mary777

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1. do physical therapists make more money than RNs?

   mary777 replied to nurse~ashley's topic in General Nursing

   The reason people are not happy with their jobs is because they got into a profession that they thought at the time they were going to like. A lot of nurses have changed their jobs to become PT's or Real estate agents, and some PT's have also changed...

2. do physical therapists make more money than RNs?

   mary777 replied to nurse~ashley's topic in General Nursing

   By the way: PT= Physical therapists or Physical therapy pt= patient "Big Difference"

3. do physical therapists make more money than RNs?

   mary777 replied to nurse~ashley's topic in General Nursing

   For a better understanding, in the year 2020 every PT must have a "Doctors degree in PT" in order to work as a PT. They will no longer work with a masters. And by the way PT's go to school longer than nurses. Nurses can become RN's in 2 or 4 years. t...

4. Which field makes more money?

   mary777 replied to ttran's topic in Texas

   Um about the PTA- PTA's make from $22-$32/hr. they are in the top 10 most fast growing careers. They need PTA's so much right now that there getting $2,000-$5,000 sign in bonus if you work for them. There starting PTA's now at $30.00/hr. Nurses are ...

5. do physical therapists make more money than RNs?

   mary777 replied to nurse~ashley's topic in General Nursing

   Even Physical therapists assistant's make $32.00/hr about 5 years of experience, 52K. PT's make over 60K.

6. Nursing or Physical therapy assistant

   mary777 replied to mary777's topic in General Nursing

   I will attend Keiser College as well. What are the professors like, and the program. Do you like it?

7. Nursing or Physical therapy assistant

   mary777 replied to mary777's topic in General Nursing

   I will attend Keiser College as well. What are the professors like, and the program. Do you like it?

8. Nursing or Licenced PTA

   mary777 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I've been waiting too long to get into nursing school. I've been pretty depressed lately because of it, so I knew I had to do something about it. I recently inquired some information from a private college for a PTA(physical therapy assistant) progr...

9. Nursing or Physical therapy assistant

   mary777 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I've been waiting too long to get into nursing school. I've been pretty depressed lately about that, and so I knew I had to do something about it. I recently inquired some information from a private college for a PTA(physical therapy assistant) prog...

10. Disappointed with new job

    mary777 replied to medicrnohio's topic in General Nursing

    I know you're probably not going to like what I'm about to say. But you answered you're own question. You're new at your job. I was scared when I started my hospital job, but at the same time I knew it was my opportunity to learn more and grow more. ...

11. Drop outs or Change of mind

    mary777 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Do you personally know someone that has rejected acceptance or drop out of the nursing program. Specify which type of program. And why you think or know they droped out or rejected the program. Maybe they decided to change their careers in nursing to...

12. What would be the estimated starting salary in Flordia?

    mary777 replied to Phil1981's topic in Florida

    You can go to http://www.salary.com. Choose the state you're planing on working, type in your career, and choose from a list, and pick the free salary chart.

13. 2nd Term LPN Student

    mary777 replied to ddzwalker's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry you feel that way. You're lucky enough to be there. Don't quit. I believe everyone feels that way at one point or another. Whether they're taking pre-requisite courses or in the actual program. LPN is only a year. If you give up now, then y...

14. BSN, LPN or MA?

    mary777 replied to mary777's topic in General Students

    Thanks guys. You all make a lot of sense, they just wanted to fill up there spots, besides it's private and expensive. But I've visited other tech schools and taken their TABE test. So I'm good and happy again. I learned that I've got to be patient r...

15. Failed the HESI exam again!!!

    mary777 replied to blueiwahine's topic in General Students

    True, I really don't believe that entrance exams determine how you're going to do in nursing school. I was told by an advisor that not doing well on a entrance exams shows that you are not going to do well in the program, and this school I'm talking...