Ever think about getting your MD?

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So I had a dream last night that I was an MD, very strange as it had one of my patients I had the other night, with a condition I saw a few weeks ago. Anyway, it got me thinking if I might like to do that for a living rather than be an RN. I'm enjoying my work as an RN - got my license almost 4 years ago, however it was never my dream job or anything like that. I was a CNA for several years before I became an RN, and at that time I always said I would much rather be an MD than a nurse. I'm really interested in how things are medically diagnosed and how to treat and cure patients....I love reading the physician's notes and talking to them.

I've been wanting to go back to school for SOMETHING but I'm not sure what. However, I'll be 47 in a month and maybe I should just think about staying where I am and start planning for my retirement. I have also considered going back for other things such as law school, physical therapy, acupuncture, public health, or nursing education. I'm not really interested in becoming an NP. In my state they cannot work independently and the pay isn't that much higher. My very first degree back in the 90's was a BS in biology (had planned on working in a medical laboratory) but instead I started my own business (had a gift shop for about 10 years importing goods from Ireland an Scotland). So I have some of the background required although I realize I might need to retake some classes (it's been over 20 years as prereqs). I've also been thinking about opening up my own Scrub Shop. I'm so undecided. Lots of ideas..... too many ideas. I never had kids so.... my brain isn't busy with that stuff (still would like kids, thinking of adopting but I'm never home, so....probably not). I'm not sure I'd be smart enough to be a doctor, but I think it's all so interesting.

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2 years of pre reqs , 5 years of applications MCAT and meds school, 3 years of residency . At the minimum you would be 57 most likely closer to 60 before practice starts . Unless you plan on working till 80 to pay off med school loan . I would just plan out retirement which is right around the corner

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