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jeff

Updated 3 hours ago

a good career choice? - 1288 Replies

[QUOTE who="Eugene in Granada Hills, California"]first off, i just wanted to thank everyone for talking the time to respond. My question is for...

Ronnie

Updated 15 hours ago

It's not fair for RT new graduate - 69 Replies

[QUOTE who="Donell in Kingston, Ontario"]I just want to say that we are looking for a full time RT in Belleville ON Canada. It is homecare and we...

MikeModular281

Military Medicine options for RT's?

Hello everyone, I will be graduating from my RT program in June and I am curious to my military medicine options? Mainly will my civilian credentials...

Snow Ninja

Updated 1 day ago

kettering vs lindsay jones - 207 Replies

PS Be aware CPR guild-lines just changed and that will effect the exam. It says so on the NBRC page. Ordering old training books that don't...

joee956

Updated 2 days ago

RT is the biggest mistake in my life - 36 Replies

I agree AARC and NBRC have done nothing worthwhile for the profession except ad fees and invent stupid meaningless titles and tests that they can...

Tina

Updated 2 days ago

Any current students or grads of RT program at HFCC in Michigan? - 27 Replies

At HFCC, do you receive a letter grade or pass/no pass for clinical courses?

your mom

Updated 2 days ago

NBRC- RRT- Clinical Portion - 82 Replies

[QUOTE who="Breathelife19 in Las Vegas, Nevada"]Hey guys, so I'm scheduled to take my rrt clinsims for the 2nd time next week. I absolutely bombed...

TJ

Updated 3 days ago

So lets hear the truth, is respiratory therapy really a good job? - 244 Replies

First think about it. More and more people are comming into the heath care system because of the age of the boomers and all of the people who...

KID

Updated 3 days ago

Recent Grad with no experience. - 1 Reply

Sorry to say that most places is on who knew know but thats only because the RT manager has a huge pile of applicants. Put down clinical experiance...

jonathanandrew

RT trying to get a license with a felony record

i had a felony arrest 15 years ago and the dept. of health in florida wants to denny my application. ever hear of this

winter1911

Updated 4 days ago

Which is better nursing or respiratory therapist? - 138 Replies

[QUOTE who="james in Irvine, California"]Hi...I may be moving ATL and i really want to pursue a career as a RT. Can you please tell me if there are...

zoey

Updated 4 days ago

Anyone attend Concorde Career College in CA...? - 204 Replies

Hi. I am maybe considering going to Concorde in Garden Grove for the LVN program. Does anyone know much is tuition for the program? Do they give...

KID

Updated 4 days ago

:::LOOKING FOR A TUTOR!!!::: - 1 Reply

[QUOTE who="NEW GRAD in Pico Rivera, California"]I'm in need of a tutor to help me pass the CRT EXAM!! I'm in the LA area willing to travel locally...

KID

negative people RT does not SUCK!!

RT is awesome i enjoy it; you cant find a job well the economy sucks rite now so stop crying. every other proffessions cant find jobs also so dont...

ICURRT

Updated 5 days ago

I really need some advice about respiratory therapy - 3 Replies

Someone told me that you can't go by the number of job postings online.The schools have agreements with the hospitals for job placement.You might...

NEW GRAD

Updated 5 days ago

How is the Respiratory Therapy Program at East LA Community College? - 78 Replies

[QUOTE who="jxj in Compton, California"]Hi Pinky, I just got in the RT program at ELAC this fall. Can you please email me the books used for the 1st...

cumazur

Updated 5 days ago

NBRC ruined my life- plese help! - 234 Replies

[QUOTE who="Brent in Key West, Florida"]Click the AARC link here and then scroll down the the one entitled "Notes from the chair, the great debate"....

RT78

Updated 6 days ago

Looking for a respiratory therapist job as new grad - 1 Reply

I am sorry to say, that it will be VERY difficult for you to find a job here. The Los Angeles area is super saturated with new grads who have been...

gothenburgmark

Updated 6 days ago

Tutoring for CRT in Philadelphia - 54 Replies

Sorry, I am new to this forum, and I thought it would automatically post my email. If you want tutoring from Gothenburgmark, in San Diego, Ca.,...

KID

Updated 7 days ago

please tell me that rt in not a mistake - 67 Replies

keep your head up people dont feel discouraged

Julio

Updated 8 days ago

Any Respiratory Therapists in Ontario or Canada?? - 51 Replies

[QUOTE who="netter in Edmonton, Alberta"]hello I am a Canadian RT working in Edmonton I will answer your questions as best as i can ~the 3 year...

kid in Corona, California

CPFT any advice?

i started reading a book on pft and was thinking of taking the exam after reading the whole book. is the exam hard? what kind of questions? anybody...

BikerDad in Odessa, Texas

Updated 10 days ago

Respiratory therapy Visa Sponsorship - 44 Replies

Hi, I am a RT student, who is expected to graduate in June 2009. Curruntly I am in Advanced Respiratory therapy program and I have good clinical...

vvnnyc in Jackson Heights, New York

Updated 10 days ago

Kettering CPFT or RPFT - 21 Replies

Has anyone purchased both the CPFT and the RPFT books and discs from Kettering? When I got the CRT books and disks 2 yrs ago, they were very similar...

jprado21

Which is in more demand Respiratory Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant

Hello!! I am debating whether or not to go into the RT field or Physical Therapist Assistant Field! I'm stuck I know I want to help anyone who is...

chumpz in San Diego, California

Updated 11 days ago

Starting out in RT - 521 Replies

I am just begining to look into San Diego schools that offer coarses in RT. I do not have any gen. ed completed. Are there any schools out there that...

