WHAT I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING NUCLEAR MEDICINE | Study tips & How to get your first job!

[@BP-fh8np]

Knowing HOW to study is so essential

[@tiffanymarie155]

Hi! I’m a Nuclear Med student on my last semester and the information you’ve provided is so helpful! Thank you so much for the great tips!

[@UndeniablyMee]

❤️ Almost done 🙌🏽 So happy I could help!Thank you so much for the feedback!

[@antwoinewilliams2545]

how is it going ow 2 years later?

[@weirdbeard1980]

The studying thing really rang true. I've taken numerous college classes and most of the stuff is pretty easy. Read, memorize and regurgitate on to a page at the end of the week, month, etc.

[@niamh2739]

This was a great video. 1. Can you elaborate on the "doors the Bachelors degree will open " ? What else can you do with it ? 2. Can you touch on salaries 3. What its like to be a female Nuclear Tech ? & pregnancy on the job if possible? 4. How long are clinical? 5. Is it stressful? 🤔 6. You are lovely and you look like Ashanti 😊

[@NishaNisha-xr9zu]

I’ve worked in all modalities as a radiology assistant at a hospital in Dallas Tx I’ve been in nuc med 3 months and I told my boss today where do I sign up for classes. I’m definitely going to do it. I have a lot of compassion that other imaging tech don’t get a chance to show. I love the rapport we build with patients while doing. I don’t really want to be a nurse so this is PERFECT I love it there. Can’t wait!!!!

[@UndeniablyMee]

Hey Tynisha! It’s so nice that you were able to have an inside peak at all of the different modalities! Having that compassion will make you an amazing technologist. Thank you for your feedback and good luck! ❤️

[@iamsaygo]

I’m looking to do my externship at Medical City Dallas, do you have any recommendations besides?Did you start/finish the program?

[@flurypanda6897]

I recently started my program for my B.S. in Nuclear Medicine and your method of writing your own questions really did help me for my summer courses.

[@princesscurlytop]

I LOVE the study method you described. I also super appreciate your recommendation to apply for jobs early; I didn’t do that when I first graduated for college, and that’s how I got stuck here as a lab instructor. Thank you so much for this video!

[@sumaranggg]

In my 3rd year now in a bachelor's degree, and what I can say is it is indeed tough considering the courses we're taking such as the nucmed procedures, CT scan, MRI, QA procedures, instrumentation, and a lot more! So yeah it is tough.

[@nyakhanchap2094]

I really like how you get straight to the point.

[@Sleeperbugg]

Wow your study strategy is mind blowing! lol I'm absolutely going to try that during my prereqs. Hopefully I will retain the info better. I never knew what Nuc Med was until recently and am super interested. Thanks for sharing!

[@michelletrevino1725]

Thank you for making this video! I'm currently in my programs first semester, and have turned down many activities already. The studying time is so real! Also, I was debating on getting a bachelor's degree and your insight on this has helped me make up my mind! Thank you so much for this video ❤

[@samfromalbuquerque7235]

Cool video. I've been a nuclear tech since 1991 and your video/s are insightful for me understanding the newer generation as to what they are going through.

[@justtenmillion]

Thanks for all the great info. I was trying to figure out what path to take. In Phoenix Az there are 500 people on the waiting list for Ultra Sound, 50 waiting for Nuc Med and you can just walk into the rad tech program . I going to have to play the veteran card, they hold spots for vets! Again great info ! Regards

[@2liter]

Where in arizona? Asu offers a program?

[@promiseibeabuchi6537]

Hi, what program did you later choose? And which college

[@takeyakoontzy9608]

Thank you sooooo much Vanessa for this insight and advisement. Currently going back to school specifically for nuclear medicine and this was extremely helpful and thoughtful of you for sharing.

[@naomirussell6653]

Great video and E = Exponents!

[@hondasingh2911]

Just stumbled upon this video. Great insight! I got accepted into the masters in nuclear medicine at uab. So I’m not sure a masters would be more beneficial but I hope so.

[@rachelquintana656]

This has been awesome and I am so glad I found your channel! I am a bit nervous about your math comment. Math isn't my strong suit but I enjoy every other aspect of the medical world. What type of math are we talkin'?

[@UndeniablyMee]

Hahaha trust me I was a bit nervous too. But spend the extra energy studying the math while in the program since you know it isn’t your strong suit. I would call it Algebra on crack? There will be several formulas to memorize and being able to recognize which formula to apply to certain equations is where it gets difficult. Solving the equations is mostly basic math skills written fancy and LONG. Just to keep it real.

