Respiratory Therapist - RTalk Panel Discussion #1

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[sinclair]

Great forum. May I add that in Kingston Jamaica I am allowed to wean pts off the ventilator. However, because I am at a teaching hospital other invasive skills are restricted for medical students, i.e. blood gas sampling, intubations. Therefore, I acquire those other skills outside of my hospital setting through ACLS and PALS practices when I can.

[lauriecarol]

I really appreciate this panel discussion, it really shed some light on some areas that I found hard to understand. In particular how there is so much inconsistency in the roles that a therapist will have upon moving from one hospital to another. It is an awe-inspiring to have these managers, directors, and leaders come together to affirm what their departments are doing and how they will address issues such as the topics discussed today. I hope to see more of this in the future. I compliment you and encourage more of this, 🤗

[adzcastiri]

great panel discussion coach... more power.

[BarryDenton]

Great panel discussion. Practicing to the maximum of our license requirements no matter what part of the country your located would be fantastic. Also, it's way past due for a revision of our license and education requirements. NPs, CRNAs, and PAs. Really!!! That's the only solution to our healthcare shortage? We're in trouble guys!!! I'm not saying these three practitioners are bad. I've worked with some great one's. I would rather see our profession evolve and add a higher level credential, not just another certificate or certificates. How many healthcare workers do you know that has every certificate out there and you say to yourself "No way?" These certificates don't mean anything to me, unless you can prove it at the bedside.

[mikeburke]

Another great video coach! I definitely would like to work at a hospital that Harold works at, always wanting to improve somehow. I would like to know more about that program he mentioned.

[soniku]

Just want to say - I work in NY and intubate at 2/3 institutions on a regular basis. One of them, I don’t do it very often but I do it. A lines are probably the hardest thing to get because we are limited by scope or facility to place A lines only in the radial artery. You can perform advanced procedures if you go to the right hospitals and you gain autonomy with experience and respect is always earned, never just given, unfortunately. You can be the smartest cookie, but until people know you, they won’t give it automatically.

[Thegoat]

1st year student here. What we learn in school is not reflected whatsoever in our clinical rotations, a lot of what is drilled into us by our instructors is not performed by our adjuncts at some hospitals. I’ve seen RTs completely make up values on charting, and it’s lead myself and other students to believe that certain things really don’t matter and aren’t practical in real life. We’re looking at our preceptors as the professionals, and try to mirror them.

[soniku]

Just want to add, in hospitals, we can change the culture if we try. If RT’s never push, none of the changes will ever occur. If it’s a teaching institution, there is no reason why we can’t learn too!!!

[sarahbast]

Starting my last term and I learn more at clinical then I do in class.

[MoHa-dpwd]

Have you done any talks just discussing newborns? I know compared to the whole group of respiratory therapists, neonatal is a small group. I also know that RTs are expected to float to all different areas - including a nursery. Just a thought. (If you have done it, could you please let me know what date it was). Thank you so much!!!

[rtoutloud]

The students are ready after school to be actively trained into critical care and critical thinking. It’s archaic to expect a fresh “out of school”therapists to “have “. All they need . And I’ve rarely worked with a department where more than a small percentage truly understand lab values or critical thinking.