Probably the wrong forum for this, but I'm not getting any responses in the nontraditional thread, so I thought maybe I would try here....
RN from Wyoming, graduated with BSN in 2006. I work full time and have been taking pre-reqs. cGPA = 3.45. BPCM GPA = 3.55....but all A's in Chem 1-2, Phys 1-2, O. Chem 1-2, Calc, BioChem, Genetics, Cell Bio, HIV/AIDS, Anat, Phys, and Patho phys (most others are B's from earlier on in undergrad, a few C's and even a few Ds, maths, which I retook and got Cs 😱). MCAT = 35. I am med-surg certified and have my ACLS/PALS and am a BLS instructor. I work for the government (VA) and volunteer through DEMPS (branch of FEMA-DMAT) to national disasters. Back when I was in school I was vice pres of SNA both my junior and senior years and I have volunteered at a free clinic at least once a month (clinic only open once a week) for about 5 years. I have NO research background. I have not chosen my LORs yet but Im guessing it will be an academic, and probably two from coworkers, maybe one from an MD.
Lets face it, nursing is a trade that basically anyone could learn if they applied themselves. I havent been out of school that long and I already realize that I need more from my profession. I have this small window of opportunity to help people and I constantly feel like I am not utilizing my abilities to the fullest extent due to lack of knowledge/clinical skills. Im not the type that sat around and dreamed of being a doctor, but now that I am working in the medical setting, thats all I crave. I desire working and learning more than anything else at this point .all the while most people my age are just getting into their careers, finding love and starting families have NO interest in that. Ive basically asked myself everyday for the last two years why I want to do this, why nursing isnt enough, why I cant be happy with a degree that most other people would love to have (especially in these times!). I am my biggest critic I have given myself every reason why I shouldnt, or wont, be a doctor yet I still want it more than I want anything else. I cant sit around and let people slip through my fingers anymore. I feel an obligation to fulfill this drive. If I could work as a nurse and be fulfilled/satisfied, I would absolutely stay a nurse .but I feel like Im a bag girl at a grocery store, longing to be the cashier, but knowing I wont ever be promoted ever.
Any thoughts of my chances getting into MD program? I'll be applying next June
Thanks in advance 🙂
RN from Wyoming, graduated with BSN in 2006. I work full time and have been taking pre-reqs. cGPA = 3.45. BPCM GPA = 3.55....but all A's in Chem 1-2, Phys 1-2, O. Chem 1-2, Calc, BioChem, Genetics, Cell Bio, HIV/AIDS, Anat, Phys, and Patho phys (most others are B's from earlier on in undergrad, a few C's and even a few Ds, maths, which I retook and got Cs 😱). MCAT = 35. I am med-surg certified and have my ACLS/PALS and am a BLS instructor. I work for the government (VA) and volunteer through DEMPS (branch of FEMA-DMAT) to national disasters. Back when I was in school I was vice pres of SNA both my junior and senior years and I have volunteered at a free clinic at least once a month (clinic only open once a week) for about 5 years. I have NO research background. I have not chosen my LORs yet but Im guessing it will be an academic, and probably two from coworkers, maybe one from an MD.
Lets face it, nursing is a trade that basically anyone could learn if they applied themselves. I havent been out of school that long and I already realize that I need more from my profession. I have this small window of opportunity to help people and I constantly feel like I am not utilizing my abilities to the fullest extent due to lack of knowledge/clinical skills. Im not the type that sat around and dreamed of being a doctor, but now that I am working in the medical setting, thats all I crave. I desire working and learning more than anything else at this point .all the while most people my age are just getting into their careers, finding love and starting families have NO interest in that. Ive basically asked myself everyday for the last two years why I want to do this, why nursing isnt enough, why I cant be happy with a degree that most other people would love to have (especially in these times!). I am my biggest critic I have given myself every reason why I shouldnt, or wont, be a doctor yet I still want it more than I want anything else. I cant sit around and let people slip through my fingers anymore. I feel an obligation to fulfill this drive. If I could work as a nurse and be fulfilled/satisfied, I would absolutely stay a nurse .but I feel like Im a bag girl at a grocery store, longing to be the cashier, but knowing I wont ever be promoted ever.
Any thoughts of my chances getting into MD program? I'll be applying next June
Thanks in advance 🙂
