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kelsey
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How did you manage balancing clinical rotations with work and studying during radiologic technology school, and what helped you get through the toughest weeks?
I’m starting radiologic technology clinicals soon and they require a full time schedule that makes it difficult to keep my current full time job. I live on my own and am responsible for all of my bills, so I’m trying to figure out how students realistically manage this transition without falling behind financially. Thank you in advance for any advice.
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Shelley DeReu RN, BSN, CNMT
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Hi Kelsey,
The radiologic technologist professional society - American Society of Radiologic Technologist- (ASRT.org) offer entry level scholarships for students. You will most likely become a member of the ASRT when you graduate. You may have to become a member at a discounted student rate to apply for the scholarship. Phone # is 800-444-2778. The office hours are Monday thru Friday 7:00 am to 4:30pm mountain time. They have an email also but this site will not let me post it.
Also the National Radiologic certification board; The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists offers the Royce Osborn Minority Student Scholarships for entry level students. If this applies to you, Call 877-560-2778. I suggest you look into both of these now to get a good understanding what you need to do get an opportunity for these scholarships. Both institutions are very easy to talk to, just be clear what you are asking when you call.
I see you are in Ohio, I encourage you to contact the Ohio Society of Radiologic Technologists (OSRT.org) Education and Research Foundation. They have a generous student scholarship/grant program (from their website) If you have to join these societies, do so as it will look good on your resume. Be involved too if possible--great resume item. Do this now, they are on social media so take a look.
Next, talk to your contact person in your program or your college counselor, you need a plan and they should be able to give you some suggestions for class schedule and clinical internship when that time comes to help manage cost.
I'm assuming you have a day job now but consider getting a job you can work weekends, and has shift work such as evenings and you could pick up extra hours during your program's break schedule. Does the hospitals/clinics that your program rotates through, do they hire student techs to assist the imaging department in the evenings, weekends and holidays when staffing may be light? If not, take it upon yourself to look for a hospital/clinic near you and go ask if they would be interested in hiring a student tech. Let people know what you want and need because you may be filling a need that they have also.
In a different era, I put myself through NM school and it seemed impossible to support myself and pay for school but when you look, you can usually find the help you need. I wish you the very best, Good luck!
The radiologic technologist professional society - American Society of Radiologic Technologist- (ASRT.org) offer entry level scholarships for students. You will most likely become a member of the ASRT when you graduate. You may have to become a member at a discounted student rate to apply for the scholarship. Phone # is 800-444-2778. The office hours are Monday thru Friday 7:00 am to 4:30pm mountain time. They have an email also but this site will not let me post it.
Also the National Radiologic certification board; The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists offers the Royce Osborn Minority Student Scholarships for entry level students. If this applies to you, Call 877-560-2778. I suggest you look into both of these now to get a good understanding what you need to do get an opportunity for these scholarships. Both institutions are very easy to talk to, just be clear what you are asking when you call.
I see you are in Ohio, I encourage you to contact the Ohio Society of Radiologic Technologists (OSRT.org) Education and Research Foundation. They have a generous student scholarship/grant program (from their website) If you have to join these societies, do so as it will look good on your resume. Be involved too if possible--great resume item. Do this now, they are on social media so take a look.
Next, talk to your contact person in your program or your college counselor, you need a plan and they should be able to give you some suggestions for class schedule and clinical internship when that time comes to help manage cost.
I'm assuming you have a day job now but consider getting a job you can work weekends, and has shift work such as evenings and you could pick up extra hours during your program's break schedule. Does the hospitals/clinics that your program rotates through, do they hire student techs to assist the imaging department in the evenings, weekends and holidays when staffing may be light? If not, take it upon yourself to look for a hospital/clinic near you and go ask if they would be interested in hiring a student tech. Let people know what you want and need because you may be filling a need that they have also.
In a different era, I put myself through NM school and it seemed impossible to support myself and pay for school but when you look, you can usually find the help you need. I wish you the very best, Good luck!