How I Became a Sonographer | From Nursing to Ultrasound
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- Опубликовано: 30 июл 2024
- How I became an Ultrasound Technologist: my college journey to becoming a sonographer
WHY I chose ultrasound
HELLO FAM! And welcome to my channel!
I appreciate you being here always.
My name is Geselle and I am a sonographer that loves life and Disney.
Thank you SO MUCH for stopping by!!
Today's video is long, but very personal and near and dear to my heart. It's my story of how I ultimately became an ultrasound technologist/ sonographer. Many of you have been asking how I got into the field and if I love it. First off, I love it! Secondly, everyone's experience will be different. Where you live, what college or program you go to, what high school you attended, how you study... everyone has a different journey. This is my personal journey and what I went through to get to where I am today. I had my share of struggles and confusion, times where I couldn't get through a class, and had to repeat classes, but I made it. This is a story of life--ups and downs, setbacks and failures. But I wanted to share it because if I can do it, so can you. I am someone who battles with overthinking and anxiety. I want you guys to know that it's possible to achieve your dreams. Believe in yourself as hard as it is and know that if you truly want something you can make it happen.
In this video, I give tips on how to study, things you should know on how to get into a program, what it's like to be in ultrasound clinical, and advice/recommendations on other little details. So it's surely a video you should watch the whole duration of so you don't miss out on some key things that helped me get through college and ultimately my sonography program. I went through a bachelor's program for general sonography. I tried to shorten the story as much as I could but I wanted to make sure you guys get to hear my experiences, my struggles, and my achievements! I hope my story can help you out in any way. If there's anything else I can do, don't hesitate to comment below or DM me on instagram. I will happily answer your questions!
Thank you so much for being here, for supporting this channel, for growing in life with me. We are on the road to 1,000 subscribers! We made our September goal of 500 subscribers! I really appreciate you all. Stay safe, be kind, stay PAWSitive. And we'll see you on the next one!
XOXO, Ges.
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✨ TIME STAMPS:
[0:00] intro, hello everyone!
[1:31] high school
[2:37] college
[3:00] why I had to switch majors
[4:12] joining a sorority
[5:00] how I found ultrasound
[5:38] where I fell in love with ultrasound
[6:00] the moment I switched majors
[6:27] start of my ultrasound journey
[6:55] focusing on physics
[7:25] ultrasound program info
[8:08] applying to the program + interviews
[8:59] my application + interview results
[10:20] lab + clinical experience
[10:52] what happened after graduation
[11:29] my advice for studying + getting through school
[12:43] my final thoughts
HOW I became an ultrasound technologist
WHY I became an ultrasound tech
Sonography school college journey
Bachelor's Degree - Comprehensive Medical Imaging
Just two years ago right out of high-school I went out of state to study nursing at a college that was way to expensive and also distracting my grades werent the A’s and B’s they needed to be to get into the nursing program so I came back home applied to community college and found out about ultrasound. So far my grades are great and I’m applying to the ultrasound program next semester something I’m very excited about. I’ve recently started watching your videos and it’s just making me more motivated and excited for this future 😊
Amberly Delacruz wow your story is one that people need to hear, because it’s okay to also go through that, and I know it must’ve been tough. I too didn’t get the grades but that doesn’t mean we’re not smart or capable!!! Things do change when you enjoy the subject! I’m so proud that your grades are great and you’re applying to the program!!! I’m so happy for you 🥰 can’t wait to hear about you and your success, don’t be a stranger 🤍
Same literally... im applying to the program next fall
So happy that you figured out what you wanted to do and so proud of how hard you worked to get there!! x
ah thank you much!!! I truly appreciate it. it definitely was hard but I can say I made it! :)
I totally love your energy, and the lil jokes you throw in as you narrate your reason for becoming a sonogram tech. Way to go Geselle. Watching you from Tanzania.
The Vine Aw, thank you so much! Hehe. Gotta live life with PAWSitivity and laughter! Appreciate you! And wow so amazing! You’re the first person I’ve ever met from Tanzania 💖 welcome to the SonoGes fam!
The part you were trying to figure out what next to do. And, you took the first step, and then the next step! I am inspired.
