Orleisha
When entering into the medical field, is it better to major in nursing or biology?
Throughout most of my life, I always wanted to become a pediatrician. I love helping others and making a difference. Whether it be an accomplishment or a tough obstacle , everything you do in life reflects upon your character. I am kind , loving, and nurturing, which makes me gravitate more towards nursing. I also love biology, I have been fascinated with the subject since my freshman year of high school. #bio #biology #nursing #registered-nursing
2 answers
Eldon Prince
Eldon’s Answer
With a nursing degree, you could work as a nurse at a pediatrician's office. Nursing is not a typical path to becoming a doctor.
For those who are planning to go to medical school, and be something like a pediatrician, Biology is a fairly common major.
I recommend you first decide if you'd rather be a nurse or a doctor. If you'd rather be a nurse, major in nursing. If you'd rather be a doctor, major in Biology or something similar. If the decision between nurse and doctor isn't clear, you should look more into the differences in required education, responsibilities, and salary.
Jordan Rivera
CareerVillage.org Team COACHJordan’s Answer, CareerVillage.org Team
Hi Orleisha!
Great to hear you are considering becoming a nurse! Here are some threads I picked out for you about studying nursing that can help you decide if that's what you would like to study vs biology:
http://careervillage.org/questions/674/what-steps-do-you-need-to-take-to-become-a-registered-nurse
Hope you find these helpful!
Best of luck!
Jordan