wis75

Physicians and nurses are different in their patient care outlooks, totally different fields so it is not surprising to like one and not the other; there are also many different types of nursing. There are many different colleges offering nursing- consider where she wants to work eventually, she will have to pass her nursing boards in that state. Do not think the "best", think best fit for college, just like any other major. Consider family finances as well. And, of course, get the BSN, not just the RN. After a few years of working it will not matter where she got her nursing training so be sure she goes to the college with all the other best fit aspects- a full college experience, not just the nursing school. Good luck to her.

Just read the above post- all the nursing specialties are still nursing, they are not substitutes for physicians although the NP's may be used as physician extenders. Premed is the intention to go to medical school, the required science courses for medical school are not even the same as those required for nursing. Going into nursing is a conscience choice, not a substitute for becoming a physician, different personalities are required for success in each field.