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I'm in a tough spot. For the past year, all I looked forward to was nursing school. I'm currently 3 weeks into my program and I'm starting to really dislike it. I've thought about PTA in hopes of a less stressful environment. I've though healthcare was for my basically my entire life, now I'm not so sure. I'm not the biggest people person and I'm not sure I ever will be. I used to be more susceptible to socialization and liked the idea of caring for people. I don't think that's for my anymore, especially with Covid. I'm stressed enough and I don't want to get through my program, all that time and money spent, just to stress more. Isn't that way we go to school? To get a better job that isn't as stressful? Isn't the whole goal of education to keep achieving your highest sense of self? How can that be accomplished if I'm stressed constantly.
I am sorry you are feeling stressed Rachel. It is no joke that schools that help us pursue a specific career is difficult and stressful - like PT, nurse, law, engineer, etc. I think its good to remember that the school portion of the career journey is likely the HARDEST part. PT school for me was by far the most difficult and stressful season of my entire life. As soon as I started working s a PT, life was guuuuuuuuud (: So thats one perspective. However, if you feel like you are not going to like this career, its better to stop now, than go through it all and spend all that money just to quit. It take courage to do this. And unfortunately….. sometimes people wait to graduate and start working just to quit because they didn’t have the courage to do it earlier.
@@drjustinleedpt Thank you for your extended advice. I dropped my nursing classes about two weeks ago. I haven't told anyone but my boyfriend. I'm eyeing a different major all together. Business management. I'm really eyeing healthcare administration too. The thought of having to go through all of that exhausting and expensive school, hoping that the job at the end of the stretch will be worth it, only to hate the job too is frightening me into the point of anxiety attacks. I already feel stuck, and don't want to keep feeling stuck for the remainder of my grinding years(I'm 20), or worse, feel stuck for the remainder of life when it comes to a career. It's just super stressful. I also want to actually LIVE in my yuh young years and not regret not going out more. Not even to party and drink, but to just make memories. More traveling, more trying out scary things, etc. But all of that costs money, which I need for school and barely have enough of to get by. I think I'm just going to work for a year, maybe take a vacation, live a little, take some pictures of places I've never seen before(I've lived in the same run down, crappy city for my entire life and have only briefly seen the outskirts of it, which, aren't much better from my hometown itself, so I know this is contributing to my unsatisfying perspective on life and myself right now), and just try to get my life together a little before I make a big move like pursuing a degree, something so solidifying to your career and being in general. I'm just so tired of chasing money and everything feeling as if it's out of my reach when it comes to finances, I guess. This has been such a rant about a lot of overwhelming things, so, if you or anyone else actually read all of this, thank you for listening.
@@rachel5399 Im here to listen. It sounds like you have more clarity in your future. You can now for sure know that you tried this field and you absolutely DID NOT like it. Now you have certainty in a field you DO NOT want to pursue. Thats a big moment of clarity in your path. Im here to listen anytime (:
Thank you for sharing your experience. A lot of people get I a nursing program and then say WHAT DID I SIGN UP FOR?! Honestly, people don't realize how much stress and liability comes with nursing. The whole focus on meds alone and that nurse who just got tried for the wrong med given plus COVID. It's a lot... hoping you will share an update sometime on your current educational/business journey!
Hi Rachel How it’s going in your business program have you finished it? Are you working right now? Is there any single regret for not choosing nursing?
If it's just about the money, then someone should not be a nurse. That seems like a medical lawsuit waiting to happen when they wrong dose a patient bc they won't care enough to triple check or have the energy, they just wanted the $ that came from nursing.
@@dr.smith_dpt keep living in your fantasy world as well. Money over patient safety is a real issue. Nurses are short staffed and constantly exhausted which is resulting in medical errors and death. People need to choose their profession on more than money. That was the point.
I enjoy the field of being a PT and I know I can be one of the best therapist out there with my knowledge and experience. It’s just my parents are getting old and no one can take care of them except me. Nursing it is! If I want to change careers in the future I definitely will.
Why nursing is it easier the PT ? I feel like I cant make a decision of what to choose between I really wanna study nursing but I'm afraid cuz it will take all of my time and energy....
