And despite having had studied already two years and needing to start over somewhat, I’m learning that it’s okay that I may be a bit behind. I’m still young at 22 and if things go to plan, I should start the nursing program next fall. Wish me luck!

Thanx for such a beautifully honest video i hv been a doctor 4 10yrs nw and most days the stress is so much i don't want to go to work. Respect to Kevin been where he was and its really challenging.

As a person going into nursing, this video has made me even more inspired to become a future RN!

This is such a great & honest video for why you didn’t choose to pursue medical school. I really appreciate that you didn’t bash physicians and those on that path, but instead admired your partner for it. Im sure having an understanding partner like you makes things a little easier for Kevin! Rooting for you and your future pursuits!

Currently waiting to get accepted into my veterinary technician program and I’m already getting questions, “Why not just become a DVM or go to regular nursing school?” and I feel the exact same way. Not the lifestyle that I want but still have that drive and passion for health care. Love this video!

I am in nursing school right now and this advice kinda hits home! I'll be happy as a RN, no need to further my education!

Im a Chem student. Thanks for telling me your honest thoughts about why you decided to stay as a nurse. They comforted me in this unstable period of time-online classes, not much prospect for future job, etc.

Kevin is gold, my ex never did small things like thank me when id make breakfast those things end up making or breaking long term happiness

I've always felt guilty for choosing nursing over medicine but listening to you explain why you didn't go into med school made me feel understood and relieved so thanks for that🥰☺️

I feel you on the adult acne troubles. I just had a major breakout not too long ago and I'm turning 26 this year.

your explanation was so good for being unscripted i don't think i could explain myself that well if someone asked me such a deep question on the spot

thank you for being so honest with us miki. so proud of your journey 💛

Also an RN here, and I must say yes! Exactly, I also planned to be a physician but when I worked as a nurse and got surrounded by medical students/doctors. Whooa, they’re like not having enough sleep and thought “I love sleep” like every minute counts. So yeah, same reason with you for not pursuing med school. 😂

Girl, I’m nearly 30 and still get breakouts! Usually right before my time of month 😭💀 Oh, the joys of being a woman 🥵🤣

Miki, you are a gem. Not many people can think like this. I am a third-year med student who ended up at a US MD school after a long winding road. I used to work as a tech consultant. Pay was good. Benefits were awesome. Work hour was not bad. However, I had a life-changing moment that made me want to become a physician. Unfortunately, I never realized how hard it is to work in the healthcare field until I worked as a scribe at a private practice. Med school is super challenging, which I could never imagine as an engineering major. Becoming a physician takes much more effort and time than what most people would think. It's an experience you cannot truly understand until you go through the process. I am glad that you figured it out beforehand by observing other residents and physicians. You are a wise lady.

Totally agree it always boil down to what fit you the most. If everyone want or meant to do the same thing than we wouldn't have different profession.

I also wanted to become a general doctor but I unexpectedly fell in love with Optometry.😄 The more I think about it the more am glad that I didn't go for medicine. It is a good profession but I can't handle working like they do😪

1:37 is a look/circumstances of a doctor who is just , *tired* like seriously hats off I would cry myself to sleep if I had to wake up so early...

I really needed this video today. Been feeling so so lost about what to do with my life, and you gave the best advice ever. Appreciate you so so much ❤️❤️

Yep yep. Everyone has their own path. I was thinking of applying to med school when my husband was applying, but then I realized that it was not for me. I didn't want to have that LONGterm commitment and invest so much money into my grad school especially when I wanted to have a baby soon 😅. I chose to be a nurse practitioner and I'm not regretting it at all. I love my job. It does have pros and cons, but I'm happy with my choice!

you are motivating me to stay in school and pursue nursing! thank you for the time to make this video :)

This is also the situation I am in. I'm currently a 1st year nursing student and I also had the intention to become a doctor but after seeing first hand what comes before being a surgeon, I thought that I don't have the patience and dedication to be like that. Almost exactly the same as you. I think it's too early to say so for myself because I'm just a first year but I also really believe that nursing is a beautiful profession. It also pays well so might as well just commit to nursing with the goal of being an OR nurse, get a few years of experience, and then would I choose if I'll still pursue a medical degree or if I can proceed with a masters degree in nursing.

I love you! You and Kevin are the CUTEST COUPLE! And I am the first like for your video!

Well, i just like you.. during my high school, i was thought that i want to be a doctor, dentist and nurse.. but, because med school is really pricey so i choose to best a nurse and also i got a schollarship for nursing..

This is a great video. Thanks Miki for sharing this info. about yourself!!!

Sounds like you would be ideal for the CRNA path.

