What should I expect in RT school

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I know there are a few RT or RN's who used to be RT's here. Can anyone tell me what to expect in school?

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I hear on the first day they will throw sputum at us just to make sure we are not nurse material by any chance :D

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Specializes in ICU, CV-Thoracic Sx, Internal Medicine.
I hear on the first day they will throw sputum at us just to make sure we are not nurse material by any chance :D

That's funny. :yeah:

First day of nursing school they throw poop at us just to make sure we're not respiratory material by chance. :D

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Specializes in NICU.
I hear on the first day they will throw sputum at us just to make sure we are not nurse material by any chance :D

:chuckle

I love my RTs!! They come and suction out all the nasty crap out of my babies while I sit there and gag the whole time. And they enjoy it ..... they're like "oh yeah ...... lots of junk in there!!" :D

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That's funny. :yeah:

First day of nursing school they throw poop at us just to make sure we're not respiratory material by any chance. :D

:chuckle

:chuckle

I love my RTs!! They come and suction out all the nasty crap out of my babies while I sit there and gag the whole time. And they enjoy it ..... they're like "oh yeah ...... lots of junk in there!!" :D

Yes, I can't wait to become an RT. Bring me the good stuff. Where it at?

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Every program is different.

In mine:

First semester - general overview of respiratory system, trach care, equipment, tank duration, magic box, O2 flow rates, suctioning...easy stuff.

Second semester - PFTs (pulmonary function tests), noninvasive ventilation (BiPap, IPPB, CPap), Home care, and pulmonary rehabilitation

Third semester - considered the breaking point (most students fail out) ventilators and typical modes, physics, formulas/equations.....all the good stuff!

Fourth semester - More ventilators (modes like PVRC/Bilevel) - hemodynamics, ACLS, ECGs.

Fifth and final semester - Peds and Neonates....board preparation.

Every semester - case studys (10page minimum), SOAPs, pathology and some sort of speciality project that required hours outside of clinicals. Oh and I can't forget the sputum bowl!!!!

Very challenging and time consuming program - but very rewarding.

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Every program is different.

In mine:

First semester - general overview of respiratory system, trach care, equipment, tank duration, magic box, O2 flow rates, suctioning...easy stuff.

Second semester - PFTs (pulmonary function tests), noninvasive ventilation (BiPap, IPPB, CPap), Home care, and pulmonary rehabilitation

Third semester - considered the breaking point (most students fail out) ventilators and typical modes, physics, formulas/equations.....all the good stuff!

Fourth semester - More ventilators (modes like PVRC/Bilevel) - hemodynamics, ACLS, ECGs.

Fifth and final semester - Peds and Neonates....board preparation.

Every semester - case studys (10page minimum), SOAPs, pathology and some sort of speciality project that required hours outside of clinicals. Oh and I can't forget the sputum bowl!!!!

Very challenging and time consuming program - but very rewarding.

I keep hearing that most students fail out... it's starting to scare me. Why do they fail? What were your clinicals like?

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Specializes in ER, ICU,.

They fail out b/c they don't study. People feel like it is easy.(school). You have to study. Its not just breathing txs.

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Specializes in ICU, PICC Nurse, Nursing Supervisor.

i know this..... the rt's i know are super smart..i mean super smart.....i thought about being a rt but i am not sure if i can pull off being that smart..lol

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kharing,

Does a respiratory student have to be really good in math to be successful? I am a bit behind but I'm working my way back up through developmental classes. I won't start algebra until spring though next year, and in February I will already be applying to schools to start respiratory in either summer or fall.

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I would love to know how much and what type of math for RT's as well? I am waiting to hear if I got in for the fall pick....if not, I'll have to wait another year.

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We need more RT's in here :argue:

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