Expert: Ronald Levy, M.D. - 12/9/2009

Question
I was wondering if you could tell me if i should take any nursing after or while im in high school. Right now im a high school junior and i am really fascinated with the work that anesthesiologist do.

Answer
It is not necessary to take nursing in HS. If you are interested in nursing, you can major in it in college. Realize there is a difference between a nurse anesthetist and an anesthesiologist. If you want the latter, nursing is not what you want. you need a 4 yr college, then 4 yr med school and then anesthesia training.

Ronald Levy, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology
UTMB-Galveston