Compare Registered Nurses & Physical Therapists in 53207 within 50 miles.

Comparison Registered Nurses Physical Therapists
Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Registered Nurses $84,000
Physical Therapists $101,600

Similar skills & knowledge

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Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.


skills & knowledge Gaps

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Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Registered Nurses
Registered Nurses
Medium
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Physical Therapists
Physical Therapists
High

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Registered Nurses
Registered Nurses
Medium
Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Physical Therapists
Physical Therapists
High

Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Registered Nurses
Registered Nurses

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Physical Therapists
Physical Therapists

Doctoral or professional degree

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Licensing

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Licensing for Registered Nurses
Registered Nurses

License may be required in WI

Licensing for Physical Therapists
Physical Therapists

License may be required in WI


Certification

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Certification for Registered Nurses
Registered Nurses

146 related certifications

Certification for Physical Therapists
Physical Therapists

15 related certifications

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