Are you considering Dental Hygiene or Nursing? Let's talk about it! Drop a comment below ;)

@sherrydawson6253

2 жыл бұрын

I started as a nurses aid then a CNA it wasn't benefits that took my career path. I loved learning and loved pt care. I then became a nurse. After graduating and starting my new career. A great fascinating opportunity came up. I became a research assistant at Stanford and shortly became a senior research assistant and was blessed I could do Nursing in a hospital part time all while doing the clinical research project for 2 yrs. It was awesome! Unfortunately I sustained a bad work injury in 1997 and can no longer work. But still soaking up educational skills as medicine keeps advancing. I love your channel. Thank you

@TheAcademicNurse

2 жыл бұрын

Being a research assistant is fascinating work! Having a front seat to research that can profoundly change healthcare must be incredibly rewarding! Thank you for your kind words about the channel ❤️ I am planning a series of the different types of pathways in nursing and research assistant and research nurse are both on my list! Let me know if you have any pointers 😊

@TheAcademicNurse

2 жыл бұрын

@@skinpeeling6504 Let me know if you do! Also, drop me a line if you have any questions along the way 😊

@Kialindsey

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, I’m definitely doing nursing now! I was on the fence but I’ve chosen 😂

@abubacarrnjie3497

Жыл бұрын

@the academic nurse Am struggling with to make a decision between dental hygienist and nursing. Any advice will be highly recommended

My experience for Dental Hygiene has been a good one so far. There are many offices now with benefits and a sign on bonus/relocation arrangement funds. I receive full benefits package with paid holidays, PTO , 2weeks vacation time and health insurance ….etc we are in the process of getting a 401k plan set up for the team (for now I do that independently)… if I need to take off they would just get a temp hygienist to replace me if needed. I work 4 days a week and make well over 120k. If I’m feeling like I need more money I could temp and add about 30k a year to that. I thought about nursing but I dnt believe I could deal with the emotional stress it presents. I plan to be a clinical instructor later in life and maybe work in public health to offer dental hygiene treatment in schools. I’ve also thought about going into research. I have a bachelors of health science degree in Dental Hygiene! Guygienist represent 🙌🏽

@TheAcademicNurse

Жыл бұрын

That's fantastic! DH still holds a special place in my ❤

@tamaranaomi3

Жыл бұрын

You are literally meeee. I am graduating with my bachelor's in health science this fall. I plan to do the BS/MS accelerated joint program here in my state, then I plan to do all those things you mentioned. I would like to do either my DHS and work in public health, or teach, or even research as well!

@lutinentg6953

Жыл бұрын

@@tamaranaomi3 it’s definitely a great field of study to get into. There are also other positions that you can get into depending on who you work for, hygiene management or hygiene coordinator etc…. Now they are beginning to create travel jobs which pay very well. Hours are great!!

@Sophie3647s

Жыл бұрын

As a RDH switching to RN, I think your experience is very rare and it may help the fact you are male. You on the west coast?

@lutinentg6953

Жыл бұрын

@@Sophie3647s I believe options are becoming more available, if you look online you will see that there are more places offering the same. I only believe it’s because there are a shortage of dental hygienist nation wide. My pay was increase jus a bit more since I’ve been on here. I believe it’s because they dnt wnt me looking elsewhere lol. I live in Houston!

I’ve been a nurse for two years and definitely the best decision I ever made.

@TheAcademicNurse

Жыл бұрын

Agreed! Nursing has been a great career choice for me! Thanks for watching :)

I am a hygienist (new grad) and I do have full benefits, 401k, etc! So it’s definitely out there!!

@TheAcademicNurse

Жыл бұрын

That's fantastic! Good luck to you as you embark on your new career

@Lastdayone

5 ай бұрын

How long did it take for you to land your first job?

I have been a registered dental hygienist for a little over one year now, and I am already feeling stuck and burnt out. I have recently been accepted into an accelerated distance BSN program next Summer, and I cannot wait for the flexibility and advancement opportunities in Nursing. I chose the wrong career path, and I wish I would have seen your video sooner. Thank you! 🫶🦷👩‍⚕️

I’m a dental hygienist and it’s getting very corporate, my back is always hurting I see a chiro every other week and I’ve been doing so for 5 years. I’m getting burnt out when having to plan 6 months out for anything off, nobody wants to work a 50 hour week. This opens my eyes

I am considering on becoming an Dental Hygienist. I've looked at both ends for Nurses and DH to be fair I like both. if I were to do both I would but my gut and heart is leaning towards Dental Hygienist. Here we have holidays off, weekends off including benefits and it's on high demand for RDH including Nurses. my other option would be Radiology MRI but sadly we don't have that here or close by anyways. we do have radiography. I am super pumped for it. I say do a lot of research, look at day in the lives, pros and cons, what to expect and many more. I am very thankful for internet and having that information provided. thank you very much. Edit: Holidays off, weekend offs for DH. apologies. Edit: I do feel that finding my own patient is a bit much for RDH. 😅I know some schools provides them and I hope that's the case because if it isn't.. I am going to have a hard time finding patients for my clinicals and board exams.

thank you for getting straight to the point.