@@jasontolentino4565 what is more worth as you are working as a PT now So do you think that around 7 to 8 hours of schooling is worth for earning just around 90 K per year? Or choosing a field like nursing and starting for four years and then if you want to an increment, you can also do masters in this or you can go in anaesthesia I’m really confused. I have just completed my high school and I want to choose a single career but I am just really confuse. I have even wasted my one year in choosing what should I be?
this is actually my biggest problem here bc i’m currently finished my bachelor in biokinesiology however i want to went back to my original route of being a nurse
I was a in the nursing program in 2020, but I’m a bit traumatized to restart, I’m currently in health science it is easier however I always wanted to be a nurse since highschool and I enjoyed the program especially clinicials. It’s just I did not do too well on the exams which made me end up having to leave the program. I slick want to go back but I’m a bit intimated. I know I can go into physical therapy with my health science degree but I’m still confused on what career I want to do. I just know I want to be in the medical field and help pts to the best of my ability
Nursing seems to be very focused on the medicine and safe distribution of it. In other words, nurses are very liable for any errors even if the Dr. prescribed the wrong dose. It's a lot and not something everyone is comfortable with. I know I've had second thoughts and many others in the program as well. I actually was looking into the therapy positions (OTA, PTA) etc. I also found that while obtaining a different degree was challenging, it didn't feel like I was stressing my body out to the point of mental exhaustion (like nursing classes).
Do PT work 3 shifts then have 4 days off like nursing and rt ? I tried looking it up but can’t seem to find an clear yea or no….edit lol you literally just answered my question at the end of vid ! Ty ima continue on my rrt road
I am having a debate between comingo a pta to later to chiro school but everyone telling chiropractors is a dead carrer and should go to nursing because is were the money is
11:00 - I was hoping this section would be more detailed / insightful! Not sure what 7% for nursing and 18% for physical therapy means with regards to job outlook. You mean 7% YoY (year over year) growth? 7% of what number? How many jobs? Location?
@@drjustinleedpt it would be great if you had more details to share with regards to salary and job Outlook. The information you shared for salary is very minimal, it's something anyone can find out by just googling "nurse salary" (or similar key word phrases). What if you discussed topics like: What is the salary of these careers driven by? Does that mean that a 6-figure salary is likely out of the question if I pursue these careers? What factors influence the demand of the job outlook? Are there any salary differences based on geographic location? What is the analysis/rationale behind the YoY numbers you've mentioned? (Yes I know you just googled and found numbers online to throw in your video, but where did people online get these YoY numbers? What details do articles on Google highlight?) These are some example questions which may help make your salary and job outlook section more insightful and informative, you should be able you to come up with more and better questions. TLDR - The salary and job outlook section in your videos can be improved by adding more insights and details. Good luck!
@@bacccarani thanks so much. This feedback is really helpful. I appreciate you taking your time to write these thoughtful questions to help improve the quality of my videos. You the man Pham!
@@bacccarani LOOOOL YOU ALREADY KNOW!!! 😂 but for real, I really appreciate your constructive criticism. Please feel free to do the same to other videos as you please
But the median salary of physio is higher than a nurse ryt??(as mentioned in the video)...then why did u say if your sole focus is money u would choose nurse...?? I didn't understand...
Because nursing usually has more job openings and are an essential part of running a clinic or a hospital. Physiotherapists usually have very specified skills and lesser vacancies.
Why didn't you include in your comparison the investment in a career for PTA since you included the ADN career, which would be a more commensurate comparison? Just my 2 cents ;p
According to the BLS, the job outlook is 29%, which is really good! Median salary is $49K. You cant find more info about it here www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physical-therapist-assistants-and-aides.htm I think its worth it!
quick question? I've got a passion for fashion LOL :P and I've heard that since the anatomy of the men's body is made differently compare to girls when it comes to wearing skinny Jeans it can lead to unnecessary pain around the private parts......????? do you think that's just a myth? if not how would you exercise that area? and should i keep wearing it down the road?
What happened with PT? Are you still in a nursing program. That's kind of funny to read, I can't tell you how many of us starting looking into other health professions during nursing school lol.
@@abdelrahmanhamdy9560 Um, try looking at the attrition rate of those leaving PT as being among the highest of any healthcare profession. This creates an illusion of positive job prospects, but the reason is rarely mentioned. The ave age of PT is ~10yrs younger than MD; the ave career lifespan is ~1\3 (7yr) vs MD. In the US, grads are collapsing under the weight of student debt load. Do you know what you are talking about?
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I'm in a tough spot. For the past year, all I looked forward to was nursing school. I'm currently 3 weeks into my program and I'm starting to really dislike it. I've thought about PTA in hopes of a less stressful environment. I've though healthcare was for my basically my entire life, now I'm not so sure. I'm not the biggest people person and I'm not sure I ever will be. I used to be more susceptible to socialization and liked the idea of caring for people. I don't think that's for my anymore, especially with Covid. I'm stressed enough and I don't want to get through my program, all that time and money spent, just to stress more. Isn't that way we go to school? To get a better job that isn't as stressful? Isn't the whole goal of education to keep achieving your highest sense of self? How can that be accomplished if I'm stressed constantly.
