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Former Registered Respiratory Therapist for 13 years, Registered Nurse for 8 Years

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  1. Any Excelsior Grads Here?

    ventgurl replied to ventgurl's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I'd like to become an RN because I want to practice in the field of Anesthesia. In order to be a CRNA, I'd have to earn my RN. Fortunately I don't need another Bachelor's degree, just my RN. Local...

  2. Input on RT's -RN's???

    ventgurl replied to carrie-rt's topic in Nursing Career

    Carrie-rt, I often wondered the same thing myself. I am an RRT who would like to become a CRNA one day. I often felt that as an RT, we shouldn't be in the same category as a person with absolutely...

  3. bolusing a trach with ns but not suctioning afterwards

    ventgurl replied to Happiness08's topic in General Nursing

    yes, its called "lavaging". This is usually done by a Respiratory Therapist. Hyperoxygenating the patient before the procedure usually decreases the chances of

  4. RT to RN Transition, not so easy!

    ventgurl replied to ventgurl's topic in General Nursing

    PagingRespiratory, you don't know how frustrated, I get when the Dr. talks directly to the RN about weaning, vent settings, blood gases ect. and I'm standing right there. When I graduate in June I...

  5. RT to RN Transition, not so easy!

    ventgurl replied to ventgurl's topic in General Nursing

    PageRespiratory, I do work in a teaching hospital. I'd like more autonomy which is why I chose nursing. Also with nuring there are many different ways to practice, my goal is to become an advanced...

  6. RT to RN Transition, not so easy!

    ventgurl replied to ventgurl's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, R PetrosianRN! Your words of encouragement mean a lot especially from someone who was once in my shoes. I thought about doing the Excelsior College but I heard that hospitals will not hire...

  7. RT to RN Transition, not so easy!

    ventgurl replied to ventgurl's topic in General Nursing

    I say somewhat because as part of the critical care team, MDs and RN make decisions based on their assessments alone without my input. I graduated from one the best Respiratory Programs in Ct @...

  8. what should I do?

    ventgurl replied to hapiyogi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As a fellow nurse to be, I think you should go ahead and finish your Bachelor's Degree. I am in a similar situation, only that I'm in CT and I don't have to take prereqs. I'm sure you won't regret...