<p>Another plug for PT. I have been a PT for over 20 years and was able to follow my husband all over the country. Most places are still hiring PTs, I also receive job opportunities in the mail every week. I have also worked in a variety of different settings; hospital, nursing home, home care, rehab. I do have to work the occasional holiday or weekend, but not as often as nurses do. Nurses also can work nights, which PTs do not do. When I had my children it was very easy for me to go part-time. I still choose not to work full-time but only work 32 hours per week. My boss is always asking when I am planning on going full-time.<br>
Regarding the physical aspect of the job. Yes our job can be physical, but nursing is physical as well. Injuries can happen to both.
PT and nursing are both very different. Can she volunteer or observe at your local hospital?</p>