Miki I also wanted to be a doctor!! But I decided that I’ll be an RN. Start college in a few weeks and I’m super nervous😖✨

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us and your videos are just one of my highlights of my day. 😍

Choosing a major is a huge decision…. Take your time.. pray for guidance… do your research ❤️

Such a great, super honest video! I'm sure you'll help many people contemplating whether or not to become a physician👍🏼

i had pimples all my life during my teenage years and all the way through half of my college years. now after 30 I am not experiencing a single pimple in years. what a breeze. it is a hormonal thing. after all our hormones level do change and we face greater problems other than just pimples. like hormonal fluctuations, mood swings, infertility, gynecological issues, being a women isn't easy.

"Marry a doctor is easier than be a doctor yourself" This is the reason I heard from a few high school and college students.

Feel so blessed that we have someone to tell us all the pros n cons of the carrrer n being able to relate with u at so many points is just another bliss. Love u

you're adorable and so down to earth

I’m very proud of you!! Like how can you handle being a nurse and creating content for us!!l Love you❤️❤️

Love, Love, Love all your videos. You 2 really Brighten my days especially when I'm feeling low spirited. Keep up the Great work you're doing. God Bless!!!

Good job concealer did great 👍yea age has nothing to do with acne. Just turned 66 and still get them😢best thing I ever found was MARY KAYS acne .it comes in a tube. Works fast to get rid of them. What a cuts couple u guys make. Love how u packed his lunch. Hubbies appreciate it more then they let. On 😊

I was in pre-med studying to be a PA now I switched to nursing cause I just felt it was too hard and not worth it for me. I’m nervous if I have made the right decision.

Miki, thanks for sharing your thought. Seriously, your video really comforting me at this time. May God bless you🙏🏻💕

Your vlogs make me feel so productive and motivated!!

That’s what I did, I went to Nursing school first, then Years later I went to Med school and I decided I didn’t want to be a Doctor, I’d just rather be a critical care NP instead or a CRNA. So I’m doing my Master’s now.

As of now, i know that i'm way to young to dream about having the same profession as yours. But i really do admire you. These days (During the pandemic specifically ) I've been wondering every night what would i be in the future. And as i learn to have a dream, I'm no longer worrying that much about the future. Yet, i'm worring about what might happen tommorow. Why i want to be a nurse? Years ago, my mother died because of severe disease, and i remember promising her that I'll be the one who's going to take care of her once i grew up, yet she left before i even decide that i would really be going to pursue that dream. I want to fulfill my promise to her. That is why i also want to be nurse, hoping from 7 years from now on. I might also brand my self as a nurse✨

I like your attitude and courage to choose whatever suits you the best! Money or status isn't everything. A comfortable lifestyle and hobby which accompany us for a life are far far far more important!

I also thought I wanted to be a doctor when I was younger. I am very happy with my current career choice and where I am in life.

Even still you never know because your exact person might might have different answers to choices if scenarios were different. Say you weren't with a Doctor and were single or say you didn't have social media to create to occupy time and helping your realize the nursing schedule would work better, etc. Basically your choices might have been different even as the same person based on scenarios which is weird when you think about it because it seems you have so much conviction toward your decision with nursing (which is great).

Now I know what exactly I wanted thank you for being an inspiration maam!!

Transferring to a university from CC for BSN. Being a nurse is my dream ❤️ times are hard right now but I’m not giving up. You and Kev are goals

I majored in social work and then decide I want a major in nursing LVN but before that I wanna get a try for the field first so I went for CNA training. Oh boy - 😨 goodbye. I just can’t handle the environment - the sadness of post acute care just down right kill me. I think I’m too sensitive and so I never look back.

I really resonate with ✨ AT THE TIME ✨ I really loved people, lol I'm giggling.

I appreciate your honesty and transparency in this video! These are the things people dont really talk about it, but that are important to know. Medical school is tough. The competition is crazy, the workload is never-ending, and the responsibilities are immense. That being said, there is no other profession for me personally that would equate to the amount of self-fulfillment there is with being a doctor. I am currently in my final year of medical school, and applying for residency which I know will be an even more stressful experience. But, for me, it is worth it.

“At the time I really loved people”

Your videos are so lovely, inspiring and cute 😍💖💗💕❤

Me too I love Engeenering but my mom want me to become a nurse. Fighting future nurses❤️

Heyy miki actually i wanted to say that I NEED MORE VLOGS LIKE THIS i promise i am gonna be a perfect nurse like you with the good intention to help people,i just found you yesterday and i am in class 9 right now but really wanna pursue my career as a nurse in Canada i just need like more details on what to choose how to prepare and all of that hope u might help me❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 love you always❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

okay so i think i’ll stick into wanting to be a nurse instead of a doctor 😩 hopefully i’ll have time to travel the world when i grow up omg

