Mary Lanning Healthcare - School of Radiologic Technology

Congratulations to the Mary Lanning Healthcare School of Radiologic Technology class of 2024! Good luck in your future educational endeavors and careers! Thank you to everyone who helped make our graduation ceremony a success.

* ONE day until graduation! *
The students have been counting down all week.
This week they also took time and recognized a few technologists at their clinical sites by choosing a few to give the "Apple award". The Apple award is given to a technologist that they feel goes above and beyond when teaching them in the clinical setting. They answer questions while remaining patient and offer their help when seeing a student struggle and are just overall welcoming and kind to the students.
The Hastings students chose the technologists at Hastings Orthopedics - Kristen and Aundrea. The Kearney students chose Kelli Rademacher from our Good Samaritan Hospital clinical site. Congrats ladies and thank you for being part of the education process of our students, setting a good example, and having a positive impact on their clinical education.

**Announcement!**
Our graduation ceremony for this Saturday 7/13 at 11:00 am has been moved to the French Memorial Chapel on Hastings College campus. This is due to circumstances out of the School's control. The Fuhr music hall is undergoing construction and remodeling of the restrooms. This work will not be completed by this week. The French memorial chapel is a great facility and is located at 710 Turner Ave and is in the center of the circle drive. Thank you for your understanding.

Senior Spotlight * CLASS of 2024 * Natalie Koubek

Hello everyone! My name is Natalie and I am a senior in the Mary Lanning School of Radiologic Technology. Prior to Mary Lanning I finished my generals at the University of Nebraska - Kearney. During my first two years of college I was an active member in my local church’s college aged ministry group, C20, as well as Gamma Phi Beta sorority. This summer I will be graduating from Mary Lanning with my associates in radiologic technology as well as my bachelors degree from UNK. After graduation I plan to continue my education at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. I will be obtaining a degree in their diagnostic ultrasound program. Hopefully, within the year after, I will be furthering my ultrasound education in a cardiology program.

I want to say thank you to everyone who has helped me get to where I am today. Thank you to God for setting this plan for me. To my family and friends for supporting me throughout it all. To my instructors for helping me obtain this degree the past two years. And to myself, for having the determination and will to never quit when my goals seemed impossible. You have all been a great inspiration in my life and I will hold all of my experiences close. Here’s to the sleepless nights, early mornings, and countless hours in between that got me to where I am today!

Senior Spotlight ~ Class of 2024 ~ Alivia Anderson

Hey there! My name is Alivia Anderson and I’m from Minden, NE. I attended Central Community College in Hastings prior to being accepted into the Mary Lanning School of Radiologic Technology program. In July, I will graduate from Mary Lanning with an associate degree. I’m excited to announce that following graduation I will be working full-time at Grand Island Regional Medical Center. I will work as an x-ray tech while also cross training in CT.
These last two years have flown by so fast! Thank you so much to all my teachers, coworkers, and techs at all my clinical sites for teaching me so much. Now onto the next journey as a Radiology Technologist!

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT ~ Class of 2024 ~ Taylor Berumen

Hello! My name is Taylor Berumen and I was born and raised in Kearney, Nebraska. I started my journey at UNK in 2019 on the Pre Radiologic Technology track. After a few years at UNK I was accepted into Mary Lanning’s program. At UNK I was a member of the Pride of the Plains marching band as well as the UNK Cheer Squad before really diving into my studies for x-ray school. Along with graduating from Mary Lanning with my Associates of Applied Science in July, this fall I will be graduating from UNK with my Bachelors of Science in Applied Health Sciences. Following graduation my plan is to start full time at New West Sports Medicine as an x-ray tech in August! Here I will also be cross trained for MRI! I am so excited for this next chapter of my life and furthering my knowledge in MRI!

Senior Spotlight- Class of 2024 - Braden Oliver

Hello! My name is Braden Oliver and I am from Falls City, NE. Following graduation from Falls City High School in 2020 I attended Hastings College for 2 years to obtain my prerequisites and be a member of the men’s golf team.
I will be graduating from Hastings College with a bachelors degree in Health Technology and a minor in psychology as well as my associates degree from Mary Lanning. I have accepted a job at St. Francis in Grand Island as a full time x-ray technologist starting in August. I will also continue my education in CT and MRI while on the job. I’ll be forever grateful for the Mary Lanning staff for pushing me to be the best I can be and my classmates for being there every step of the way.

