1. NURSING VS FAMILY THERAPIST
ALEXA SCHMITT
PROFESSOR RAMOS
ENGLISH 1A
NURSING VS FAMILY THERAPIST

2. Thesis
Both careers, nursing and a family therapist both involve helping, saving lives and listening to patients. I really enjoy both careers the most but I would like to have a more hands on job.

3. Background
Growing up I’ve always wanted to become a nurse. It has always been interesting to me and something I have found that came easy for me. Recently I have been considering being a Therapist because I’m a great listener and I really enjoy helping others. I wanted to research both careers to help me figure out what is best for me in the future and will benefit me more. While researching both careers I kept going back and forth between the two. I have officially decided I want to continue my career with becoming a registered nurse.

4. FACTS ABOUT NURSING $65,790+ per year $32.45+ per year
Bachelors degree
Job outlook is 16% ) much faster than average
No work experience in a related occupation
No on the job training
Provide and coordinate patient care

5. No work experience in a related occupation
Facts About Therapist
$45,890+ per year
$22+ per hour
Bachelors degree
No work experience in a related occupation
No on the job training
Job outlook 12%
Plan, direct, and coordinate recreating- based treatment programs for peoples illnesses

6. Pros and Cons Nursing exposed to all types of germs and viruses
I will be able to save lives, great helping profession
diverse and interesting
bonding experiences
flexibility
good pay
exposed to all types of germs and viruses
can’t be squeamish
dealing with blood
can be very stressful
patients do not always want or appreciate your help
see sad situations
deaths

7. Pros and Cons Family Therapy
Reward helping people overcome their challenges
high earning potential
ability to work for yourself
working with new people everyday
dealing with clients can be stressful and draining
not very flexible
having to set up your own practice
dealing with billing issues

8. What career would be better for me?
Becoming a Registered nurse will definitely be a hard obstacle but I know I can accomplish it. Researching both careers helped me find my career and which path will be better for me in the end.

9. resources
Annotated Bibliography American Association of colleges of nursing, Advancing a higher education of nursing copy right
Bureau Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational outlook handbook, edition, Registered Nurses
Health on the Net Foundation Sept. 2 Public Website
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational outlook Handbook, edition, Recreational Therapist, Mental Health counselors and marriage and family
Interview: Julie from Loma Linda Hospital. Masters in Family and Therapy