I plan on getting my BSN and then applying to medical school. I will be getting it in nursing. It is what is working for me at my present time. It is tougher to become a doctor and more expensive. I am fortunate enough to get grants and I haven't and won't pay one dime of nursing school. I know that I will probably end up in debt trying to become a Doctor right now and just don't want to deal with that. I will get the standard associates and then take all the classes to prep me towards a BSN for medical school. People will always have there advice and opininons about what you do but remember to follow your heart. You can accomplish great things. Perserverance is key and life does not spell out what you can and can't do. Try both if you want. It is all a matter of how much patience you have. Most medical schools prefer that you have a bachelors. It will help you to get in. People may suggest that you should go in to medical school first but things are so different now, there are so many options. I have heard of nurses becoming doctors. It can be done.