Senior Spotlight * Class of 2024 * Alyssa Thomas

Hi all, my name is Alyssa Thomas! I grew up in Kearney, NE. After graduating high school, I ended up in Grand Island where I went to CCC for my general education for radiology! In August of 2022 I started my journey at Mary Lanning, and it has been nothing short of amazing. I’m very grateful and proud to be graduating from their radiology program in July! Post graduation I plan to cross train in CT and hopefully Interventional Radiology as well. I found a passion for Interventional halfway through my time in the program and I hope to further a career in that someday.

I am so thankful for all the techs that I have met and the knowledge that they have shared with me over the years. They have all made a lifelong impact on me and I will continue to use their tips and tricks in my career wherever it may take me. I would also like to say a thank you to all my family, friends, teachers, and techs that have supported me through these 2 years. I know I wouldn’t be where I’m at today without their support!

Senior Spotlight * Class of 2024 * TaiLyn Kounnavong

Hey all!
My name is TaiLyn Kounnavong. I am originally from Lexington, Nebraska. I attended the University of Nebraska-Kearney in 2020-2022 working towards my undergraduate degree. Following my first two years at UNK I was accepted into MaryLanning’s School of Radiologic Technology for the following two years to finish my general studies! In August I will graduate with a Bachelors Degree in Health Sciences from UNK along with an Associates Degree of Applied Sciences in Radiologic Technology through Mary Lanning this July! Following graduation from both UNK and Mary Lanning I will be continuing my education by attending an MRI program through UNMC. I have hopes to also complete a CT Practicum before beginning my MRI program in the fall.
In May of 2025 I will begin my career back home working at Lexington Regional Health Center!!
These past two years of endless studying, early mornings, and long drives have all been very worth it!! I want to thank my family, friends, teachers, and techs I’ve met over the past two years for your patience, encouragement, support, and love throughout my time in this program. I truly couldn’t have done it without all of you!

Senior Spotlight - Class of 2024 - Jake Burton

Hello, my name is Jake Burton. This is my little family, my wife Rachael and son Wylie. We currently live in Grand Island but will be moving to Boise, Idaho following graduation. My wife and I are excited to live near the mountains and do outdoor activities with our son.

The last two years have been so wonderful and hectic all at the same time. Between the birth of my son and taking extra classes to graduate with another bachelor's degree from UNK, I am thrilled to be nearing the end of this journey. Currently looking at options at a couple different facilities in Boise. Blessed to have been a part of this program and meeting some amazing people.

I need to say thank you to my amazing wife. She has been my rock this whole time and she has always been there to help me after the countless late night's of studying and clinical work. She also gave me the best son anyone could ever ask for. He is the most fun and I can't wait to have more free time after graduation to play with him and take him hiking.

Senior Spotlight * Class of 2024* Josie Sonderup

Hello! My name is Josie Sonderup and I grew up in Fullerton, NE. I went to Northeast Community College my first year and completed my general studies in hopes of being accepted into a radiology program. I then applied to the Mary Lanning Radiologic Technology Program where I will receive my associate’s degree. I plan to later finish my bachelor’s degree through the University of NE - Kearney.

After graduation, I plan to move closer to home and accept a job at a hospital nearby where I also hope to cross-train in CT. I am overly grateful for this experience. I want to give a huge thank you to the Mary Lanning staff for believing in me and my friends and family for their constant support and push to keep going.

