Does being an RN hinder my chances for admission to DO school? (3.4 overall 3.8 science gpas)

[Intel1122]

Hi all I am currently a RN almost done with my Bachelors of science in nursing (I acquired an Associates of Applied Sciences in Nursing previously). By the time of my hopeful interview for DO school, I would have about 1 - 1.5 years of RN experience, whether it be volunteering in the Community as a Community Health Nurse or in a Doctor's office.

I know that DO schools do not prefer any major, however I am a little concerned the admissions people would ask "Why DO?" Honestly, my experience of being a RN student and a new RN grad motivated me to want to become a Physician. Especially a Physician that focuses on preventative medicine.

As for my grades, I would have a 3.4 overall, 3.8 science, still didn't take the mcat but I hope to have above a 28, all by the time I would have a DO interview.

Do you think being an RN would hinder me? If anything, I would that would put me at an advance, as I had clinical experience during RN school, and while working as an RN.

Please let me know,
Thanks.

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[Goro]

My school, for one, welcomes RN applicants.

Hi all I am currently a RN almost done with my Bachelors of science in nursing (I acquired an Associates of Applied Sciences in Nursing previously). By the time of my hopeful interview for DO school, I would have about 1 - 1.5 years of RN experience, whether it be volunteering in the Community as a Community Health Nurse or in a Doctor's office.

I know that DO schools do not prefer any major, however I am a little concerned the admissions people would ask "Why DO?" Honestly, my experience of being a RN student and a new RN grad motivated me to want to become a Physician. Especially a Physician that focuses on preventative medicine.

As for my grades, I would have a 3.4 overall, 3.8 science, still didn't take the mcat but I hope to have above a 28, all by the time I would have a DO interview.

Do you think being an RN would hinder me? If anything, I would that would put me at an advance, as I had clinical experience during RN school, and while working as an RN.

Please let me know,
Thanks.

 

[Doug Underhill]

No, being a RN is a great EC as long as you can explain why you want to be a physician. It gives you huge clinical experience.
3.4 is an OK GPA for DO with that 3.8 sGPA, which is higher than most MD applicants. If you get 32+, you might want to add a few lower-tier MDs in there, especially if you have an upward trend.

 

[Intel1122]

No, being a RN is a great EC as long as you can explain why you want to be a physician. It gives you huge clinical experience.
3.4 is an OK GPA for DO with that 3.8 sGPA, which is higher than most MD applicants. If you get 32+, you might want to add a few lower-tier MDs in there, especially if you have an upward trend.

so you think I have a good chance with a 3.4 overall gpa, 3.8 science and above a 32 on the mcat for DO? But really for fewer lower tier MDs? But you dont think the 3.4 overall is bad. just crs.

 

[claduva94]

It isn't a hindrance per se but you will be asked about it. You have already gone through one training so you will have to explain why medicine is a better fir for your goals.

 

[Intel1122]

It isn't a hindrance per se but you will be asked about it. You have already gone through one training so you will have to explain why medicine is a better fir for your goals.

do you think I have a chance with a 3.4 overall and a 3.8 science... Someone said 3.4 is below average for DO. What you think?

 

[claduva94]

I think you are competitive for DO. Pending the MCAT of course.

 

[Intel1122]

I think you are competitive for DO. Pending the MCAT of course.

right... Idk. I just thought someone said 3.4 overall isn't good enough. I mean I am also an RN with experience. I shadow a DO and do RN stuff with him too... you know taking health histories, reinforcing teaching of the Rehabilitation specialist, performing health counseling.... I also would expect a 28+ on the mcat. . but you really think I am competitive?... that is nice... I also have 150+ hrs of high quality volunteering not just cookie cutter stuff.

 

[claduva94]

A 3.4 is not the most competitive but it is more than acceptable for 20 schools. Given your strong experiences you are set with a good MCAT. A 28+ would make you quite competitive for schools.

 

[Intel1122]

A 3.4 is not the most competitive but it is more than acceptable for 20 schools. Given your strong experiences you are set with a good MCAT. A 28+ would make you quite competitive for schools.

Thanks for your response.
I just would like to add that I didnt go to a top school. I went to CUNY New York City College of Technology, getting a BS in Nursing.
I also would add that I was dismissed from a Preprofessional phase of a PA program. The reason is that I did poorly in some basic science courses: Molecular cell bio, organic chem, etc. But I retook those courses and gotten As in them.

Again will have a 3.4 overall and a 3.8 science gpa. Hopefully with a 28+ would I be ok?
Please let me know.

 

[Intel1122]

A 3.4 is not the most competitive but it is more than acceptable for 20 schools. Given your strong experiences you are set with a good MCAT. A 28+ would make you quite competitive for schools.

But it is so good to know that it is acceptable for DOs. I just want to know I have a good shot at DOs. I really want to become one....
I feel my 3.4 will be a hindrance, but again I have a strong 3.8 science gpa.

 

[alpinism]

Your stats are more than good enough for DO.

Get a 28+ MCAT and you should get in somewhere as long as you apply early and broadly.