I am sorry you are feeling stressed Rachel. It is no joke that schools that help us pursue a specific career is difficult and stressful - like PT, nurse, law, engineer, etc. I think its good to remember that the school portion of the career journey is likely the HARDEST part. PT school for me was by far the most difficult and stressful season of my entire life. As soon as I started working s a PT, life was guuuuuuuuud (: So thats one perspective. However, if you feel like you are not going to like this career, its better to stop now, than go through it all and spend all that money just to quit. It take courage to do this. And unfortunately….. sometimes people wait to graduate and start working just to quit because they didn’t have the courage to do it earlier.
@@drjustinleedpt Thank you for your extended advice. I dropped my nursing classes about two weeks ago. I haven't told anyone but my boyfriend. I'm eyeing a different major all together. Business management. I'm really eyeing healthcare administration too. The thought of having to go through all of that exhausting and expensive school, hoping that the job at the end of the stretch will be worth it, only to hate the job too is frightening me into the point of anxiety attacks. I already feel stuck, and don't want to keep feeling stuck for the remainder of my grinding years(I'm 20), or worse, feel stuck for the remainder of life when it comes to a career. It's just super stressful. I also want to actually LIVE in my yuh young years and not regret not going out more. Not even to party and drink, but to just make memories. More traveling, more trying out scary things, etc. But all of that costs money, which I need for school and barely have enough of to get by. I think I'm just going to work for a year, maybe take a vacation, live a little, take some pictures of places I've never seen before(I've lived in the same run down, crappy city for my entire life and have only briefly seen the outskirts of it, which, aren't much better from my hometown itself, so I know this is contributing to my unsatisfying perspective on life and myself right now), and just try to get my life together a little before I make a big move like pursuing a degree, something so solidifying to your career and being in general. I'm just so tired of chasing money and everything feeling as if it's out of my reach when it comes to finances, I guess. This has been such a rant about a lot of overwhelming things, so, if you or anyone else actually read all of this, thank you for listening.
@@rachel5399 Im here to listen. It sounds like you have more clarity in your future. You can now for sure know that you tried this field and you absolutely DID NOT like it. Now you have certainty in a field you DO NOT want to pursue. Thats a big moment of clarity in your path. Im here to listen anytime (:
Thank you for sharing your experience. A lot of people get I a nursing program and then say WHAT DID I SIGN UP FOR?! Honestly, people don't realize how much stress and liability comes with nursing. The whole focus on meds alone and that nurse who just got tried for the wrong med given plus COVID. It's a lot... hoping you will share an update sometime on your current educational/business journey!
Hi Rachel
How it’s going in your business program have you finished it?
Are you working right now?
Is there any single regret for not choosing nursing?
Nurse hands down based on pay - travel nurses can easily clear 3-8k a week with a shorter time in school and a broader scope.
FOR SURE!!!! If its all about money, nursing DEFINITELY!
Correct,
If it's just about the money, then someone should not be a nurse. That seems like a medical lawsuit waiting to happen when they wrong dose a patient bc they won't care enough to triple check or have the energy, they just wanted the $ that came from nursing.
@@MJ-gj6mj continue to live in your fantasy world where you do not need money and want to do less for others
@@dr.smith_dpt keep living in your fantasy world as well. Money over patient safety is a real issue. Nurses are short staffed and constantly exhausted which is resulting in medical errors and death. People need to choose their profession on more than money. That was the point.
I enjoy the field of being a PT and I know I can be one of the best therapist out there with my knowledge and experience. It’s just my parents are getting old and no one can take care of them except me. Nursing it is! If I want to change careers in the future I definitely will.
Why nursing is it easier the PT ?
I feel like I cant make a decision of what to choose between I really wanna study nursing but I'm afraid cuz it will take all of my time and energy....
@@lillyme9056 both are hard no matter what. It just depends what is more worth it and what satisfies you
@@jasontolentino4565 what is more worth as you are working as a PT now
So do you think that around 7 to 8 hours of schooling is worth for earning just around 90 K per year?
Or choosing a field like nursing and starting for four years and then if you want to an increment, you can also do masters in this or you can go in anaesthesia
I’m really confused. I have just completed my high school and I want to choose a single career but I am just really confuse. I have even wasted my one year in choosing what should I be?
this is actually my biggest problem here bc i’m currently finished my bachelor in biokinesiology however i want to went back to my original route of being a nurse
I was a in the nursing program in 2020, but I’m a bit traumatized to restart, I’m currently in health science it is easier however I always wanted to be a nurse since highschool and I enjoyed the program especially clinicials. It’s just I did not do too well on the exams which made me end up having to leave the program. I slick want to go back but I’m a bit intimated. I know I can go into physical therapy with my health science degree but I’m still confused on what career I want to do. I just know I want to be in the medical field and help pts to the best of my ability
Nursing seems to be very focused on the medicine and safe distribution of it. In other words, nurses are very liable for any errors even if the Dr. prescribed the wrong dose. It's a lot and not something everyone is comfortable with. I know I've had second thoughts and many others in the program as well. I actually was looking into the therapy positions (OTA, PTA) etc. I also found that while obtaining a different degree was challenging, it didn't feel like I was stressing my body out to the point of mental exhaustion (like nursing classes).
