Preparing for Med School??? Working along the way

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I have been preparing for med school (my dream and ultimate goal), however, due to the current economic conditions I will have to work and go to school. Because of this my plan is, of course, to work in the medical field and gain experience. I am currenty at TCC getting prereqs done. I plan to get my CNA in June after spring semester is over and then start working at a hospital as a CNA. Then I plan to take TCC's PCT course in the fall to take me beyond the CNA level hoping that will make me more marketable and able to make more money. I may have to pursue the bridge program that TCC has with OU for my BSN to reach an earning level that we can live on while I finish my schooling.

Does any of this make sense to you seasoned ones out there?? Am I getting totally off track for med school? Is this doable or is there a better way?

Thank you so much for all of your input and time!!! :heartbeat

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to MDTCC ( sorry if I got it wrong). You're right... me and another group of people I know are the exception. I'm a CNA, however I don't work in a hospital or nursing home... I work as a school health assistant at an elementary school. It does give me the experience I need, however I do have my own office and do lots of paper work, and treatments. Back to the questions. CNA's do alot less than PCT's. PCT work will probably give you the best experience while in Medical school. CNA and PCT takes a semester where I live. CNA is the prereq for PCT( again, where I live). I decided not to go for the PCT, because I was not too far away from starting the nursing program. All we can do is give you advice, but you must always do whats best for you, even though others may think its not fair or not smart. I know of a guy who wants to become a doctor, but became an RN first. So, its doable.

What made him take the RN route? How much time did it cost him (1 year?? or 3)

Thanks!

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