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Thank you for being honest about this. I am in school right now. It is very demanding and frustrating at times. I enjoy learning but sometimes I wonder.

Girl why didn’t you just get a job in obgyn.? I did hospital work for 2 years before i found a private practice office job Way easier

Hi could we get an update? Please are you continuing school or what are your plans?

I agree with you ❤ I can’t feel my shoulder wrist when I get home even my off days I can’t relax . I’m on search for a new career it’s extremely hard for my body. Some girls doing it but it’s not for everyone . Physical part is hardest !

Now I’m second guessing going into this field and wasting $28,000. I keep seeing people make videos about the pain it causes. Do anyone have a suggestions on a medical field job that pays well other than nursing. Like an 18 month program?

Which college did you do your program?

What about the shifts is the sonography work only 3 days same

Thank you for being real

Where did you go can we get an life update

Girly can we get an update?? Im so close to graduating and starting to feel like its not right for me. I am scared

I feel like when I became a nurse it was Gods way of telling me this isn’t the field you want to be in because it’s entry level but it’s not worth it.

thank you

Does it pay well?

What are you in to now?

I graduated with my B.S & SPI in 20’ but can’t find a job because of the gap of my scanning. Never got a job after school bc of Covid. Have to get ABD b4 end of year or I lose SPI. I wanna give up… it’s sad I’ll lose all that effort and money I put into school but I’m thinking to grow in health administration instead

So its really 3 years? Because you have to get the pre stuff out the way right or is that with in the same year

Dhufnug🎉

Great platform. Anyone thinking about going into this don’t do it, or at least have a backup plan. This job is hard, no chance of upward mobility and nobody respects you. They look at you as a simple button pusher, but you’re not. You physically have to get the images needed which can be exhausting. If you get better doctors and hospitals just add more patients for you. This would be a dream job if they capped the amount of patients you’re allowed a day, but they won’t and you’ll eventually have chronic musculoskeletal issues.

Can you work fulltime or part-time during school?

Did you do this everyday or how many days a week ? I’m looking to go into this but only part time

How did I study? I sick at states tests? I have bad anxity and panick attacks

Was it hard?

I plan on going to ultrasound school in IL. I want to do it. It’s like that with all careers after college. Books are i different from regular real world job.

How long did you stay in the field? What sector of the radiology field do you think would be an easier load? I hear MRI is better. What did you move on into?

Your voice is amazing so the rumbling is 🔥 lol😂thank you so much for this update

I'm really in the fence about what is that i want to do in the Healthcare field. I have taken a boat load of prerequisites and earned a AA NOT an AS idk if it will be worth even trying to apply to any school once they see that. Should I go for it?

I just want to let everyone know an Ultrasound Tech can CROSSTRAIN to MRI

I feel so discouraged right now. I am a student and my current clinic site is awful. I barely get to scan and when I try to comp they rip my images apart 😣🥺😢😭. Techs don’t want to help future techs.

ohhhh nooo im looking to be in ultrasound

Same but with nursing.

So nervous! Lol I take my abdomen registry in 3 weeks 🤣🤣 I took the ESP seminar though and that helped soooooo much!! I love the book they mail you 😍 it’s been a gem 💎

So what are you doing now?

I love the program but I gave up because my graduate date was pushed for many months on hand. By the time I started my clinicals my driving hours increased ridiculously. I had to commute 5 hours daily. And, by the time I finish my day, Oh boy. I am beyond tired and going to bed only to to wake up tired again. I was just unlucky in my journey to pursue this wonderful career. I loved the field but I just didnt means to carry on.

@morganashley3420 ngl I am in my 2nd semester of cardiovascular sonography school and I’m at the point like this field is not for me. I was very interested prior to starting but now I personally feel it’s boring because it’s super repetitive you know. what are you thinking of doing outside of ultrasound if you don’t mind me asking?

