nurse MD
Are you a nurse or nursing student wondering about a transition to a career in medicine?
Outline for Medical School Personal Statement for Nurses and Healthcare Workers
Examples from My Personal Statement That Not Only Got Me a Medical School Acceptance but a Tuition Scholarship
Maximize your nursing experience for pre-med success
Your nursing job will open you up to many opportunities to strengthen your medical school application. Here I will list some strategies on how to make the most of your nursing experience and how I took advantage of my healthcare role to boost my extracurriculars. Clinical Experience Professional Networking Research Opportunities Interdisciplinary Collaboration Community Engagement…
Why not become a nurse practitioner?
“Why not, NP?” was the most common response in medical school when I told people I was a former nurse. If I had a dollar for each time I was asked this question, I would be rich by now. Before I get into the differences between NP and MD/DO and why I chose my path,…
Completing medical school prerequisites as a full-time nurse
How I did it: In this post, I will share my personal prerequisite timeline. Yours will look different depending on if you do the DIY option or a one-year post-baccalaureate program option. DIY option means literally that, you take courses as it fits your schedule on your own time. A post-baccalaureate program is often a…
Educational requirements for medical school
Bachelor’s Degree If you are a registered nurse with an associate degree or diploma, you will need to ensure you continue your education and acquire a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) or another field. Though not a total game changer, strive for a >3.5 GPA. Prerequisite courses Medical schools have a general list of…
Nurses make great physicians!
I thought about this a lot when applying to medical school. Nurses really can make such fantastic physicians due to numerous reasons that I go into below: Clinical Experience: Nurses often provide direct patient care. This hands on experience is invaluable as a future medical student and physician. By being the person who administers the…