NinjaAdvisor thank you! ✨ means a lot, I truly had no idea what I wanted to do for sometime. Found out nursing truly wasn’t for me. And happy I found ultrasound because I absolutely love it! 🥰
Journey videos are always the best to watch🙌🏻Learned a lot just from this😅💙
And I can't wait to see your journey to Texas! Thank you so much for supporting Dylan! :)
Another helpful & amazing video, I was also on the alternate list last year and I’m finally starting the program next month! I’m so anxious but this video really helped answer my questions / worries ❤️
Awww thanks Kaitlyn for watching! 🤍 Yay I’m sooo excited for you! This field is worth it, no matter how long the wait is! Don’t be anxious, you got this! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
You stuck through the hardest years of ur life! Only up from here :)
Cody & Taurus thank you thank you 🤍 trying to give back 🥰
I just started watching your videos and I love your personality!! I’m hoping to become an ultrasound tech. Although, I am nervous. I have a learning disability and takes me extra time to absorb information but I have proven to myself after years that IT IS POSSIBLE. Your journey is inspiring to me (I’m also a horrible test taker) 🤍🤍
Nicole Guerrero hi Nicole! ✨ thank you for watching, I appreciate you being here and taking the time to do your research! It’s ok and absolutely normal to be nervous, but if you put your mind to it I know you can get through it. Never give up if it’s something you truly want. Thank you for being so kind!! (I haaaate tests) lol. But it’s not about the grades that make you a good tech, it’s how much you’re willing to learn and to study/ focus/ and prove you want to help others and work on your scanning/ patient care skills. Hope to see you around and hear your journey! 🤍✨
I have known that I wanted to be a Sonographer since my freshman year of high school. I started college right out of high school and then about a year in life happened (marriage, kids, job..) and I had to put my education on pause to focus on family. After taking a 4 year break, I started my college journey again in August of 2019 and I am so glad I made the decision to do it. I have been dealing with the repercussions of slacking off my first year of college, which really hurt my GPA, but I'm finally able to apply for the program after this semester and I'm so excited and proud I have made it this far. I love that you made this video to share your college journey, it's nice to hear what others have gone through to get where they are. It is very inspiring!
Allison, thank you so much for watching and reaching out! I love your story, it's always important to remember where we came from. I am so happy for you that you are on your way and in your journey! That's SOO amazing! Please don't be a stranger I'd love to hear more about everything that you go through, I'm cheering you ON! Thanks for being here and supporting, it means the WORLD to me!
Congrats on our success. Thank you for sharing.
2Bears Outdoors thank you so much I appreciate it! Life isn’t easy at all but I just want to share too that it’s possible to reach your goals!!✨
Hello!! Can you please do a video on how your first semester of ultrasound school went, how challenging the classes were, and how you adjusted to the program overall and workload.
P.S very inspiring video 😊
Rena Butler hi thank you so much for your support 😍🥰 yes I’ll definitely go over that with you guys! I appreciate the fact that you want to know these things. ✨
Wow from nursing 😍 😳 🙌 to sonographer ..you rock 🎸 💪..continue to follow and listening. Because my eyesight is not too good... need to exercise more .. thank you 😊 for the motivation blessing 🙏 for everyone.
Thank you friend! Appreciate it! ✨
So so proud of you!!!!🥺
Malia Montenegro 😭😭😭 love you little one, thank you for watching & supporting, you know we make things happen if we really want them! ✨🤍
This video was so inspiring. Glad I watched it 🥰
thank you so much Kathryn, means so much!
Great video! So awesome to hear your story
CMoneyRN thank you for listening 🥰
CMoneyRN id love to hear your story!
lolgeselle full story when I get to 500 subs 😉
CMoneyRN that means we’re on our way to hearing that story soon 😍 I can’t waittttt
Great video, I’m an ultrasound student and just started my ultrasound channel for my journey!
Rachael DMS awesome! Welcome to the world of ultrasound 💕 excited to watch your journey!
lolgeselle thank you!
Rachael DMS I’ll totally be watching your videos 💕
Love the journey videos 👍🇨🇦
THE 604 ZIP CODE VANCITY! Thank you for watching and supporting, everyone has their journey and story. Hopefully we can spread positivity through it all. ✨
I am actually going to have to do physics all by itself as well. I'm so glad it's not just me. (: Thanks for your encouragement and help!
Ahhh yay! Don’t let physics scare you just focus and study! Taking it by itself really helped me too lol. Appreciate you watching my story!
