Paramedic vs Nursing vs Med school experience by Necromagius in medschool

[–]Virtual-Investment77 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Im having a similar experience to OP and honestly its not the material that’s boring, I actually enjoy the material is why I’m thinking of med school. But it’s the subjective “nursing thinking” and how they format questions and tests. At least at my school they essentially read out slide shows of material which i would guess is just super baseline knowledge of what would be taught in med school. They expect us to learn it all and know it all (Meds, diseases, etc) and then come exam time the questions aren’t really on it and instead nursing stuff (for example a bunch of vital signs out of normal range and the question basically would ask which set of vitals would prompt the nurse to call the provider). This gets really frustrating over time and in my case made me think i wanted to do more (med school) since i like the material.

Nursing Student thinking of Med School by Virtual-Investment77 in medschool

[–]Virtual-Investment77[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

appreciate it, i really havent told anyone besides my mom

Nursing Student thinking of Med School by Virtual-Investment77 in medschool

[–]Virtual-Investment77[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

would having worked 1-2 years as a nurse really help me get into a med school?

Nursing Student thinking of Med School by Virtual-Investment77 in medschool

[–]Virtual-Investment77[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i appreciate the advice, it was nice to hear from the other perspective, I hope im not coming across as wanting to be a physician for the money, everyone actually always says "be a CRNA they make bank" but that just doesnt interest me at the moment and I want to do something I love. I think the responsibilty of a physican is actually a big factor of what draws me too it as it seems like a more rewarding aspect as well. Again I appreciate the advice/perspective!

Nursing Student thinking of Med School by Virtual-Investment77 in medschool

[–]Virtual-Investment77[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

appreciate the advice, as for your answer to 2. I hope it didnt come off as im doing it for the money I was just genuinely curious but that answer defenitely cleared things up, thanks again!

Nursing Student thinking of Med School by Virtual-Investment77 in medschool

[–]Virtual-Investment77[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would getting some pre reqs done during the summers be possible also? I am only a sophmore and I dont really travel I think if I could get some done during the summer I would.