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Thanks to both of you for the information. I will definetly check out those forums for some help/information. Thanks again, Charles.

I chose to pick the 11-7 shift because it is less demanding for a newer Nurse. Plus, I would learn a ton of information and it would better prepare for the more stressful/demanding dayshift position if I ever chose to go that route in the future.

Hello everyone, I have a question about SAT scores and colleges. I finally made my mind up that I want to just go straight into Pre-Med instead of taking BSN and going that way. One of the Doctors who goes to the nursing home where I work was once an RN and then made the transition to finish his Pre-Reqs and everything for Med. School. He told me that that it was a ton of extra work and he regrets going for his BSN and not just going straight to Med. school post ADN. My question about the SAT tests is that I scored a 1100 on the old test, and I am retaking them in March to try and bring them up because the school in which I intend to goto wants a 1700 or better on the new tests and a 1300 or better on the old test. My brother attended this school and majored in Pre-Law, he was on the deans list, and eventually went to Law School. Do you think that this college will like to hear about my brother attending their university in the past and succeeding? And will that help my chances on getting into this university along with a high (1800 or better) SAT score. I'm really passionate about this, and I am plan on explaining my passion of becoming a Medical Doctor in my essay. With all of this aside, and with some of you guys/gals having experience with colleges, what do they primarily look at? Thanks a bunch, Charles...

Thanks for your help guys/girls. I feel like I still have some time before I make up my mind. I guess the best thing to do is to shadow a CRNA/Nurse Practicioner and even a few MDs that I know in my neighborhood to get a feel for the life and the dedication to the practice. As far as the pre-reqs, I was going to start taking them around my last year of my BSN program so that way they are done and over with. And like you said group_therapy, there is Physics, Inorganic science, etc. etc. that the schools that I have looked at really require. Thanks for your help!

Hello everyone, I am a 19 year old male RN student who is currently enrolled in an Associates degree program with intentions of pursuing a BSN and possible even an MSN at a future time. I really need some advice however on my future plans as there is some uncertainty. Okay, first off. I planned after I was done the required degree level, that I was going to go become a CRNA after the ICU experience, etc. etc. Then I realized, with the number of years that it would take for me to become a CRNA with all of the ICU experience and etc. that it would just pay for me to go back to med school once I have completed a BSN or MSN program. But, here's the problem, I don't roughly know how many years it would take post-BSN to finish the required pre-reqs and whatnot to be accepted into Medical school. A few people that I have talked to said roughly 1-2 years of pre-reqs before you can get into medical school post-BSN. I know that some of you know tons more about this than me, and if you could possible answer this, I would be very appreciative. Some of you may ask why I didn't just go straight into Pre-med and whatnot. I figure that Nursing is a great way to learn your patient communication, and understanding of the profession before you actually get into Med school seeing as how many doctors are very dry, and inconsiderate to the nursing staff. Plus, if something ever happens while I am in med school, I could always rely on my Nursing degrees to support me until I pick up again. I appreciate all of your time and effort, and I plan on being a frequent poster here! Thanks again, Chuck.