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Decision about School...

I would really love opinions about school.

I am currently an RN with my ADN. A couple months ago I applied and was accepted into the online RN-BSN program at Colorado Christian University. I just recently got my information on student loans and can borrow what I think is a very high amount for just one year (summer/fall/spring) when it's going to take 2 years to complete.

However, growing up I ALWAYS wanted to be a doctor, and since going into nursing I have felt that I sold myself short and should have gone to medical school. I have patients and even other co-workers tell me that's what I should have done. I even had a doctor tell me it's what I should have done.

So...I've checked into several RN-MSN FNP programs and I'm leaning highly to Walden University, it's flexible, books/materials are included in tuition and it would be similar pricing for getting just my BSN at CCU. So now I have a quandary, getting my Masters has sort of always been my plan so going to WU makes sense. But I would love to hear from those that went/are going there. Or those that have any opinion.

Thanks in advance!

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    well, you still would not be an MD. Why don't you apply to medical school? If that is not an option, the nurse practitioner is a great career, but you will not be really content unless you are working at what you WANT to do.

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    If being an MD is your dream you're not going to be happy with being an FNP, either.

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    Also, I have very little respect for online MSN programs at for-profit schools. I'm not alone in this.

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