Amanda Said:

become a nurse or speech therapist?

We Answered:

Nursing is the way to go. There is a lot of nursing jobs that can't be filled. Hospitals are getting trained nurses from overseas because there isn't enough here in the United States. It is said that there will be nursing shortages for many many years to come. This also drives the wages of nurses higher. A real big plus!

I'm not sure about what you've heard about disrespect. I am a heart transplant recipient. Most my followup care is through these nurses. I owe my life to them. They show me that they really care. That's what nurses mean to me.

When I have been very sick and in the hospital I would only see a doctor a few minutes at a time. But it is the nurses that showed compassion and took care of me. I'll never forget that. Be a nurse!

Mattie Said:

Does anybody know what the average U.K. salary is for a speech therapist?

We Answered:

starting salary of 22,000 - 25,000 depending on area and can go up to 40,000.

Pauline Said:

What is the average salary for occupational therapists, physician assistants, physical therapists, speech lang

We Answered:

Physicians Assistants make a lot. That's probably the one I would prefer. I know a lady who is a PA and she does great.

Kent Said:

What are the specific requirements for a Speech Therapist?

We Answered:

That is what I have a degree in. I got a Bachelor of Arts degree, at other universities it is a Bachelor of Science, just depends on where you go. Obviously you have to have a Bachelor's degree and then you must have a Master's degree to practice on your own. You can practice as an assistant without your Master's, but it is very hard to find a job. In Grad school you will work one on one with several students throughout your studies to get acquainted with working with several different age groups. You will have to do an internship in this field, but the school should help place you. The salary is pretty good, for the fact that SLP's are widely in demand. Here in Texas you start out around $45,000 depending on what school district you work for. You do have to keep up with your CLE requirements and your CCC's (certification)

Colleen Said:

What is the salary of a Speech and Language therapist?

We Answered:

The typical salary range for a Speech Therapist is $41,806 - $56,930. However, salaries will vary depending on location, experience, and other factors. Here is a link showing the median salaries of Speech Therapists in different U.S. states: http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=…
And this link shows median salaries by years of experience: http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=…

To find more accurate salary data for your specific Speech Therapist position, you can take PayScale's free salary survey. http://www.payscale.com/?src=yahooA

Hope that helps,
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