Hey Future Sonographers! Ready to dive into the world of clinical rotations and make the most of your sonography program? Let's break it down with some detailed tips to help you crush it: 1. Know the School Drill: Familiarize yourself with your school's policies and procedures for clinical rotations. Are they using an app like Trajecsys, or is it all about good old paperwork? Know where to find the forms, how to fill them out, and whether daily logs are a thing. 2. Unravel the Competency Mystery: Understanding the competencies required for graduation is key. What exams and hours do you need? C ..read more

Hey there, lovely readers! It's been a minute since I last shared my thoughts with you all, but life has been one big rollercoaster of professional twists and turns. Now, I'm back to doing what I LOVE – teaching. A few months back, destiny knocked on my door in the form of a DMS instructor position, and I couldn't be any happier. Sonography education has always been my passion, the driving force behind Sonography101, and now I get to ignite that passion in others. Buckle up, because I'm about to spill some beans about life as a DMS instructor and share some tips and tricks for all you new inst ..read more

Ahhhh... the 1st trimester dating ultrasound. It can be exciting and stressful for both the pregnant person and the sonographer. From the patient perspective, this can cause a high level of anxiety. Especially if the patient is bleeding, cramping, or if they have a history of miscarriages. This high level of uncertainty and vulnerability is difficult for the patient. And we, as sonographers, play an important role whether a pregnancy is viable or not. So let's learn a little about that early pregnancy: What is hCG? HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) is often called the pregnancy hormone becaus ..read more

I recently had a lovely meet and greet with a passionate up-and-coming student sonographer. I was reminded quickly of one of my biggest concerns when considering sonography as my career - pigeonholing. I'm here to tell you why that 1000% should NOT be a concern when entering this field. It's big and diverse and broad and exciting! Whether you're just considering the field, a student looking ahead, or a seasoned sonographer looking to be reminded of all the fascinating alleys, join me as we take a journey through the multitude of options at our fingertips: Ultrasound itself is not a pigeonhole ..read more

Hello, my fellow sonography peeps Today, I am so happy to introduce you to Jennifer Lindsey from Advanced Imaging. They have been in business for quite a while and Jennifer teaches sonographers how to open their own mobile ultrasound business smoothly and efficiently. I personally have been following her for quite a few months now and her podcasts/free content have been of huge help in my new business, ,CLOVER Diagnostic Center. Well, without further ado. Welcome Jennifer, thank you for joining us! Tell us a bit about yourself I was born in Florida and raised on an Indiana farm. Some of my fav ..read more

Deciding which sonography program is right for you can be quite intimidating, as there are numerous factors that have to be taken into consideration and can seem very overwhelming. Below are some essential questions you should be asking when deciding which program will be best for you: 1. What degree do they provide? Certificate Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree 2. Is the program CAAHEP accredited? This is CRUCIAL. As the sonography field continues to grow, competition is truly fierce and expectations are higher than ever. Graduating from a non-accredited program might have been acceptab ..read more

8/2021 Has opened many traveling opportunities despite the current situation with Covid, facilities are short staffed, many sonographers have either retired or taken perm positions or moved onto other careers, so if you have always wanted to take the leap perhaps this is your chance to jump in ! Currently, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, and Oregon are the only states with approved legislation mandating the licensure of sonographers. If you are considering traveling to any of the states mentioned, get prepared to get your licence, it takes filling out documents and paying some fees ..read more

In school, I learned very little about the ultrasound machine itself. There is already so much to learn in Ultrasound school right? Between anatomy, physics, and a scanning lab it already feels overwhelming. Also, there are so many different brands and models of ultrasound machines and each one is a little different from the other. Throughout my 20+ years of scanning our machines have gotten so much more complex... ahem …. better! New technology advances the electronics side and with the progressive 3D/4D capabilities, our post processing capabilities have skyrocketed. Over my 23 years of bein ..read more

Hello hello sonography friends! It feels like forever since I've written, I need to remember how to do this. I hope everyone has had wonderful holidays and the new year is being kind. I have been wanting to write this for a long time now. Daryan and I have discussed it, and one of the most common questions we both get from you all is regarding unaccredited programs. So, I want to clear some things up and ensure that you fully understand what the difference is. Please remember, as always, that this blog post comes from my brain and my perspective only. Daryan also has a blog post about how to c ..read more

Hello, my fellow sonography peeps It's been a while since my last blog. I hope you are all staying healthy and safe. I am so happy to bring you today an exclusive interview with the CEO of Ultrasound MedAcademy, Alain Fernandez. His platform was one of the ones I personally used when I was trying to prepare for my registry. He provides video lectures, webinars, mock exams, and A LOT more. Well, without further ado, let's begin our interview Welcome Alain, thank you for joining us! Tell us a bit about yourself: My name is Alain Fernandez, a graduate from the Ultrasound program at Florida Nation ..read more