[@tiannamagnuson2529]

E in PEMDAS is exponents

[@simrannitinbhakta6743]

I'm a baby nuc just about to start my clinicals, thanks for all of the tips!

[@MissxFrankiex]

It’s called active recall! :) thanks so much for this video!

[@UndeniablyMee]

Omg baby Nuc! You should be teenage Nuc by now huh? Haha How’s it going??

[@UndeniablyMee]

@@MissxFrankiex YES! Omg that’s what it’s called! Haha thank you for that! And thank you for your feedback! ❤️

[@cletuswyns]

Wow this is actually really helpful. Thank you !

[@OrgonGodiz]

Thanx so much for the jewels!! Extremely useful info!!

[@jmamba23]

Thank you so much for this video my wife is in school at the moment and this video was a huge help she wasn't blind going in she had an idea what to expect

[@UndeniablyMee]

Wow that makes me so happy to hear that she found them helpful! Good luck to her! Hope she’s doing well! ❤️

[@lyndsiethompson3270]

This video was incredibly helpful and motivational. Thank you Vanessa!

[@kravengarcia6540]

Be a rad tech then specialize and get your certification 🙏

[@itsyani5799]

that definitely sounds like a smarter route, thank you !

[@robertlangston5164]

Why did you suggest this?

[@queenbolden4914]

I’m also a Radtech and going into the Nuclear Medicine Program now.

[@tdsafff]

BS vs. AS I would not dwell on overly. Getting your CT license as quickly as possible, by any means possible and at whatever personal cost to you I WOULD dwell on overly. That will open more doors for you in nuclear medicine than anything else. I have seen people neglect this when they could have relatively easily knocked it off their to-do list with a concentrated burst of effort and they have paid the price for it in the long term. If you have the opportunity take advantage. That opportunity might not come again. That aside, though, in most situations in NM if you are technically competent and the patients and doctors both consistently like you (the two usually go together) you'll be fine.

[@MrMusicm7]

I graduated from Findlay University. The program there is so intense classes as I remember started everyday from 8 am to 5 pm with only two hours break. Oh yeah, at least a quiz every day.

[@xbox360bf3]

This was really informative! I just graduated with a BS but im interested into potentially applying for a nuclear medicine program

[@jordanearl5449]

30 hours a week of class and 30 of studying. 60 hours a week. any type of job isn't really an option imo. (this is at SAIT in alberta)

[@jinojoy4046]

Great video! I've been looking into this field for a while now and the information you provided was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you and keep the videos coming!

[@mtrinity339]

Love the video it is very informative! Especially love the study tip! God bless you and yours 🥰💕🦋🌻🌈

[@joyaster5624]

Thank you so much! This video is very helpful!!

[@melissaschaefer2065]

Thank you so much for the advice and will take all of it into consideration as I’m just starting my journey with all of this!! And the E is for exponents😂

[@keisa2011]

Wow! Good advice!! Thank you so much!!

[@ZombieMad01]

Welp my math suuucks soo 🤦🏻‍♂️ this should be fun thank you for this video

[@Ant2fit]

I needed this. Thank you!

[@lilshowtyy]

Hi Vanessa, Can you explain the difference between getting an AS v. BS in Nuclear Medicine?

[@UndeniablyMee]

Sure! Living in SC, I have yet to bump into a facility requiring a BS over an AS for a technologist position. Now that may be a different case depending on what state (They all make up their own rules 😒), so I would research job postings in your area and check their qualifications. I have an associates and it has not hindered me thus far.

[@keisa2011]

@@UndeniablyMee I was wondering the same thing. Thanks so much for your answer!!

[@LynnDeatherage-q3k]

I took how to study for college classes and I did not get a full time job after I graduated from central supply aide and surgery supplies aides setting as well.

[@SonyBaby1]

Thanks for the info! I start my program in the Spring. Will brush up on Algebra like you said. What about physics? Does it make sense to study that?

[@UndeniablyMee]

No problem! Thanks for the feedback! The physics that you’ll learn will be catered specifically to Nuclear Medicine. So nah, don’t confuse yourself anymore than you have to 😂

[@candybox3200]

PEMDAS - I went to school in the '90s And I graduated in '02. (please excuse my dear Aunt Sally) in other words the E' stands for exponents

[@yetian5125]

thank you sooooo sooooo much. Exactly what I need.

