Physical therapists can teach patients how to prevent or manage their condition so that they will achieve long-term health benefits. PTs examine each individual and develop a plan, using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability.
There are several levels of career choices including: the Licensed Vocational Nurse (L.V.N.), Registered Nurse (R.N.), and advance practice nurses who generally have a masters degree and/or a doctoral degree in nursing.
To be a nurse you are required to have a nursing degree. He or she will need to give injection shots to patients if needed. They dispense medication if your job is in a hospital. The type of job and field you choose will depend on what skills are required of you to learn.