I feel like this is such a stupid question lol but I cut my finger with a knife yesterday, it’s not bad enough to need stitches, but it is on my index finger and it’s pretty painful and I can’t really take a Band-Aid off of it yet. I work tonight and I can’t really figure out what to do about it.

So I found this in admissions for Nassau Community College, and here's the thing. I am quite confused about the prerequisites as someone who already has a BA in history and has already taken Algebra and Anatomy and Physiology 1&2 (I got As in both of them, and in math I was the most improved student I got a B+).

https://www.ncc.edu/programsandcourses/academic_departments/alliedhealthsciences/respiratorycare/admissions_requirements.shtml

It says here that if you're transfering with a college degree that you need a chemistry pre requisite as well. I don't know if I'm reading this wrong, but it says that the class I already took in high school would count as well when I talked to some of the higher-ups. But you know I'm very confused in the end about what to do. I'm not going to apply yet, but I just want some advice. My bachelor's in history was one of the best in the class, and I never failed any of my classes during my entire time in college. I even got an award for it from the department. However, they do prefer people with science and math backgrounds. Is it even possible for a history major to get in? I also took the right courses in high school. I know I may not be accepted at this point but what can I do to increase my odds in the future?

Hey everyone! Im currently a respiratory therapy student in a 20 month program here in oc, its currently my second term and im really excited to graduate, its very challenging tho because we have exams on new topics every week!

if you've been in an accelerated program like this, is there any advice you can give me so i can stop tracking how many months, days, hours left i have of this program? Im really excited to graduate and i cant wait of how my life will look like after this program. im just struggling so MUCH on being so impatient and i keep counting the days i have left of this program. im currently 19 so i will be 21 when i graduate and that just makes me even more impatient! Lol

Also, how were you guys able to manage all the stress, plus all the workload they give you? I currently have my own routine but i want to hear how other people did it incase it helps me with my own routine too.

plus how do u avoid being tired all the time?? anyone have any good vitamin recommendations for the brain and energy?

With the job market the way it is today new grad rts how is the job market treating you ? How long did you have to wait until your first new grad job?

What is your site's practices during ACLS if the cardiac arrest is due to possible hypercapnia or metabolic acidosis. ACLS states to bag every 6 seconds but some old school docs say bag faster to help improve the PH, impeding venous return and possible ROSC.

What has anyone seen during their code blues.

Just curious, it feels like in the classroom we’re taught so much but on site at clinicals, the preceptors dismiss some of what we learn in the classroom.

Moving to Savannah and looking for opinions on where to work. I’m coming from a rural hospital out of state.

Least favorite therapy… Go!

Mine: CPT

Hey everyone! I recently graduated from my RT program in California, passed my boards, and obtained my RRT and California RCP license.

I'm currently on day 5 of applying to RT positions here in California, with no luck so far. In the meantime, Cleveland Clinic reached out to me about respiratory therapy opportunities in Ohio.

I'm honestly torn. I'm single with no kids, so I know this might be one of the easier times in my life to relocate. Career-wise, I can see the benefits of starting at a major hospital and gaining valuable acute-care experience. At the same time, my family and roots are in California, and ideally, I'd love to start my career here.

I also wonder if being the oldest in my family contributes to my hesitation. I'm not entirely sure if that's part of it, but the thought of moving across the country feels bigger than just accepting a job. It's a whole lifestyle change, and I think I'm scared of leaving what's familiar.

For those who relocated for their first RT job, would you do it again? For anyone familiar with Cleveland Clinic, how has your experience been as a new grad?

Would you give California more time before seriously considering an out-of-state move, or explore the opportunity and see where it leads?

I'd appreciate honest advice and personal experiences. I'm trying to balance what's best for my career with what feels right for my life outside of work.

Hi guys,

I made a post about 2 months ago about moving to NY and looking for a RT job as basically a new grad with an Associates.

Although I have some experience as a RT student (1y) + RRT after graduating (4m), I still have had no luck finding a job. I kinda have an offer with a nursing home however they seem a bit disorganized so I'm not very sure how much I can rely on that since they haven't offically offered me anything.

I've already moved to NY since I'm staying with family and have no bills to pay, (thankfully) and my lease ended back in my state. However, I'm really starting to get discouraged after applying to literally everything thats within 1h+ of public transport (about 30 jobs even including nursing homes) and getting multiple rejections and no responses. Everything is just taking so long, and Im honestly not sure what to do and today marks 1m of being unemployed, and in a few days will be 1m since I moved here haha.

My parents thinks I should move back home, where I know they will accept me back into the position I had. However, I don't want to do that since I really wanted to get away from them....

I know its pretty competitive here, but maybe I'm hoping someone can throw me a referral or any ideas on how to make myself stand out more.

Thanks for listening.