@TheAcademicNurse

2 жыл бұрын

For sure! I definitely appreciate not having to skip the first few minutes when I watch other videos! 👍👍

Great video! Straight to the point and engaging

@TheAcademicNurse

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you found value the video ❤️ Let me know if there is another topic you would like to see covered! All the best 🩺

I'm a medic in the airforce trying to find my next step. I previously worked as an esthetician. I can apply for my LPN but I love school so I've been going back and forth between RDH and RN. Who knows, maybe I can do both 🤣. Thank you for your video!

Thx u for this video im currently taking my prerequisites for both programs I need this

@TheAcademicNurse

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Best of luck to you. Let me know if there is specific content you want to see ❤️😊

Best video yet!

@TheAcademicNurse

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching ❤️

I’m there and in nursing school now, after 13 years of hygienist work that I love but I need more options.

I’m 32 and I’m trying to decide which path. When I was 25 I took a DA course and I enjoyed it! Unfortunately the going salary was less than my technical support salary. I ended up transitioning into HR. Now, with all the layoffs I’m unemployed! I’m also living back with my family. I want to take this time to really choose a route that will ensure stability for me (I do not plan to have children). I just want to live comfortably. I’ve always liked that Hygiene gives you the opportunity to work more independently. However, it’s become increasingly popular and there are only 32 seats available in the program lol. I live in a a highly populated city that’s constantly growing. I do not want to have to wait 2 years just to finally take the course 🥴. I wish there were more schools available.

Thank you for sharing, I’m starting my accelerated BSN next year. I feel the exact same way! Peers in my profession try scaring me out of the nursing. I want to further my education, have better representation from my professional organization and career options! DNP, Midwifery, CRNA, Aesthetics, travel nursing. I need options!

@TheAcademicNurse

2 жыл бұрын

You got this! I feel exactly the same way. You can even work from home in some cases! Reach out anytime if there is something else you want to see. I am doing a series right now of different paths in nursing. Check it out! 😊

@sarahjohnson9241

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheAcademicNurse I’d love to stay connected! I’m looking forward to more of your content!

@amandarutledge4288

4 ай бұрын

Did all of your classes transfer from dental hygiene to accelerated BSN? Because mine didn't, and they are wanting me to take a bunch of extra classes, and I'm trying to figure out why💁‍♀️

This video was so helpful. This video helped me choose Nursing. Did a ton of research between the two and found the admission process for Nursing was easier than Dental Hygiene. It also seems like Nursing school is a bit easier but not by much hence why you explained the exam piece. Dental Hygiene school is way more expensive as well. Also, I do like the flexibility in nursing. I also like the benefits that would be harder to find in Dental Hygiene.

Thank you so much for this video. I’m considering the switch but I’m wondering if the transition is difficult? Would I have to start fresh or can my associates degree allow me to skip steps?

This was an amazing video that opened my eyes a lot about hygiene. I know I’d love doing it, but the non flexibility if you need a day off and no real career advancement is pushing me away from it.

@TheAcademicNurse

2 жыл бұрын

It's a hard decision for sure! I loved my time in dental hygiene, but at the end of the day, flexibility and educational advancement were big tipping points. Good luck to you on whatever path you choose!

Thank you for this Informative and helpful video. Ma'am, Can you please suggest some top universities for Dental Nursing course for overseas dentists. (Offline)

Great information thanks

@TheAcademicNurse

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!!

Is the experience important for an LPN if I am just my LPN associate but the salary depends on the years old experience

Hi, I am starting classes soon for Dental Hygiene and I pretty excited 😊But nursing sounds good also, but taking blood is something I don’t want to do. Is phlebotomy required in the pre- requisites?