[@TechnoticTV]

Great video! e is for exponents btw

[@taraynray3800]

Hey girl, I’m in SC as well. What school did you go to? I’m having a hard time finding an actual program to get started. I’m in Charleston. Thanks SO MUCH for your informative videos😊

[@UndeniablyMee]

Hey Tarayn! So the only school in the STATE that offers Nuc Med is Midlands Technical College in Columbia, Sc. Thank you for your feedback and the love! 🥰 More content otw! ✨

[@estherdelaney9819]

You were great with your presentation

[@johnguillen68]

Thank you for your video it was definitely worth watching. I know this video was 4 years ago but I am considering NMT but I am afraid that I may not be smart enough. I do have a BS in Biology and I was hoping to tackle a MS degree in something related but it looks like this program is a certificate. How do I manage school with my full-time job? I live alone and need to pay my bills.

[@OSRSstiffy]

"make connections" me an introvert: "shit...."

[@cwil6327]

great video! thank you

[@bjulien6280]

Hi thank for making this videos . Very helpful. But you said you wish you choose the bachelor route. Could you tell us what other doors or opportunities are there if you had a bachelor?

[@creviapullen2247]

Hi Hi! So I love your videos, I've literally just deep dived into your channel. I'm in the process of enrolling in a local school to hopefully be selected for the radiology program. I've been a pharmacy technician for some time, should I keep my pharm tech license active or does it not matter once you're accepted into the program?

[@charlieperdomo2233]

Thank you for the presentation, I'm currently a high school student and really want to be a nuclear med tech student. Can you share your notes or anything you think will help high schoolers in getting into the program? Like in a link or video. Thank you and have a blessed day.

[@kimberlyperson1877]

I feel as if no one talks about, the radiation exposure and its link to developing cancer. Were you at all concerned about that? I am considering this field but nervous about that.

[@Thetophatmonke]

Thank you so much for this! Did you need or do you use any kind of Physics? It was required for my program and I’m curious if and how much I’ll actually need it.

[@UndeniablyMee]

It’s definitely on the board exams! So if you learn it for nothing else, learn it for that! To a degree, it is important to have the basic understanding of Nuclear Physics for your job. But to be honest, a good portion of it has flown out of the window!

[@MrMusicm7]

@@UndeniablyMee totally agree. However, who doesn’t understand the physics behind it; well, I’m not sure how much they understand what they are doing.

[@mrquisqueyano01]

Hi, I know this video is old but maybe you are still answering questions. I was wondering who are the bulk of your patients and where would you be working as nuclear medicine technologist ?

[@UndeniablyMee]

Sure! So it really depends where you’ll work to determine the type of patients. I would say the most common work environment is a hospital. There’s outpatient imaging centers, there’s mobile vans with Nuc Med cameras on board, there’s cardiology offices with nuclear cardiology in house. These patients are mostly built of the local geriatric population. But there are children hospitals- where your patients would obviously be adolescents. There’s teaching/university hospitals who offer treatments and tests that most hospitals do not offer- so the demographic is a healthy mix of all ages of people from all over the world. So the answer is it depends lol

[@mrquisqueyano01]

@@UndeniablyMee Thank you for the answer you are so sweet . I’m really considering going all in on this field and this helps a lot.God bless you.

[@care-a-lot1051]

Might do this instead of sonography, idk yet. But I’m surprised how in 2022, programs aren’t accommodating. How can people pay rent, survive with kids but also go through school?

[@mizomint4197]

In regards to your first statement. I'm a night time truck driver and work 9hr nights 5 nights a week. I have no choice because I have a mortgage and car etc. So I've enrolled for part time associates program here in Phoenix AZ. I figured I'd start with a couple online prereqs first. If I go through the program part time, will I be okay? I don't have a family or friends. I just work and exist. I'm thinking I'll be okay.

[@jayg.4816]

Are the pre reqs hard?

