What what you do in my situation ??

Question

I looking for some unbiased great advice. So let me start by saying im a 29 year old female who currently works as a medical assistant.. I  decided i wanted to be an ultrasound tech so I started taking prerequisites at my community college to get in the ultrasound program.. but now im not sure if i want to continue on this journey and kind of regretting it heres why
 
For 1 ) the ultrasound program in my community college is very competitive .they only pick 12 students out of hundreds of students that apply 
 
2) i wont be able to dont with my prerequisites and able to start my program (if i get accepted ) until next year 
 
3) since the ultrasound program is so competitive there is a high chance i wont be accepted and taking these prerequisites would be a waste of time if I don’t get accepted. And these prerequisites are not east and cause me a lot of stress. 
And the ultrasound program is the only program in my state. 
The reason im considering just doing lpn because i would go to a trade school and there is no prerequisite and pretty much everyone is accepted  and i can start basically as soon as i want. 
The ultrasound program is takes 1-2 years to finish prerequisites depending on each person. Then another 2 years to finish the actual program 
 
For the lpn program is takes 16 months if you go full time (which is what ill be doing) 
The stress of worrying about getting into the ultrasound program is affecting my mental health and i just want to say f it and apply to the lpn program. 
 
Ill be 33 by the time i finish my ultrasound program 
And for the lpn ill be 31 
Im just ready to start my life now im turning 30 in 2 months and dont have time to gamble on weither or not im going to get in the program and have a set back.. im ready to start my life and career. 
Both careers in my state are in high demand right now so im sure i can find a job with either.. im not sure what to do i would love to be an ultrasound tech and wouldn’t mind being a lpn but im not sure what to do
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I just want to know what would you do?

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Is an RN pathway an option? Both sound like great fields, but if being an RN is an option, I’d choose RN over either, especially LVN.

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You just need to know what is most important to you. Is it your dream? Try to imagine 50 years down the road, do you think you’ll regret not at least trying? Also, I absolutely suggest knowing what your options are, knowing what you’re choosing, the pros and cons of both, and knowing what you want to do if things don’t pan out the way you want. I hope this helps.

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I’d go for first choice. If it’s too hard you can still switch. But you might regret if you don’t try to be one out of 12. And you’ll be super happy if you are. I’d always see the larger picture. However, this is your life, not mine. And you decide based on what is important to you. Trust that you are able to make the best decision for you. Good luck!!

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I voted LPN because of all the options and opportunities you could have.... however, if you want to do ultrasound tech, and very passionate about it, whats stopping you from taking the chance? You said you may not even get in. But what if you do?!?! You can do anything you want. If you want it that badly, go for it. Give it the best you've got!!!!!

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Sounds like you have already decided to me so start making moves lpn sounds like it's the better choice in your opinion 
I wouldn't want to be anything in the health field (bad news and me don't do well together even if its not aimed my way i am very empathetic)

What what you do in my situation ??

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