Well, maybe nursing is not my calling for now..

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Well, I did not pass my TEAS. Actually I didn't do good on the Reading and Math. So I took it a second time and passed the Math but still could not get up my Reading score.

I am thinking of going into Radiology. Is there a demand for this career?

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Not as much as a demand for nursing. You know that there are so many specialties in nursing that are available while radiology, or any of the other allied health professions, are more limited in how many people can be employed. And we are not even discussing the current economic situation. You probably should just prepare and retake the TEAS. Best wishes with whatever you decide.

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I can't retake it agian. You can only take it twice and I used both of my chances

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Have you checked to see if you could retake it at another location? Some places have the rule of only being able to take it a certain number of times at that certain location. What is the waiting period in between retakes?

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There's no waiting period. I thought about retaking it at another school. I mean I know I am not stupid I passed everything but the damn reading. it gets so tricky. Trying to read those stupid maps..

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Specializes in ER, ICU, Med-Surg.

I have two friends in radiology and both are out of jobs right now so I would say the demand is much less.

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don't you have to read a lot to study to be a rad tech?

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When i was preparing to take the HESI, i studied like crazy. If i were you, I would just google "TEAS practice questions", I know there are tons of resources and study tips for it, and see if you can just retake it at another location.

Just because you don't do well on a certain section, it doesn't mean your not meant to be a nurse. For the radiology program we have [in texas] there is still an exam you have to take to measure your math and reading ability.

Its better just to read slowly, and take your time. If you get overwhelmed with the questions just close your eyes for a little bit and breathe. It really does help.

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So should I ask the school if I can retake it somewhere else or should I just retake it again anyway?

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Of course ask. But if it is a school rule, they probably won't accept the retake. However, a retake and a pass would enable you to seek a different program where the rules are different. Not all schools have the same policies.

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I am desperate. My school is gone for Thanksgiving. And there is a testing date for tomorrow morning....I may go and see what happens

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don't you have to read a lot to study to be a rad tech?

yes. i can read quite well it's just that my score was not high enough in reading for this particular school. i will try one more time and see if i can get my reading score up...but i am not sure if they will accept this retake

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