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alicia1206 · Joined: 13 Sep 2007 Posts: 3 Location: Knoxville, TN

The school I am attending offers both a certificate program as well as a Bachelor degree in Nuclear Medicine.. With the certificate, I would have a Bachelor of Health Science degree with the certificate in Nuclear Medicine. My current plan is to have the additional 18 months in clinicals, and I will have an AS in Radiography and a BS in NM. Will there be any advantage to doing things the way it is planned now (as far as $, job opportunity, etc), or will the certificate be just as well? I will save myself 18 months in clinicals not to mention the money spent on tuition. Any help/advice is appreciated! Thanks!

alicia1206 · Joined: 13 Sep 2007 Posts: 3 Location: Knoxville, TN

Thanks again for any advice that anyone may have... Smile

hjhogle · Moderator Joined: 23 May 2006 Posts: 609 Location: CT

If you're that anxious for a response, this may not be the best place to ask.

You'll need to wait a bit, give folks time to see your post

Suzanne · Joined: 07 Jan 2008 Posts: 2

I think that's a great idea.

You save money, plus you are cross-trained in radiography and nuc med.

lilstevie · Joined: 31 Dec 2007 Posts: 5 Location: Greenville, MI

Alicia,

Go for the radiology training also, nucmed is becoming a "hybrid" modality with CT. Your additional training will be a great asset once you're working in the field.
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