First things first...
A big thank you to everyone that is posting on this board. I have been lurking around
this forum for the past 3-4 months; reading and re-reading post after post. And, the
tid-bits of knowledge I have gained, regarded what 'eductionally' is needed to become
a nurse, is largely because of you (and assist.org).
Anyways, about me. I am 26 yrs old and I have my A.S in Psychology. My original plan
was to transfer into SDSU for Psych, but I switched majors after I completed my A.S
with hopes of Med School. However, I need a B.A/B.S in something first, in addition to
the 2 semesters each of; Bio, Chem, Organic Chem, and Physics ... not to mention 1
semester of Calc.
So I decided to go the BSN route for my BS... Currently (since I have my A.S. in Psych) all I
have LEFT for the SDSU BSN transfer is Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology.
(I have taken Chem 101 w/lab (received A), Biology 107 w/lab (received A) and Child
Development (received A). In other words Fall semester 12/09 I will have completed my
pre-nursing requirements. I go to orientation for Volunteer at UCSD medical March 16th
to start my volunteer hours.
My question is probably much like others... So I'll have some extra room for some classes
before I hit SDSU. I am thinking I take my 2 semester of Physics. Then while in the BSN
program pick up a bio here and a chem their, so by the time I get out, i'll only have 2 semester
left of pre-med, then hit medschool. (within that year I'll study for my MCAT, and I will study for
the whole year.... I am really loyal like that, and I know what I want)
Anyways, I understand that the nursing field and medicine are two totally different monsters.
But, I imagine that (yes it might take me a year longer) at least with nursing I will get a taste of
clinicals and the health profession.
Anyways, Are their RN to MDs here? Should I just go another route? Biology? And IF I did and
Didn't get into Med School would I have something to

fall back on? Which I

Imagine
nursing would a more stable degree/career while I do pre-med.
Anyways, I hope I don't get flamed

for saying that since I WANT to go into medicine,
but thinking of BSN as a counter measure (just in case) so I don't get a degree in Biology
that I might not be able to use. (To some might sound like I am not 100% dedicated in
going into medicine, which YOUR RIGHT im not... I am 120% dedicated.)
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