Hi guys! This is what my typical night routine looks like as a sonography student, whether after class or clinicals. Hope you enjoy ! Don't forget to like and subscribe ! :)
i’m really interested in sonography but i’m a bit nervous about some aspects. i was never really academically focused or advanced and i’d say i’m rather behind in things like math. i’m sure i could figure it out but the lab papers, presenting, projects, essays, give me a bit of anxiety😅
I love this video. Thank you for posting. I am heading into a DMS program this coming August. Your routine is so organized and relaxing. I read the understanding ultrasound physics book, do you have any good book recommendations? Thanks again for sharing 😊
Thank you! That's awesome that you started reading ahead. The Edelman physics book is honestly my biggest recommendation. That's the same book my program used and I used the review to study for my registry which I passed, so you are right on track !
Lol girl I go back and forth with lifetime and hallmark movies. Sometimes I get in my feelings and I want to watch a hallmark happy movie. But then Sometimes I’m in the mood for a crazy lifetime movie. Sometimes they are silly but still good haha.
Hi Francis. There isn't a lot of math in the program , just a bit of calculations during ultrasound physics so don't be nervous. Also the physics is different from the regular college physics. It can be challenging but you'll get through it if you study well ! Don't make that stop you. & You'll get so used to talking to patients your shyness won't even affect you.
Hey I love the video! But a question, I’m worried for my maths and physics, I’m not the greatest person when it comes to those classes? What do you recommend
Don't worry about the math or physics. There isn't much math and the physics is not what you think. It's ultrasound physics which deals mainly with the machine and how the images appear on the screen. Keep up with studying and you will be fine!
Hey thank you ! I never used many outside resources for studying. My program was very good and gave us a lot of notes. I used my program notes and a little bit of the textbook to study. If you can find the ESP/Edelman study guide those are also helpful but I believe they changed up the study guide to make it an online study session not a physical book to buy anymore. Any study guide will be useful though, you just need one with many practice tests and try to understand the information as much as possible to increase your chance of passing the boards.
What books would you say are most haves? I want to go to school to become an ultrasound technician but I won’t be able to for another year so I want to prepare before hand and learn as much as possible while I wait.
sonography scanning principles and protocols by Betty Bates Tempkin is a good starter book in my opinion. My program started us with that book. It's very concise and simple and gives you a basic understanding of ultrasound - the views and planes, how to scan etc.
I haven't started the program yet, but I watched an ultrasound vid here on youtube and it looked like gibberish to me lol. How long did it take for you and your classmates to grasp the scans/images seen on the machine?
Yes I understand, I was confused in the beginning too but with time it will all start to make sense so don't worry. I'd say midway through our first clinical rotations we all started to grasp everything clearly. You will still feel lost on some days but you will have a general understanding when you start your clinicals and see patients every week
11 packets?? How do you remember all of that information? I’m applying for programs now and I’m slightly nervous trying to figure out how to be financially stable and participate in a demanding program. Any tips?
It's definitely challenging but you can do it if you stay on top of your studying. A few of my classmates had jobs while doing the program and although difficult they managed to pull it off. Definitely balance your time and study any chance you get when you aren't working. It may be difficult to study after work being tired but you could try waking up earlier, studying during lunch breaks at school etc to maximize your time. Its hard but if you are determined you can do it
No I never took trig. I had pre calculus done before I took physics but trig could also be a prereq accepted for physics depending on your school. When signing up for the course it shows what you need to take before registering so definitely check that for confirmation!
I would say at least 1.5-2 hours for sure. Time flies so fast when studying because of all the content. Maybe cover a topic or whatever you went over in class and use that as a guide to keep up with studying.
What did you get your bachelor's degree in? Just curious I'm currently completing my bachelor's degree and planning on going to sonography school afterwards!
Goodluck !! & My degree was Environmental Science and Policy but I was on a pre-med track. You can major in anything as long as you take the appropriate prereqs for the program you want to apply for !
