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Narditorino

Updated 3 hours ago

Job outlook for Respiratory Therapy in Georgia? - 7 Replies

Socal kimi, I actually finished all my prerequisites at Mtsac years ago and I was in the waitlist for RRT and finally, just last week I received a...

New RT

Updated 4 hours ago

AAS vs. Bachelors - 53 Replies

[QUOTE who="Mark RCP in Somewhere out there"]For reasons not understand , yes there are Respiratory technicians= they are and in most hospitals still...

Dian

Updated 19 hours ago

Anyone attend Concorde Career College in CA...? - 215 Replies

Hello, I am 27 year old that has decided to go back to school. I currently work full time and love on my own and I need of some advice. I have been...

Chrissy

Updated 1 day ago

Kettering CPFT or RPFT - 40 Replies

Interested in purchasing kettering CPFT or RPFT study books, anyone selling please email me at chigginsm@gmail.com, thank you.

christine

Updated 1 day ago

Children's Hospital Los Angeles - 37 Replies

[QUOTE who="Mom in San Diego, California"]Thanks so much !!! R all interviews the same day?[/QUOTE] are you going tomorrow for the interview? did...

ella

Updated 1 day ago

HARD TO FIND JOBS IN THIS FIELD! R U SERIOUS!:( - 215 Replies

[QUOTE who="Miky50 in Washington, District of Columbia"]I like your spirit!!![/QUOTE] Don't listen to Ray. The only way to get a jobas RT is if...

RRT-NPS,RPFT

I just took the ACCS exam and missed passing by 3 points!

The test is a pretty hard test and a couple of the questions were off the wall. I took the NBRC practice exam and the LXR exam and used Oakes the...

Nikki10

Updated 2 days ago

POLYSOMNOGRAPHER - 136 Replies

[QUOTE who="isis5888 in cherry hill, New Jersey"]I already looked into thomas edison, it's in nj but not in my area traffic and distance I'm looking...

Mark RCP

Updated 3 days ago

DUI and RT licensure in California - 3 Replies

Wow!RTtobe and Richard need alcohol couseling and AA. I am amazed at those who ask these qeustions on here about criminal behaviour or DUI's and then...

Richard

Updated 4 days ago

felony........ - 105 Replies

Hello everyone. I just recently got accepted into a RT program in California. I have two misdemeanor DUIs. By the time I complete the program, my...

GoSamRun

Updated 5 days ago

Considering Respiratory Therapy, Live in Houston, What's the Market Really? - 2 Replies

HCC is one of the accredited programs in Houston. I have enrolled in the college. I have a meeting next week for the actual respiratory therapy...

StudentRRT 2013

Updated 5 days ago

I really need some advice about respiratory therapy - 26 Replies

NewRRT2012 in Memphis, I am a new student at Concorde Memphis ( graduate 9/2014). Were you able to find a job after you graduated and if you don't...

RRT J New Grad

Updated 5 days ago

Advice for RRT new grad - 4 Replies

Its not just in texas its also down here in south florida. I have been looking for work for months now. I havent even been contacted for an...

flyingbelle8

Updated 6 days ago

i need help passing!!! - 20 Replies

Kettering and NBRC website practice tests through AMP helped me tremendously to be successful in passing both the CRT and RRT boards. If you need...

sarah

Updated 7 days ago

Any Respiratory Therapists in Ontario or Canada?? - 65 Replies

[QUOTE who="Klumpy-Sarnia Ont in Sarnia, Ontario"]Hey, I need some help deciding on what career path to take. I have recently been accepted to the RT...

sleepman

Updated 8 days ago

Puerto Rico license - 3 Replies

I am trying to find out how to obtain an rt license in Puerto Rico. I am currently licensed in Georgia for th epast 18 plus years and would like to...

