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Hello. Do you have suggestions on what online schools have good DNP programs?
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 rather deal with teeth than poo, pee, blood, pus, phlegm and everything else nurses have to deal with
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.
After this im on the nursing side
I really wanted to do medicine after my Bsc in nursing Now I'm conflicted PhD in nursing won't be bad (academia) I love teaching too
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!
Hi friend. Im currently in N.P. school, just started and I wanted to get DNP but my school talked me out of it for good reason starting out. (CHEAPER PER CREDIT HOUR). Anyway, I am struggling trying to figure out if I do want to continue to a DNP in nursing, or actually both DNP and Phd in something else. Phd. in neuroscience or nero physics (hopeing there will be such a thing eventually). This content has helped tremendously so thank you. Obviously will still be struggling with my decision for a while, but I want to teach, want to practice, and want to change how research is done and discover establish new pathways. So I guess I'm on the path to lots of money in education! 😂❤
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
Is the experience important for an LPN if I am just my LPN associate but the salary depends on the years old experience
Your link doesn't work. I get a 404 error page from your webhost. Help!
If I have an AS in dental hygiene, what steps would you recommend for me to become a CRNA?
Anesthesiology Assistant would be a more direct move.
Here is the problem to nursing shortages. Import thousands of migrants. Give them a crash course to earn a RNBSN. Make them indentured servants to the government or whoever brought them over here. To earn citizenship they have to work for 10 years where ever they are assigned to a hospital that needs nurses, Pay them $12 at 40hrs a week minimum, and give them government housing.
Totally useless clip waste of time
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.
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
Can I ask how long she worked as an ICU RN before becoming an ICU NP?
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)
The interruptions were painful, I had to fast forward through. I would leave commentary before or after.
In order to play news clips, commentary is required throughout under "Fair Use" to avoid copyright infringement. I'm sorry you found it painful, but hopefully, the story out-weighed your distress :)
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.
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 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! 🫶🦷👩⚕️
Very well presented. I am a family nurse practitioner and I remember my nurse manager refusing to let me have an educational leave of absence so I could go to my clinical. She thought it was unnecessary - I could do it at night. Hahahhahaha. I think awareness so important!!
❤ your spunky attitude 😊, thanks for the education, I’m heading back for Bachelor’s in Nursing
please make some podcast about nursing again. i’m from indonesia and im glad to watch your video ❤
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.
Hello, thank you for your good video, is it possible to apply for DNP while studying phd? 
With nursing earn your doctorate degree and open your own practice
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?
hello ma’am,are there any dnp programs available in other countries other than U.S.A
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 🙌🏽
That's fantastic! DH still holds a special place in my ❤
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!
@@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!!
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?
@@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!
Are you maintaining your hygiene license?
I did for many years. I just recently retired it when I added up all my license fees ✨
Very informational ladies. Thank you so much!!!❤
I'm about to graduate with a MA in French and I just got accepted into an ABSN program. After graduating the ABSN program I want to purse a DNP program. Is it possible right after graduating to go straight into a DNP program?
Yes
Loving your content . really great information you've provided in this video
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
great explanation 👏
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?
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 😊👩🏻⚕️
Hi! Can you make a videos about study Tips? I have problem to study effectively and I want to hear your point. How do u study? Thank you 🙂
Thanks for the idea! I'll add study tips to my list!
All nice.. but if robots take all our jobs.. How will people supose to make money to buy their food and pay their rent... I mean automation and robots keep taking jobs and I don't see robots making jobs.. It is starts to become a serious problem :(
I absolutely agree. Robots and/or AI will never replace the human experience and relationship that is nursing. Thank you for commenting! ♥
Robots make jobs. You only think about the product and you never think about how the product was made. Do you ever think what goes into it? Here the jobs that robots create Engineer Welder Programmer Machine learning engineer PLC programmer Project manager Mechanical engineer Quality assurance tester Sales and marketing Now if you’re unwilling to learn the skills to be any of those applicable to robots or the future job market then that’s your loss. All of those jobs are high paying.
Thanks for the info!
You bet! Thanks for commenting!!
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?!?!?!
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!!
What are the expanded functions that you can get? Is it only in certain states?
FYI: She did not say “how much they make” in This clip.
The clip should point to the full video with all the deets :) Thank you for letting me know--I will check the link :)
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
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 :)
Great points! Thank you for commenting :)
@@TheAcademicNurse do u have associate in dental hygiene or bachelor?
@@pozytywnaosobka1319 I have an associate's degree in DH and an MSN and DNP in nursing :)
@Dana yes but I cannot see myself working in hospital
Just like cashiers and waitresses, etc…. Don’t forget operators. is it better to run your own groceries thru the scanner and bag yourself? No. The amazon store in SF is interesting tho. Scan and bag as u go. Nurses will be replaced most likely. It probably won’t be for a while.
Great point about operators/scanners, etc. I still think there is no replacement for the human condition and relationship with patients and patient-care that is nursing. However, some automation could (in theory) assist nursing. Only time will tell... Thank you for commenting!
So, you were having associate degree in Dental hygiene and you did Bachelors in Nursing?
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!
@@TheAcademicNurse thanks for the reply 😊
@@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
Hello Mam am indian plz hindi language
I will see if I can get the CC in Hindi as well. Thank you for the comment!
#1. Teeth are disgusting
Every person has their thing that disgusts them. For me, its phlegm 🤮
There are so much more disgusting things in nursing.
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 😊
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.
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
@@TheAcademicNurse thanks 🤗
Dental hygiene ❤
It's a great profession! I loved it and still use it in my nursing practice :) Thank you for the comment!