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Graduation/Answer to Sara's Question

Posted At : 7/3/08 10:41 AM | Posted By : Danelle Knepp
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Well as my email informs me it's been a month since my last post....

So what can I say I'm almost done school... I mailed my application to the ARRT just waiting to hear back from them so I can set a date for my test. I AM NERVOUS!!!!

Two finals this week so I need to study... study... study... and then I'm done!!!! Graduation is May 22 I almost can't believe it... I think it just hasn't hit me yet b/c I'm not excited yet... maybe after I get the date set for my registry and pass it...then I'll be excited.

Okay now to answer Sara's comment which was:

"I will be stepping into the role of the Clinical Coordinator in Charge at my facility and I'm wondering if you could give me any insight into how to relate well to my students. Any tid-bits of info that you may have, being a student now would be great! Thanks"

Sara Posted By sara | 4/29/08 4:39 PM

Sara, of course there is all the formal things you have to do like paperwork and what not, but I would have to say the best thing you could do to relate to your students is form a good relationship with them. Talk to them about other things in their life as well as things pertaining to clinical's. LISTEN and give HELPFUL ADVICE. I know my clinical coordinators were like my psychiatrists. I trusted them, I knew I could tell them if something was wrong at the clinical site, and I knew they would take care of it. But they were also just there for moral support. We always went some where away from the department so we would feel "safe" to say what was on our minds. Both of my clinical coordinators also helped with any difficulty we had with positioning or other questions I'll never forget the time my one clinical coordinator taught us how to use the portable x-ray machine we just went into an empty room and she showed us some helpful tips.. THAT WAS GREAT I hope I helped you in some way. Good luck in your new role

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Congratulations on your upcoming graduation, but remember it is only opening a door to a new beginning. The field of Radiology has changed greatly since I graduated in 1972. From hand developing film, automatic processors to now digital. To how much more sick and critical pts. are that we take care of (before a lot of them died) To Cat scan , Ultrasound, Vas Lab, Cath Lab, Pet scan and Mri that is common modalities now. Remember to treat each patient with kindness and compassion as if they were a member of your family. Remember that picture(image now) is you Rembrant, has your signature on it - make it your best - no matter if it is your first case of the day or at the end of a 16 hour shift. Keep soaking up everything, keep practicing and learning - Good Luck to a wonderful Future!!
# Posted By Ingrid | 5/7/08 7:26 PM
Danelle, good luck to you! We hope you know we're rooting for you and we can't wait to read more about your adventures in radiology!
# Posted By Jane Kollmer | 5/8/08 8:21 AM
As indicated on an earlier post the number of modalities related to our field is ever growing. If you have a chance you should also explore Radiation Therapy. The technology is going through another wave of advancement. In my opinion, ex-radiographers generally make the best radiation therapists.
Good Luck!
# Posted By Bob | 5/29/08 1:25 PM
Congratulations on your graduation.
# Posted By Jessica | 5/29/08 6:28 PM
Congrats on your graduation and GOOD LUCK for the ARRT boards! I will keep my fingers crossed for very new graduate. After passing the boards we all realize we were more nervous than we should have been, but it is our nature to be getting wired up around the unknown.
# Posted By Iva | 5/29/08 6:43 PM
Congratulations on your upcoming graduation. Everyone always is nervous before the AART exam. Breathe deep and relax!
# Posted By Judy | 5/30/08 12:01 AM
I remember writing my boards in 1976. I was given that day off work, and the Radiologist in the department had told me to "sleep in, take a long relaxing tub soak, don't do any studying, it'll just make you nervous". Well, that's what I did! I have to admit, I was still nervous as the time got closer. But, I got through it, passed, and embarked on a great career! And, 32 years later, I am still in the profession, and glad that I am. Congratulations on your graduation, and I hope that 32 years from now, you will look back and still be glad that you chose this profession.
# Posted By Karen | 5/30/08 8:42 AM
Congrats! I work for a radiology program also and am about to graduate 13 new radiologic technologists!
The one piece of advice I always give them on the registry is to "not second guess yourself"!! Don't change your first answer unless you are ABSOLUTELY SURE that you marked it incorrect.
You'll do fine, good luck!
# Posted By Emily | 5/30/08 11:30 AM
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