Becoming a RN and then considering becoming a NP is a good career choice. There are also other opportunities for a RN to get an advanced certification or a masters, which a hospital will often help to fund.
Many people stress themselves trying to get into Med School and then don’t get into any. People in Med School also do not get much opportunities to enjoy their life in their 20s. If they do get into med school, they will often have to move to less desirable parts of the US to get residences and clinicals.
With a RN degree, you can choose to live in almost any part of the US you want.