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  1. Interest in switching from M/S to ICU - advice

    RT->CRNA replied to acerbia's topic in MICU, SICU

    Most ICUs will put you through a critical care course even if you are experienced. I was a RT for 10 years when I became a nurse this year. I told myself that I was going to get into an ICU or nothing...

  2. Flight RRT?

    RT->CRNA replied to akcw1981's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    In hospital transport teams consist of RN/RT teams. RTs can intubate. Cross training is mandatory, so it isn't something you can just walk into. RTs can also place lines in some places. You pretty...

  3. Inhalers

    RT->CRNA replied to heavenwith7's topic in School

    As a RT still working in pediatrics, (And an ICU RN) I always caution relying on breath sounds. Peak Flows are the way to go. Look for retractions, nasal flaring, duskiness, diminished bases. If they...

  4. RT focus on pao2?

    RT->CRNA replied to hotcoffee's topic in MICU, SICU

    True, but that isn't what I did. I stated that your patient could have done well, mostly because I don't know the patient, history, or situation. I was merely explained the thought process that the...

  5. RT focus on pao2?

    RT->CRNA replied to hotcoffee's topic in MICU, SICU

    Some things to remember: 1. If the patient has a low H&H, SPO2 at best only tells you the saturation of available hemoglobin saturated with oxygen. A SPO2 of 99% won't do a patient much good if...

  6. How to Survive Your First Semester of Nursing School: Things I Wish People Had Told Me

    RT->CRNA replied to createddaisy's topic in General Students

    1. There are people that do not need to study. I am one of them. Do not let this create a feeling of comfort if you are not a person that never needs to study. I've lost 2 peers because of this. Find...

  7. Baptist School of Health Professions (Fall 2015)

    RT->CRNA replied to Badgertastic's topic in Texas Nursing

    If you are starting complex next week, then we are already in the same cohort. Yes, I wanted to speed up, but finishing during summer is never ideal. Especially if you want to secure a nurse...

  8. Baptist School of Health Professions (Fall 2015)

    RT->CRNA replied to Badgertastic's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello fishies!!! So i figured I'd recap on the last 1.5 semesters so everyone following has an idea of what to expect. The program itself is not super hard. My only advice for anyone is to read...

  9. Baptist School of Health Professions (Spring 2015)

    RT->CRNA posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Any hopefuls for the upcoming spring semester next year? I just put in my application, FAFSA, and sent all my transcripts. Taking the TEAS as soon as I get acclimated to my micro

  10. Baptist School of Health Professions (Spring 2015)

    RT->CRNA replied to RT->CRNA's topic in Texas Nursing

    If you are not a LPN/LVN, you have to do the traditional 5 semester program unless you have all the pre-reqs and gen eds done. If you have them done, expect a 4 semester program. If you do very well...

  11. Baptist School of Health Professions (Spring 2015)

    RT->CRNA replied to RT->CRNA's topic in Texas Nursing

    What type of RT are you talking about?? The school uses RT when talking about xray tech i think. I am an Respiratory Therapist, which is also referred to as an

  12. Baptist School of Health Professions (Spring 2015)

    RT->CRNA replied to RT->CRNA's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'll be going through the day program. Lucky for me I already work at a hospital that keeps up with immunizations, and shouldn't need anything but the varicella form signed by my mother.... As far as...

  13. Baptist School of Health Professions (Spring 2015)

    RT->CRNA replied to RT->CRNA's topic in Texas Nursing

    Well, since starting this thread, I was originally gaining interest in another progarm. Decided at the last minute (literally yesterday) to go forward with bshp due to many co-workers urging me to...

  14. Fall 2014 Baptist School of Health Professions San Antonio

    RT->CRNA replied to Rojas210's topic in Texas Nursing

    Quick questions for current Baptist students. How many males in your cohort? How many people with practitioner licences such as RCP? How long after you put in the short application availble through...

  15. Any Respiratory Therapy students ?

    RT->CRNA replied to rayne215's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For what it is worth, don't listen to people saying job market is bad. It isn't. Every single hospital in San Antonio is looking for RTs. I've NEVER EVER applied to a job and had to wait longer than 2...

  16. Nursing vs Podiatry

    RT->CRNA replied to podnur's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Podnur, I saw this same post on student doctor. You will notice the difference in opinion from a Doctor based network to a nursing based one. NPs are in demand. No doubt about it. Most are great at...

  17. Nursing vs Podiatry

    RT->CRNA replied to podnur's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are right, but I did not mean to imply that. He asked about a BSN not NP. So when you compare RN to DPM, there really is no comparison. He did also state that it takes ~2 years to get your NP, but...

  18. I'd rather do respiratory but I don't want to be unemployed...

    RT->CRNA replied to ManyQuestions's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Also, some CRNA schools allow you to apply as a RN with little experience if you have 2+ years as a RT with hemodynamic and ICU experience. Most don't mention on their site, so call the school and see...

  19. Nursing vs Podiatry

    RT->CRNA replied to podnur's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would go the podiatry route any day. I was premed, and still think about doing DO or DPM every now and then. There is no comparisson to DPM in nursing. you have such a large scope of practive as a...

  20. Will my tattoos hold me back?

    RT->CRNA replied to MLutiker's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't worry too much onless you get into a OR job. For the most part, I ran into this same situation as a RT. I have both upper arms covered, and they peak below my scrubs. When I apply for a...

  21. What is nursing school like?

    RT->CRNA replied to AlexisNicole's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Coming from someone just out of the service, and a RT (highest attrition rate program in military, even higher than nursing program) I don't know if I can equate ANY school to those 2 things. For...

  22. A&P 1 Summer 2012 Check In

    RT->CRNA replied to Wifeoffireman's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Taking A&P1 this summer! It is 4 weeks, 2X a day almost 5 hrs each day. Funny how I was a year and a half into premed courses and A&P isn't even a prerequisite. I've taken A&P1 before,...

  23. I'd rather do respiratory but I don't want to be unemployed...

    RT->CRNA replied to ManyQuestions's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ok, so where to start. I am a RT. Been doing it for around 7 years now. I also do sleep. As a RT, and a damn good one in my opinion, I also do "poop rounds" with nurses. If I so happen to be around...

  24. What are my chances/advice please

    RT->CRNA posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So I've decided to make a major turn around in education. I guess I'll start from the beginning. 2003: Accepted into a private university, did horrible. Near 1.5 gpa, a few Fs, wasn't ready. 2004: A...