I am a recent ADN grad with a Bachelor's in Biology and Psychology. I had a mediocre GPA that I managed to make competitive with my excellent nursing school grades. I have worked at a major children's research hospital for 8 years. I chose the ADN program because it was my only option for a nights/weekend program. I have NOT been able to get a job since graduating in December even at the hospital I currently work at. Under significant family pressure, I applied to medical school mostly because I never thought I would get in and could convince my family to let it go. Well, I got in!!! Through my shock, I asked my medical school contact why and he said my educational background coupled with my extensive research background made me the ideal candidate for medical school.
But, I'm not good enough to be a nurse. How does that work??
Might been mean, but I am very much looking forward to seeing those nurse managers who wouldn't hire me as a nurse when I am a MD!!!!!
In my opinion, the system is clearly flawed. Excluding ADN's is a huge disservice to the profession. We may have more to bring to the table than given credit for!!
Congrats to you! oh how i wish I'd followed my heart many years ago and gone the med school route; too late now since I'm nearing retirement. I wish you all the best!
Midwest4me
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Congrats to you! oh how i wish I'd followed my heart many years ago and gone the med school route; too late now since I'm nearing retirement. I wish you all the best!