@@Bilbus7 some programs require you to have an associate degree or higher in an allied health science plus the required pre reqs for admissions into the program.
I did not work and it is not recommended but you can do it if you manage your time well. It's not gonna be easy though because clinic days are long and then studying for exams is a lot
Hi the math is very minimal and ultrasound physics is completely different from the regular college physics. Its more about the machine and how images are displayed for ultrasound so don't let it worry you. My classmates and I were all worried about it but it ended up being one of the easier classes!
I saw in the comments that you didn’t work while you were in school. I’m currently looking to go into a sonography program. Nervous about balancing my time.. So how do you pay bills & other things?
Yes that's the hardest part for most people. Thankfully I was able to work the previous year while staying home so I saved decent money and budgeted really well. One of my classmates worked and they managed. It was hard but its doable. I would say utilize any down time the best you can. If you aren't at work read a chapter or two and definitely refresh whatever you learn in class each day so you don't fall behind.
This is so informative! Can you do a budget video for students? I find it hard to balance money while in school.
strongly considering studying nursing/sonography so this is really helpful to get an idea of what it's like :)
Thank you for sharing this! It's been 9 months so I hope you're doing well.
i'm currently doing prerequisites for the sonography program. i start the program next fall, excited and nervous!!
Goodluck !!
So glad I did cause I’m looking into joining a sonography program here at LIU in New York.
Goodluck when you apply !
I’ve been looking into LIU and I was wondering if they accept any form of standardized test or
Only sat/Act
i’m really interested in sonography but i’m a bit nervous about some aspects. i was never really academically focused or advanced and i’d say i’m rather behind in things like math. i’m sure i could figure it out but the lab papers, presenting, projects, essays, give me a bit of anxiety😅
The night routine was a nice idea, keep em coming! Beautiful at any time of the day tehe :P
thank you !
I love this video. Thank you for posting. I am heading into a DMS program this coming August. Your routine is so organized and relaxing. I read the understanding ultrasound physics book, do you have any good book recommendations? Thanks again for sharing 😊
Thank you! That's awesome that you started reading ahead. The Edelman physics book is honestly my biggest recommendation. That's the same book my program used and I used the review to study for my registry which I passed, so you are right on track !
@@morganashley3420 thanks for your advice!! I'm very excited!
i got accepted into a sonography program for this fall!! this was very informative thank you :D
Congratulations.
Good luck!!
Lol girl I go back and forth with lifetime and hallmark movies. Sometimes I get in my feelings and I want to watch a hallmark happy movie. But then Sometimes I’m in the mood for a crazy lifetime movie. Sometimes they are silly but still good haha.
Lol sameee, I love lifetime. Those are my two favorite movie channels depending on what I feel for.
"I'm gonna google it" HAHAHA if this ain't me
Hi Morgan , Im interesting in these program but I'm kind of nervous because of math and physics and also I'm really shy to 😞
Hi Francis. There isn't a lot of math in the program , just a bit of calculations during ultrasound physics so don't be nervous. Also the physics is different from the regular college physics. It can be challenging but you'll get through it if you study well ! Don't make that stop you. & You'll get so used to talking to patients your shyness won't even affect you.
Do you have a video on how to take notes
Just found your channel
Hey I love the video! But a question, I’m worried for my maths and physics, I’m not the greatest person when it comes to those classes? What do you recommend
Don't worry about the math or physics. There isn't much math and the physics is not what you think. It's ultrasound physics which deals mainly with the machine and how the images appear on the screen. Keep up with studying and you will be fine!
Morgan Ashley thank you so much 😊
Hey , love this video! I have a question. How can I prepare to take USA test? Could you share the resources with me . I thank you 💙
Hey thank you ! I never used many outside resources for studying. My program was very good and gave us a lot of notes. I used my program notes and a little bit of the textbook to study. If you can find the ESP/Edelman study guide those are also helpful but I believe they changed up the study guide to make it an online study session not a physical book to buy anymore.
