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Kayla Sigler In the late 80’s right after completing high school, I
enrolled in a hospital based X-ray technologist certificate
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences Program program. I found out I was pretty good at it and worked
Online Campus in hospital settings over the years while I raised my family.
I started finding myself in supervisory roles and decided to
Graduated 2021 continue my education by getting my associate degree.
In 2019, I received a postcard from Pima Medical Institute
about its Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences
(BSRS) online program. On a whim, I contacted the
school and sent my transcripts and, gratefully, was
accepted into the BSRS program.

At first I was intimidated because I was older and had
never been a good student, but I am finishing my
bachelor’s with a 4.0 GPA. I have been working full time
and even taking on management responsibilities while in
the program. Most weekends are spent doing homework,
but it’s all for a greater good. I have to keep the prize in
mind and it’s not like it’s a four-year program, it was only
14 months of my life!
I am currently a Center Manager over three imaging
centers, supervising 30 employees. I had been
overlooked for this position for years, but when my new
supervisor heard I was pursuing my bachelor’s degree
she noticed my value and promoted me. Many of my
courses, like those on ethics and compliance, have been
very helpful in my administrative role. Pima Medical offers
a great program to complete your bachelor’s degree
and I have been encouraging others to attend. You just
can’t go far without education.

... when my new supervisor heard I

was pursuing my bachelor’s degree

she noticed my value and promoted

me.

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