jstbreathe

jstbreathe has 8 years experience and specializes in ER, ICU,.

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1. Nebulizer treatment

   jstbreathe replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

   We had an OB MD order oral Albuterol to be nebulized. And....the RT did it!!!!!! I imagine it didn't nebulize though. Probably just bubbled a bit. LOL. Another MD that used to be an RT said, it had no...

2. trach care question

   jstbreathe replied to Amy2005's topic in General Nursing

   I always wear regular gloves under my sterile gloves. When I am finished being sterile, I just take off the top layer of gloves. Then, I have clean DRY gloves. Hope that

3. Respiratory therapist Vs Nurses

   jstbreathe replied to omgodzilla's topic in General Nursing

   CardiacRN, I chose a different field than you, sorry?! I was just answering the OP. I personally think I have a GREAT job! Sorry if you don't agree.

4. Respiratory Therapist?

   jstbreathe replied to tiffdeandre's topic in General Nursing

   As far as care plans, Yes, you will be expected to do a few while in school. I also did a few oral reports. Test? refer to cardiowheezer's post! also check out

5. Nitro & SOB

   jstbreathe replied to constantly_learning's topic in General Nursing

   I think the RN did the right thing! Add lasix and bipap! Next time ask EMT to

6. Respiratory therapist Vs Nurses

   jstbreathe replied to omgodzilla's topic in General Nursing

   Hmm. Since this is a nursing site, I do expect you to get anti Respiratory Therapy responses. I am a Registered Respiratory Therapist. I love it! Responsibilities don't include: cleaning poop,...

7. Why I love nurses, paramedics and the people that saved my life!

   jstbreathe replied to Melindy06's topic in General Nursing

   I think that is a great story! BUT,,, I am sure you came across a Respiratory Therapist some time in your hospital visit! Don't leave us

8. Stupid question...

   jstbreathe replied to mingez's topic in General Nursing

   cancer

9. Resident sexual rights

   jstbreathe replied to moblondielpn's topic in General Nursing

   OMG! I cannot believe this!! I have walked in on pts (pedi) parents having sex before. There were young, and didn't stop when I came in. I just stood with my back to them the whole time. Yes, they...

10. How do you work with the "SUPERNURSE"!!!

    jstbreathe replied to akrn70's topic in General Nursing

    """ Of course, the next night RT caught her after she turned a vent off on a CPAP pt. who was trached. It had been alarming while she was suctioning, and in her arrogance she turned it off, never...

11. Any nurses use a Cpap or Bipap? I found this used one...

    jstbreathe replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Buy one! Talk with your insurance

12. Respiratory Therapist?

    jstbreathe replied to tiffdeandre's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks CardioWheezer! I agree it a very rewarding career!

13. Respiratory Therapist?

    jstbreathe replied to tiffdeandre's topic in General Nursing

    I am a Respiratory Therapist! I love it! Where I live, the school is a semester longer than ADN. Prereqs are the same. A&P 1 & 2, micro, chemistry etc. The pay...is not bad! About $55,000. a...

14. Customer Service, Very Busy Day

    jstbreathe replied to RN1020's topic in General Nursing

    Wash his lips for him?

15. Strangest thing ever said to you by another professional.

    jstbreathe replied to eriksoln's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just this weekend...I suggested to the RN that the pt ,that was just transfered from unit that day, needed his order of lasix started. She told me the pt didn't have an NG tube so he couldn't have the...