I have graphic design talent, but with a lot of schooling and stuff, I could be a radiologist technician.  Is it worth it?  Or should I just stick to what I'd be happy with--the graphic design?
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What's more important? Doing work you like, or making money?\n\nRadiologists make good money, and are in demand. Reliable income, job security, forever.\n\nGraphic designers, if they work for someone else, make average to  middling money, but you will never make a lot of money (as much as a radiologist with some seniority) unless you are working for yourself, or have your own company with people working for you.\n\nI am an Apple tech, I support people working in the graphic trades - lots of competition out there right now. Hard to get good gigs, hard to make money, when some guy in South America can now bid on the same work, and undercut you. \n\nI have clients who are large design houses - I have individual clients working out of their homes - no one is getting rich in design right now - just paying the bills.\n\nMy buddy works in the Cath /Rad Lab at a big hospital - they are backed up - radiologists write their own ticket as far as work goes. \n\nSo - money vs artistic satisfaction?\n\nthat's the question
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I think both are great and your choice should depend on your lifestyle. Of course you have to take into consideration the pay, but don't forget about the hours.  If you have kids/wife (or are planning to have them) think about the benefit of being a teacher.  You will have this time off with them.  As far as the nursing, I personally think sonography is a great choice. This was actually what I wanted to do as a profession.  My plans where sidetracked because of my son. You could still have a family and do nursing, so I guess the point is just keep in mind other factors besides the obvious one of money.
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If it is of the appropriate diagnostic quality.\n\nThe job of the radiographer (radiologic technologist) is to use the minimum amount of radiation necessary to produce an image that provides enough information to confirm a diagnosis. How technically good it is in terms of density, contrast or sharpness, or how aesthetically pleasing it looks is secondary (although important).\n\nThere are a few other rather important technical issues - are the patient details shown and are they correct? Is an orientation marker shown and is it correct? Is the field delineated, thus indicating that the radiographer took particular care to minumise the irradiation of the patient, etc etc. The list goes on and on. \n\nUltimately it is good training, skills and professionalism coupled with experience that produces a good x-ray.
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I am a radiographer in a Level 1 trauma center earning an average of $41.00 per hour, so a million times, YES, I think it's worth it.  I don't know a single college graduate who is making more money than I am, and I'm actually happy at my job!  The work is challenging, interesting and rewarding, both emotionally and financially.  Also, there are many opportunities for advancement in the field which don't require much more education (I am currently 6 months into a 1 year certificate program in Radiation Therapy.) Good luck!
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Find a Graphic Designer who's starting up and needs work for their portfolio.  Helps both of you out.  Hang signs at a near by college.
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I think you should minor in jewelery design becuase it sound like it would be interesting and it kinda sounds fun! I think you should give it a try. (I posted a question kinda like yours today Esthetician or Manicuring please check it out and give me your answer.)\n\nThanks & good luck on finding a minor!
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Well, I'm not one yet, but soon! That's what I'm in college for. Demand is extremely high for this area, as it is a field that is constantly developing and in use. The following is a great site on Nuclear Medicine Technologists, as well as any other career you may be considering.
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I'm not an RN, so I may not have the best advice, but I do work in health care (diagnotic radiography) and I think your interest in becoming an RN is excellent.  From RNs whom I have known, most have said it's been a rewarding career, but a lot of work, which can be taxing.  Personally, I think building a career in health care is really one of the best choices one can make.  Not only for reasons like $$$, but, health care isn't going away (i.e. job stability, constant progression) and it's a unique field that keeps you on your feet, directly helping people on a daily basis.  Oh, you could check out some universities in your area for what they have to say about RNs.  A lot of websites seem to have information about what it's like to be an RN, etc.
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Your probably going to hear alot of "well its really up to you". I went through the samething last year and ended up going to a tech school because i like workin with my hands. If you wanna travel be an internation accountant, or cruise boat cook!!!  Everyone is different, but really no matter what job you end up landing its going to get old sooner or later!
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I'm a photographer - BEST JOB IN THE WORLD!!!! most creative jobs do require extensive training though .... copywriter, graphic design etc ....
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It depends - there is computer technology (computer operators, programmers, etc) and electronic technology (people who work with electronics in a variety of ways), then creative jobs (web designers, graphic artists, etc.)\n\nIt depends on what your interests are -- if you are more creative, or more technical.
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If you have experience to go with it, it's worth it. It's harder to get a job these days with just the certification and no experience but if you have both, then you are very marketable.
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depends what kind of phys asst u wanna be. some pay u well, others dont.\nI think these days radiologist asst is getting big and its growing fast but its still new and not that many schools hv that many program.
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I am a Graphic Designer.  I could not possibly think of a cooler job for me.  I had to work very hard to convince my parents to allow me to major in Art, they thought I would be selling paintings on the sidewalk, I guess.  But I worked very, very hard and earned my Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art and now I get paid to draw pictures everyday!  I love it!
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To become a sonographer you first need to become an RT.  Sonographers are RT's who have undergone extra training in Ultrasound.  The RT course gives you training in basic radiography, theatre, fluoroscopy, portables, and dental radiography.  Once this base qualification is achieved, you can specialise in another field, such as CT, mammography or angiography (or education, or health care management, or equipment sales).\n\nI work as a radiographer and I like the diversity of it.  In any one day I can work with a trauma patient, take a couple of mammograms, do a CT scan, take live images in the operating theatre and then do a cardiac angiogram.\n\nSonographers get paid a lot more than regular RT's because, as a scan, it's a lot more operator-dependant.  It's (relatively) easy to take an x-ray - just stick the patient between the x-ray tube and the film and expose.  Sonographers, though, really need to know their anatomy to make sure they're scanning the right spot, and the radiologist relies on their opinion when they make their final report.  Personally, I've never had an interest in sonography, because it seems repetitive to me - spending all day in a dark room leaning over a patient.\n\nA typical day for a radiographer varies, depending on where they work.  There are outpatient clinics where there are 15 minute bookings and the emphasis is getting through as many patients as quickly as possible.  Hospitals are a bit more exciting, but you can see some really nasty trauma.  I work at a small private hospital that has mostly sports injuries and chest pain - no nasty car accidents.\n\nYou can get a really rewarding career out of radiography.  It's a very technical job, but there's a lot of patient interaction, too.  The emergency doctors often ask for your unofficial opinion on the films, so you get to feel like you're really doing something important.  The best part for me, though, is that I've found a really rewarding job where I don't have to take anything home with me - once the patient's been examined, my responsibility has ended.\n\nGood luck with your choice!
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RIT has one of the best printing programs in the world. Their graphic design program is also strong. Otherwise, I know nothing except that I like to hire their graduates!
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Both are in high demand.  I know that all the hospitals I'm at for rotation (I'm a physician assistant student) are needed both positions filled.  So no matter which you decide on you'll have a job.  Just as a side note - remember nurses may make a little more, but their jobs (in a hospital) are generally more demanding.  Also, a nurse is more flexible in where they work - ie hospital, clinic, nursing home, home care, etc.  A radiology tech is pretty much stuck at either a hospital or urgent care/multicenter specialty office.  So just keep that in mind too.  Either way, you (like most healthcare students) won't have a hard time finding a job.  Good luck!