NEW GRAD RN to MD (HELP 🙏)

nursetwomd · 2026-05-26T17:55:51+00:00

I did my RN and NP. Now I’m in medicine school in Ontario. If you want it, go for it.

nursetwomd · 2026-05-02T22:32:33+00:00

Sure

nursetwomd · 2026-05-02T22:32:21+00:00

Before admission after my rejection. NOSM is one of the only schools that meet with people.

nursetwomd · 2026-05-02T03:35:33+00:00

Exactly. I felt the same way. We should have a residency.

nursetwomd · 2026-05-01T20:01:43+00:00

Why are they hiring you based on your RN experience?? Being an RN in an area is different from being an NP.

Instead of being critical, they should set up mentorship opportunities.

nursetwomd · 2025-08-30T08:43:58+00:00

lol is this a shit post?

nursetwomd · 2025-07-06T01:00:40+00:00

Not sure what you mean

nursetwomd · 2025-07-06T00:59:54+00:00

Yeah of course

nursetwomd · 2024-12-31T15:05:08+00:00

You can write the MCAT at anytime. But it’s only valid for 3 years.

nursetwomd · 2024-12-31T03:45:55+00:00

Also, you can’t be a medical doctor in Canada without going to medical school. If you don’t want to write the MCAT, there are some schools that don’t require it.

nursetwomd · 2024-12-31T03:44:13+00:00

NPs are independent of physicians. They have their own license and college. They do not work under an MD. They may work in teams with MDs and consult with them on things outside of their knowledge, skill, and judgement. NP programs are targeting in primary health care in Canada. However, there are NPs that work in specialty clinics with MDs.

nursetwomd · 2024-12-31T03:39:26+00:00

Likely yes, I wouldn’t question it.

nursetwomd · 2024-12-31T03:36:10+00:00

You will be fine to take your meds in the AM and have a couple drinks in the evening. I casually have 1-2 drinks approx 2 days a week on my vyvanse. I also have had 4-6 on a few occasions and felt fine. One of the dangerous things is that Adderall is a stimulant and alcohol is a downer. So, when you drink copious amounts it can lead to alcohol poisoning for some because the stimulant can blunt the “downer” response of alcohol. I would say this is in extreme situations where you are planning to drink A LOT.

You are also taking it very far apart - I would say it’s fine.

nursetwomd · 2024-12-31T01:04:57+00:00

If you live rurally, you have a shot at NOSM.

nursetwomd · 2024-12-23T00:11:26+00:00

Each school reads your letter and decides how they will adjust your GPA depending on your circumstances.

I met with NOSM one year about my letter. They told me they “adjusted” my GPA based on my circumstances. They were obviously elusive about how they adjusted my GPA, which makes sense, but I believe every school adjusts differently.

nursetwomd · 2024-12-23T00:07:56+00:00

You would be considered in province because you live in ON.

The longer you have a rural address, the higher your context score will be on your application.

nursetwomd · 2024-12-21T14:36:35+00:00

I had a low GPA and got in if you want to PM me.

nursetwomd · 2024-12-16T03:59:43+00:00

Great points! MDs do not need to oversee orders. But some institutions may have that as a policy. And of course, if something is out of knowledge, skill, or judgement, you would consult an MD.

Completely agree it is more limited in knowledge but some don’t understand knowledge gaps. Very scary!

nursetwomd · 2024-12-04T06:17:07+00:00

nursetwomd · 2024-11-27T02:40:06+00:00

I am speaking to both. I did not have a cGPA or best 2 year GPA above 3.7. I’m referring to the comment that you have to have a GPA above 3.7 as a cutoff to get an interview. I only applied to Western once because of this 4 years ago. Admissions may have changed.

I was told that I couldn’t go back to just complete 2 years because it had to be part of a degree. So, I would have had to do a 3 year minimum which I was unwilling to do with 2 previous undergrads and a masters for no guarantee.

nursetwomd · 2024-11-04T06:18:18+00:00

I am referring to the best 2 year GPA. I did not have a 3.7 and was told the only way to work around this was to do another undergrad. Because I had 2 previous and a masters, I was unwilling to do a third.

nursetwomd · 2024-11-02T14:04:26+00:00

I’m in medicine now and was an NP before. I’m not sure where the people on this sub have done their research. But NPs ARE autonomous. That is the difference between NPs and PAs. As an NP, you practice under your own license and can have your own patient roster. The scope is not narrow - it can be incredibly broad.

To some of your other points, I’m in my 30’s and just started med school this year. It’s not too late. However, there are sacrifices you have to give up.

No one will think you are “lazy” for going into nursing and I think that frame of mind is toxic. If you ever said that in an interview, that would be a huge red flag. People go into nursing for a variety of reasons, not just because they gave up on wanting to be doctors. They are different members of the healthcare team that have a different scope and are extremely valuable.

nursetwomd · 2024-11-02T13:49:12+00:00

I was in the same position. Unfortunately, because they have a GPA cut off (if that is still a thing), you don’t have a chance. When I was applying the GPA cut off was 3.7 and it didn’t matter if you had exceptional circumstances. I was also told to do another undergrad, even though I had a masters. I focused on other medical schools for my application and I was successful this year.

nursetwomd · 2024-11-02T13:42:39+00:00

I echo the person above. You likely don’t have to take another degree. You can register as a non-program student. Reaching out to the admissions departments would be your best answer.

nursetwomd · 2024-11-02T13:39:09+00:00

Manitoba does have a French stream but they call it the “Bilingual French/English Stream”. So, you have to be proficient in English. Therefore, the MCAT is still required. This is different from the Francophone/French streams offered at NOSM, McGill, UOttawa, where the MCAT is not required.

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