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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've considered a career switch to the healthcare field, and got into a top nursing program 9 years ago, but due to life circumstances, decided to stay in my current profession.

Lately, as I've been caring for aging parents, I've been thinking about pursuing a nursing degree again. Where I struggle is with the decision of medical school or nursing school.

For those who are either, how did you decide which path to take? I know a nursing degree is far less expensive and takes less time than medical school. But as a highly analytical INFJ I wonder if a medical program would suit me better. In particular, I've considered DO programs as I like the holistic approach to healing.

Thoughts?[/quote]

The main reason at the time that I didn't do medical school instead of nursing was that I wanted to jumpstart my life more quickly and wanted to finish school and start working. Secondary reasons were that medical school and practicing medicine didn't seem fun and nursing always seemed so fun- lots of different specialties and contexts if you get bored and you can move easily between fields and jobs. Another reason was that I had scholarships that would cover my undergrad degree only. I wasn't sure how well I'd keep up the interest if I stayed in longer, looking back. In addition, I just planned on getting a degree where I could do well and have fun (I like science and people) and make more money, before I went on to law school. I ended up deferring law and never did enter! I was having too much fun I guess... These days I'm satisfied with my choice because it's how I met DH (in a cultural exchange where I wouldn't have gone in med school) and it's allowed me a lot of time being our kids without derailing my career.

I'm an ISTP but I can't remember what it stands for anymore.[/quote]

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