TheBrainMusher

Just a note, if you're living in the Cherokee Nation, look for classes. I lived at Tulsa at one point and the local community college (even OSU campuses) had classes on the language. Best of luck!

Just curious if anyone else is exploring this option or have any current input on this matter. This is an area of interest for me.

First to dispell a few myths on this thread. You do not need a BA/BS for all med schools. Although some schools you will, I know some DO schools that require at least 90 credits. Those who said that nursing students are wasting a seat, that is also false. There are quite a few nurses in med school. I know one who went for a DO/MBA program. With that said, I have thought of getting my RN and workign for a few years while I have kids then apply to medical school. Yes you need to have the prereqs which are basic sciences. I would suggest taking a few other university level classes to boost your science gpa as well as prove you can excel at basic science. Biochem, Genetics are required at some schools. In some schools having your RN might be looked upon as not as challenging as some other course load but its still alot of work and if the ADCOM's don't recognize that then I would probably not apply there. But I know RN's in MD and DO schools. If you go to the studentdoctor.net - Student Doctor Network, there is a clinician forum where many RN's contemplate the MD/DO, PA, RN, NP route. Its hard to decide what you want to do with the rest of your life, especially with women and families. I'm in that dilemma right now. Do I continue being a non-traditional pre-med or go into nursing and go for my NP in neonatal nursing. I'd have shift work, its a field with heavy emphasis on the NP profession working hand-in-hand with MD/DO's plus its shift work and less responsibility. Also less money on education but less money in the long run. Its a long confusing road but just stay on track. I keep flip flopping between BSN and MD/DO. If I would have done the BSN 3 years ago as I intended to, I'd already be an RN. Good luck.

such a shame. I hope she gets help!

congrats! I can't imagine when I start poking people with needles! Watch out!

Congrats!:biggringi and good luck on your RN!

Thanks for clearing that up! In that case I'm all for it!

This debate could go so many ways ... I do agree with the point that they are still aliens and did not pay for medical care. Yet they have a right to use all resources as a citizen, INCLUDING our judical system? Fishy .... For the capping the medical lawsuits ... I agree and disagree, situation depending, but one thing is sure. Healthcare is the only profession you can get sued when it will effect the patient's health and living. If my father died from a medical mistake, I would want more than $250K only for the fact taht now, one of my family's breadwinners is gone. How could a mother take care of her three children and household through college for $250K (which by the time she actually would see the money would have depreciated, plus she would only get 2/3 of that of which part of THAT money would be taxed). Doesn't sound fair to me from that aspect ... Yes life insurance would be great, but mistakes happen ... and not everyone can afford life insurance or at least HUGE policies. JMO!

kona has some good advice. I'm in the same position as you. I am working in the banking industry, thinking of getting into a medical field, like nursing. But undecided on what I should do. I really need to look at what I would like to do with my life and pros and cons. I'm a single woman with no kids and a semi-serious boyfriend, but I need to do things for me at teh age of 23, so I'm in the process of deciding what I should do. USPS is a great organization to work for, good pay, hrs, holidays (yet you can get diseases ... PAPERCUTS! ANTHRAX! j/k), but you need to do what YOU want. I'm liking the part time job while nursing school ... it might help you financially! Best of luck!

In order to teach, most states are requiring certification. In NJ, I know you need certification. To substitute you just need background etc. But to be a real teacher, you have to pass the PRaxis and go through a certified program (there are multiples ways to do this). Additionally to teach at the high school level, they will require proficiency in the subject you wish to teach. Liann was right, go to dept of education or your state ed website. ANother idea, look up colleges/universities nearby by and look up academic programs and what their educational requirements are to teach. Most of the time it will give you an idea how to start and some colleges have certificate programs. Hope this helps!

OMG! That is a good story ... at least they had something to talk about that night and an interesting story to "tell the kids" in the future!