There was another thread that made me think of this...and for myself also. I am working in a hospital-and I work very closely with the nurses. I have been finding myself lately realizing that nursing is not exactly what I thought it was. I had not fluffed it by any means-but thinking about and actually being there in the flesh are two very different things! Anyways, I have found certain things that I like and/or tend to be good in...but when I think of healthcare, I always think "nursing" stuff.
So my question is...what other careers are out there in healthcare where you can still help people, but is not "direct" patient care?
What about physical therapy assistant?? I dont think it pays ALOT...about 30-40k compared to an area where RNs make 35-45k. Just a suggestion....I don't hear alot of complaints about job stress or anything in that field hence they mainly work with other PTA's and PTs and work usually M-F 8-5. I am still considering it.
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What about physical therapy assistant?? I dont think it pays ALOT...about 30-40k compared to an area where RNs make 35-45k. Just a suggestion....I don't hear alot of complaints about job stress or anything in that field hence they mainly work with other PTA's and PTs and work usually M-F 8-5. I am still considering it.