Julio in Lancaster, California

Kettering NPS with 2011 Addendum for Sale

Hi, I took the NPS review in San Bernardino, CA by Kettering. I am selling my lightly highlighted books, they're new, basically. I took this course...

deepak_sfo@hotmail.com in Elk Grove, California

Updated 12 days ago

Want to buy new edition used Kettering Review Book for Neonates/Pediatrics (NPS) - 337 Replies

If someone wants to sell Kettering National Seminars Neonate/Pediatric Review book, please post. I need it ASAP. thanks

svg in Fort Lee, New Jersey

Updated 13 days ago

What is the best online review site to help me pass my CRT exam - 170 Replies

I found a website that had a review that was paid for by the month, you could use it for as long as you wanted. Unfortunately I lost the link and I...

Mark, RRT in Fresno, California

Updated 14 days ago

Is a Bachelors Degree in RT necessary? What about the BS in RT that is offerred by CCSD? - 111 Replies

Does anyone have any feedback as to whether a Bachelor's Degree is of any benefit in the RT field? I'm attending CCSD, and they (of course) are...

marktb68 in Phoenix, Arizona

Updated 15 days ago

Searching for job as new RT grad - 11 Replies

I am currently in my last year as an RT grad. I am trying to find teaching hospitals that will hire new grads. Can anyone tell me of some good...

Kevort in Fresno, California

Updated 18 days ago

If RT's save lives, why are we not as represented/respected as RN"S? - 133 Replies

I have been an RT for 14 yr's. so I know of what I speak. I have silently watched as RT's work Code Blues, weaned patients off ventilators, loved and...

henry in La Habra, California

1st year in clinicals

When beginning clinicals, does it test your knowledge of what you learned from 1st year, such as oxygen percent levels depending on the case? If you...

scott in Little Rock, Arkansas

Updated 19 days ago

Travel Therapist ??? - 472 Replies

Anyone here a travel therapist or worked as one? I'm currently looking into agencies but not sure which one is better. Looking for good pay,...

JGinzo in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Updated 20 days ago

CRT Test Exam Results - 112 Replies

Anyone looking to save 50$ for CRT Exam Practice test Results just post on this board and I'll send it to you.

Carolina_Girl in Spartanburg, South Carolina

Updated 22 days ago

Lindsay Jones - 26 Replies

Hi...looking to buy or borrow the Lindsay Jones Review for RRT and Clin Sims. Let me know if you have one or know of someone who is willing to part...

Terrydoggy in Pasadena, California

Updated 24 days ago

SJVC – Rancho Cucamonga vs Concorde – San Bernardino - 55 Replies

Hi All, I am an older adult wanting to go back to school and wanting to make a new life for myself. I am hoping to start a program at either SJVC –...

ITs Me in Overland Park, Kansas

Updated 25 days ago

New Grad here - 219 Replies

Hello all! So I have been out of school for 6 months now. I graduated from Kaplan College in Phoenix, AZ but moved to CA after graduation. I am...

louie in Dayton, Ohio

Updated 25 days ago

Respiratory Therapist Lobbying for greater skills. - 45 Replies

All respiratory therapist should unit and rally for more opportunities to use our clinical skills. The use of our skills is invaluable and should be...

Rolinda in Chula Vista, California

Updated 26 days ago

Show me the money... - 205 Replies

What are typical respiratory therapist salaries? Do some companies pay a lot more for this position than others? What does a top earner make in this...

acscls123 in Aberdeen, North Carolina

Jobs

What is the job market like in this field? It is bad as RN? Does anyone know of schools in NC?

medicalmind in Fort Worth, Texas

Updated 26 days ago

felony........ - 98 Replies

Iv'e been looking intently into the rct/rt feild intensly. the director of the school i talked to said that with my felony it is possible but alot...

cheri in Fort Thomas, Kentucky

Updated 26 days ago

Respiratory Work in Hospice/Homecare - 1 Reply

I just left a job in the Hospice field of doing Respiratory Care. It was by far one of the best and worst jobs I have ever had.. The perks were...

RespiratoryTherapist in Carmichael, California

Updated 28 days ago

American River College - 7 Replies

Anyone here attend or heard of American River College respiratory program.

RRT in Santa Ana, California

Updated 28 days ago

Average Respiratory Pay in Los Angeles California - 322 Replies

I am an RRT with 12 twelve years of experience currently living in Arizona. I recently got my California license and I am interested in relocating...

RRT crusader in Richmond, British Columbia

Updated 29 days ago

NBRC practice exams - 1 Reply

Are the NBRC practice exams worth buying? Has anyone bought one and did it help you to pass the CRT boards? Thanks.

mama123 in Rancho Cordova, California

Updated 1 month ago

Independence University Students - 54 Replies

I am curious are their any students having problems with their clinical site schedule interfering with your fulltime job? I know when your taking...

Carolina_Girl in Spartanburg, South Carolina

Lindsay Jones

Hi...I'm looking for a new/used Lindsay Jones review for the CRT/RRT with SIMS. Preferably one in the past few years. Please let me know if you or...

Awesome RRT Hero in Riverside, California

Updated 1 month ago

Tracheostomy and Oxygen - 51 Replies

I am wondering if using a nasal cannula to deliver O2 is effective with someone with a tracheostomy (assuming the cuff is deflated).

Awesome RRT Hero in Riverside, California

Updated 1 month ago

would you pick RT again? - 240 Replies

If you had to pick a career over again knowing what you know now about RT, would you still choose to be a respiratory therapist?

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