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I want to be doctor but at first I want to be a nurse, so should I be a nurse and follow the path for doctoring or just start with pre med(doctoring)

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David’s Answer

Like the other answers you already have, I agree that nursing is a wonderful career choice. You obviously have a love of learning. However, I would disagree with them when they advise you to get your RN first, then decide if the MD path is more to your liking. Perhaps being an MD myself makes me biased, but I think you would be better off working with nurses (and doctors too) as much as possible RIGHT NOW, gaining exposure to the job specifics. Hang out with an FNP, etc. Volunteer in the local hospital, either in the ER or on the med/surg ward to see both nurses and doctors in action. I believe with more thought and real-life exposure to both fields, the choice will become obvious to you. If you want advice on medical school, let me know. It's a very long path before you can actually practice on your own, but it's a wonderful life once there. Good luck!
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Kyndall’s Answer

Hello there!

Nursing is a remarkable field, brimming with diverse educational opportunities. It's a profession where you can evolve from a caregiver to a provider by stepping into the role of a Nurse Practitioner. This journey can be embarked upon through several routes. The fundamental requirement is a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) with a specific focus such as a Family Nurse Practitioner (caring for all age groups, including women's health, pediatrics, and geriatrics), Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (focusing on adults and the elderly), Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (offering counseling and medication management for mental health across all ages), Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner. Further specialization is also possible in areas like acute care, critical care, dermatology, pulmonology, and more.

But the learning journey for a Nurse Practitioner doesn't end with an MSN degree. You can soar even higher by earning a doctoral degree to become a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).

The best part? This educational journey is time-efficient. After earning a BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing), you can join a BSN to DNP bridge program, which requires just three additional years of training. This allows you to earn your Nurse Practitioner designation AND doctorate concurrently. Alternatively, you can opt for an additional two-year MSN/NP track. However, I usually recommend the DNP pathway. It not only enables you to earn your MSN and NP certification, but also the highest possible degree - the doctorate - within three years instead of two.

I hope you find this information helpful and encouraging!
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Sharon’s Answer

Great idea to start with a career in Nursing. I started as a nurse and went on to become a Nurse Practitioner and earned my Doctorate of Nursing. I worked in pediatrics as a nurse practitioner for 20 years and worked side by side with medical doctors. Great choices!
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Dr Sire Ajay’s Answer

Hi please
1) consider taking up major as medicine and minor as nursing
2) kindly discuss with your parents teachers classmates
3) please see online and contact relevant colleges and universities offering medince / nursing degrees
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Char’s Answer

Hi Susana,
If you really want to be a nurse, I would suggest going to nursing school first. Work as a nurse for a year to see if you like the medical field. Plus you'll work with doctors and see what their workday is really like. That way you can decide if that's something you still want to do. If not, nursing is a great field to continue working in. However if you still want to become a doctor, then you can go on the pre-med path afterwards.

It'll take a lot longer doing it this way but atleast you have the option to work as a nurse while completing your pre-med courses (if you decide to try to work during med school). Also, as a nurse, you'll make good money that can help fund your med school tuition so you don't end up with high student loan debt. l have heard of many nurses who went back to school to be a doctor so it's definitely doable!
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