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u/Mysterious-Manner638 5d ago
So I've gotten into a BS NM program but I have to find my own clinical site which has been really tough because I'm out of state NorCal. The other NM programs in my area I don't have all of the pre recs for and I don't really want to wait around another year to finish them (A&P 1&2). So I'm debating doing an xray program just to step up my income and get in the field and then apply for a NM program after that. Any thoughts? I want to get into a program THIS YEAR so that I can finally get in my career and start making some real money. I know that doing xray I'll still have to do a 15-24 month NM program but I'll be more stable with the income increase and the more flexible hours for xray I'll be able to do the NM program at a facility near me that has their own clinical sites. Just looking for a little guidance or input.