In what kind of setting do you practice? Please describe what it's like working in that kind of setting.
Part of my week is spent in class learning the didactic portion of the program, taking tests, and practicing positing and techniques in our energized lab. The other part of my week is spent in a hospital where I get to work side by side with radiographers, and use what I've learned in the classroom to take images of patients. I'm only at the beginning of my second semester so my experience is limited, but everyday I learn something new.

How/why did you get into your particular field?
My mother has been a nurse for more than 15 years. When I was growing up, my dinnertime was spent listening to her talk about her night at work, her patients and the interesting things she did or saw. My mother's stories fascinated me, so even as a child I knew that, one day, I would work in the medical field. I chose radiography because it is the perfect blend of science and technology - the two things I've always been interested in.

What are your greatest professional accomplishments thus far?
My greatest accomplishment, thus far, has been making it through my first semester. Being a single parent, it was challenging trying to balance school, clinical rotations and taking care of my son, but I did it and even managed to make the Dean's List.

What are your professional goals for the future?
After graduating I plan to work in a hospital setting and continue my education. So far, mammography, CT and ultrasound have caught my interest. I'm truly looking forward to my future as an imaging professional.