Hey Rn's,,do you ever wish you had done physical therapy instead?

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do you ever wish you had been a pta or pt instead? fall is coming up and i can't decide on adn/rn or pta. talk to me.....thanks...

Not meaning to bring up an old topic. However, in midst of prerequisites contemplating changing to the PTA program. Only downside is pay starts out well $30 an hour, but after 20 year's you cap out at $40. Of a manager can make $80K to $90K.

With nursing can make increasingly more and have a flexible schedule. I don't like nursing for this BSN and Doctorate stuff. Also have been rubbed wrong working with nurse's in certain areas in the hospital who come off feeling inferior.

I am thinking of going for my associates degree relatively inexpensive. Then for an extra $10K go for a RN to MSN. Then around 40ish work per diem making $1,000 a week working 16 hour shifts while going for my DPT.

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Hi I'm a newbie here. My daughter is eyeing on pursuing PT or Nursing this coming 2018. We're here in Cavite, Philippines. It's close to Manila. I'm the mom. My kiddo has applied to several good nursing schools in Manila, mostly state universities and public colleges as we can't afford the expensive private universities. I spoke to my aunt in Maryland just few hours ago. I told her about my kiddo's plan. She told my daughter to choose PT instead of nursing. Because nursing course will be repeated anyway if she reaches USA, and it's too costly. She said PT takes 2 years and my kiddo will be up and running and it's not that costly to pursue. I will read more of the pros & cons of these 2 courses later here. Well it's 2018 January now. I wonder how has these 2 careers have changed or not changed; which one is more practical to pursue weighing all the pros and cons. We're still here in the Philippines and might take another 5 yrs (2023-2024 maybe) before my kiddo can get the RN or PT license and starts seriously working hopefully to get that "hospital experience" here in Manila or nearby towns and cities. Please share your thoughts. Thanks!

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Specializes in critical care, ER,ICU, CVSURG, CCU.
:confused:

and 3...2...1 - cue the ADN vs BSN debate!

For added drama, throw in U.S. Diploma RNs

Ok i' m popping pop corn.......

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Specializes in Care Coordination, MDS, med-surg, Peds.

On what exactly, do you base your statement that ADN level RNs are not considered nurses anymore? We pass the same NCLEX that BSN nurses do and in most areas are just a easily hired!! Your statement was offensive.

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Specializes in Care Coordination, MDS, med-surg, Peds.

this is in response to RN 47. I forgot to hit quote button.

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this is in response to RN 47. I forgot to hit quote button.

RN47 hasn't stopped by for about seven years. You might want to pick someone else to debate with.

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A casual acquaintance I met said there was talk of requiring PT's to need Ph D's!

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Specializes in Pedi.
Hi I'm a newbie here. My daughter is eyeing on pursuing PT or Nursing this coming 2018. We're here in Cavite, Philippines. It's close to Manila. I'm the mom. My kiddo has applied to several good nursing schools in Manila, mostly state universities and public colleges as we can't afford the expensive private universities. I spoke to my aunt in Maryland just few hours ago. I told her about my kiddo's plan. She told my daughter to choose PT instead of nursing. Because nursing course will be repeated anyway if she reaches USA, and it's too costly. She said PT takes 2 years and my kiddo will be up and running and it's not that costly to pursue. I will read more of the pros & cons of these 2 courses later here. Well it's 2018 January now. I wonder how has these 2 careers have changed or not changed; which one is more practical to pursue weighing all the pros and cons. We're still here in the Philippines and might take another 5 yrs (2023-2024 maybe) before my kiddo can get the RN or PT license and starts seriously working hopefully to get that "hospital experience" here in Manila or nearby towns and cities. Please share your thoughts. Thanks!

Here in the US, PT is a graduate program and takes longer than nursing. In my state, PTs must obtain a doctorate.

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A casual acquaintance I met said there was talk of requiring PT's to need Ph D's!

Not PhDs but DPT- Doctor of Physical Therapy. This is a requirement in my state.

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No, I have heard you need a doctorates in PT just to get a job. Plus, nursing has many different fields... from hospital to school nursing to working for an insurance company over the phone. PT doesn't have that much range.

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Specializes in IMCU, Oncology.

I worked with PT one day as part of my training and was BORED OUT OF MY MIND! Way too much education for what they do!

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Right what a crock of ca ca I get so sick of the ADN BSN Nurse BS... our starting pay is the same and I can run circles around many BSN nurses! Stop it you sound stupid!

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