You may enjoy watching your favorite stars on TV, on the big screen, or performing on stage, but many celebrities were on a completely different career path before they made it big in Hollywood. One of the areas of study several celebs focused on in college is nursing, such as getting their RN-BSN degree . Take a look at some of these famous faces who we may never have known if they had stuck to working in the healthcare field after attending nursing school.
Jenny McCarthy
Before pursuing a modeling career, McCarthy enrolled in Southern Illinois University to study nursing. She eventually dropped out because she couldn’t afford an education.
Tina Turner
Before she became one of the most well known entertainers, Tina Turner wanted to be a nurse. She briefly worked as a nurse aide and began her studies to become a nurse, but didn’t complete a nursing program.
Kim Zolciak
Zolciak is best known for starring in The Real Housewives of Atlanta, but she started out working as a nurse before becoming a reality TV star. She studied nursing at the University of Connecticut.