Oh wow I’m going through the same thing right now! This is my third time take AP and I just can’t pass. I am very depressed and stressed but I’m planning on changing on major to medical lab technology! My parents are Caribbean and they want me to continue with nursing. My family overall is caring more on the pay rather than what I can handle! I’m praying that when I change my major everything gets better! I’m glad Im not the only one who struggles with anatomy
Stay PAWSitive and keep on going. There’s so much more in the medical field you can do that’s a good paying job, I promise!! Never give up on your dreams!! ❤️
From Georgia. & so grateful for your videos
hey hun! thanks for watching and supporting
Watching from Dallas, Tx! I’m currently a transfer student at uta doing pre-nursing classes. This semester has made me reflect on myself and if nursing is truly what I want to do and I’m having extreme doubt and my mental health has definitely suffered. I found sonography and I am really interested in it, I’m definitely going to do my research and decide if this is the right path for me. Thank you so much for your videos and sharing your journey! ✨🌸
Aw, hey Nelly! I am so happy that you are reflecting and seeing what fits in with your life and wants/ needs. I definitely had so much doubt, and have dealt with lots of mental health stuffs. So I totally understand what you're going through. I found a love with ultrasound and hopefully you'll find a love with something you end up choosing! Thank you for supporting and being here. Don't be a stranger, I love getting to know you guys!!!
@@lolgeselle Thank you so much! I have a question, what major does sonography fall under? I want to have a bachelor's in order to gain more opportunities in this field. Hope you have a safe Halloween! 🧡🎃
I wish I saw this 5 years ago when I was still in college haha this did cross my mind and I never fell through with it haha. I’m glad you found something that you love to do 😊
April Sarah aww really! Ultrasound crossed your mind? Thank you so much for watching and enjoying 🥰 if you don’t mind me asking, what did you end up choosing?
lolgeselle yeah because my cousins wife is one. I ended up graduating with a bachelors in kinesiology but I still want to go back to school haha
@@aprilsarah2786 kinesiology is awesome!!✨
Oo studying sonography sounds really interesting 😅 I miss college so much even though it's been a couple months since haha
Watch The Couch haha studying is studying but when it’s something you like it becomes easier 😍 what did you study in college?
You are so blessed❤️
Duet with Maria Tsukutani thank you love. I have to remember that everyday ❤️
Hello, I applied for an ultrasound program at a community college. I am hoping I get in, cross fingers. You inspire me, and I hope I can start my journey as a sonography student. 😊
Best of luck! You got this!!!
Being able to explain something to someone else means that you understand it really really well! Congratulations on your journey so far!
Thank you so so so much!!!! You're a GREAT person too who explains things really well, so I am proud of you too! Thanks for supporting
Watching from Dallas, Texas! Girl I can relate. I got a whole bachelor's degree and was going to go to med school. After I graduated, I realized it wasn't for me. Now I just finished taking a few extra prereqs and I'm applying to 2 sono programs this fall. Really hoping I get in so I can really immerse myself in the sonography world. Thanks for your videos! They keep me motivated 🥰
Jackie Soriano Dallas 😍😍😍 I’ve always wanted to visit!!!! Wow a whole bachelors! You are so amazing! 👏🏽 It’s okay too that you realized that; that happens and I hope people also take that positivity away from your story to theirs! I’m soooo excited for you to join our sonography world 😍 we need more amazing technologists who care about others and their patients. So proud of you keep up the hard work! Thank you for supporting it means the world to me, truly 😭😭🤍
Jackie Soriano I'm moving back to Dallas next summer so I can take my classes for a sonography program. I am planning on applying to 2 programs as well. :) I also have 2 bachelor's degrees so going back to school is giving me some anxiety but I am excited. Wishing you luck!
Bria ahhhh you guys are soooo cute and need to connect! So happy for you both 😍 Can’t wait to hear about your journey Bria✨
Bria ps 2 bachelors degrees and you’re nervous !??! You got dis in the bag 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 all you need is motivation and you’re on your way 😍
@@BehindTheBeauty100 oh awesome! Where are you moving from?? I also gotta agree, 2 bachelors!? Don't be nervous haha.
Good information 👍
Razel Rufin thank you 🙂✨
I was in nursing school to make my family happy and proud and it wasn’t for me. I should’ve went the sonography route to begin with lol but now looking to take a couple of pre reqs for sonography :)
Awww I have a similar story too! I know where you’re coming from. Definitely rooting you on!!! I love sonography I hope you find love for it too! ✨
@@lolgeselle glad I found your channel and know that I’m not the only one!
@@fuckkkkt33 I hope you’re doing well! ❤️
Thank you for sharing. You did not give up and grind it through. 👍🏻 Congratulations. Great job 👍🏻 a great model for others.
aw, thank you so much - I appreciate it. I don't know what I'd be doing right now if I did give u so this is much appreciated!
Most definitely! Let's get LolGeselle to 1000 SUBS! Miami in the house!
