Benjamin

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1. Nursing School vs. Rad Tech school

   Benjamin replied to RN_2007's topic in Radiology

   Not sure who you are posting the reply to, I didn't fail any rad tech courses - I got bored and saw the career as limited, so I went with nursing - so kudos to you!

2. Nursing School vs. Rad Tech school

   Benjamin replied to RN_2007's topic in Radiology

   I agree, as a whole if you want to get away from the bedside (whether it be hosp/clinic/nursing home) you need at least a BSN, ANY type of additional certification helps too, get all the eductaion you can :):) - I have my OCN (Oncology Certified Nurs...

3. Nursing School vs. Rad Tech school

   Benjamin replied to RN_2007's topic in Radiology

   There are a lot of jobs as an RN that don't touch or see a patient - insurance review, policies and proceedures for any hosp/clinic/medicare or medcaid - community nursing involving education alone or with research, Nurse consultants for drug compani...

4. Nursing School vs. Rad Tech school

   Benjamin replied to RN_2007's topic in Radiology

   this may sound strange, but where I went to school the Rad program was very "snotty" they truly considered themselves above other health occupations, especially "butt wiping nurses" I will tell you that the challenges of nursing are FANTASTIC! a ...

5. Nursing School vs. Rad Tech school

   Benjamin replied to RN_2007's topic in Radiology

   Rad tech is difficult as well, but not nearly like most RN programs. The scope of their practice is very narrow, I became bored FAST and now am an RN.