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should i go to college for nursing and then go back to be a pediatrician or should i just go in straight and study for peds ?
I want to be a pediatrician but i'm scared ill only be good enough for nursing. I don't wanna mess up. #doctor #nursing #pediatrician #surgeon #pediatric-nursing
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Najjiyya Pinkney
Occupational Therapy Assistant & Occupational Therapy Graduate Student
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Najjiyya’s Answer
I think if you want to become a pediatrician, just pursue medical school. Now, if you are interested in the field of nursing, you can become a pediatric nurse practitioner. Find out which field aligns more with your interests and personality.
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J’s Answer
They are entirely different professions. Doctors are not nurses who succeeded and nurses aren't med school dropouts. They cannot survive without each other, regardless of personal feelings or public perception.