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Oct 19 2016 07:49pm
I'm done with my prerequisit classes this semester.. My GPA will get me accepted into any of the above programs.. But I can't decide which..

My background is that I work in an Emergency Dept as a Trauma Tech.. I love trauma, blood, chaos and hard work... Many times a week do I run into patients that are on the brink of dying. I perform compressions probably 1 - 3 times a week on average.. I really do love it, but I'm 27.. The only caveat of nursing I enjoy is trauma.. And I feel that in 20 years I'll be burnt out..

This is making me 2nd guess nursing as a career path..

There are pros and cons to all trades above, but 1 thing is relatively sturdy, pay. They all roughly pay the same in my area.

So which would you pick and why? I'm leaning towards PTA after shadowing one for a day.. I love learning about the body and the mechanics behind skeletal muscle movement.

Lmk
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Oct 19 2016 07:52pm
nurse.
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Oct 19 2016 07:55pm
Out of those options, I would say nurse.

If you are really leaning towards PTA, I would say get your DPT.
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Oct 19 2016 09:28pm
Im currently a student in physical therapy. Tbh, if u only want to be assistant, doesnt worth it. Ur not doing much and u gotta always have the approval of the PT. Sucks to not be free of ur actions.
Thats my input.
If u got some more questions, i can answer em concerning that field, just pm me.
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Oct 19 2016 11:08pm
Quote (Betrayed @ Oct 19 2016 11:28pm)
Im currently a student in physical therapy. Tbh, if u only want to be assistant, doesnt worth it. Ur not doing much and u gotta always have the approval of the PT. Sucks to not be free of ur actions.
Thats my input.
If u got some more questions, i can answer em concerning that field, just pm me.


What school? DPT program?
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Oct 19 2016 11:38pm
Nursing if you want a sure job. Especially as a male. I'm into the same boat. Don't expect to want to continue nursing long term, it's hell. You'll want to become a nurse asthetist or nurse practitioner for some relief.
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Oct 20 2016 12:10am
Radiologists are making big $ nowadays and the field is only getting more demand. It is also relatively cheap to invest in an education for it with many schools offering two year tech programs.

If you want big money with minimal payout this is a great prospect.
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Oct 20 2016 12:13am
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Radiologists are making big $ nowadays and the field is only getting more demand. It is also relatively cheap to invest in an education for it with many schools offering two year tech programs.

If you want big money with minimal payout this is a great prospect.


Radiologist job market is flooded. It'd be a great job if you could one at all.
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Oct 20 2016 08:00am
Quote (FLegend @ Oct 20 2016 02:10am)
Radiologists are making big $ nowadays and the field is only getting more demand. It is also relatively cheap to invest in an education for it with many schools offering two year tech programs.

If you want big money with minimal payout this is a great prospect.


A radiologist has an MD. You do not become a radiologist in 2 years, sorry. Try 7.
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Oct 20 2016 08:10am
Quote (Braxton11 @ Oct 20 2016 01:55am)
Out of those options, I would say nurse.

If you are really leaning towards PTA, I would say get your DPT.



There's only 1 school in the USA that has a bridge program from PT to DPT..

I'm going to spend next week shadowing each profession to see which one I like.
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