Can you take nursing as your pre-med?

Question

This is what I wish to do? Would this be easier. And please no stupid answers.

Answer 1

You can, but you will likely never be accepted into medical school! The reason is that because of the shortage of nurses practicing, medical schools will not add to the shortage by taking a registered nurse out of the field for 7 years while you attend medical school, residency, internships, etc.

If you are seriously interested in going to medical school, but want some hands on experience before you start, join your volunteer fire department or rescue squad as a paramedic--no, I am not joking. In order to pass your paramedic state boards, you must become Advanced Cardiac Life Support certified. It is the same certification that doctors get; and it is one of the toughest levels of certification in medical school. Having ACLS certification, as well as several years of rescue experience, plus good grades and a decent MCAT score will put you light years ahead of your competing classmates--not to mention will make medical school that much easier to pass.

Answer 2

you could, but it's not recommended. it would be much better if you major in (say, biology) and take a lot of classes on human anatomy. most schools have pre-med advisors who can guide you.

Answer 3

You can major in anything.