I have a lot of respect for nurses and have often pondered the idea of a transitioning and becoming one. I have read through some articles other DC's have written here. I have been a chiropractor 10 years and it has been a struggle to say the least. If you don't have your own practice you don't make anything and owning one has its own problems. I've about had it with insurance cutting our services or things we do all together(ie exactlly same services physical therapy get paid for but we don't) I love helping patients. many have said I'm the best Chiropractor they have had, some call me 5 years later and ask who to go to. I've even found a few patients with circulation problems sent them to er or MD and they later called and thanked me for saving their lives.
I am thinking of getting a RN at a jr college and working at my practice part time then going on to the MSN, NP. There is a college that accepts chiropractic in Abilene TX but what chiropractor has 60K saved(plus livinging expenses) ?? You can't get a school loan for it nor do I care to got that much more in debt.
I understand it's a big move and different approach to thinking. some say my experience already will make it much easier. I have often been jealous of nurses being able to throw a dart at the map on where they could work
I'm a practicing DC looking to get my BSN then onto NP. Can those of you who have obtained your BSN and are working tell me your experiences. Are you still planning to practice chiropractic once a NP? What was the attitude if other doctors and nurses toward you? I love treating musculoskeletal conditions and have great results but I want more. I have a strong interest in acute care and orthopedics. I have strong sports rehab practice now. Thanks!
Hi, my name is Tran Khuu and i am currently a DC. I read your post and have a few questions that need your expertise. I am very new to the forum so i don't know how to privately email you. Can you please give me your email or give me your email. Thank you.
the above message was for nomadrn2013 but i have no idea how to email directly to you. Or anyone currently persuing NP from DC. Please tell me your experience. I am also looking into PA but don't know which option is better? any experience or knowledge on this would be awsome. my e-mail is [email protected]. thank you so much.
Hello all, I am a DC and looking into other possibilities. Please let me know what all options you have thought of are. I'm 29 and still have all my chiro debt but this chiro thing just isn't going to make it for me. Thanks for your help in advance.
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I'm the same as you. Done with the BSN, was a DC. Applying to NP. What school are you applying to and did you grad from the Texas program? When?