Which degree is less challenging? Nursing or Occupational Therapist?

Question

I was thinking about nursing, but i feel occupational therapy is easier.

Anybody have experience?

Answer 1

i too was once in this same postion about a year to a few months ago. I've always wanted to get into occupational therapy but as well as nursing. Ive done a TON of researching on the two careers and the schooling that goes behind it as well. Ive come to a conclusion that occupational therapy is for sure a lot less challenging when it comes to getting the degree. As well, my friend's sister just recieved a degree in nursing and i remember all of the horrible stories she has told us about the program its extremly difficult and you have to be willing to put in 100 percent of your time and effort. She also had to do placement along with going to school durning the week so it was very tuff for her. Another thing about nursing is that once you finish and start going out into the work force the hours are very bad. You have to do 12-15 hour shifts all threw out the day. So, if your planning on having a family one day it might not work out so well. My neighbour was a nurse from 26-45. She always tells me how she was never with her kids because of the horrible night shifts and always having to work holidays. She ended up doing a career change at 46. Occupational therapy is very interesting and exciting and the degree is less challenging and i think more enjoyable then anything. If your still unsure do what i did and do some research on the courses and the years that are behind it and decided from there. Good luck with everything and Im sure you will pick the right program to pursue your degree in.  

Answer 2

It is quicker to get a degree in nursing and start working sooner. You can get a nursing degree in one year and you have to have your masters in OT before you can work as an OT. Both degrees have an internship although I know as an OT you will have to do at least 3 months full time (not getting paid typically) and pay college credit for the internship. That being said I do believe that being an OT has its benefits. We do not have to work the night shifts, only 8 hour days, and the demand is high.

I think that you need to look at what type of job you would like to be doing, as both careers are very different.

Hope that helps