Ready to go MD... but actually chose nursing!

[lovepink88]

hi everyone,

i am a current senior at an ivy league university who has always had my heart set on becoming a doctor. for as long as i can remember this has been my goal... i have already completed all my pre-med requirements, taken the mcat, started applications (i had planned to apply spring 2010) and have now realized i am not even sure if i really want to be a doctor anymore! i have always had my heart set on neonatology or pediatrics and for the last year i have started to realize that the role of the NNP or PNP is really what i had always envisioned for myself. i first thought i was just getting cold feet in the entire process but i have really started to love the idea of being an NNP or PNP much more. and the fact that i still want to go into nursing despite being entirely set up to attend medical school definitely makes me re-evaluate my interests. the hands on nature and compassion involved in nursing really reflects my personality and interests. i would love to attend medical school since i love learning but i really feel like i could get the same knowledge and more by attending nursing school. has anyone else had this sudden change of heart? or does anyone have any advice? is there anyone out there who went into the nnp profession but wish they had gotten an MD? i think the scariest thing for me is the idea that i have had my heart set on an occupation that i really don't think i want to do afterall! thanks so much!!

[andpeggy]

PS--Someone's suggestion to take a year off and really think about this is a good suggestion. There's no rush. Maybe see if you can get a job as a tech or a CNA at a hospital.