Debbie, you pose a great question. I am espeially interested in this because I am a graduate assistant who works with beginning nursing students who are asking themselves the same question. One of my current students plans on switching tracks to become a surgeon. I generally ask students what they REALLY want to do first. Then I ask them what first brought them to the nursing track. What are they passionate about, how do they see themselves making a difference, and then talk about feasibility and options. For me nursing was the way to go and I have spent about the equivalent amount of years in school as it would have taken to become an MD. my nursing career grew with me as a person and with me accademically. I was not the "go getter" in high school and early in college. I had to realize my ability and passion as I went and my nursing opportunities expanded wigth me. For me I needed the journey to beocome who I am and I am still discovering my potenital as I grow and learn more about myself and what my passion is and how I want to make a difference. I wouldn't change my journey for anything.
Nicole Fortlage