LPN to Nuc Med Tech?

[Studiogirl]

Hi. I'm a pre-nursing student in my early 40s. I have an unused, non-medical related college degree and I am returning to school to take classes and revamp my career. I started out planning to attend for an LPN pathway to RN and possibly BSN, but I later heard about Nuclear Medicine Technologist as a degree option as an associates degree.

I have yet to be able to speak to my college advisor about my change of plans, but I'm curious, if I have no medical experience, is it a good idea to get an LPN certification and then go for Nuclear Medicine Technologist? Or would I need to complete an RN first to compensate for no previous medical degree?

Does anybody know a Nuclear Medicing Technologist or became one from a non-standard degree path at a University. I know they say the job outlook is not incredible, but there are 5 openings in the city that I want to lI've in and attend school in. When there are a small number of graduates, is this a pretty good ratio? Will my LPN and perhaps RN degree help me stand out as a prospective employee? Will my age be a problem? I have a sporadic work history from working freelance in the arts and living in a small town. I also spent a few years caretaking for aging parents.