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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]

I am an RN.  I have zero interest in diagnosing people (which sometimes I still end up doing but pass it on to the docs) or prescribing medication.   I prefer the care that a nurse provides vs the care a doctor provides.  They are very, very different things.   That's really the main reason.  Add in the time and money to become an MD, and it just solidifies how I feel   [/quote]

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