respiratoryqueen

I want to back to school because I am tired of not being respected as an RT. I am not saying I am not respected at all. It's I just feel like we are looked down upon. I don't want to be so negative but it is true. I am also tired of running all over the hospital. Especially now, we have an new charting system and we have to wheel these huge carts around the hospital with a computer. I worked last night and I was like oh no, I can't be running to 4 west, ER, a Code, 3 west, back down to ER., being called because a patient needs a treatment, all at once. Then you get an attitude from the person that called you and they don't want to hear your being called to ER when their patient needs a breathing treatment. If I could go to a facility where they do more and you stay on the same floor, I would probably stay an RT. Like I said. I know nurses go through a lot and nursing is no ballpark. Nurses are the bomb! Just last night, I worked with a wonderful ICU nurse trying to save her patient. Doc comes in, ask what vent settings the patient is on and looks straight at the nurse. I was like Hello, Respiratory is here I can tell you! All in all, I feel like I want more say in patient care.

Hello! I am sure there have been many posts about this question. I have been an RT for 5 years and I really want to transition to an RN program. I seem to not be having much luck in finding a transition program in the area that I live. I live in NW Indiana / South Chicago area. My dream is too become a flight nurse. I love being an RT and work really close to ICU nurses. They are not sure about transitioning programs in this area either. Also, does anyone know how long it takes to get a degree in nursing if you already have an RT license? I want more one on one with my patient. I am also getting frustrated daily with being ignored as part of the health care team. When a doc comes in, he wants nothing to do with Respiratory when it comes down too it. They always ignore us. It is frustrating to say the least. Respiratory School was not easy. I am also interested in what nursing school is like? Any input would be great.