Thanx for this content..thanx for uplifting both the profession and being real..and mythbusting that 'nurses hate doctors'❤️and also that 'nurses are just nobody'..love your content ma'am..lots of love for you and kevin sir ..we literally have so many things in common ma'am

I’m a first year medical student so I totally understand if you are feeling unmotivated or anxious. Reply if you’d like and we can cheer each other up. It’s hard but we can do this 💪🏼

I’m just new here! Maybe just a month ago and you both are the cutest! ❤️

Me and my younger brother are both nursing students, but i'm the only one between us who is considering to go into medical school after. His reason for not wanting to be a doctor is the same as yours, Miki. He loves his lifestyle. p.s. From where I'm from, a BSN is considered a pre-med although it is't as "well equiped" as other pre-med programs because it has more practicals than theories compared to biology and laboratory sciences. They often tell you here that in nursing you have a theoretical knowledge about everything, but they are not as deep as other pre-med programs. However, we (BSN) also study biochemistry, and microbiology and parasitology; and some schools have physics as a requisite in their curriculum for BSN.

Kevin’s little nooooo scream after the alarm 😭🤣 such a mood Lmaoo😂 love laura she’s tots adorbs, so happy you two are friends now!💕Kevin should definitely do like a short segment in a future vlog on why he chose being a doctor over nursing! If he can I know he’s super busy😬

Miki you are so beautiful

I LOVE YOU, MIKI!!!!! 🤗

Hey Nurse family. Iam a German nurse. I have a 10 days in a row shift. Early and late shift each five days. The three day shifts are so cool! I work mostly 8 hour shift instead of 12 hour. Wished I had this three day /four days off system. So much better!!! Doing a great job 👏👏👏 love

Azelaic acid cream is the only thing saving me from constant maskne.

To become a doctor you don’t need to be intelligent anyways, you need determination and hard work (studying the right way for you) and a good daily routine. If you were getting straight As in high school that won’t work for you in med school, hard work beats natural intelligence, so whoever said ppl only become nurses cuz they failed to get into med school or that they aren’t smart is stupid

Before i wanted to be a doctor so i can be a radiologist but realized i can be and do what i wanted being a radiographer lol so I'm a radiographer now

im so glad u do sponsorships that are not a waste of money and are actually usefull :)

So sad for Americans. We Canadians are so lucky health care.

I just saw a video of yours fir tje first time. The one where you offer him money or marriage. His response was so precious. What a keeper he is. I hope you did marry him.

I've never heard of a Kevin referred to as Kevie ~ that's so cute :3

Just want to say, BSN is a great pre-med degree. You get the time and experience to determine for yourself if you want to pursue being a doctor. I don't think that you're "taking up someone else's spot" if you see your nursing degree as a stepping stone. I mean, if those people were truly qualified, then they should've gotten in. A lot of my classmates went on to pursue a medical degree after graduating from nursing. When internship came, they were better equipped than the rest of their peers.

Can always go for the Nurse Practitioner pathway

I just love the fact when you list something a *notes* section just appears😂❤️

Ur story is literally the same as mine! I went to nursing school with an intention of becoming a doctor. But now I have realized being a DOCTOR is not my thing!!

Thank you for this content! I was actually stucked between taking BSN or BS Biology as my second course (from accountancy). I am very much enlightened with your explanation regarding the lifestyle between both careers.

I also chose Nursing for the same reasons. I like the flexibility of the nursing schedule where I can work 3 days doing 12 hr shifts and have the rest of the week myself. Having a proper work life balance is something I strive for. Although I’m in first semester and sometimes doubt myself on my success in finishing my program. At the end of the day, it’s all going to be worth it.

SO RELATABLE!!! Just hearing the sound of that alarm clock gets me in a bad mood

I support ur decisions Miki 😭💖

I’m finally starting my nursing program in 3 weeks! I’m so excited & nervous at the same time👩🏼‍⚕️🙌🏼❤️ I love your videos! Thank you for being so open & honest with us Miki 😭

Kevin can u make a video on why u decided to become doctor?

You can please put subtitles ..it's good for other people who watches from other countries....

aaa my parents pushed really hard for me to be a doctor, so I'm graduating in a year with my degree. TBH, I don't like the time and dedication demands that everyone makes on me, and I feel like I'm going to lose whatever precious little sleep I manage to get at night knowing my patient is in the hospital and I'm responsible for their life. T_T I think I would really like being a nurse. But I spent too much time, effort, and most importantly, money to get here so I feel like there's no turning back. You made the smart decision, great vid :)

I want to be a pediatrician ❤❤ but before that I'd always wanted to be a nurse

You are sooo cute! love your upbeat personality ! x

Plz make a tutorial on how you made your braids they look neat and chic

Bro the alarm makes me jump everytime cause I’m used to hearing it for school