Ok...im taking my last two prereqs for physical therapy grad school. The only problem is that I hate physics and have to take it for two semesters to get into grad school. I have already taken all the prereqs for nursing school. Soo...I can't make up my mind whether to drop physics, work for a year, then go to nursing school for one year to get a BS in nursing. Or take physics and work and be miserable, then go to physical therapy school for three years. I mean...it's basically my decision, but anyone who has been in this particular situation and has advice...it would be nice to hear. I thought originally that I would rather be a physical therapist...but now Im thinking that both would make me happy.
2006-09-04 15:39:13 · 6 answers · asked by jancanyon 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Do not let physics be the reason you decide not to apply to physical therapy school! Although both careers are great, you will have more autonomy as a PT (unless you complete a significant amount of graduate work to become a nurse practicioner).
The track for PT school is much harder to join if you ever decide to come back to it later, whereas, nursing programs can often facilitate to the "non-traditional student." My point is, that if you become a nurse and then want to go back to become a PT, the transition is much harder than being a PT and then becoming a nurse.
Give it a shot!
2006-09-05 15:48:09 · answer #1 · answered by mistify 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how PT works, but if you're in PT grad school does that mean you have an undergrad in PT? If so, can't you work as a PT? From what little I know, you don't have to be a grad student to be a PT. The ones I know did 5 years.
My take is that you're so close. It's two semesters of physics versus two years of nursing core courses. Nursing is great, but PT also is rewarding. They can get up there in salary with the nurses.
Either is good, but ask yourself which one you will be happier in five, ten, or twenty years down the road.
Good luck to you.
2006-09-06 01:02:08 · answer #2 · answered by Tony 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I can give you a personal example of a young lady who was a Latin major and thought about becoming a physical therapist her junior year in college. When the counselor told her that her grades would drop because she would be competing with pre-med students, it made her so mad that she sucked it up and became a physician. What is one year out of your life to do something you really want to do and make twice as much money???? Just think about it.....you are tougher than you think
2006-09-04 22:47:44 · answer #3 · answered by Cassie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would tell you that life is too short to spend your time doing anything other than what you truly enjoy doing. Why go thru the motions when your heart isn't in it? Do what will make you truly happy! Good luck.
2006-09-04 22:49:08 · answer #4 · answered by worldwise1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please try: http://www.nursingmasters.com They have lots of good information on various nursing degrees both Bachelors and Masters
2006-09-05 21:50:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
do what makes you happy girl.
2006-09-04 22:42:00 · answer #6 · answered by stickan8 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