I am in need of honest opinions and suggestions about my future endeavors. I have a degree in pre-medicine (from overseas), bachelors in computer science and masters in statistics (from overseas and equivalent to bachelors in US), and MBA (masters in business administration from Kaplan University online in US). Two years ago, I studied with my wife, an RN, to pass her NCLEX exam. I am quiet confident that I would be able to pass the NCLEX after studying for a few weeks. Unfortunately, the exam requires a nursing diploma. At the same time, I kick myself in the rear for not listening to my parents, who suggested to me approximately 20 years ago to become a cardiologist or neurologist.
What are your thoughts about nursing or medical doctor? I realize that it is a nursing form; however, I am simply seeking unbiased opinions.
Is there any way to sit for NCLEX without nursing diploma?
If no for question 3, how/where can I get the ONLINE diploma in the minimal amount of time? Please consider the possibility of transferring credits from courses in pre-medicine including biology, chemistry, and tons of electives.
If I were to go for RN, that won't be the end. I would be interested in the fastest way to get MSN. Please consider my last degree in MBA, although there is practically no overlapping except that both are master degrees.
Wifey suggested Informatics, which sounded very appealing as well, since I would be able to utilize both the computer skills and the medical knowledge. What's the fastest approach to achieve this Informatics?
Considering the amount of time and the $$$ involved, going back to question 1, is nursing a better idea or applying in a medical school? As with nursing and MSN being the goal, I would go all the way to a specialist and/or a surgeon, if I decide to go in that direction.
Moreover, I have a choice to go back to university and complete a focused MBA within 6 months, to compliment the current general MBA. One of the choices is Health Care Management. What are your thoughts about it?
Finally, another choice is going for PhD. But I would end up with thick glasses, would lose the leftover hair, and would probably have the only choice of becoming a professor at a college or university.
While considering the facts above, please consider that I am a 37 year old male. Also, besides learning more about the medical field, financial stability in future is certainly a strong motive.
Looking forward to your responses and potentially changing my future/career.
NurseOnAMotorcycle, ASN, RN
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I guess I still don't see the problem with being a parent who has faith. Responsibility and compassion are bad things?