They’re both tough degrees and respectable professions in their own way. The main reason why I decided to pursue Sonography is because I enjoy patient interactions but I prefer keeping to myself otherwise. It’s stressful enough dealing with a difficult patient to then come and have to deal with mean co-workers and workplace drama. I’m also lacking in the skills department and RNs need to have a strong skill set because they perform so many procedures. If you’re very hands on and enjoy things like giving immunizations, administering medications, fixing up wounds RN is the path for you. An RN job seems very interesting but it takes a certain type of person and it ain’t me lol.
I love this explanation!! I totally agree with you. RNs are amazing I'm just not suited for that career. We appreciate all medical workers! Thank you for watching and sharing! :)
What’s tough is that in nursing you take 1 board exam, in ultrasound you take a minimum of 2 which is physics and 1 specialty. BUT, many hospitals like multi specialty techs. Which means you might need to be registered in 3 specialties. So you’ll need to take a total of 4 exams. Keep in mind these exams are really hard and take months to study for. It might be an associate degree but it might take an extra year or longer to have multi specialites.
lolgeselle thanks... so far abdomen was the hardest just cuz of the sheer volume of information, vascular wasn’t too bad. They say your first registry is your hardest but we will see about that. I also like your video, I couldn’t finish it cuz I had work but I will when I get back home :)
@@jason3575 I definitely agree with you on abdomen being difficult! Lol. So much to study with that one! Vascular also wasn’t too bad for me, I was surprised! Aw thanks for watching and enjoying 🥰 means a lot!!! Do you work in a hospital or outpatient?
Ultrasound techs can also travel with an agency and work all over the United States as “Travel sonographers”. I don’t think this was mentioned in this video.
never realized ultra sound was used for so much more than just taking pictures of babies! I think cause its so commonly associated with babies it causes that misconception. Great video tho geselle!!
Me too!! Can’t wait for everyone to watch and learn from THE CmoneyRN! Thank you for collaborating with me, I’m so happy we finally got the chance to do one!!! ✨
For months I have been going back and forth between nursing and basically any other healthcare career. Thank you both so much! I'm very excited to start my ultrasound tech journey! New subscriber here to both of you! ❤️
CassieKay, I was there!!! Trust me, I was sooo anxious and nervous with choosing between the two, but I'm so happy with ultrasound! Appreciate you for watching, supporting, and subscribing!!! Welcome to the fam. You are amazing! Thank you!
Honestly same, felt so alone until I went to RU-vid to see so many others in the comments had this decision to make as well. I’m starting my diagnostic sonography program this fall and I’m very excited for it. I was in the first semester of nursing program before I switched
@@xomaiyanichole CassieKay’s experience might be different but I’d like to add something! I did all my pre-reqs for nursing and started my official 1st clinical semester of it this spring 2021 which just ended for me. I had second thoughts for a while but always pushed them back but I trusted my gut this time and went for the switch but did tons of research beforehand. My advice is to trust your gut now, and do your research and use all your resources. I feel like such crap because I felt like I wasted so much time in nursing before I switched to sonography but everything is a learning experience. I would say take your time, but at the end of the day the sooner the better :)
You read my mind. I was studying nursing in the beginning and now I want to do ultrasound tech .. but my mind was swimming between this two field.. which I can finish with my current ability .. I am eager to see the video.. thanks a thousand times... almost forgot to mention.. you are beautiful too..
Hey Will, they are both great fields. My mom is a nurse, and I was a nursing student. I know plenty of nurses and they all love their job. I found a love for ultrasound. So if you can find the job that you fall in love with, everything else will fall into place! Can’t wait to see you and talk in the live chat during the premiere! We can discuss any questions you have there! And you are too sweet, thank you for the kind words.
Thank you for this video! I was debating between both careers. I am a pre-nursing student but lately have been fascinated by the ultrasound tech field, what they do, and just analyzing the images. I’ll more likely switch over 💛
I love that you found this helpful!!! ❤️❤️❤️ I made the best decision switching over but of course that’s me. I hope you fall in love with it if you do! ✨
I got into both nursing school and a sonography program and am currently debating between the two and this helped loads. Thanks so much guys!! Wishing you well
Abbey, wow!! That's amazing that you got into both!!!! You won't go wrong with either, definitely choose something you love and even at the end of the day if you do one you can always do the other in the future!! Good luck, and stay PAWSitive! Thanks for watching! :)
I have started working towords my ADN to become RN and latter go for neonatal nursing but am considering going for sonographer to be an ob/gyn or pediatric cardiac sonographer. I don't know what to choose. And am not really a maths person. What step can I take to be a sonographer if I have my ADN.