@TheAcademicNurse

Жыл бұрын

Hi! Congratulations on starting DH school! Phlebotomy is not required as a prerequisite for nursing, but is taught during the program. Nurses are taught how basic venipuncture, blood draw, medication administration, blood product administration, etc. See how DH goes, but see if you can find opportunities to shadow in nursing. Being exposed to both may help your decision. Good luck to you!! Keep me updated 😊👩🏻‍⚕️

I agree, I’ve been a hygienist for 6 years with a bachelors and I don’t have additional responsibilities or salary to show for it. My only hygiene option is moving to another state so I can gather more credentials (WA expanded functions) or continue with a Masters to be an instructor. I’ve worked in specialty as well and it’s the same thing. I love hygiene but there isn’t much diversification in the field. Can we start administering Botox already?!?!?!

@TheAcademicNurse

Жыл бұрын

I hear you! Expanded functions is pretty much the limit of what we can do with our RDH besides teach. Positive vibes to you and thanks for commenting!!

@yuniqueglam

2 ай бұрын

What are the expanded functions that you can get? Is it only in certain states?

you could have took some chem classes and went to dentistry or medical school ppl have youtube’s that have done it. that’s why i’m doing it im on a waiting list

So I got into two dental hygiene programs… my dream! One school was a private school, 100k for 2 years to end up with a bachelors The other is 35k, an associates, 2 years. I’d love to have a bachelors in my back pocket for dental hygiene just because i worry about when I’m older, But i went with the associates. What do you think about my decision/ isn’t 100k a lot of debt i would have went into? I thought that 35k is manageable, less debt, and getting the same education. Some say that the private program is a better education… makes me sad :/ both accredited though!

@TheAcademicNurse

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on getting into two programs! I would opt for the 35k and then to a completion Bachelors. You can do a completion in lots of different areas and you would have more options in your back pocket if you ever need them! Always happy to talk! 👍🏻😊

@staceyjones1112

Жыл бұрын

You most definitely made the right decision. I do not think that $100k would have been worth it. It surely wont cost you $65k to complete an online bachelors program if you decide to do so (which would be great, but the benefits of getting that bachelors might not be worth even less $$). I told myself that I was going to go back for my bachelors in dental hygiene but I cannot see how it would benefit me for the cost of it.

I love all the options nursing offers but I so regret not becoming a dentist (I know this is about RDH which is also fascinating). Now it’s just not feasible. Before my BSN, my first BA was in psychology and I was on track to become psychotherapist had I continued pursuing a graduate degree but healthcare was always my calling. Ultimately dentistry was ALWAYS the one that got away and probably always will be. I wanted to be a dentist even when I was 3 years old, but I never felt smart enough because of all the chemistry requirements. I feel foolish for having 2 bachelors degrees when I should have paid a tutor and found a way to make the grades for dental school. I just never felt smart enough.

@amalibrahim8930

7 ай бұрын

Remember that, god always choose the right thing for you. I am sure that you are smart, but being a nurse is also great 😊

I am a dental hygienist (BSDH) looking into switching into nursing. How much more schooling is required?

@TheAcademicNurse

2 жыл бұрын

Since you already have a BSDH, you should qualify for an accelerated program. Most of those are around 18 to 24 months. I am happy to discuss options with you anytime! Email me or DM my socials!! 🙂 🩺✨

Nursing is a much more flexible career. If you want a hardcore job, you can choose that. If you want to be a school nurse, you can do that too. That alone is enough for me because I’m a quitter. If I don’t like how I am treated at my job, I leave the next day. I realized I need a career that allows for this (to a reasonable extend of course) and also presents a challenge academically/mentally on a daily basis. I need a job where I can put my brain and body to use, that’s why I’m choosing nursing instead of dental hygiene. Dental hygiene seems more monotonous, no hate, I 1000% respect their jobs it’s just not for me. I see myself in a critical unit or emergency room with difficult/emergent cases. I also want to work nights as a serious night owl lol and that doesn’t seem possible with dentist office hours. They have the same prerequisites at my community college, but the dental hygiene class is 14 while nursing is 50. Dental hygiene doesn’t seem like it’s for me in general anyways

If I have an AS in dental hygiene, what steps would you recommend for me to become a CRNA?

@chicayess

2 ай бұрын

Anesthesiology Assistant would be a more direct move.

I’m a dental hygienist . I’m so burn out .. I have an associate degree . I would like to go beck to school in Nursing. I don’t know where and how to start.

@TheAcademicNurse

2 жыл бұрын

I totally get it. I am happy to help you if you would like!! Send me an email at Info@theacademicnurse.com and we can set up a time to chat :) In the meantime, I suggest watching this video because there is information on transfer credits. This info will help you determine if the credits you have now for your RDH will transfer to an RN program. Thanks for watching and good luck to you! kzread.info/dash/bejne/oYmC0qifacKxg8Y.html

@paulzamora4864

Жыл бұрын

Hygiene doesn’t pay enough?

