Natalie Avni shares her journey from failing anatomy class to becoming a department supervisor in sonography, revealing the diverse career paths and opportunities beyond just scanning babies.

• Failed her first anatomy course but persevered through sonography school with a newborn
• Balanced motherhood and education by studying until 2am while her husband handled bedtime
• Specialty certifications are required for different areas like OB-GYN, abdomen, and vascular
• Career options include clinical work, education, sales, and application specialists
• Sonography offers more regular hours than some healthcare careers, making it family-friendly
• Built a successful social media presence during COVID when patients were hesitant to visit offices
• Working relationships with nurses vary by department - labor and delivery nurses were most collaborative
• Toxic workplace environments should not deter you from the entire profession
• One supportive person can completely change your career trajectory
• Managing emotional situations when delivering difficult news is one of the most challenging aspects

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