So informational, love it!
YES! Glad this helped clarify some things for you. Which one were you leaning more towards?
This was very helpful,thank you so much.
I appreciate that! Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help clarify the physical therapy profession
Do PT work 3 shifts then have 4 days off like nursing and rt ? I tried looking it up but can’t seem to find an clear yea or no….edit lol you literally just answered my question at the end of vid ! Ty ima continue on my rrt road
Nursing is hectic
I am having a debate between comingo a pta to later to chiro school but everyone telling chiropractors is a dead carrer and should go to nursing because is were the money is
11:00 - I was hoping this section would be more detailed / insightful!
Not sure what 7% for nursing and 18% for physical therapy means with regards to job outlook.
You mean 7% YoY (year over year) growth? 7% of what number? How many jobs? Location?
Sorry it’s not as detail man...! What can I clarify for you? It means it’s a 7% growth in more jobs over the next 10 years
@@drjustinleedpt it would be great if you had more details to share with regards to salary and job Outlook.
The information you shared for salary is very minimal, it's something anyone can find out by just googling "nurse salary" (or similar key word phrases).
What if you discussed topics like:
What is the salary of these careers driven by?
Does that mean that a 6-figure salary is likely out of the question if I pursue these careers?
What factors influence the demand of the job outlook?
Are there any salary differences based on geographic location?
What is the analysis/rationale behind the YoY numbers you've mentioned? (Yes I know you just googled and found numbers online to throw in your video, but where did people online get these YoY numbers? What details do articles on Google highlight?)
These are some example questions which may help make your salary and job outlook section more insightful and informative, you should be able you to come up with more and better questions.
TLDR - The salary and job outlook section in your videos can be improved by adding more insights and details.
Good luck!
@@bacccarani thanks so much. This feedback is really helpful. I appreciate you taking your time to write these thoughtful questions to help improve the quality of my videos. You the man Pham!
@@drjustinleedpt of course, gotta get the engagement for the UA-cam algorithm 😉
@@bacccarani LOOOOL YOU ALREADY KNOW!!! 😂 but for real, I really appreciate your constructive criticism. Please feel free to do the same to other videos as you please
But the median salary of physio is higher than a nurse ryt??(as mentioned in the video)...then why did u say if your sole focus is money u would choose nurse...?? I didn't understand...
Because nursing usually has more job openings and are an essential part of running a clinic or a hospital. Physiotherapists usually have very specified skills and lesser vacancies.
Why didn't you include in your comparison the investment in a career for PTA since you included the ADN career, which would be a more commensurate comparison? Just my 2 cents ;p
Tnx so much very helpful it's mean dpt is batter
Youre welcome!
Being a Registered Nurse, is THE WORST JOB EVER!!!!!!😒
tell me more. why is it so bad? the stress? burnout?
Plzzz tell me which coursd is beter and scope full future with good salary plz tell me nursing is best aur bpt plzzz reply back sir
then why r u PT😭
But sir you said that nursing has 7% and dpt have 80% so then y nursing
18% not 80
Hey do you know the job outlook for pta? And is it still worth it to go for?
According to the BLS, the job outlook is 29%, which is really good! Median salary is $49K. You cant find more info about it here www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physical-therapist-assistants-and-aides.htm
I think its worth it!
PTAs can make 70 plus if they do HH and or own own business depends on your end goal
@@dr.smith_dpt thank you for sharing! Appreciate brotha!
quick question? I've got a passion for fashion LOL :P and I've heard that since the anatomy of the men's body is made differently compare to girls when it comes to wearing skinny Jeans it can lead to unnecessary pain around the private parts......????? do you think that's just a myth? if not how would you exercise that area? and should i keep wearing it down the road?
I'm about to take the entrance examination of the school that offers PT, yet I'm enrolled in a nursing program. Pls give advice.thanks
What happened with PT? Are you still in a nursing program. That's kind of funny to read, I can't tell you how many of us starting looking into other health professions during nursing school lol.
Dump PT.
Nobody should still be thinking of PT. So many reasons to avoid.
On the contrary, you are incorrect
Physiotherapy is much better than nursing
@@abdelrahmanhamdy9560 According to you? Try again.
@@anonanon257 according to everything
Salary , outlook, job nature...etc
@@abdelrahmanhamdy9560 Prove it.
@@abdelrahmanhamdy9560 Um, try looking at the attrition rate of those leaving PT as being among the highest of any healthcare profession. This creates an illusion of positive job prospects, but the reason is rarely mentioned. The ave age of PT is ~10yrs younger than MD; the ave career lifespan is ~1\3 (7yr) vs MD. In the US, grads are collapsing under the weight of student debt load.
Do you know what you are talking about?