If you've changed careers, or specialties, let me know! Was it a good move? Do you regret it?

I totally needed to hear this. Looking at PA school late 40’s early 50’s

@TheMedicineCouch

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. It's tough, but you can do it! Best wishes to you.

@sialavilas7744

11 ай бұрын

I’m going to Medicine soon.

@whatsyourwhycoaching6758

11 ай бұрын

@@sialavilas7744 congratulations and good luck

@sialavilas7744

11 ай бұрын

@@TheMedicineCouch thank you 😊

@sialavilas7744

11 ай бұрын

Please do the more inspiring Videos, I ll be your fans.)))

I am glad I found your channel!

@TheMedicineCouch

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you found it too! Please let me know if there are any specific topics you’d like to see videos about. Thanks for watching!

The memory and brain fog is real ! 😮 thank you for sharing this 😢

@TheMedicineCouch

Жыл бұрын

I know, right!?!?

Great encouragement & information video Michele ~ for anyone & everyone! And I’m going down that retirement Highway full speed!!

@TheMedicineCouch

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dana! Yes you are! You are making the most of retirement and I love it. Such an inspiration to us all!

I'm a 55yr old male working as an ER tech. I finished my BS in Biology at 52. I've been trying to get into PA school but having a tough time due to my GPA. As an older student, my goal was to finish each semester with whatever grade "C" or "B" and if I'm lucky an "A". But I just wanted to get to the next semester and just finish school. I wanted to finish and get to the next level of my life journey. I had no guidance on grades, GPA, or transferring from school to school and dealing with transferring credits. My GPA took a hit and I know it's what stopped me from getting into PA school. I've been in the medical field as an EMT in the ambulance and ER for over 17 years. So I do have the experience but not the grades. I'm still trying to get into PA school but also trying to get into nursing school. I can't give up. I've sacrificed so much to get my BS degree. It took me so so long to get it. I just can't be a glorified ER tech with a BS degree getting the same pay and busting my hump every 12-hour shift while everyone is moving on with their life with education. I need to keep moving.

@TheMedicineCouch

11 ай бұрын

That's tough. I'm sorry to hear your struggles. It's not like it used to be where people would look at the candidate overall and give credit to experience. Now days it's very regimented and so competitive that you have to meet all the requirements to even have a chance. I think your idea about becoming a nurse may be a great plan. Heck, RN pay often rivals PA/NP pay and sometimes surpasses it! Then, if you still wanted to, you could look into PA or NP school, definitely making a spread sheet of requirements and figuring out the best path. Also, I'd just like to say CONGRATS to you getting your BS degree. I know how hard it can be to do it later in life and you should be proud of yourself. Regardless of where it leads you next, you have accomplished something that was hard won. The last think I would suggest is to look around even more. There are tons of different ways to work in healthcare, if you want to stay in this field. Maybe you could find something that suits you even better. For instance, that BS degree could get you in the door at a pharmaceutical or device manufacturer. I've got a video coming out soon that talks about the 1,000's of jobs in Healthcare Industry. These jobs pay well and you could definitely be a candidate. In the video, the PA I interview said that she works with someone who was a flooring salesman that met the science course requirements. If they can get hired, you definitely have a chance. Obviously, I can't promise you anything, but I just want to make sure you've thought about other options. PA/NP are not your only choices. Anyway, I wish you the best of luck and thanks for watching my channel and commenting!

@johnguillen68

11 ай бұрын

@@TheMedicineCouch Thank you so much for responding and giving me your advise. I will take it into consideration. I'm gonna give it one more try with PA school maybe 2 schools this time and if that doesn't work I will be still working on getting into nursing. I'll study for the HESI before going all out study mode on the GRE. I hope to get into either schools. I will wait on your video to see other options. Thank you again.

@whatsyourwhycoaching6758

11 ай бұрын

There are some schools that are not gpa dependent but of course other requirements are super strict. Keep going it doesn’t matter PA or NP we need those level clinicians and as someone who is also older trying to get in we need your knowledge. I’m rooting for you. Best of luck.

@johnguillen68

11 ай бұрын

@@whatsyourwhycoaching6758 Thank you very much.

@rhonerecords1

7 ай бұрын

There's a school in Montana or Las Vegas. Where you don't have to have as high as GPA, and if I'm not mistaken. There's a school in West Virginia college of Charleston, where the highest math requirement is algebra, keep doing the research, you got this.

Thank you so much, this video is really inspiring me so much. I’m starting to change my path.

@TheMedicineCouch

10 ай бұрын

I'm glad to hear that you found it inspiring!

I'm in my mid 50s and, have been working as a PA for more than 2 decades. I taught PA school. One of my students was a 63 y.o. engineer from India. Another student was a 54 y.o. biochemist from Iran. There were also other students in their 40s. I think it's worth the time investment and sacrifice. I work as a hospitalist, private practice and, employment health. I would suggest maintaining ones fitness level, pace yourself and don't compare yourself to others. I subscribed. This is such GREAT advice! ☺️👋🏽👨🏽‍⚕️

@TheMedicineCouch

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Omar! Yes, especially if you are in good health, it is never to late to re-invent yourself. I know you have a KZread channel yourself Omar and I applaud you for the positive content you are putting out into the world! Your video on Getting Into PA School As An Older Student also has some great advice and encouragement. I will link it here for those that came to this video looking for advice. kzread.info/dash/bejne/aoGd0cOEZqyte7A.htmlsi=Jl2-3AChc9GuoZUC. Thanks for watching, subscribing, and commenting. I also subscribed to your channel!

@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro

4 ай бұрын

@@TheMedicineCouch Thank you so MUCH! I really appreciate that! 😃👋🏽👨🏽‍⚕️

@TheMedicineCouch

4 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!@@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro

Fantastique!

@TheMedicineCouch

2 жыл бұрын

Yep! We are never too old.