NotJadedJustRealistic

Updated 9 days ago

So lets hear the truth, is respiratory therapy really a good job? - 368 Replies

The reason people are jaded in this field is because we are becoming less and less important. Insurance reimbursement sucks and hoem care companies...

ebusiness66ATyahooDOTcom

Updated 10 days ago

NBRC- RRT- Clinical Portion - 191 Replies

@ Creole Soul in Richmond, Virginia Sorry about what is happening to your family member. From what you explained, she has taken the CRT exam 10...

RT Guy

Updated 14 days ago

will they give me a license if i have a misdemeanor? - 7 Replies

Just graduated from my Respiratory program, and I too had a misdemeanor 8 years ago. As far as my school clinical rotation was concerned, I was only...

Student

Updated 15 days ago

Is Respiratory Therapy worth it? - 8 Replies

Look, if you look around this site enough, then you will see a flood of people complaining about their RT position or how they can't find a job...

bella1723

Updated 15 days ago

Home Health Advice/Comments/Referrals/Warnings/Pay Rates? - 4 Replies

[QUOTE who="ebusiness66ATyahooDOTcom in Houston, Texas"]I see you are in McAllen, I visit there a lot as I have friends in Edinburg, Pharr and...

ebusiness66ATyahooDOTcom

Updated 16 days ago

BS in Respiratory better employment prospects? - 1 Reply

The answer is NO. Or let's say, not really. I have talked to 2 supervisors that hired me and asked that same question. They look if you have the...

Mark RCP

Updated 19 days ago

Ardor health and there adds on here! - 2 Replies

[QUOTE who="mrbongeh in covina, California"]whats up bro, you're better off just getting into a new career. im not sure if you live in california,...

Mark RCP

Updated 25 days ago

Respiratory Therapy in europe? - 7 Replies

[QUOTE who="sutherlin40@hotmail.com in Coulsdon, United Kingdom"]I was born in England and come back every 2-3 years. I have worked as a respiratory...

brianfreeman81@hotmail.com

Updated 26 days ago

NBRC ruined my life- plese help! - 301 Replies

The NBRC sends out multiple emails and letters reminding you of your commitment to post your ceu's and re certify i have several copies of the ones I...

Brandy Rae

Updated 27 days ago

Job Outlook for Respiratory Therapist Students from California College San Diego. - 5 Replies

Hey Grant, I just got off the phone with the admissions rep and I have an appt to go check out the school tomorrow. This school only has two...

Brandy Rae

Updated 28 days ago

San Joquin Valley College - 100 Replies

I am seriously considering attending SJVC in either Rancho Cucamonga or Temecula; whichever one will take me in the soonest. Now, I read earlier on...

Brandy Rae

Updated 28 days ago

San Joaquin Valley College - Rancho Cordova - 12 Replies

I'm looking in to going to SJVC in Temecula. I like the fact that it's WASC accredited, so I can transfer all of my credits to a UC. I also like...

Smarty

Updated 29 days ago

Jobs for international RTs - 411 Replies

Hi there! Can somebody guide me please? I am graduate in microbiology. I wanted to join advanced pg diploma in RT from medwin hospitals,...

ebusiness66ATyahooDOTcom

Updated 1 month ago

Respiratory Therapy VS Diagnostic Medical Sonography - 7 Replies

Karen, I don't think it will be wise to be on a waiting list for a college when you don't know when you could get in. I say, if that is what you...

Kendalyn

Updated 1 month ago

Is a Bachelors Degree in RT necessary? What about the BS in RT that is offerred by CCSD? - 149 Replies

I'm almost finished with my Associates in RT. I plan on getting my Bachelors but not sure what in yet. My ultimate goal is to become a...

NEWRRTGRAD

Updated 1 month ago

Job Interview questions! - 4 Replies

Yes the full time starting wage is around 18 dollars an hour here, for a new grad. It doesn't include shift differential etc. We have talked...

Pig on the wings

Updated 1 month ago

How is the Respiratory Therapy Program at East LA Community College? - 97 Replies

[QUOTE who="KAT in Torrance, California"]I'm starting the program in this fall (2012) at SMC, but I'm taking RT 2 at ELAC. Anyone have an idea what...