The Angry Teacher thank yoouuu so much!!! ✨ Miami is so cool I’ve only been there for a layover but wish I could visit soon!!!
@@lolgeselle LOL...Darn COVID! lol
The Angry Teacher I know right! Putting a damper into the year 😅
miss, please help me.. I live in the chicago area and i cannot find any sonography programs around my area.. i only find radiology programs.. I’m i not searching for the right terms? Or do i have to the radiology program to get a sonography job.. specifically Ob/ Gyn Ultrasound
Hi there! Look up "ultrasound programs" or "sonography programs" and sometimes they can be under radiology programs with a concentration in ultrasound. Mine for example was apart of the health sciences program called "comprehensive medical imaging" with a an emphasis in ultrasound. You can also look up on www.caahep.org to find accredited schools you can go to! Definitely join Facebook groups online to see if there are anyone who went to school in the Chicago area! I hope this helps, please let me know if you need more information!
How long did it take you to graduate? I am in my third year of college and thinking about switching from nursing to sonography. I started my nursing program and am beginning to realize I don't think nursing is for me. I mostly went into it because everyone wanted me to. This is what makes wanting to switch so hard for me because I don't want everyone to be disappointed in me. I am also scared to switch because that will put me behind a year so I would be in school for a total of 5 years instead.
Hi Mikayla! It took me 6 years of school in order to graduate. It would have been 7 if I didn’t get lucky to get in when I did, I was an alternate so I could have been pushed back a year but thankfully wasn’t. I’m going to make a video on my specific ultrasound journey. Hope you can stay tuned for that. But I realized nursing wasn’t for me. And that’s the same for me, my family wanted that for me as well. But I switched because I found something I loved. I think if they see you switching to something you’d actually enjoy and like to do, I don’t think they would be disappointed. You can explain to them how you feel, many people go through what you are going through, and what I went through. Don’t be scared if you find something you love. It’s not a race, but I can tell you this much.. I don’t regret it at all. I hope this answer finds you well. ❤️
@@lolgeselle This really made me feel better about taking a leap of faith and changing my life plans. It's scary and I am nervous for people to know, but I would rather do something that I love and actually look forward to doing one day. Thank you ❤️
@@mikaylahorn5116 take that leap of faith! At the end of the day, it’s your life and your future! Those who love you will support your decisions💕 and even those who don’t, they just want the best for you, but at the end of the day, the best for you is what you want, and what you love. I posted that new video about me taking 6 years! Hope you can watch it ❤️ good luck, I’m here for you, if you want to join my ultrasound discord for motivation, let me know! ✨
I was also going for nursing and even finished my pre requisite. The program though was frustrating. I had good grades but it was a lottery for community colleges and never wanted to pay private schools. I had to find another medical field and landed on Sonography. And I was the only male in class 😆.
Man, that's tough!!! Looks like we have stuff in common though. Glad you found sonography!
Viewing from Canada :)
Frances Obiakor Canada!!?😍😍😍 id love to hear how schools and programs are out there
can you please make a video about continuing education after completing an ultrasound program? Is it possible to test for a registry in Vascular if you completed a Gen/OB program?
Brittany Griffin yes!! I can do that 🥰 vascular is included in general ultrasound as well! So you can sit for vascular! If you go to ardms.org it can show you what you need to sit in for those exams! Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for your answer featured in a future video!! ✨
@@lolgeselle thank you so much! love your channel!
Brittany Griffin thank you for stopping by and joining the SonoGes fam!💖
What program or college did you go to. I am having trouble in looking for a ultrasound course program or college
I went to UNLV. You can find accredited programs on CAAHEP.org :))
Omg I am also a wrost test taker!! when it comes to exam, I get so nervos and make mistake eventhough I know the correct answer🙂
Yesss girl that's so me! We are in this together! Lol. Thanks for listening to my story!
I'm going to be a Sonographer no matter how the semester started❤️
You got this💓💓💓
Ate! May mga important question po ako sana po maisagot nyo🥹
Plano ko po mag radtech pero d ko po naabutan ang enrollment. Isa lng din kasi ang school dto na may radtech so ang 2nd choice ko po ay ang nurse. Makakuwa kaya ako ng mga tech-related speciality kung nurse lng ang career ko?
Kung gusto mong mag-radtech, i suggest na huwag kang mag-nursing. Kung nursing ka, nursing lang ang kaya mo. Ngunit maaari kang palaging mag-nursing at pagkatapos ay pumunta sa radtech. Bahala ka! Good luck!
