So I hope I'm not breaking any rules here by posting this but, in the past 1+ that I've been applying to RN/ADN program I've realized you can't put all your eggs in one basket. So when i applied this time around, i applied to 4 RN programs and 2 Rad Tech program. Naturally, with the competative market for ADN programs, I heard back from the Rad Tech program. Since I'm tired of waiting, I'll probably go that route for now.
I was talking with a friend and they said it is darn near unheard of to have someone who is a RT plus a RN. Is there any truth to this. Would it be a good idea to continue school after RT for a RN.
Someone else also told me that they has PA's for rad tech's now. Has anyone hear of this. I know that PA's have more school, but luckily, i love school
It's true, my father is currently out of work and he's been in the field for 20+ years. But after speaking with the program director, she says that 90 percent have found jobs right out of the program. Plus, i think i would want to continue my education in the field.
Trust me when i say, RN is my first choice, but i can only get up so many times after being "kicked" down. If Rad Tech will take my with open arms, then I'm in.
Hello...Here is my view. I am a Radtech actually at this moment specializing in mammography. Right now I am trying to get into nursing school, how funny is that. I been in the field for 6 years and I want to do something else. I would suggest sticking to nursing you won't be sorry! Radtech get no respect in the hospitals, we have no national union like nurses and that is why there is a salary difference. take my advice complete nursing, otherwise you will be going back to do it in the end anyways.
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It's true, my father is currently out of work and he's been in the field for 20+ years. But after speaking with the program director, she says that 90 percent have found jobs right out of the program. Plus, i think i would want to continue my education in the field.
Trust me when i say, RN is my first choice, but i can only get up so many times after being "kicked" down. If Rad Tech will take my with open arms, then I'm in.