Quote:
Originally Posted by sc_rufctr
I talked to a doctor once about what it was like working those long hours for average money. (I was a nurse at the time)
He said it was a "Calling" and there's nothing else he wanted to do with his life.
He also said that "Calling" is what keeps you working those 14-16 hour shifts.
So for some, maybe a lot there is no choice.
|
I think that's exactly right. I always hoped for a more "balanced" life for my children.
Quote:
Originally Posted by masraum
My daughter is a PA (Physicians Assistant). It seems like a pretty good route. You get the benefits of being in medicine without the headaches that the Dr has to deal with.
|
Excellent point. Nurse Practitioners and PA's get to make a positive professional impact on peoples lives without all the liability, excessive hours, debt and stress. It's a very good choice for someone who might have chosen medical school a few decades ago. If my daughter chose that route I would be very proud and supportive.