@@jewel5948 it’s been over a year since u commented. How r u doing, what did u end up choosing? I’m literally in the same situation. Idk if I should take a step forward towards sonography because I’m also not great at math. Basically I’m at a high school level algebra and physics was hard for me in high school
@@salma-pf5sj wow, did not even know it's been a year already. How time flies anyway, I am applying for nursing program in fall but still in doubt. I did research and I think sonography is also hard. I never did any science course in high-school aside from biology, so that is also one of my problem. Had to start all over.
A nursing degree has a lot more job opportunities and growth. I’ve been doing Cardiac ultrasound for 11yrs. and decided to go back to school for nursing because of the diversity of jobs in the field.
Ultrasound is super competitive in California. I got rejected of application with GPA 4.00 and a bachelor's degree in science. I don't have anything better to offer, decided to go for nursing instead. Initially I wanted to choose ultrasound over nursing but no choice.
I went to school for ultrasound and couldn’t get a job when I was done. I didn’t do my research and did not know that the field is oversaturated in many areas. In nursing school currently. Defiantly do your research.
Hey Nicole! I’m sorry you couldn’t get a job out of sonography school. I do talk about that in my other videos, and explain that everything depends on where you live. Some places are more saturated than others. I’m glad you’re pursuing nursing; a great field! Always always do research!! I so agree. 🥰
That's so sad to hear! It's hard for new grad RNs to get jobs also for the same reason and lack of experience (based on where you live). Good luck with your studies!
@@allyalleybooboo thanks!! yes this time I am doing all the research in the world and I’m moving to another state so that I can make sure I will get a job.
Thank you for this video, guys! I recently considered the nursing path in case I don’t get accepted into my DMS program, but after listening to both sides I’m still leaning towards sonography. Thanks again!
Juanita, thank YOU for watching! I appreciate you! And I’m glad we could be of help! Both fields are definitely amazing, so you won’t go wrong with either. I love that you’re leaning towards sonography of course 😉 hope to see you again in future videos! 💓
so happy to watch both of you. i am both a nurse and an ultrasound tech so i really can relate to both of u. im about to take nclex in coming months, and if God could make it possible, il work on my ardms registries afterwards..my anxiety is thru the roof now! i look old already.😅
@@lolgeselle 😅 thank you! 😅 so much for the superstar haha. i am inspired by your vlogs and il make sure to let you and our fellow techs know how im going in my journey. keep it coming gesselle!
@@alpha.a.1119 what made you switch from sonography to nursing? I find that fascinating. I'm applying for sonography this summer but thinking about changing to nursing since there's more growth paths.
@@mrsjrenae4738 hi there, im sorry i only saw your question now.. i actually studied sonography few years after taking my local nursing licensure.. i was able to stay 9 years as a cardiovascular sonographer because i loved the workflow i was able to work flexibly even having multiple employers. by the way im a foreign-trained nurse and sonographer, im afraid we may not have the same situation, and i may not be able to give you advise. currently im about to take my NCLEX and hopefully after passing it, i will immidiately process my ARDMS.. for practical reasons, i will try to practice my professions at the same time 😊😊😊
Echo does sometimes put in their own IV’s depending on the facility and is in our scope of practice but not normally done in most facilities. Also in our scope of practice in inject agitated saline and echo contrast which is regular practice in facilities.
Very interesting. Still feel a bit loss though. Ultrasound tech sounds a lot more interesting than nursing to be honest. And according to Google, pay seems good in California.
Aww no worries. What kind of nurse did you want to be? There’s a lot of variety that comes with nursing. Ultrasound is diagnostic imaging so you’re going to always be scanning patients, you can be a general/ general + vascular tech or a vascular / echo + vascular tech. Depending on which route you go you can work in a hospital or outpatient setting. Pay is great in California but the job market can be over saturated. Most people get hired into their clinicals and if they don’t many have a hard time finding a job, which isn’t the same for nursing.
@@lolgeselle yeah I heard about it being saturated. Im not entirely sure what kind of nurse i want to be as, truth be told, nursing wasn't my first option as my parents urged me to do it (both of them are nurses by the way.) But i was thinking maybe being a cardiac nurse like my dad since apparently you don't see as much blood or anything "gross." Still, I feel like im getting second doubts about being a nurse since you are pretty much responsible for the patient's well being. But I dont know....
@@Azami0001 my mom’s also a nurse so I totally get what you’re going through! Yeah it’s a lot of responsibility, but you definitely have to think about how there’s so many options! But if you’re okay with just scanning patients, knowing a ton of anatomy and how organs look and function, and being with a patient for 15-30 minutes and constantly scanning then just going home, it’s also kinda a lot of pressure cus if you don’t see it the doctor doesn’t see it. That’s something we have to deal with. But it’s a great job and field! Very challenging but rewarding!
