Perhaps because neither of these professions (a) pay well or (b) are being hailed as the saviours of the 21st century? Still, 538 should gather and publish the

Perhaps because neither of these professions (a) pay well or (b) are being hailed as the saviours of the 21st century? Still, 538 should gather and publish the corresponding data to provide the basis for discussion. From my fortunately limited experience in medical facilities, nurses sit close to the top of the not-a-doctor hierarchy. I have seen a number of male nurses, most of whom are used when brawn is required. I suspect we see a fallout of parenthood, possibly $$. Those who can (either gender), proceed to the MD/DO/DDS (or now whatever super-nurses are called, PA's?). Those who can't, for cost or time constraints, make it to nurse and do ok. Although the hours suck. In previous generations, nursing was a non-degreed (diploma) profession. It shifted to BA/BS-required in the 70's and 80's and for all I know is one where MA/MS is preferred for continued employment. Can one get a PhD in nursing, as I can imagine what the research might look like?