Laineymke

Hi everyone, I'm curious what everyone on this thread has decided. I am currently taking pre-reqs for nursing or radiography tech program (have not yet decided). I'm 38 (we have two kids) so I definitely want to get through school as efficiently as possible. My first question is job security? I'm kind of under the assumption that there is room for more growth as well as greater security for RNs as opposed to RT. I am also interested in a Sonography program, but as some of you have noticed... you cannot get into a ST unless you are already are an Rad Tech or in a Rad Tech program OR if you are already an RN, etc. Another big concern of mine is - i know nursing is a physically difficult job - I am excited about the patient care/education component but cannot forsee myself being a nurse until I'm 65. So... BSN first with Sonography degree later? Job shadow a Sonography tech (if possible)? My main goal is to be secure for the future, work in healthcare, and have room to grow to other related fields when my body starts to get angry after years of pounding the hospital/clinic floors. Haha. ps: what's the job market like for Rad Techs vs Nurses vs. Sogography Techs?