@TheAcademicNurse

Жыл бұрын

@@paulzamora4864 I actually took a pay cut when I left DH for nursing. That is not the case now as nursing pay is much higher than it used to be. However, when I present information regarding career choices, salary is an important consideration. I hope this helps!

@paulzamora4864

Жыл бұрын

@@TheAcademicNurse yes I’m debating on continuing to hygiene as an assistant. Or nursing. I just have to get my prerequisites.. I just don’t know if I’ll enjoy it as people say mixed things about nursing

This video helped so much I was taking pre reqs for dental hy even passed bio chem but I’m going to switch to nursing way easier I think dental hy will give me carpal tunnel anyway 😂

I have different situation. I made it to the xray program. I always though that this is my dream career but after first semester Idk anymore. iam kinda stuff between 2 options xray tech and dental hygiene. I chose xray Because different modalities but I dont know what to do. Imade it through the first semester of the xray program but I start clinical next and I am so anxious. I dont know if this is for me and I feel like I let myself down. Any advices? Thank you so much

@TheAcademicNurse

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on completing your first semester! It is perfectly normal to have doubts during and throughout your educational journey. There are so many options for XR techs--and even bridge programs to further your education. I loved DH but it was very limited regarding advancement options and working conditions. For me, the choice to leave DH was based on career advancement and the working schedule. The 8-5 M-F wasn't for me. I would much rather work 3-4 longer shifts per week with varied days off. Think about what works for you and your schedule. What are your career goals? Also, you start clinicals soon, so maybe consider seeing how clinicals go? You will have more insight after next semester on whether or not XR is a good fit for you!! Good luck and thanks for the comment!! Feel free to reach out anytime :)

@TheAcademicNurse

Жыл бұрын

Great points! Thank you for commenting :)

@pozytywnaosobka1319

Жыл бұрын

@@TheAcademicNurse do u have associate in dental hygiene or bachelor?

@TheAcademicNurse

Жыл бұрын

@@pozytywnaosobka1319 I have an associate's degree in DH and an MSN and DNP in nursing :)

@pozytywnaosobka1319

Жыл бұрын

@Dana yes but I cannot see myself working in hospital

I'm a nurse and switching to dental hygiene.

@TheAcademicNurse

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! It is so great to have career options. I enjoyed the profession immensely! Good luck to you and let me know how it goes :)

So, you were having associate degree in Dental hygiene and you did Bachelors in Nursing?

@TheAcademicNurse

Жыл бұрын

Yes! I went from DH to nursing. I earned an accelerated nursing degree and then went on to get a MSN then DNP. Best career choice for me. Good luck to you!

@BeHappy-qy3fx

Жыл бұрын

@@TheAcademicNurse thanks for the reply 😊

@bebejesisoto

4 ай бұрын

​@@TheAcademicNurseI myself have associates RDH and I feel stagnant at 42! Now my kids are grown I became a mom at younge age, I have more time in my hands and wanted to make more money and grow my studies but feel the amount of time it might take me I'll probably be to old 😅 feel stuck

With nursing earn your doctorate degree and open your own practice

Thanks for all thse great info. Can any tell me how much a dental assistant makes an hour? I have all the prerequisites for dental hygiene but I don't like that a dental hygienist has limited benefits at the job bs an assistant that can get health insurance.

@TheAcademicNurse

Жыл бұрын

Dental Asst salary ranges depending on where you live and the type of dental practice. In Nashville, TN, the median salary is $40k. Follow this link and plug in your city :) www.salary.com/research/salary/opening/dental-assistant-salary/nashville-tn

@anaml3879

Жыл бұрын

@@TheAcademicNurse thanks 🤗

Are you maintaining your hygiene license?

@TheAcademicNurse

Жыл бұрын

I did for many years. I just recently retired it when I added up all my license fees ✨

After this im on the nursing side

I rather deal with teeth than poo, pee, blood, pus, phlegm and everything else nurses have to deal with

Dental hygiene ❤

@TheAcademicNurse

Жыл бұрын

It's a great profession! I loved it and still use it in my nursing practice :) Thank you for the comment!

KkonaW

#1. Teeth are disgusting

@TheAcademicNurse

Жыл бұрын

Every person has their thing that disgusts them. For me, its phlegm 🤮

@youtubecommenter1000

Жыл бұрын

There are so much more disgusting things in nursing.

@blessedhighlyfavored9126

11 ай бұрын

Clean and healthy teeth are very beautiful. You are probably referring to unclean ones, which is why hygienists and dentists exist to help make them beautiful and clean 😊