I started out trying to get into nursing . . . got waitlisted but couldn't wait . . . went into RT instead . . . enjoyed it very much for 10 yrs . . . then went back to school again and did nursing . . . and now work in ICU.
I think that both are good careers . . . and the combination of both is great for ICU, CRNA, flight, etc.
Hello!!! I am currently in a big situation where I am undecided with both also. The nursing program is so long I don't want to wait. I also am looking into RT and for me it sounds great!!! If someone who is an RT can give me advice what schedules usually looks like, is getting your CRT and RRT good enough, or are there more licensing? Someone please let me know what does the pay rate look like as well in... CA? Thank you
I have worked in health care for over 16 years as a CNA in various health care settings such as nursing homes, hospitals, mental health institutions, group homes, and worked with the developmentally disabled which I Loved with a passion. I am a compassionate person by nature and I have thought about nursing also but I am going to go into Respiratory Care because I like the fact that I'll go into a deeper study of the heart and the lungs instead of just being familiar with a little of everything. I plan to get my master's degree in Respiratory so that I can teach and that is a big advantage for me; I'm sure that there are many more advantages such as being an anesthesia assistant. Some many people go into health care especially nursing for the money and not care about the patients. Nine times out of ten, nurses go into the field for the money. I have seen it over and over again. The patient may see his nurse about two times out of a 12 hour shift unless he is critically ill but will see the assistant all through out the shift. What ever you decide to go into if you are working with patients, keep in mind that their best interest is more important than the money; if not, the patient suffers.
RNandRRT
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eh, do both.