Any study guide will be useful though, you just need one with many practice tests and try to understand the information as much as possible to increase your chance of passing the boards.
What books would you say are most haves? I want to go to school to become an ultrasound technician but I won’t be able to for another year so I want to prepare before hand and learn as much as possible while I wait.
sonography scanning principles and protocols by Betty Bates Tempkin is a good starter book in my opinion. My program started us with that book. It's very concise and simple and gives you a basic understanding of ultrasound - the views and planes, how to scan etc.
I haven't started the program yet, but I watched an ultrasound vid here on youtube and it looked like gibberish to me lol. How long did it take for you and your classmates to grasp the scans/images seen on the machine?
Yes I understand, I was confused in the beginning too but with time it will all start to make sense so don't worry. I'd say midway through our first clinical rotations we all started to grasp everything clearly. You will still feel lost on some days but you will have a general understanding when you start your clinicals and see patients every week
Are the classes online?
11 packets?? How do you remember all of that information? I’m applying for programs now and I’m slightly nervous trying to figure out how to be financially stable and participate in a demanding program. Any tips?
It's definitely challenging but you can do it if you stay on top of your studying. A few of my classmates had jobs while doing the program and although difficult they managed to pull it off. Definitely balance your time and study any chance you get when you aren't working. It may be difficult to study after work being tired but you could try waking up earlier, studying during lunch breaks at school etc to maximize your time. Its hard but if you are determined you can do it
Hi, did you have to take trig for a pre-req? Or at least before you took physics
No I never took trig. I had pre calculus done before I took physics but trig could also be a prereq accepted for physics depending on your school. When signing up for the course it shows what you need to take before registering so definitely check that for confirmation!
Can you make a video on how you study,tips and things
Yes ! That's on my list of videos coming up
do you go to work while going to college?
How old are you?
How many hours were you studying each day?
I would say at least 1.5-2 hours for sure. Time flies so fast when studying because of all the content. Maybe cover a topic or whatever you went over in class and use that as a guide to keep up with studying.
What did you get your bachelor's degree in? Just curious I'm currently completing my bachelor's degree and planning on going to sonography school afterwards!
Goodluck !! & My degree was Environmental Science and Policy but I was on a pre-med track. You can major in anything as long as you take the appropriate prereqs for the program you want to apply for !
OP, why get your bachelor's first? There are associate's and bachelor's degrees in diagnostic medical sonography.
@@Bilbus7 some programs require you to have an associate degree or higher in an allied health science plus the required pre reqs for admissions into the program.
Could you dive more into how you take your notes? Thanks
What app do you use to highlight notes
I use the "preview" app on my computer (macbook) because that's easiest for me but there are a lot of other ones out there.
Were you able to work while doing clinicals
I did not work and it is not recommended but you can do it if you manage your time well. It's not gonna be easy though because clinic days are long and then studying for exams is a lot
Is it physics only or physics and biology ?
If you are referring to prereqs you need both physics and anatomy and physiology
Hello I am interested in Sonography but I am not good at math nor physics is the math really hard in the program
Hi the math is very minimal and ultrasound physics is completely different from the regular college physics. Its more about the machine and how images are displayed for ultrasound so don't let it worry you. My classmates and I were all worried about it but it ended up being one of the easier classes!
Morgan Ashley hey would you recommend cardiovascular Sonography or diagnostic medical Sonography which one is more difficult
I saw in the comments that you didn’t work while you were in school. I’m currently looking to go into a sonography program. Nervous about balancing my time.. So how do you pay bills & other things?
Yes that's the hardest part for most people. Thankfully I was able to work the previous year while staying home so I saved decent money and budgeted really well. One of my classmates worked and they managed. It was hard but its doable. I would say utilize any down time the best you can. If you aren't at work read a chapter or two and definitely refresh whatever you learn in class each day so you don't fall behind.
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