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Why Why Should I earn a nursing degree vs. a pre - med degree before attending medical school? I'm a high school senior who will be attending Oral Roberts University this fall.
Why Should I earn a nursing degree vs. a pre - med degree before attending medical school? I'm a high school senior who will be attending Oral Roberts University this fall.
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Geneva’s Answer
Nursing and Medicine are two separate professions. If you want to go to Medical School, then by all means pursue the pre-med curriculum in college. Best of Luck!
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Kathleen’s Answer
You shouldn't...or don't need to earn a nursing degree for pre- med. Get into a pre- med curriculum or another life science curriculum. The disciplines are entirely different. You need to focus on biology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, etc. Good luck!
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Hi Alexander,
It's great that you want to pursue a career in healthcare! There is no need to get a nursing degree before medical school. The curriculum is completely different because the jobs and the skills that are needed are completely different. You won't even get the pre-requisites for med school covered if you go the nursing route. If you are torn between nursing and med school, I would recommend that you research the professions of physicians and nurses a bit more and get some experience shadowing or interning in medical settings.
Having said that, you CAN go to nursing school if you really want to have that as a backup career. People have done it and become successful doctors. Just understand that it will unnecessarily complicate your life, increase costs and prolong your (already long) education.
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP
It's great that you want to pursue a career in healthcare! There is no need to get a nursing degree before medical school. The curriculum is completely different because the jobs and the skills that are needed are completely different. You won't even get the pre-requisites for med school covered if you go the nursing route. If you are torn between nursing and med school, I would recommend that you research the professions of physicians and nurses a bit more and get some experience shadowing or interning in medical settings.
Having said that, you CAN go to nursing school if you really want to have that as a backup career. People have done it and become successful doctors. Just understand that it will unnecessarily complicate your life, increase costs and prolong your (already long) education.
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP