I Try (To Be A Nurse) | Macy Gray Parody

Nurses rock. Literally. A tribute channelling Macy Gray's "I Try."

Lyrics, vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and video editing by ZDoggMD.
Percussion, bass, and epic audio production by Devin Moore.
Starring special guest, real-live nurse Kimberly Ding and 6 month old Lucas!
Thanks to ZWife and Melat Demeke for the cinematography, storyboarding, and editing advice.

MAD luv to nurses and nursing school students everywhere!

[annac.]

As a nurse for 23 years, Thank you and I have shared this with all my nursing students.  Well done Doc :)

[Wrknmom]

Such a great video! One of my proudest doc moments was when a nurse said I was one of the first docs she felt she worked with and not for. Such an important distinction! Team all the way!

[markoconnell]

I always tell people that the hospital is like a football team. Everyone has their own position to play requiring a unique set of skills. The success of the team is dependent on everyone doing their jobs well and in well-oiled coordination and communication with every other member of the team.

[FranciscanGypsy]

"How do I make this IV stop beeping?!" :-D

[ZDoggMD]

Yo Joy Behar and The View...it's only a "doctor's stethoscope" because us docs borrowed it from a NURSE and "forgot" to return it! #NursesUnite

[NolaGB]

Thank you to ALL nurses. My daughter is a nurse and I'm so proud of her. I know how hard you all work.

[shan-shanchristensen]

A doc who is knowledgeable, intelligent and humble, plus a GREAT sense of Humor!?! Absolutely adore you, love your videos, respect and admire your profession!!! Wishing you Good Luck and Huge Success in everything you do!

[marjoriemae]

OMG I fucking love you!!! ICU RN for 24 years. I gotta play this at work. :Right to die made me cry... Thanks for appreciating us doc, it means alot you put so much into this. And that is My View :)

[toughplatinum]

Hey ZDogg! What about a shoutout to all of your ER Techs, who work our butts off for you docs and nurses! 😊👍🏼

[kellymonck]

I spend a ton of time in hospitals because of complex chronic health issues. I love this. As someone who sees what these nurses deal with, they truly don't get enough credit for all they have to juggle.

[gtrpimp]

love that guitar solo ZDogg! From a male RN who is an avid guitarist, mad props my friend!

[JanPstitches]

Nursing is not for the faint of heart!! The days are longer than ever right now but we are dedicated to good care that offers healing. Great video-- thanks for the smile, we need them right now!!

[calivianya]

I love you. I had a hard shift last night and this just made me smile. Being a nurse is hard work and getting a little appreciation feels pretty damned good.

[vampireprincess]

As a CNA and a Nursing Student, thank you for the smile laughs.

[sylviakeshinover]

Your videos are awesome! Thank you for the support and recognition of nurses, we definitely make a "nifty team!" Mad respect for the way you view the world of medicine. I have been a nurse for 25 years and have not seen such passion about healthcare in a long time. Laughter is great medicine!

[goldzig]

I love the (real) nurse in this video!  Her expressions are SPOT ON.  Thanks ZDogg from a (real) nurse!  (p.s. I'm trying to think of what the lyrics would be if this were about a busy ICU nurse who deals with high tech equipment and patients who are continuously teetering on the edge of coding.)  :D  Thanks again for the love!

[NRSNG]

Excellent work ZDoggMD . . . this is great. . . hahah 10 million units of Insulin . . . I've taken that order!!!

[summerraen]

Nursing student and dedicated fan and follower of your vids, here! I smiled a lot at and really enjoyed this video, you're a rockstar! Thanks for the shout-out!

[ianrussell]

thank you for your support. you are one of those docs that support your nurses and are fun to work with

[mollycrochets]

As an EMT/PCT/CNA your videos are great and this video speaks to a PCT's night. 12 hour nightshifts with lots of smells, gropes, call lights, glucs, vitals, more ice for water with another pudding or jello and sundowners to spice it all up. Thanks for the smiles watching this after a long shift. And P.S. I love the night shift Nurses I work with, we are a team!