I already have hand tendinitis in my right hand 😢😢😢. Makes me so scared just to think that I cant bear it

I love that you’re so confident and brave in leaving a job that is wearing you down physically and mentally. I’m so excited for your future girl! I was curious, and you may not see this bc… 4 mo late haha… but I’m currently torn between either sonography or physician assistant. What would you say based on your experience? I’ve seen what a PA does and I really like it. I’ve also seen what a sonographer does and im just scared it may get repetitive…? Also the MSK injuries scare me since im like a glass doll lol

As an ultrasound tech myself, I appreciate your honesty about your personal experience with working in ultrasound. I tell people all the time who assume ultrasound is easy to do, that ultrasound techs make the career look easy. Being an ultrasound tech is not for everyone. I work in a hospital and people have no idea how physically demanding the job is along with having to know everything else when it comes to protocols and how to work with other depts in the hospital overall.

Yess!! I thought I wanted to do ultrasound but I became a clinical aid for the imaging department just to get paid and make sure that’s what I wanted to do BUT I see none of the imaging department modalities would be for me. It is to boring for me with no action. I love the rush of adrenaline so I am sticking with working with the OR and procedure room and becoming a Cardiovascular Technologist/RCIS! I am currently wrapping up my first semester and only have 1 year before graduation 🥰. I hope you find your calling in the work field! I would suggest for everyone take some time to shadow what you believe you want to become because that’ll save you time and money in the long run for sure.

After 14 years I hurt my arm I had to have surgery . It’s so sad because I love ultrasound I want to go back but I can’t do it at the level I did . My mistakes I worked a lot and overtime , my advice just work your normal hours it will prolong your career .

Thank you so much i thought I was the only one feeling this way too long. I left Ultrasound also it just wasn't for me. I regret not researching enough and getting in Ultrasound and was too late but better late than never . All the money and hours of studying I regret not going into Nursing. :((( I am studying for my masters and looking for other opportunities in healthcare. Thank you for sharing your experince with us. It helpled me that I am not alone.

Thank you for sharing ❤️

I recently resigned from the ultrasound program as well. Thank you for your bravery in sharing. Good for you for choosing your happiness!

I’m an ultrasound tech and I really want to leave. I don’t know what to do and how I can leave with only having ultrasound experience. 😔

So I’m currently in a bachelors program for social work, I’m realizing I kinda hate it. I’ve always loved pregnancy and babies, I was looking into becoming an ultrasound tech. However after watching a few CZcams videos like this one I’m realizing it’s probably not for me physically. I have back issues including degenerative disc disease, it’s been hard finding a career that wouldn’t cause more pain on my back. Although I’m pretty strong and able to lift a lot of weight. Repetitive movements and being in a single position for a long time creates a lot of pain for me in my back.

Thanks so much for sharing your story, Morgan. I recently started studying Ultrasound in Australia and quit after 1.5 years of study. I have been really disappointed in myself for not finishing what I started. The main reason was because it was stressful studying full time with kids, but red flag about MSK injury risk was always there, and like you, I didn't want to be pessamistic and kept going. After hearing your story, I am glad that I quit. I am petite and found that I needed to stand up to scan, which in itself was already pretty draining. I also felt I had poor probe control with my tiny hands too. I am glad you have highlighted the significance of the physical toll that comes with being a Sonographer.

Thank you for sharing your story! ❤️ It is important for students and future prospects to hear this. It’s nothing against you, it just wasn’t for you, and that’s okay too!! I’m so proud of you for being vulnerable about the field!

I have watched some of your previous videos and I wasn't expecting this. I absolutely understand. I'm doing clinicals right now and going through the motions. I do have to work but figured when I start it will likely be a clinic because burnout is real and when you're new, it can be debilitating and you risk getting multiple injuries.

Yes to this video. I graduated around the same time as you. I have had nothing but excruciating neck and shoulder pain since day 1. At first, I thought it was because I was working in a busy hospital. So I left to work in an outpatient setting. Still in tremendous pain. I'm depressed and dread work every day. I've talked to other sonographers who have been in the field for 15+ years and they say they see a chiropractor or massage therapist on a WEEKLY basis. As another commentor mentioned, there is NO opportunity for advancement in this field. I cannot wait to leave this career. I feel like it's a trap. My only concern is that whatever other career I choose will require a 15k paycut minimum.

Do you think echo as a left handed person might be a Iittle less strenuous

Wish you good luck, but it happens in any career. Hospital can be draining.