After 20 years of RT, I became an RN. It is a natural transition. Do I wish I had started of as RN? Absolutely. By now, I would be making more money, having a better retirement, and able to work less and make more. RT is a rut, for the most part...
I was a respiratory therapist for 20 years before becoming an RN. I work at a long-term acute care hospital with a pulmonary specialty. To be honest, I have not seen one single nurse, out of the 60 or so that work there, who really understands trac...
Take a deep breath. Relax. Don't panic. Intubation is indicated for airway protection. It is done regularly and is a prophylactic measure in many cases such as CVA's, severe pneumonia, pulmonary edema, anaphylaxis, diabetic coma, status epileptic...