Former Md Wannabe From Memphis...i Think????please Help Me Decide

[lmthoms1]

Hello I am very confused about what I want to do at this time. I am a chemistry major and about to complete my bachelors. I am a former MD wannabe but all of a sudden I have the desire to look into the nursing field to become a CRNA. From the little research that I have done it looks as though I will have to complete 2 additonal years added to the three I've already done and then work as an RN for a year and then on top of that go back to school and complete 3 semesters. The reason I am confused is because I feel if I go the CRNA route by the time I finish getting a masters in Anesthesia then I could have received my MD and could be making more as a resident for the next four years(pursuing Anesthesiology or OB/GYN). But then again the two remaining years in residency if I pursue CRNA then I could have granduated and be making in the mid 100's. This isnt all about money but its more about my financial situation now and my age (23) and etc... I was thinking I will register to take the MCAT and try being admitted to a medschool and if not then pursue the CRNA field ( I dont want to spend the rest of my life thinking what if?)....as you can see I am very distraught here and if anyone wants to add an opinion please do I will take them all into consideration

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[PimplePopperMD]

Seems to me that you should make your decision based not only on $$, and future income potential, but on career. How are the careers different? How is the responsibility different? etc etc.

Money wise, over the span of your career, you'll have earned more $$ as an MD. But that shouldn't matter as much as fufillment.

I think you should shadow a professional of each profession you're deciding between, and go from there.

best of luck!

 

[Extermo]

You should check out accelerated BSN/MSN programs. They allow those with a bachelor's in another field to complete both degrees in about 3 years. The first phase is about 1 year and you are awarded a BSN. The next phase is about 2 years depending on if you go FT or PT and you complete the MSN. Case Western Reserve, Columbia and George Washington are a few of the schools I have researched. Also, the website for the American Association of Nurse Anestetists has a list of programs (www.aana.com) you might be interested.