[@mizomint4197]

@@jayg.4816 It's just an associates degree. College is hard in general. That's why it's not for everyone. Especially hard for me. I never did college level classes in high school. I haven't been to school in 14 years. So right now I'm having to relearn all the stuff I learned plus teach myself all the math I never learned. I decided to postpone classes because I'm not ready. I'm just studying now and preparing for summer classes. The program requires that you get an average minimum GPA of 3.0. But considering that they only accept 24 people a year in the program at the college I want to go to, I'm sure you'll want to get as close to all As as possible to make yourself stand out. Then there is the program itself. It's very very difficult and consumes all your time and brain power. I'll just put it this way. Good money doesn't come easy in life. You gotta work your ass off for it no matter what. Through experience, education, long hours etc. I've always struggled in school settings growing up. So I'm in for a hell of a journey if I end up making it through even my associates it will be a miracle. Lol

[@UndeniablyMee]

Oh I definitely understand! Not working is a luxury most of us cannot afford realistically. Going through the program part time would definitely ease some of that burden! My school did not offer a part time route ☹️. What made it so difficult to work at the same time, was having to spend the hours in clinic, outside of class time..already leaving minimal time to study..so throwing in full time work sucks away even more study time. I wouldn’t say it’s impossible, it will require a high level of motivation and it will not be easy.

[@UndeniablyMee]

@@jayg.4816 It depends on what subjects you find difficult. But it will be your normal college English, Math, Science, etc. mixed with medical related courses like medical terminology, anatomy and physiology. Things like that

[@UndeniablyMee]

@@mizomint4197 I wouldn’t be too hard on yourself! Certainly the program directors (if they have a brain) will recognize that you have been out of school for a while. Showing your motivation might be enough for you to stand out. Whenever you feel ready to take on the challenge, I wish you the best of luck! ❤️

[@yalixaleal1119]

I am in Texas and interested in the nuclear medicine program. What was the HESI like for Nuc Med?

[@sidology1.0]

Following

[@LynnDeatherage-q3k]

My sister wanted me to go to college classes for a long time and I was in a very long way from my past years ago highschool they assumed that they were caught in a line of the pathological lying about I can't go to college classes for a while so.

[@brandonmoran207]

Hey Vanessa, you said not to have a full time or even a part time job. I will need to work at least part time to support myself, should I not join the program until I can just fully focus on the program, or will it be fine with a part time job working (20-25 max) a week.

[@rachana_n]

Is this job stressful??? Do you have to carry patients????

[@ItsMary31]

Hello. I’m still a bit unclear. Would you recommend to get a bachelors in nuclear medicine technology or the AS degree?

[@C3yl0]

Pemdas= parentheses, exponential, multiplication, addition, and subtraction.

[@56chrsbri]

Could the "E" be exponents?

[@kshep7022]

I’m about to complete my associates degree however it isn’t in nuclear medicine. It is just a ASA. To become this would I need to basically restart completely and get an associates in nuclear medicine or could I continue and get a bachelors in nuclear medicine without having an associates in it first?

[@kohistanyjend741]

how many year we have to study to become nuclear medicine ?

[@ScienceSimplifiedAcademy]

Hello, I have enrolled myself into NMT in India, the course is quite rigorous and we have to be on the clinic right from the first day. Please tell do they recruit NMTs from abroad? Waiting for your reply!

[@ScienceSimplifiedAcademy]

Liked and subscribed! Thanks for the information

[@jaishapearson3225]

I'm trying to take the nuc med program at local community college but it's online and you pic a clinical site close to you I'm afraid that the program might be to hard online since you've been through The program do you think doing it online would be to difficult and love your vids not many of these up here 💖

[@linda-belcher]

i’m having to do the same thing (next year) the closest program is 2 hours away from me so i’ll have to do it online

[@kierrastinson7262]

I’m starting online as well I wonder is it harder?

[@nayzethperez2524]

What program did you attend?

[@potato_god_4085]

Someone please answer! I really want to go into radiation therapy for the aspect of building relationships with patients. This is the only program at the college I want to go to.I love being a light in someone’s dark will this be different in this field?

[@miamimanolo6803]

Hi. I’m having a very hard time passing the boards. Do you have any advice? I’m going crazy!

[@RobbyRobb845]

should you apply early if the state you live in requires you to have some sort of Licenses?

[@UndeniablyMee]

@RobbyRobb845 Good question! And yes! Let them know you’re getting your state license soon! If they want you they’ll wait!

[@Chaneldavis779]

Where is your hair from?

[@manalym2522]

Thank you

[@Chaneldavis779]

Is there a lot of mathematics in it?

[@tinyperson8892]

Is nuc med student different from nuclear pharmacy tech ?

[@FNWendigo]

E is exponents

[@psalmsurfer1]

Do you need an RT before applying to NM school? I have a BA in biology can I enter into the NM program?

[@UndeniablyMee]

Nope! You can apply for the NM program. I would suggest meeting with an academic counselor to ensure you’ve completed all of the necessary pre-requisite courses to be eligible for a specific nuc med program.

