flytip_21

I feel your pain. I took the ver6 last Dec 2016 and got a 61 as well. Studied the ATI 6 new book and I think Trevium? And honestly, the new ATI book did NOT help. It was off compared to the test. I also purchased the practice test (A only) and that also was off with the test. So.....I went to research further and most students have stayed with the Version 5 of the ati study manual and an additional book as supplement. If you have more time to prep, I think it would not hurt to purchase both versions of ati and supplement it with a book or 2. Good luck to you and hope the next time you take it, a passing grade is the outcome.

Hi there.....I'm currently working as an MRI Technologist, which pretty much in line with the Sonography and Radiology. Considering that you got laid off a year ago, looking into a health care field is not a bad idea, BUT here's the opinion with these two choices you have. Both fields are very competitive. How many techs do they really need per shift? You wanna make sure the school you are attending are accredited by ARDMS(Sonography) and ARRT(Radiology). You do not wanna be trained either by your school for only LIMITED Sonography or Radiology. For Radiology, it's pretty broad, you can get into X-ray all the way to MRI going to become a Radiologist(Doctorate). If you gonna go into Radiology, I suggest to pick the one that will get you closer to operate MRI machines or Nuclear Medicine or PET Scans. Starting as X-ray tech is not so bad, but in order to operate an MRI machine, you need to go back to school and take MR certification. Nuclear Meds is the same, which you need to take another exam for that. As far as Sonography, I heard there are several sections for the certification exams and ALL must be passed before actually being awarded as a Sonographer. And I believe there are about 3-5 part exams(but dont quote me on that). As an MR tech working for a private company(out patient), we have seen decline with patients due to economic stress. Hours have been cut and we took a big hit. Also, do not base your decision for taking any of these courses just cuz online says you will make $50k fresh off college. I suggest you look into people that have just graduated or have been in the field for at least a year or two. They are rewarding fields, dont get me wrong. If you are going to spend two extra years to become one of these careers, you better off being a NURSE. Good Luck!