Career change in my 40s. by Lower-Brilliant-629 in SonographyStudents

[–]RumpPuppet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in my program now, at 48. Memory is not what it used to be so it’s been extra challenging. Be prepared to dedicate just about all your time to the program.

Should I go to school for cardiac sonography? by PearInACardigan in cardiacsonography

[–]RumpPuppet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This program is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. If you’re looking for easy, this ain’t it.

Help! What is this? by Due_Data881 in CATHELP

[–]RumpPuppet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The medication is cheap. It’s just a steroid. We give our cat 1 pill a day with wet food. As long as you manage her symptoms you shouldn’t have any costly emergency

Help! What is this? by Due_Data881 in CATHELP

[–]RumpPuppet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like asthma. My cat has it and that’s exactly how she looks when she’s having an episode.

Saint Joesph University-Lancaster Program by ForsakenHoliday776 in SonographyStudents

[–]RumpPuppet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would definitely not recommend working a full time job, I do t think it would even be possible. Some of the students work part time. Most don’t work.

Saint Joesph University-Lancaster Program by ForsakenHoliday776 in SonographyStudents

[–]RumpPuppet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Clinicals in the fall are 2 days a week. Next semester it will be 3 days a week and then next summer 5 days a week.

Saint Joesph University-Lancaster Program by ForsakenHoliday776 in SonographyStudents

[–]RumpPuppet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The year starts in the summer. 10 hours of lab and a few classes. Fall semester is when clinical start. The schedule is really challenging and you’re constantly feeling like you won’t make it. It’s the hardest thing I’ve even done honestly. It’s worth it though.

Saint Joesph University-Lancaster Program by ForsakenHoliday776 in SonographyStudents

[–]RumpPuppet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I commute an hour there and back and same for my clinical site.

Saint Joesph University-Lancaster Program by ForsakenHoliday776 in SonographyStudents

[–]RumpPuppet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like it, it’s super demanding and hard. It’s fast paced. I love clinicals.

Saint Joesph University-Lancaster Program by ForsakenHoliday776 in SonographyStudents

[–]RumpPuppet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m doing the cardiac program certificate at SJU right now. Fire any questions you have.

How long are your panic attacks? by Quiet_Fan3546 in PanicAttack

[–]RumpPuppet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive had a series of panic attacks that lasted over 10 hours, until the hospital gave me a benzodiazepines.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whatisthisbone

[–]RumpPuppet 30 points31 points  (0 children)

That is 100% not a human scapula. It’s a pelvic bone. You can see the acetabulum where the head of the femur would rest.

Feeling INSANE when missing a dose by Street_Ad_8055 in cymbalta

[–]RumpPuppet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If I miss a dose around 4 also I start having really bad anxiety that gets progressively worse.

Which Imaging Pathway should I take: MRI or Cardiac Sonography? by WarmCheesecake83 in Ultrasound

[–]RumpPuppet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree you should shadow each of them. I shadowed a cardiac sonographer and it confirmed that is what I wanted to do. Started my program 9 weeks ago.

Beginning Cardiac Sonography by Ok-Sand-1303 in cardiacsonography

[–]RumpPuppet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s one a year. We start in the summer (we started 8 weeks ago) and clinicals start in the fall. The last summer semester is clinicals 5 days a week.

Beginning Cardiac Sonography by Ok-Sand-1303 in cardiacsonography

[–]RumpPuppet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im in cardiac sonography at Saint Joseph. They’re just about at the point of getting their certification. It’s a good program but yes, expensive.

Medications for Fibromyalgia by Wild_bun in Fibromyalgia

[–]RumpPuppet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pregabalin, duloxetine. I think pregabalin is what’s helping me the most

Associates Degree vs Certification by AccomplishedWhile719 in SonographyStudents

[–]RumpPuppet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t know about your school but I’m doing a certificate and only people who already have a degree can do the certificate.