philRRTNPS

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1. Respiratory Therapist VS Nursing

   philRRTNPS replied to airis's topic in Career Support

   yes, it is definitely a good foundation. you learn bedside manner, you learn the basic vitals, you learn advanced vitals, your exposed to use of blood pressure meds, sedation meds, tons of meds (if you pay attention). In the intensive care, if you ha...

2. Respiratory Therapist VS Nursing

   philRRTNPS replied to airis's topic in Career Support

   to put things in perspective. I am a respiratory therapist, my girlfriend is an ICU nurse. An RT may have less to do with one patient vs. a nurse. But RT's have more patients than an RN. RN's work is focused on a few patients (in depth), as where...

3. RRT going to nursing school

   philRRTNPS replied to sup8na's topic in Pennsylvania

   as far as being an RRT/RN, i doubt there is any such position. Unless you were a transport RN that held responsibilities for a mechanically ventilated patient. You can implement RRT skills as an RN though, particularly in the critical care setting....