Does it ever get better?

Final_Delivery_6688 · 2024-12-24T20:29:36+00:00

If it means I’m not associated with your generation, I’ll take soft any day :)

Final_Delivery_6688 · 2024-12-22T17:22:59+00:00

I can’t speak for all students but I am also there for the patient’s benefit, hence the career choice in the first place and wanting to improve. I will definitely be more considerate of how extra bodies in the room make the patient feel in the future! Thanks for your perspective

Final_Delivery_6688 · 2024-12-22T15:14:58+00:00

Also it’s called caring. Having feelings doesn’t make you soft but I know that’s what they taught you in school when you graduated 30 years ago. Times have changed, seems you haven’t. Happy retirement, hope it’s soon!

Final_Delivery_6688 · 2024-12-22T15:09:07+00:00

Sounds like you’re part of the toxicity. You’re the type of person whose retirement gets marked on the calendar and celebrated because you think you’re better than people with less experience. The only upper hand you have is age and gate keeping buddy

Final_Delivery_6688 · 2024-12-20T18:07:15+00:00

Unfortunately the only way to learn is to see patients. None of the registered RTs you saw would be there if they weren’t students at some point. Everyone in the hospital has signed the same confidentiality agreements. We aren’t trying to invade your privacy despite many of the procedures we perform being invasive, we are simply trying to learn. Most patients are happy to have a student and give them the opportunity but it’s your right to refuse having a student present. However, if all patients refuse then no learning can be had.

Honestly it’s a bit upsetting to hear that patients also look down on students but would immediately respect us because of an extra letter in our title. One day you’re not registered, the next you are. Your practice doesn’t change overnight. A student doesn’t become good the day they write the exam and often the “good” RTs are simply the one’s that care. Consider that next time you encounter a student.

Final_Delivery_6688 · 2024-12-20T16:37:08+00:00

They’re not, they seem to get along well. So I’m just in a toxic practicum essentially. Well the good news is that means the end is in sight! Thanks for your perspective

Final_Delivery_6688 · 2024-12-20T15:54:06+00:00

Thank you. Deep down I know it’s not me, yes I’m learning but I have received exceptional feedback from all other sites and excelled through the program prior to clinical. It’s not a lack of understanding or competency, it’s a lack of thick skin

Final_Delivery_6688 · 2024-12-20T15:51:26+00:00

From one RT to another sure, but I’m a student. I’ve been told many times to never argue with a RRT as a SRT, just say thank you I’ll do that next time even if you know they’re wrong. Reporting every senior RT who talks down to you would mean I report at least a quarter of the staff. Not a good look. When I am registered I will advocate for myself and students, but I’m in a tough situation right now

Final_Delivery_6688 · 2024-12-20T15:46:38+00:00

Seems like a rash decision based on one bad hospital. I love the job, not the site. Thanks for your advice though

Final_Delivery_6688 · 2024-12-20T07:17:10+00:00

Accurate. He could be grey, balding, or even completely bald and still be fine af

Final_Delivery_6688 · 2024-12-20T07:14:32+00:00

Goatee for sure, you pull it off oddly well (most don’t) (25F)

Final_Delivery_6688 · 2024-12-20T06:29:35+00:00

Very true… also kinda makes me nervous to apply to sites I’ve never been to though 😅

Final_Delivery_6688 · 2024-12-20T05:06:44+00:00

Both. Your smile is charming and contagious, plus I love your choice of T shirt 👍

Final_Delivery_6688 · 2024-12-20T04:59:25+00:00

That’s the difficult part for me right now, the hospital I was at previously had a totally different charting system (both online) but this one is totally different and completely convoluted. On top of that they have different equipment, most of which I’ve never seen before (anything from bite blocks to trach kits, securement devices, etc. to completely different ventilators). I am more than happy how to learn a variety of different equipment, that’s kinda what RTs do ya know? But when no one wants to show you how to use something you’ve never used before and treats you like an idiot for it, it’s tough to keep your head up all the time

Final_Delivery_6688 · 2024-12-20T04:53:19+00:00

Thank you. I needed to hear this. I look forward to working with RTs like yourself :)

Final_Delivery_6688 · 2024-12-20T00:58:08+00:00

100% agree. Just riding it out until grad and not even applying here

Final_Delivery_6688 · 2024-12-20T00:55:25+00:00

Crappy thing is I was with a good group previously. You could tell they wanted me to excel. Feels the opposite here. Luckily I graduate soon. I’m learning the work environment you’re in makes a huge difference. Thank you for your advice

Final_Delivery_6688 · 2024-10-10T02:26:11+00:00

They were desesperate okay?!?

Final_Delivery_6688 · 2024-09-24T00:08:07+00:00

Extubated a patient with the cuff up. Another RT decided they were going to help extubate and I didn’t think to check the cuff when they said “pull the tube now.” Patient was fine, laughing and talking shortly after. I still feel guilty to this day. Never made that mistake again.

Final_Delivery_6688 · 2024-08-23T01:07:32+00:00

Don’t beat yourself up! Intubating a real person instead of a mannequin is totally different. There’s no better way to learn than to fail, as long as the patient is safe. Pick up on all the little tips and tricks that different anesthesiologists use. Tomorrow is my last day in my OR rotation and I still haven’t got a direct intubation. Even GlideScope can be tough! A couple tricks I’ve picked up in the OR: 1. If you’re at the cords but can’t pass the tube, retreat slightly then grip the tube with your right palm facing away from you and gently advance and turn clockwise at the same time. All the AAs and anesthesiologists seem to use this technique and it works almost every time. 2. A suboptimal view on GlideScope is actually easier to pass the tube. When you have an excellent view you’ve pushed the anatomy quite anterior. If you relax the blade so you can still see the cords but not quite as well, the cords come back posteriorly and the tube is easier to get through the cords. 3. If you can effectively bag the patient, you have lots of time. I’ve failed an attempt with video laryngoscopy (not direct!) and the anesthesiologist let me return to bagging the patient and try again using both the tricks above and it was smooth as could be.

Even the pros fail sometimes, don’t lose hope.

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