How Does a Nurse Become a Doctor?
Are you a nurse who has thought about becoming a doctor? If so, here are some things you should know.
You can become a registered nurse in less than two years with an associate degree in nursing (ADN). You can also earn a bachelor’s of science in nursing in four years and then apply to medical school.
Most nurses start their careers as RNs, or registered nurses, and gain licensure by passing the NCLEX-RN exam. They can then go on to complete an additional bachelor’s of science in nursing or a master’s of science in nursing, which typically takes about two – three years.
During their time as nurses, they will spend thousands of hours in clinical training. In a hospital or an outpatient clinic, they will take care of patients under the supervision of a nurse practitioner and a doctor.
The majority of doctors work in hospitals, but some will practice in a private clinic or other types of physician’s offices. Some will focus on research or education while others will spend more time in bedside patient care.
In medical school, doctors spend two years of intense, rigorous clinical rotations in a variety of settings and then go on to three or seven years of further clinical training in a residency program. By the time they have accumulated these clinical hours, they are able to work independently as physicians.
There are many reasons that someone might want to become a doctor. They might want to make more money, have more options in their career or have more responsibility as a healthcare provider.
But there are other things that can keep a person from going to medical school. They might not be a good fit for the school or they may have some self-doubt about their ability to be successful in a new profession.
They might not be able to get the funding or support they need.
The most important thing for a person who wants to go to medical school is to ask themselves why they want to be a doctor. If they can answer this question with a reason that is in line with their goals and passions, they are more likely to be accepted into medical school.
They might be able to find a mentor who is supportive of them and their decision to become a doctor.
Those who are interested in becoming a doctor can start researching the different schools, programs and qualifications. They can also visit a medical school and talk with current students or faculty to find out what to expect.
It is also a good idea to ask friends who are in the field, since they might have more insight into the journey. They might be able to share advice and stories about how they made the transition from nursing to medical school.
They might even be able to give you some tips on how to overcome the obstacles that might arise along the way, so you don’t make the same mistakes they did. This is not an easy transition for anyone, but it is a journey that you can make as long as you have the support of those around you.