~ SENIOR Spotlight ~ Class of 2024 ~ Leslie Trump

Hello, my name is Leslie Trump! I am a 29 year old married mom of two. I decided to go back to school in the spring of 2022 where I attended CCC to complete my prerequisite courses. During
this time I was accepted into Mary Lanning’s Radiologic Technology program.
On July 13th I will be graduating with my Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiologic Technology from Mary Lanning. Shortly after, I will obtain my mammography certification
through MTMI and my Bachelors of Health Sciences from UNK. I am also delighted to announce I have been accepted into Washburn University where I will pursue a degree in diagnostic
sonography this upcoming August.
During senior year my three year old son was diagnosed with stage 3 kidney disease. Through all the changes that take place with a sick kid; my teachers, classmates, clinical colleagues, and
bosses were nothing short of absolutely amazing. Due to this, Mary Lanning Healthcare as well as the School of Radiologic Technology will forever hold a special place in my heart and I am
happy to announce I will continue my employment with them post graduation!
I am so very excited for this next step towards living out my dreams in medical imaging! However, none of it would have been possible without the grace of God and the incredible support system I am surrounded by. My husband has poured love, support, and encouragement into me every step of the way. Countless friends and family members have stepped in to help when schedules conflicted. And last, but certainly not least, my instructors and clinical coworkers have been indescribably impactful. I am forever grateful for each and every one of you!

Thank you to our faculty and clinical preceptors. We appreciate you!

is grateful for educators. It is through their support that R.T.s are empowered to provide Gold Standard patient care. Thank you for being a part of the education journey!

Faculty and the senior students attended the Annual NSRT conference in Lincoln. They competed in Student Bee and scientific exhibit competitions, attended CE lectures and a job fair.

Our next General Session speaker. Thank you to Mary Lanning Healthcare for sponsoring this speaker!

Happy National Radiologic Technology week to our alumni, clinical staff, clinical preceptors, students, and faculty! Thank you for all you do for patients, patients' families, and our students!

The Mary Lanning Hastings campus senior students participated in the trunk or treat event held at Mary Lanning Healthcare on Oct 30. It was a great event with so many creative trunks and a ton of kids came. Thank you students for volunteering your time and resources.

Have a safe and happy Halloween!

New grads & Alumni.......here is another job opportunity that was sent to me. Dundee County Hospital in Benkelman, NE has technologist openings and are willing to train in multiple modalities: CT, mammography, DEXA, and MRI. Flexible scheduling and competitive wages. Contact Kelli Jessee - Radiology manager for more information [email protected]

Grand Island Regional Medical Center currently has a full time opening for an Interventional/Cath lab technologist.

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Happy First Day of Fall!

Kearney County Health Services in Minden, NE is looking for a PRN/casual Radiologic Technologist. Here is the link for more information:

Kearney County Health Services - Radiological Technologist PRN / Casual PositionSchedule may vary, please reach out for more detailsPosition SummaryPromotes safety and provides the highest level of patient care while performing various types of diagnostic imaging procedures including X-ray examinations, CT scans, Bone Density (DEXA) scans, C-Arm and Surgica...

It’s been a crazy, busy and fun 4 weeks with our new students starting classes on Aug 21. This week is their first week in clinical and I know they were super excited to get into the imaging departments. Welcome class of 2025!

Happy Grandparents' Day!

Happy Labor Day! Kick back and enjoy a well-deserved break.

Mary Lanning Healthcare is reopening its east Visitor Entrance after Labor Day. That means hospital visitors beginning Tuesday may park in the east lot and enter through the entrance marked C. People who are coming for outpatient procedures or checking in to the hospital should still use the North Entrance (A) and those coming for surgery should enter through the Surgery Entrance (B). For more information about the changes, please see https://www.marylanning.org/news-calendar/news/east-visitor-entrance-to-reopen-construction-on-building-link-begins

Congratulations to the Mary Lanning school of Radiologic Technology class of 2023! This class have all earned an Associate’s degree from Mary Lanning and Bachelor’s degrees from either Hastings College or UNK. We are so happy to have agreements with both institutions for this opportunity.

Last week our Hastings students recognized and thanked a technologist of their choosing with the annual Apple Award. This award is given at each campus annually to a technologist that they feel was a great teacher throughout their clinical experience, welcoming to the clinical site, approachable and friendly. They chose Shelby Miller for this honor. Shelby recently returned to Radiology from IT and is the new Imaging Manager! She is doing fantastic things and the seniors took notice. Congrats Shelby! The school appreciates your hard work and knowledge you share with our students.

Have a happy and safe Independence Day!