Physical therapy or nursing. Which career should I go into?

This is an interesting question. As a physical therapist of over 20+ years now, let me give my perspective. I've worked in hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehab units, etc….and have experience in many settings. read more

Some people don’t make it into a DPT program at all, derailing their physical therapy ambitions. To become an RN (registered nurse) one only needs a bachelors, only 4 years of tuition to repay. In some states, a 2-year associates degree will allow you to work in some nursing capacities. read more

If you can manage that, It definitely seems like a great career to get into. I'm choosing nursing as my second career because I want to be directly involved in the patient's medical care, not just one aspect of it. I believe PT would bore me after a short while. In nursing, there are just so many areas to switch into if you start getting burnt out. read more

Typically, master’s degrees in physical therapy are not available. Instead, students can enroll directly in physical therapy Ph.D. programs if they have earned a pre-physical therapy bachelor’s degree or have worked as a physical therapy assistant--or a related health care position-and want to transition into a physical therapist job. read more