Biochemistry or nursing major in college?

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Do you have some of real proof to back this statement? I am referring to #1

Balancing anything with family can be tricky, depending on the family, though, of course....

Dear OP: Regardless of which path you take, I recommend that you make sure you take the General and Organic chemistry sequences for "chemistry majors". Nursing programs typically don't require the more rigorous version of those courses, which would mean that you would have to retake two years worth of courses in the event that you later change your mind (if you initially opt for nursing).

Also, don't base your decision to pursue medicine (or not) based upon debt. You will make enough money as a physician to pay it off! Also, you do realize that you would be making roughly $50K per year during residency, right? That means that you will only have to spend 7+ years in school before you are earning your keep.

Once you complete your residency you can adjust your lifestyle around your family and your income requirements. There are several specialties (e.g. psychiatry, derm, ophthalmology, peds, pm&r, etc...) which allow for a reasonable work/life/family balance.

Lastly, time flies! What do you want to be doing when you're 45?

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