[@psalmsurfer1]

@@UndeniablyMee great! Thanks so much for replying promptly..I was going for an RT way back in 04 but back then you needed an RT credential.prior to pursuing any specialization..I guess requirements have changed since then? Thanks again!

[@UndeniablyMee]

@@psalmsurfer1 exactly! I have heard that once upon a time it was required to have an RT first, but that is no longer the case! Thank goodness! And good luck!

[@psalmsurfer1]

@@UndeniablyMee thanks!

[@Ramos-xp2br]

Hey, could I be a Nuclear physicist and a doctor in med physics??

[@Always-intentional]

Exponents lol

[@syanalle]

Do you know if other states require specific state licensure?

[@byrondmckinney]

Is it ok to have a weekend job (36 hours)?

[@UndeniablyMee]

It will be difficult, you’ll be tired. But it isn’t impossible. Especially if you’re motivated to succeed. My program director strongly advised against it, I’d honestly advise against it. But you gotta do what you gotta do.

[@CitizenJournalistX]

Exponents...lol!

[@mauvepeony9354]

LOL i'm taking calc 2 next semester in college and i don't even know the e in pemdas....

[@dpaper7962]

E= exponents

[@conordawson2649]

Exponents

[@ashleysteinberg1740]

Do you think you could do the program with a baby?

[@siddhipatel3943]

can i finish the 2-year program at a community college and then transfer to an university to get my bachlors degree?

[@siddhipatel3943]

bachlors degree in nuclear medicine

[@jayg.4816]

U still have to go to the university for 4 years

[@UndeniablyMee]

I haven’t looked into information on a bachelors in nuclear medicine, so I would double check with the university’s requirements just to be sure! My best guess is that I would imagine so!

[@anthonym7130]

is the math hard

[@chrislawerson2111]

Hi, do you think a white-male will be able to do this career? Are there stigmas against white-men that might make it hard for us to find post-course employment? Thank you,

[@dylanbrostoff4352]

E-xponents

[@blackfire1671]

Did u consider yourself smart in high school ?

[@UndeniablyMee]

Black Fire That’s a good question! I wasn’t in honors classes or AP classes, I was an A-B, sometimes C, regular-shmegular student. But I also know that in High School, I wasn’t trying my very best!

[@blackfire1671]

Vanessa Woods I ask because I want to get into Nuclear Medicine and i was originally a Bio major and ive taken already to many Chemistry classes and Math classes but I didn’t want to be in school for to long and I’m really good at math and I’m just scared of going into the program i was never really into healthcare stuff and this is new to me

[@UndeniablyMee]

Black Fire I would recommend job shadowing before deciding to join the program. I really think you should see the “healthcare environment” because not everyone is cut out for it. My program offered that before starting, but it really is as simple as calling your local Hospital and asking the Nuc Med supervisor if you can shadow. And honestly if you’re good in math and chemistry, half of the battle is done! Career wise...as a Nuc Med tech you’ll never have to work out a “decay equation”...but educational wise..the program will be easier for you than most!

[@aydnofastro-action1788]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@Love091512]

E-exponent

[@psalmsurfer1]

E is exponents lol

[@incogspectator3042]

E=Exponents lol

[@antwoinewilliams2545]

E in pemdas is exponents lmaooo

[@BuiltUnderPressure]

You won’t have much free time doing any program and that’s the truth!

[@linda-belcher]

is a nuclear medicine technology program at a technical college treated the same as an associates degree in nuclear medicine ? i live in sc and i’m looking into midlands tech online for the nuc med technology program (it’s the closest to me but it’s 2 hours away) then the CT program (one semester program) at greenville tech after does that sound right? will those programs give me the right credentials ?

[@linda-belcher]

i’m a little confused 😅

[@UndeniablyMee]

@sophie pendragon Yes! If you do not already have an associates, by the end of the program you would receive your associates in applied science and a certificate in Nuclear Medicine Technology. The program is a certificate program. So they require at least an associates to enter the program. But they have another path that will complete your associates within the program, as long as you’ve met the prerequisites required. The college can explain that to you better than I can I’m sure!

[@UndeniablyMee]

Also…you can work in Nuclear Medicine without a degree in CT. The CT certification is extra, and a completely different profession. It helps in the long run to make yourself more marketable, but a CT certification is NOT necessary to work in Nuc Med. Hope this helps!

[@zohrehrahimy8076]

What is your instagram id?

[@lilitsogomonyan3860]

E= exponents