How hard are classes???

Whats the time limit to take respiratory board exams? Like Im a certified respiratory therapist, and when do I have to finish up the other 2 exams? Like is there a time limit to finish up the other two exams?

S_H in Round Lake, Illinois said: Whats the time limit to take respiratory board exams? Like Im a certified respiratory therapist, and when do I have to finish up the other 2 exams? Like is there a time limit to finish up the other two exams?

How is it possible that you graduated from an accredited school and do NOT know this?

Anyways, look at the NBRC website:
www.nbrc.org/Examinations/RRT/tabid/60/Default.aspx

Better look into the Continuing Competency Program as well as I suspect you were NOT told of this as well: www.nbrc.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=IQXp1rAhBGk%3d&tabid=112

Good luck.

ymv1328@yahoo.com in Louisville, Kentucky said: I am currently a student in kingwood college in houston texas, and i just finished my first year today. all i cant tell you is to be serioius about this career. never give up even when it seems hard. the instructors there really want to see you pass and they are willing to help you in any way. know your basic math. clinicals sometimes start at 545, but i never heard of one starting at 5 am. its a really good program. oh yeah, and dont be discouraged about mechnanical ventilation. alot of students say that it is hard to pass, but it didnt seem all that hard, you really got to pay attention to the instructors and dont write while they are talking. make sure you hear them first then write down. dont look in your books also while they are talking because it will only confuse you more and you will get lost. good luck!

I was just wondering how long do you have to go to school for RT? And how hard is the math that you have to do? Can anyone tell me..

2MUCH4YOU in San Diego, California said: How fast does a new graduate get a job as a respiratory therapist??? What does a respiratory therapist's job entail exactly on a daily basis, is it as gross as I hear?? Want to go to school for this but not sure if it is right for me.

Hi............ Usually the hospital or facility that you go for clinicals are your prospective employers and they usually will hire you even before you graduate, working as a tech, then when you pass your certification or board exam, they will hire you as a Respiratory Therapist. Either full time, part time or PRN. No it is not as gross as I they say it is. I much rather suction a trachea with mucus than, give patients bath and wipe their butts when they defecate.

HI EVERYONE!!!!!!! =)

I start the actual program this Fall & I have a couple of quick questions for those that are currently RT & RRT's

1. What are your schedules like? Do you like them?
2. What do you think was tougher, SCHOOL and getting through it or the actual JOB you have now? =)
3. Could you tell me about a "typical" day you have as an RT? I know everyday is different but humor me lol

Thank y'all soooooo much!

bp1987 in Chattanooga, Tennessee said: i am in my fourth semester in the respiratory care program. I have a two year old little girl, a job, and go to school full-time in chattanooga Tn. I go to school monday though wednesday from 11:00 A.m till 8:45 P.m. And i am currently carrying a 4.0 So for everyone who is worried about passing and worried about how hard the classes are..... you can do it! it will definately pay off in the end. i know with as busy as i am and can carry good grades and only be 21 years old with all that stress... yea it takes time and dedication. And i hate being gone from my daughter, i truly do, but i know thatim doing this to better our lives and never have to worry about money. Having a child does not end your life or delay your goals, it only pushes you to want more. :)

Hello, I also have a daughter and I'm getting into a RT program. I wanted to know what are your hours? And was it hard to find a job after you graduated? I'm worried about going to school and having difficulty finding a job, or working such long hours I don't spend enough time with my daughter.. Thank you!

Vallon in Nashville, Tennessee said: Hi, I'm wondering about RT as a possible career path. Someone told me that there is a lot of dealing with snot involved. Is this true? Also, is there a lot of dealing with emphysema patients?

LOL! I remember my first day of RT classes our instructor took us to the lab to show us how to preform nasal suctioning and the first thing that jumped into my head was "Whoa, no one said anything about sucking snot out of people!" Believe it or not you will get used to looking at peoples sputum (medical word for snot) and evaluating it. Really you are spending more time evaluating a patient and entering data into the computer you aren't thinking about the gross aspects of this job.

HappyTrellz in Lubbock, Texas said: HI EVERYONE!!!!!!! =)

1. What are your schedules like? Do you like them?
2. What do you think was tougher, SCHOOL and getting through it or the actual JOB you have now? =)
3. Could you tell me about a "typical" day you have as an RT? I know everyday is different but humor me lol

Thank y'all soooooo much!

1. I work 12 hour shifts 3 days a week. That is 4 days off per week!

2. School was tougher, especially when clinicals started the 2nd quarter of 7. (clinicals 2 days per week 12 hours/day.) After a 12 hour day of clinic, go home and study some MORE! All I did for 2 years was classes, study, clinic, study, eat, study, sleep, study, repeat. I was fortunate not to have to work during this period.

3.I arrive at work and get my assignment. I get report from those who had them on the previous shift. I collect my medications for the round and head out to my assigned area. If I am in an ICU, I check the vented patient's (pt) first, making sure that what I was told in report is the same, and if not, investigate any discrepancies. If there is an OR patient that is weaning, that is my first stop. Chart on my initial finding of vent patients (tube size and placement, vent settings, Pips, Compliance, secretions, etc) then start first round of treatments. This entails verification of orders in chart, pt assessment (HR, RR, Breath sounds, SpO2, WOB, etc). Deliver meds, then reassess after. If there is a code blue, then I go to those unless I am with an unstable patient already. First rounds usually take 2 hours, making it time to start 2nd rounds, but that usually only takes 45 minutes to 1 hour. Once I am done with my work, I go check on other therapists to see if they need help. The rest of the shift is a repeat of this. Sometimes there is a CT transport thrown in.

Hope this helps!

Vallon in Nashville, Tennessee said: Hi, I'm wondering about RT as a possible career path. Someone told me that there is a lot of dealing with snot involved. Is this true? Also, is there a lot of dealing with emphysema patients?

That is all that I was told while deciding if becoming a Respiratory Therapist was for me!! They would say how could you do such a gross job dealing with nasty secretions people would spit out. I will not lie, there are some pretty gross times but those times are few and far between it does not happen on a daily basis. I think the nurses have to deal with gross things daily. I have be a Respiratory Therapist now for 2 years, I filled out 1 application and was hired!! Study hard and just think about 1 quarter at a time, don't get ahead of yourself. Good Luck!!!

I JUST GRADUATED NOT TOO LONG AGO AND PASSED MY CRT FIRST TIME. I ADMIT IT WAS VERY STRESS FUL...CLINICALS WERE FROM 515 TO 515 TWICE A WEEK FOR ABOUT 4 SEMESTERS OR SO. YOU END UP DOING OVER 4OO HOURS FOR FREE..LOL. ANYWAY, I FIRST GOT PICKED UP AS AN EXTERN AT A AWESOME HOSPITAL IN NM. NOW I AM HIRED. YOU HAVE TO REALLY LIKE WHAT YOU DO AND PAY ATTENTION TO ALL LECTURES, ESPECIALLY THE MECHANICAL VENTILATORS AND HOW THEY OPERATE..IE, I-TIME AND PRESSURES/ FLOW/ .....THIS WILL ALL BE ON YOUR BOARD EXAM WHICH YOU MUST GET A 75 TO PASS. CHECK OUT NBRC.ORG.....THIS WILL GIVE YOU AN IDEA OF WHAT IT IS LIKE TO TAKE A TEST IN THE RESPIRATORY FIELD. IT IS VERY HARD BUT YOU CAN DO IT IF YOU APPLY YOURSELF AND ARE SERIOUS ABOUT A CAREER. MARKET YOURSELF AND YOU WILL BE FINE.