Having these really matter?

[Someday]

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Hello Everyone.
I have some questions.
I am a nursing pre-med student.
I am wondering if having a research experience really matter.
Since I take only pre-med science courses it's hard to do a research. I really want to do it though....
Do you guys think I should have some research experience for medical school?

Secondly, how about volunteering? I am going to work as a nurse for a while (1-2yrs) before going to a medical school. I am wondering if I stiill better to volunteer right now (I'm sophomore.)

Thirdly, should I take a calculus class? I took one calculus but that was counted as Liberal Arts Calculus. So ..... If i do , I need to take it too.

Thanks!

 

[fab4fan]

Just wondering why you're going into nursing if you want to go to med school. Why not just go right to pre-med?

 

[Someday]

Because....

First of all, I figure that nursing and medicine are based on very different purposes. Medicine is more of curing but nursing is more of caring, and a lot doctors miss out caring part when they treat patients. I have noticed this through volunteering and shadow experiences. I think if I learn and become a nurse, I would have the attitude and that will add up to be a better doc. For example, I wouldn't igonore or look down on other health professionals just because i would be wearing a white coat and got more schooling. I will repect them as well as I do my other fellows...

Secondly, my financial situation is not that good right now, so I cannot afford going to a medical school right after graduation.
A lot of nurses whom I shadowed said that it's a pretty rewarding job with good pay even just with undergraduate degree. I am planning to work for about 1 or 2 years after graduation as a nurse.

Thirdly, I think if I have experiences in health field before I go to a medical school, it will be very helpful and useful to get through faster or easier than others who just studied and studied.

There are some other reasons....
These are the main ones...
I am kind of encouraged by people here in this forum. They went through and are going through what I am doing. There are many people who are like me. ...
I hope this answers your question.

Thank you...

 

[lloydchristmas]

Originally posted by Someday
Because....

First of all, I figure that nursing and medicine are based on very different purposes. Medicine is more of curing but nursing is more of caring, and a lot doctors miss out caring part when they treat patients. I have noticed this through volunteering and shadow experiences. I think if I learn and become a nurse, I would have the attitude and that will add up to be a better doc. For example, I wouldn't igonore or look down on other health professionals just because i would be wearing a white coat and got more schooling. I will repect them as well as I do my other fellows...

Secondly, my financial situation is not that good right now, so I cannot afford going to a medical school right after graduation.
A lot of nurses whom I shadowed said that it's a pretty rewarding job with good pay even just with undergraduate degree. I am planning to work for about 1 or 2 years after graduation as a nurse.

Thirdly, I think if I have experiences in health field before I go to a medical school, it will be very helpful and useful to get through faster or easier than others who just studied and studied.

There are some other reasons....
These are the main ones...
I am kind of encouraged by people here in this forum. They went through and are going through what I am doing. There are many people who are like me. ...
I hope this answers your question.

Thank you...

Have you researched NP? If not, it's worth looking at. There are many factors involved, and I an a RN who used to be pre med and when I examined all the factors, I had to go NP. If you want details, I'll be glad to let you know why I changed my mind.

Plus, there will be bridge programs popping up in the US that allow NPs to get MD/DOs soon in an accelerated manner. (there's already one that I know of on Grenada... only 1 year too). If all fails and nothing works out like it seemed it would, that's always an alternative for those who must get the MD/DO.

 

[lloydchristmas]

Originally posted by fab4fan
Just wondering why you're going into nursing if you want to go to med school. Why not just go right to pre-med?

I think he's got a great idea. I've often wondered why one would choose biology or chemistry when they have absolutely no intention of being a biologist or chemist. What if you don't go to med school for whatver reason? It's a great backup, and if he/she practices as a RN for a couple of years then goes to med school, I guarantee he/she will be a leader in the class just because of the incredible value of experience.

 

[fab4fan]

I was just wondering...I meant no disrespect.

 

[deleted6669]

llOYD- where is this advanced program on grenada taught? I checked both the grenada school of nursing and the st george university medical school sites and neither mentions advanced placement for midlevels.....
also do you know which medschools in the us will be opening bridge programs. there have been rumors in the pa world of such programs opening"soon" for > 10 years.....
thanks-e

 

[MichaelSavage]

Originally posted by lloydchristmas
Plus, there will be bridge programs popping up in the US that allow NPs to get MD/DOs soon in an accelerated manner. (there's already one that I know of on Grenada... only 1 year too). If all fails and nothing works out like it seemed it would, that's always an alternative for those who must get the MD/DO.

It will never happen in a US school and this is for a good reason, NPs and MDs are very different. One year will not make up the difference. But hey get a degree from greneda but don't expect to practice in the US except as a NP.

 

[lloydchristmas]

Originally posted by MichaelSavage
It will never happen in a US school and this is for a good reason, NPs and MDs are very different. One year will not make up the difference. But hey get a degree from greneda but don't expect to practice in the US except as a NP.

Wrong. You'll see. They are already talking about it in CA. I agree that one year is a little short, but I've heard of programs in the US that are 3 year bridge programs (can't give specifics yet because I haven't been interested in them).

Even if this heresay isn't true now, it will be. If you disagree, that's fine. We'll both sit back and see who's right in the near future. 🙂

 

[deleted6669]

A 2 YR bridge program would make more sense. the first year would be a mix of 1st and second year classes not taken as a pa/np and the scond year would be a full time clinical year equivalent to the 4th yr since most midlevels have essentially done ms3 as a second year pa/np student. I would welcome such a program but I don't see it happening anytime soon....

 

[lloydchristmas]

Originally posted by emedpa
A 2 YR bridge program would make more sense. the first year would be a mix of 1st and second year classes not taken as a pa/np and the scond year would be a full time clinical year equivalent to the 4th yr since most midlevels have essentially done ms3 as a second year pa/np student. I would welcome such a program but I don't see it happening anytime soon....

I agree. I don't see it happening either unless it's pushed by physicians who bargain to prevent NP/PAs from getting complete autonomy and prescriptive authority. Then there would be reason for them to shovel money to their alma maters for new bridge programs to reduce the competition.

It's similar to a letter I recently received from my alma mater... asking me to vote in a new NP program where I will be practicing. Are they crazy? It would be like inviting lions into my meat locker. I think they were shocked not to see me responding for the "greater good" or "nursing benevolence". Instead I basically said "Kiss my ass, I'm not stupid." Burning bridges... one by one... what I'm doin'.... can't be undone... (GB)