@@Azami0001 keep on watching videos and doing research! Does your school your at currently offer an ultrasound program? I got lucky cus I could switch my major easily and the pre reqs were similar to nursing!
The video was so helpful, thank you so much! I am doing the pre-req courses here in Texas, I was planning to get into the nursing program but I started researching more about ultrasound and the job opportunities and now I am more inclined to apply for the DMS program.
WOWWEE!! Love how loving (for lack of a better word) you guys are in giving back and helping the community. Interesting to learn about! It is super tough work but it does pay off real well 😌🙌💯
Thank you for this video! It’s perfect timing because i’m almost finished with my prerequisites for nursing but im still debating on pursuing ultrasound!
Great video, I wanted to ask if you can do these videos with different careers in medical field such as a respiratory therapy and other modalities in imaging.
Honestly might go into nursing just so I can eventually become remote. I’ve been an MA for 10 years so remote work is looking nice atp. I do want to do ultrasound though but don’t understand why I have to limit myself to 2 tracks
Happy Thanksgiving!! 🦃😀🍁This is such a great, informative video! I've considered nursing years ago and started taking pre reqs. Then life happened, and I had to quit community college. Everything happens for a reason, because I find I'm more passionate about taking pre reqs for Sonography than I was for nursing. Also, I loved the mention about MAs changing careers! 😍We are (aside from CNAs) invisible members of the Healthcare team that rarely are acknowledged. Is patient care experience/volunteer hours required to apply for either career? The Sonography program I plan to apply requires 800 patient care experience hours.
Happy thanksgiving beautiful!!! 🤎🤎🤎 Thank you so much for watching love! I totally agree that everything happens diems reason! And I love that you used the word passion! Passion will get you through it! ✨ Yes! I give MAs sooo much credit. Y’all do so much and with such little pay. Y’all deserve more! As far as patient care experience, for ultrasound at least, most programs will require volunteer hours but I know it’ll require clinical hours for sure! I had to do 1600+ hours of ultrasound clinic!! So that was fun lol. But definitely something I think most medical students will do or need! That experience is very important! I hope you have an amazing day!! 🤍
You can use your DMS degree to apply into a radiologic imagining program and then study Nuclear Medicine which is a cool realm of diagnostic imagining as well! 4-6 years total though
I love that you brought your friend on! Man maybe I should have done nursing... I took way too much chem that I literally never have used once ever. lol
I think I got a good question something that Im wondering about 🤔 would it be beneficial for a nurse midwife to get songography under ones belt ? Would that only be beneficial if that person worked in their own clinic/birth center ? Something I often wonder about how both professions can maybe be used at once ?
Hi! It depends on the nurse midwife. Because then you’d have to have a machine which are very expensive to purchase. If you want to have a good business, doing OB exams would be a great thing for a nurse midwife but it’s up to the person and what you feel! 🥰
Thanks for watching and being here girly!💕 Haha I love that you know ultrasound fits you better! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I remember when I fell in love with ultrasound! Best decision of my life! I hike you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! ✨
@@lolgeselle Awww, thanks love!! You are too sweet 💕 Definitely subscribing!! I hope you have an amazing Thanksgiving as well boo. Take care & be safe 😊💕
I am a flight attendant looking to become a DMS. My biggest question- can sonographers travel like nurses? I absolutely love traveling and that’s why I love my job as an FA. Unfortunately the pay is awful.
I'm currently a registered nurse, associate degree. I'm thinking of transitioning into a sonograph. I've been a nurse for 20 years, and before a patient care tech for 13 years, 90% in a hospital setting. In terms of education, would my nursing degree help or transfer some of my classes over to ultrasound? And would my pay stay the same? I would most likely stay at the current hospital I'm working in. Thanks.
you would need to ask your hospital radiology department how transferring over/ your pay will work. some programs will take past classes others won't. it depends which route you take. you can look into going into a certificate program since you already have an associates degree. thanks for all that you've done as a nurse!
Hello, I was just wondering if I was looking into either pursuing a career in nursing or ultrasound. I just came across an article that said you have to be able to speak 2 languages to go into sonography and was wondering if this was true. Really enjoyed the video too :)
Hi I want to become an ultrasound tech and will be attending the unlv program. I heard they only accept 10 people a year into the program which scares me.
Only some hospitals require or “prefer” vascular. But not all require it. But only my hospital does in the valley. Every other place I’ve ever worked at only require you to have “one” registry. And doesn’t matter which one.
@@lolgeselle i should get it lol im planning on still moving to Vegas lol my plan after I graduate is work for a year here in CA and then either try to move to Vegas or Utah
Quick question! I accepted in both program but I’m not sure about my decision❤in the sonography program do you see a lot of physics??????? I know in the pre request yes! But in the program as well?
