THIS WASN'T MY EXPECTATION!!//Life of a Sonographer 

I am seriously planning on going into this profession and I have watch a lot of your videos about the profession and I can’t tell you how helpful your videos are. So much insight in the profession. Thank you.

One thing I wish Sonography school teaches is ergonomics and the importance of strengthening your arms and body and getting massages regularly. 80% of Soographers get on the job injury. I’ve been scanning for 9 years and 90% of sonographers I’ve worked with have pain in their neck, shoulders, head, back, and arms. Many had surgery in the shoulders or wrist, trigger point injections in the muscles or steroid injections in their joints. I love love love my job and the pay is great but the irreversible chronic pain I go through everyday is almost not worth it. That’s why so many sonographers go part time or per diem or quit altogether. Just be careful, take care of your body, do your stretches and exercises. Trust me. If you don’t, you will get injured.

I want to thank you, deeply, for this video. I've watched many videos about sonography over the years. I took all of my pre- and co-requisites for my school's sonography program. Then I stumbled upon this video, and it's made me realize, I can NOT handle sonography. I chose sonography because I wanted a job in the medical field that could avoid blood, wounds, etc. not one of the videos I have seen before today were this honest about what you deal with and see as a sonographer. I absolutely can't handle things like this… i only wish I had seen this video a few years ago, before I started school and wasted so much time taking classes I no longer need.

I really appreciate this video! I like to hear the not always pretty truth. Because that’s what’s real, and I’d love to have a little insight of what to expect once I get there. Thank you! 😊

Love your videos! Can you make a video where you talk about juggling being a mother and working as a Sonographer? I am 7 months into my DMS program and still struggle to balance my kids and school. Thank you!

Great video! So glad I found your channel. Could you do a video on top tips for upcoming sonography students? I would love to know what to study up on before I start my program to put my best foot forward

Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge! I’ve been interested in this field for a while so this helps me determine if it’d be a good fit

I love your videos! I’m going into my second semester and I can’t wait to be done with the schooling 😁

Thank you Jamie Lyn, this was helpful. And you are a soldier. Thank you for the truth.

You’re videos are so helpful! Keep up the great work!

Jamie your channel and content is great! I am a prospective student for the DMS program looking to start next year.And cannot wait to use the information you give us on your channel.Great work 🙂🙂

Thank you so much for sharing your experience ❤

I’m currently in a DMS program. We are all struggling with cross sectional anatomy. Any tips?

I was an elementary teacher, loved it but got tired of being overworked/underpaid. I decided to change careers and I’m applying to 1 DMS program and 1 CVT soon. Hope this is the right career choice for me 🙏🏽

Thanks love! I love how relatable you are. Question ? Did you have to take the Teas Exam in order to get accepted into your program? If so, do you have any tips? Also...how long was the longest scan you’ve ever done?

Thank you for this video! It's really helpful as always! Still looking forward to my b journey of becoming a Sonographer! 🙂

Is it a good idea to take anatomy & physiology 2 with lab + physics + PCA program next semester? Or should I just do PCA + physics (bc it’s mandatory) without anatomy 2 on my application for DMS for next fall? Is it worth the risk to not take or to take ?

I am going to be applying for the DMS limited access program and I want to know what some other peoples applications looked like, If selection was based off of a point system, how many of those points did you have & what did pre reqs did you take ?

thank you soooooooo much!

Such a heartbreaking story about the woman who miscarried. I think the fact that I do well under pressure and staying calm in chaos is a good thing for this career. Today I was discussing the field with a friend of mine who is pregnant and she said one of her ultrasounds was great and the girl doing it was really sweet and friendly but another one she had the girl was kind of cold and barely said a word. One thing I DO worry about is that I'm the kind of person who isn't good at multitasking. So if I get a chatty patient I'm gonna have a hard time focusing on scanning and also talking. Even though I'm totally a people person!

Do a video about diff patients you had!! The stories about the patient with the miscarriage and the one with lice were very informative and gave a real expectation of the career.

I'm in Canada and pursuing a career in Sonography. I'm so glad I found your channel. Thanks for sharing your experiences and providing quality insight!

Hi! I love you’re videos! 🌻 Would there be less blood or smells in a private office setting ? Idk if I could handle blood clots on the floor 😅

Your makeup colors today are on point

Thank you for this video!

How do you prevent burn out in this field? I don’t have kids, won’t anytime soon (next 7 years probably), but I can get burnt out easily.

Thank you for all your advice! I'm currently enrolled the diagnostic Sonography program. I'm looking forward to a wonderful learning experience

I have a question: what kind of sonographer are you? (also thank you so so much on all the information you provide!!)

I’m wanting to join a Sonography program however I don’t have any accredited schools by CAAHEP near me. I’m still on the fence on Sonography Nd rad tech. We have a local accredited rad tech program but not Sonography, idk what to do. Is there a reason you left radiology for Sonography? I have a bachelors degree for liberal arts but it’s of course a different field of study. I’m lost

Thank you for your video do you have any cardiac stories or experience

Hello Jamie I’ve watched a few of your videos because yesterday it hit me that I wanted to pursue a career in Sonographer and watching and listening to you has helped me push towards it even more, was the schooling hard for you? I wasn’t very good in school in the past but I also didn’t try at all. Any information you can pass along would be greatly appreciated!!!!! Thank you for taking time to talk about your career! ☺️

I love your videos! Thank you for the advice always. I am applying for my program in May, one of my professors asked me if I knew where I wanted to work whether a hospital or a clinic and after watching your videos I took your advice and I think a hospital to get as much as training! Also I dont know any sonographer within my close circle and I want to ask for advice please! I am struggling woth Physics really bad. How much of Physics we will see during our program or while at work?? PLEASE HELP

You have beautiful eyes!

What do you mean after 3 years is up? You have to retake the boards again?

Are part time positions a thing? Or do you HAVE to work 40+ hours?

What websites did you use to study your registry’s?

hello! i love your videos so much and it has helped me so much choose this career pathway. i’m currently looking at different programs for sonography, i was wondering if you had any tips for getting accepted and finding programs?

Thank you for this video! It was very entertaining and great advice !!! I am applying to my program in January next year. So this is my last prerequisites semester. I’m taking physics also. Plus biology, 2 hard classes at the same time not the best idea. Any tips for how much to study in biology. My first exam is in 7 days and I know I haven’t studied enough for it. Thankfully it’s the beginning of the semester so I have time to turn around my study habits. I will pass both of these classes I will pass lol 😂 have to stay positive.

As a male is it easy to become a cardiac sonographer or is it still dominated by females?

can you talk about the department drama in this field? It's ridiculous how much our professors push on us that there are some mean, cruel people in this field and "because it's mainly women" that things get petty and catty far too often. Is this even true?

can you have tattoos as a sonographer ?

Are you from the south?I know the south pays way less than most places for everything and you get paid well.

What's a CE?

I was wanting to do sonography but after watching a few videos I’m not sure if it’s for me anymore lolll

Please upload again!!!

What state are you in

what school did you go to?

You scared me so much

Have you ever puked because of the "smells"? Also 15:52 - 15:58, the sound of the "sad laugh" killed me 😂😂

I’ve experienced much of what you describe. Maybe it’s because I’m older but seems like young sonographers are awfully delicate.

You know, there are many jobs where people must stand eight hours plus a day on concrete floors not even moving just standing in one spot, why do ultrasound sonographers always complain about standing, if that’s the toughest part of your job, you’re stealing money…