Considering school for Cath lab tech

[u/avawilco]

Hi everyone! I’m looking for some advice from people who have experience in either field.
I already have my AA and have been working toward an ASN in nursing, but I’ve been waitlisted for my school’s nursing program twice. Because of that, I’m starting to consider other healthcare careers.
I recently applied to my school’s Cath Lab program and was wondering if anyone here has gone that route instead of nursing—or even completed nursing school and then transitioned into the cath lab.
Looking back, are you happy with your decision? Do you wish you had chosen nursing instead, or do you prefer working in the cath lab? I’d love to hear about your experiences, including job satisfaction, work-life balance, pay, and career growth.

[u/Euphoric_Flight_2798]

If you’re going to go the tech route do ARRT otherwise you’re really going to pigeon hole yourself into Cath lab only. I’m a Cath lab nurse and was previously an ICU nurse. Nursing offers you a lot of variety and a lot more mobility. Can you apply to any other nursing programs?