M

Updated 1 month ago

Canadian respiratory therapist trying to work in the U.S. - 3 Replies

As of may 2013 it is now possible for a Canadian to challenge the CRT exam at the NBRC. I too would like to go to the USA to work so hopefully if...

rt9er

Updated 1 month ago

platt vs concorde - 1 Reply

I cant speak for alhambra campus but the ontario campus has good instructors all the way through till about the nicu rotation which is right toward...

RRT-Ryan

Updated 1 month ago

NPS Exam - 5 Replies

I need some help deciding to buy kettering or the Lindsey jones study material for NPS exam. They are about the same price, just not sure which on...

Brian Freeman

Updated 1 month ago

Is it true - 3 Replies

[QUOTE who="reaching4thestars in memphis, Tennessee"]I am starting RT school in September and I was reading some of the comments. Is it true that RT...

Monique

Updated 1 month ago

Independence University Students - 86 Replies

This forum really helped me out because I was thinking about taking the respiratory therapy degree at IU. I wonder if someone was able to find a job...

jrmavc

Updated 1 month ago

RT ranked #24 as best jobs by USNews - 22 Replies

[QUOTE who="Beth in Plano in Plano, Texas"]How much was Respiratory Therapy school ?[/QUOTE] I went the community college route. It was $3000 max....

RespTherT

Updated 1 month ago

Failed the clin sims. Sadly, I didn't thinkt he test was that hard - 3 Replies

[QUOTE who="Ssandoval_10@yahoo.com in Phoenix, Arizona"]I too failed the clim sims on decision making... Can somebody please help??? I have 10...

lilpapa

Updated 1 month ago

kettering vs lindsay jones - 245 Replies

[QUOTE who="IamSach@aol.com in Staten Island, New York"]I have the CD for Lindsey, if you need it, contact me by e-mail. I also have another CD which...

Michelle

Updated 1 month ago

Air transport therapist - 8 Replies

I'm interested in Transport job for RRT with NICU/PICU 6 yrs experience level III trauma? Anyone know of any?

imran in Lawrenceville, Georgia

Updated 1 month ago

Retest every 5 years? - 1 Reply

I just obtained my RRT after stuggling hard with the clinical sim test. A coworker just told me that the NBRC has determined everyone licensed after...

BB in Bradenton, Florida

Updated 1 month ago

Respiratory Therapist schools in FL - 7 Replies

I'm considering RT school and want some input about which programs are good and which ones I should not consider. Right now I'm looking at Edison in...

ResTherT in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Updated 1 month ago

Will I lose my license if I test positive more marijuana? - 4 Replies

I would never get high at work and never have been. But I'm in PA and I occasionally have let loose to have a good time in the past with marijuana....

New grad in Washington, District of Columbia

Updated 1 month ago

How is the current job market for Respiratory Therapists? - 8 Replies

I've seen and heard multiple negative opinions from people that this is a dead end field. Further, I've read that job opportunities are sparse. Most...

jrmavc in you'll never know, California

Updated 2 months ago

Best Respiratory Programs/Schools in Florida? - 2 Replies

I have been trying to find the top RT programs in Florida. I am currently in Miami, attending MDC and I will be applying to this program but will...

catfish503 in portland, Oregon

Updated 2 months ago

Previous boss may be preventing me from working again. - 1 Reply

I have a question for all the RTs on here who seem to know a lot about the field. I am an RRT with about one year of exp. I started working this time...

jrmavc in you'll never know, California

Updated 2 months ago

Under Investigation for testing violation - 1 Reply

Unfortunately during the RRT examination, I took my cellphone out to turn it off after my phone starting to vibrate and before I know it the employee...

Nila in San Clemente, California

Updated 2 months ago

Needle Sticks... Your thoughts - 3 Replies

As I was obtaining an ABG, my patient flung their arm up into the air. And before I knew it, I felt a stab on my finger. I got stuck with a dirty...

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