RN to MD or DO

elkpark · Mar 23, 2015

I know a few nurses who became physicians. The process is that you complete the prereqs for med school, ace the MCAT, and apply to medical school, same as anyone else. Best wishes!

Kittenlove · Mar 24, 2015

I am now taking the steps that is needed for medical school admissions. I know a few Medical Doctors that were Registered Nurses before medical school. Two of them first were APRN (anesthesia and midwifery) before going to medical school. I have already met with the medical school of my choice and one of the admission advisors kind of whispered that it was a good time now, because they highly look upon RNs with experience (but not more than 5 years of experience)... If you would like to know more, feel free to message me. I have obtained some helpful information about transition.

RNIZZY14 · Mar 25, 2015

Thank you for your responses. I am still deciding whether I should do NP or MD after a year of working or maybe 2 years.

And yes, at Kittenlove RN, I would love to find our more information in how you are doing this. My email is [email protected]

allnurses Guide · Mar 25, 2015

I am still deciding whether I should do NP or MD after a year of working or maybe 2 years.

What practice area/speciality are you considering? That may help you chose one over the other.

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RNIZZY14 · Mar 25, 2015

My dream is to be an operating room nurse. I love surgery. I also like Labor and Delivery but that is my second option.

I am going to apply to OR positions and hopefully I can get into one.

allnurses Guide · Mar 25, 2015

My dream is to be an operating room nurse. I love surgery. I also like Labor and Delivery but that is my second option.
I am going to apply to OR positions and hopefully I can get into one.

There are some NPs that work in surgical specialities but that is not generally the norm.

MD/DOs are the only HCPs able to do major surgical procedures.

PAs, NPs, and RNFA may all function as first assistants.

If major surgery is what you want to do then MD/DO is really the only path.

On the flip side, L&D is largely done by RNs.

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dorkypanda · Mar 26, 2015

MD or DO is pretty competitive. You'll need great grades in the prereqs and they typically like to see applicants who has done some sort of research. you would want to do very well on the MCAT exam which will include a new subject this year.

amb218, BSN, RN · Mar 26, 2015

Have you already taken all of the required pre-med classes? If not, you'll have to do a post-bacc before even applying

RNIZZY14 · Mar 26, 2015

I am thinking just to stick with nurse with nurse practitioner. I already went to school for 4 years to earn my Bachelors in Nursing. I think it will be an easier path for me to becoming a Nurse practitioner. That way, I will be able to at least assist with surgeries. However, I am looking to do travel nursing in the middle east. Does anybody know international nursing agencies ? thank you!!

RNIZZY14 · Mar 26, 2015

I have not taken any pre-med classes. After I passed my NCLEX ( March 4, 2015), I started to think about medical school, but I just wanted to get some opinions and advice to see where to start.