Is it better to be into nursing or x ray technician?

[jessLPN12]

is it better to be into nursing or x ray technician?

i am sure some of you nurses who work at hospitals have an idea what is better and if there are any xray tech jobs even available?

thanks.

[ok2bme]

Why would you choose ultrasound?

Sonographers have comparable, if not higher pay than nurses and excellent job prospects. Like nursing, you can specialize..neuro, abdomen, OB, cardiac..the latter (echocardiographers) often get $40+/hr. As far as I can see sonographers have more autonomy, deal with less poop, have a one on one patient load, and better hours relative to nursing. I really think this field is the best kept secret in healthcare.