Congrats on getting into both, you now have such a choice to make! You see ultrasound physics in the sonography program. But don't let that discourage you because it's all about how to use the ultrasound machine and how it works. You have to get through that class/ the SPI board exam but that's the end of the physics portion.
Happy thanksgiving hehe & I didn’t realize if you accidentally poke yourself with a needle you have to go to the ER 😱 I have like 10 tattoos and am very scared of needles when it comes to anything medical related lmao
SashaThePanda, oh yes!! And what?! You have 10 tattoos that's amazing. I am scared to get a tattoo cus of the needle thing but I wanna get one... maybe lol.
Nursing is a better option as a career. Ultrasound seems kind of boring but at least you don't have to deal with more than one patient at a time and seems a lot less stressful.
Thanks for your insight! I hope everyone looks for what fits their lifestyle and personality best. Ultrasound is definitely not boring to many of us but it can be repetitive if you stay complacent in one specialty! There is so much more to ultrasound though. I love nursing, it's a great field! They both are awesome careers.
I'm curious whether Christian has CNAs at his ICU? Didn't see them mentioned. But they are critical, and are usually the other staff members the nurses communicate with the most on the floor. CNAs get all the vitals, blood sugars, bladder scans, and turn and change all the patients. Nurses don't typically change patients, the CNAs do. But CNAs never get shout outs in videos like this 😖
Some ICU floors do not have CNAs and some do! I know a lot of RNs who do what the CNAs do as well. I’m not sure if his floor has CNAs but I can tell you there’s a section in our ICU that does not have CNAs unfortunately.
1 year too late, but my ICU does not have CNAs. Coming from a step down unit, I do recognize the value of CNAs and I am grateful for everything they do for the profession ❤
Stuck between the 2 after not getting the teas score needed for rn and wondering if sonography can be as flexible as nursing. S/a raising kids home school etc any tips would be great 🙂
Sonography is a great alternative for nursing if its something you think you want to pursue! School will be a bit challenging but its definitely doable. As long as you have a support system or a way you can have a team to help you when raising your kids and having to go to school, that would be an awesome field to go into!
so im looking into getting into sonography and you had mentioned taking multiple tests specializing in different areas of ultrasound. If you work in a hospital would they apply all different specialties or do they tend to try and stick you with one thing.
@@lolgeselle Thanks for response...I am seriously thinking of switching careers from Engr to DMS and I wonder if it is doable and with a family of 3kids and limited support...
Hi Im about to go to dms school. Did the school you went to has caahep accreditation? The school im going to isnt caahep but was pretty clear that ill have to do arrt first to sit for ardms. Im curious if that plays a factor to most people having difficulty landing a job after school.
Hi!! No it was not CAAHEP. If you know you have to do ARRT to sit for ARDMS, and you’re okay with that, then go for it! It doesn’t really play a factor, most jobs just want you to be ARDMS registered. Hope this helps.
@@lolgeselle oh Most certainly! That gives me hope! Thank you!! 🙏 I was wary reading some comments about over saturation here in CA. Are you able to practice anywhere in the US with your license(s)? Im thinking if thats still the case when I graduate. I wouldnt mind at all moving to another state.
I know California is a huge state, lots of opportunities but can be hard at first! Yes ARDMS credentials work pretty much in all of USA 🥰🥰🥰 you will definitely find work if you’re willing to move!
Hi Bianca! In many of my other videos I talk about how we don’t just take pictures! But for this video I knew it was already long so I didn’t really elaborate. I apologize for being short and saying “we just take pictures” because we do more than just that. All of my other videos explain that we are more than picture takers. But I’m so happy you watched this video. Thanks for all that you do as a sonographer. It is a hard and challenging job that many of my followers understand. 🥰
@@bkrobinson1992 and yes we do help “guide” with the ultrasound probe but I mean we don’t actually touch the needles and place them in the patient.. we are not taught how to insert a needle nor do we touch the patient with a needle. And where I have worked, many hospitals and outpatient locations, the radiologists all scan themselves as they are sterile and we as technologists usually are not sterile.. the doctor usually guides and scans and adjusts the catheter and inserts the needle and as you know, we typically just hand them the probe. So if you insert needles and guide the catheters I give you props! 😌
I also tackled peoples' opinions on this video! I asked for what others who are not in our field to tell me what they think ultrasound is.. and then I go into detail about what ultrasound technologists really do. I'd love for you to check these out and let me know what you think! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NH_FArmPMAQ.html
good question ! -- usually they separate career fields. I know some people who go into one and eventually switch and go back to school for the other. you'll have medical experience so it'll be easier for the schooling but also both have different responsibilities !
IAM a bsc cardiac technology student.. cardiac sonography is part of our course.. so if I want to become a registered cardiac sonogrpher first I should take spi and then rcs ryt?
