Pulse Radiology’s RN to BSN & MRI Tech Program

Pulse Radiology Institute, located at 175 Hampton Point Drive, Suite 4, Saint Augustine, Florida 32092, is an educational institution focused on MRI technologist training and radiology education. PRI offers an 18-month Associate of Science in MRI program that combines online coursework with supervised clinical externships at approved healthcare facilities. The curriculum covers MRI safety, physics, imaging procedures, and simulation training using ScanLab before students begin clinical work. The program is designed for non-allied health professionals and current allied health workers who want to pursue MRI training. PRI is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 7806, and its MRI program is accredited by ARMRIT.

The 18-month Associate of Science in MRI program at Pulse Radiology Institute covers 76 total credits, including 34 technical credits, 20 general education credits, and 22 clinical credits. Students complete over 1,000 hours of supervised clinical externship at approved healthcare facilities, gaining real patient experience in diagnostic imaging environments before entering the workforce. Coursework is delivered online through Canvas LMS, with access to live and recorded lectures, interactive discussion boards, and weekly faculty office hours for one-on-one academic support.

One element that separates PRI from traditional MRI programs is the integration of ScanLab MRI simulation technology. Students practice MRI sequences, slice positioning, parameter adjustments, and imaging protocols in a virtual environment before entering a clinical setting. This combination of simulation and supervised clinical training helps students build confidence and technical readiness. The program accepts both non-allied health professionals and current allied health workers looking to specialize in magnetic resonance imaging, so prior radiography experience is not required for enrollment.

Graduates are prepared to pursue eligibility for the ARMRIT certification exam and positions in hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, orthopedic clinics, and specialty diagnostic facilities.

With MRI technologist employment projected to grow faster than the national average and competitive salaries reported across nearly every state, the associate degree pathway at PRI provides a structured route into a career with long-term demand and strong earning potential.

The healthcare industry has made it clear that a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is becoming the standard expectation for registered nurses in clinical and leadership settings. According to the 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics, registered nurses earned a median annual wage of $93,600, with the lowest 10% earning $66,030 and the highest 10% exceeding $135,320. BSN-prepared nurses consistently land on the higher end of that range due to the advanced clinical knowledge, evidence-based practice training, and leadership competencies that come with a bachelor’s degree.

Registered nursing is projected to grow 5% from 2024 to 2034, faster than the national average for all occupations. The BLS estimates approximately 189,100 job openings per year over that decade, driven largely by an aging population and the increasing prevalence of chronic health conditions. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing reported in 2024 that 73% of all registered nurses now hold a BSN, the highest percentage ever recorded. That number continues to climb as more hospitals pursue Magnet Recognition status, which favors BSN-prepared nursing staff.

Pulse Radiology Institute’s online RN to BSN program is built for nurses who are already working and cannot step away from their careers to go back to school. The curriculum covers nursing leadership, community health, research methodology, and evidence-based clinical decision-making, all delivered through the same Canvas LMS platform used across PRI’s programs. Students receive structured academic support and flexible scheduling that fits around shift work and personal commitments.

Our MRI technologist program is an ARMRIT-accredited, direct-entry Associate of Science in MRI, open to students with no prior radiography background. MRI technologists report salaries ranging from $61,470 to $112,420 annually, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and work across hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, orthopedic clinics, and specialty diagnostic facilities. With 6% projected job growth and sustained demand in nearly every state, magnetic resonance imaging is one of the more stable and financially rewarding specialties in allied health.

The program runs 18 months and totals 76 credits, broken down into 34 technical credits, 20 general education credits, and 22 clinical credits. You complete more than 1,000 hours of supervised clinical externship at approved healthcare facilities, building real patient care experience in diagnostic imaging environments before you graduate. All coursework is delivered online through Canvas LMS, with live and recorded lectures, interactive discussion boards, and weekly faculty office hours available throughout the program.

What sets our program apart is the integration of ScanLab MRI simulation technology into the curriculum. Before entering a clinical setting, students practice MRI sequences, slice positioning, parameter adjustments, and imaging protocols in a virtual environment designed to build familiarity with scanner operation. This preparation supports confidence and technical readiness during the clinical externship.

Graduates leave prepared to pursue eligibility for the ARMRIT certification exam and roles in hospitals, imaging centers, orthopedic practices, and specialty diagnostic networks.  The structured 18-month pathway provides a defined timeline from enrollment to workforce entry, with clinical hours, simulation training, and academic support built in from the start. Learn more about our MRI technologist program

Our MRI technologist classes are structured around a single degree pathway, the 18-month Associate of Science in MRI, accredited by ARMRIT and designed for students entering the field without a prior imaging background. The curriculum covers 76 total credits across technical, general education, and clinical coursework, giving you a complete foundation in MRI physics, patient care, anatomy, and imaging protocols. MRI technologists earn between $61,470 and $112,420 per year, per BLS data, with 6% projected job growth making this one of the more in-demand specialties in diagnostic imaging.

Classes are delivered fully online through Canvas LMS, with access to live and recorded lectures, weekly faculty office hours, and interactive discussion boards. The online format gives you flexibility without removing the academic structure and instructor access that keep you on track across 18 months of coursework. Whether you are transitioning from outside healthcare or already working in an allied health role, the curriculum is built to meet you where you are.

Technical coursework is paired with ScanLab MRI simulation technology, which allows students to practice MRI sequences, slice positioning, parameter adjustments, and scanner operation before beginning the clinical externship. This simulation layer helps bridge classroom instruction and supervised patient care. During the clinical phase, students complete more than 1,000 hours of supervised externship at approved healthcare facilities.

Graduates are prepared to pursue eligibility for the ARMRIT certification exam and enter the workforce with online coursework, simulation training, and supervised clinical experience completed through a structured 18-month program. The combination of online classes, simulation training, and supervised clinical hours gives you a structured, time-defined path from your first course to your first job in MRI. Explore our MRI technologist classes.