Did your sonography program not require you to be an x-ray tech? Where I live you must be an x-ray tech to apply for sonography school! So altogether it takes 5 years of college (1 year prerequisites, 2 years radiology technology program, 2 years ultrasound program).. love your videos and personality, so cute ❤️
ava marie hi love thank you so much for watching! My program actually does not require that. 😱 But wow I’ve heard that was a thing in other places! But that’s great too because now you’ll also know how to shoot X-rays and that makes you more versatile and more knowledgable! Are you an ultrasound technologist who knows how to do xrays 😍😍😍 we have a tech like that at our place!
Aw you’re too sweet thank you so much for watching 🥰🤍✨
lolgeselle Nope.. I’m actually a freshmen in college 😂 so I’m currently taking my prerequisites! That’s just my plan 🤩 However, I know that it is a very competitive field. I am applying for the radiology program in January!
@@avamarie2115 ah that's amazing!! keep me updated on your journey!!!
lolgeselle yes I will! I was wondering if you could do a Q&A with your boyfriend since he is in medical school.. Does he have any time for a life at all? I am also considering medical school, but I don’t want to pursue being a physician if it will be bad for my mental health!
ava marie yes I definitely can!!!💖💖 that’s a great idea for a video! Always best to do your research ✨
Do you recommend applying to CSN Diagnostic Medical Sonography program?
Lanesia yes! They are accredited by CAAHEP and have a good success rate. They offer both the general track and the cardiovascular track so all you have to do is decide which track you plan on doing. They also have a competitive program. The minimum GPA is 2.5 but obviously you want to have the best GPA to get in compared to other students. And it’s an associates degree so if you’re okay with that, then sometimes associates can be better for someone rather than a bachelors. The degree doesn’t make a difference in pay, what makes the difference is bachelors takes longer to get, you can do more with a bachelors such as become a lead tech somewhere, be able to get a masters to become a director of a radiology department, or perhaps become a supervisor. If you’re not looking to move up, then associates degrees work just fine. I hope this was helpful! ✨
Yes I’m okay with an associates degree. Did you attend UNLV or CSN?
Lanesia I have a bachelors degree, I attended UNLV.
Do they have tradeschools? For this as well? I’m looking into it
LEENA Bxcj hi there! Definitely do more research on this! ✨
Here’s a website you could consider looking into:
www.ultrasoundtechniciancenter.org/education/sonography-programs-tech-schools-vs-universities.html
lolgeselle thank you !!!!
LEENA Bxcj my pleasure✨
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What is the salary ?? I’m also in Las Vegas and will be attending unlv.
Depending where you work it can be between 40k-100k+
I love your channel
aw thank you I appreciate you so much!
How are you such an inspiration WOW
BabyGSpam awww you’re tooo kind baby g💖
BabyGSpam thank you for supporting 😭😭😭😭✨✨✨
Can you do a video on what interview questions they ask?
Hi! I have two videos on this topic they’re on my “HOW TO” playlist 🥳
@@lolgeselle thanks💜
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Im watching from Texas, and lol love me some Whitney Simmons! haha
Cathy Tran YESSS GUUURRRLL👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Whitney all the way! I’ve always wanted to visit Texas! What’s your fave place to eat out there? Like the one place you’d recommend everyone go to!
@@lolgeselle Texas actually has so many good places to eat... but If I had to narrow it down to two.. one would be a place called Peak Restauraunt, I like it alot because its Nepali and Indian food and different, then I like Uncle Zhous which is a hand pulled noodles henan chinese cuisine, its a michelin restauraunt that came from New York and its soo good!
Cathy Tran oooou those sound absolutely delicious I’ll have to try them out one day 😍
lolgeselle you won’t be disappointed !
I am watching from Pico Rivera, CA..
Veronica Soria ah wow! That’s so cool, you’re so lucky!! I love going to California. I hope you’re staying safe and doing well out there, I know it’s tough already and then all these fires 😔
@@lolgeselle yes my family and I are staying safe its hard my husband and I have 4 kids and one has really bad asthma so we just have him inside everyday. We were playing on taking a trip to Vegas to visit my husband's aunt and uncle to get the kids out of the house.
Veronica Soria awww I hope he’s okay. Times are ruff😭 yes you definitely should, I recommend the Wynn/ Encore they have been the most amazing hotel since things have reopened. But I know there’s so many more places that need some love too! I hope you guys do make it out here sometime!
@@lolgeselle yes we are hoping for Christmas to be out there if not Thanksgiving.
Veronica Soria yayyy I’m rooting for you!!!✨
How old were you when you became a sonographer?
24!
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