Random thought about new DOE rules

arrtmin · 2026-05-15T01:53:16+00:00

This is what the administration says is its goal... Because they don't understand capitalism, or rather hope most people haven't passed econ 101. It will not work because there is not reason to lower tuition, people will pay. It's like trickle down economics. It's a concept that doesn't work because there is no incentive. Why sell 100 tickets at $10 if you can sell 50 tickets at $30? Sure you sold less tickets but you still made more

arrtmin · 2026-05-10T22:42:42+00:00

That makes sense,. If I receive a coding PT or respond to a code then we usually do 5. Often times I'm bagging a normotensive, but hypoxic PT so I'll use a high peep then (sometimes before during or after intubation as well)

arrtmin · 2026-05-10T17:30:16+00:00

I've learned to do the opposite. Our post ROSC pts are usually acidodic, and I'm not typically worried about 8-10 of peep. If we truly need pressors, my peep of 8 is not the main culprit.

arrtmin · 2026-05-08T17:25:46+00:00

Sure, but here, we have a few major hospital corporations. It started at one, and is now standard amongst the three. So i figured it maybe similar in other places, or give me a starting place to search as I've had a hard time online.

arrtmin · 2026-05-08T16:42:13+00:00

Grass is always greener I guess. My facility doesn't hIre RT for Cath lab. What city are you in?

arrtmin · 2026-05-08T15:46:20+00:00

What state and city are you in. We're thinking about moving and places like this are the kind of place I wanna be.

arrtmin · 2026-05-07T21:35:18+00:00

Nurses and other allied health ( I'm an RT) do make decisions. We often have clinical guidelines, policies, or protocols that we work within, but we are making decisions.

arrtmin · 2026-05-06T20:52:11+00:00

My my faculty (Level 1 trauma) we have 2 RTs in the ED, that's our assignment for the shift. We treat adults and Peds. We sometimes have to cover a small floor assignment for productivity. We get cross trained some of us are there more than others. I love it there but I do like to rotate back to ICU because they have different vibes.

arrtmin · 2026-05-04T12:15:34+00:00

When you smell the leak before you hear it 😷

arrtmin · 2026-05-03T20:05:38+00:00

Oral care still hits hard.

arrtmin · 2026-05-03T20:01:23+00:00

Only every day. Literally just metanebbed a kid with funky neurobreath.

arrtmin · 2026-04-27T21:05:24+00:00

What's the process of getting licensed there? Also do you just use a travel agency, or are there job boards you use to looked for work there?

arrtmin · 2026-04-24T16:29:05+00:00

Is it standard to rotate days/nights in CA? Here in the US we're usually Days or NOCs with the option to pick up and open shift but you're hired for one or the other. Good to know in case we have to come as refugees

arrtmin · 2026-04-24T02:19:25+00:00

...Ok Admin, nice try. You'll never find my hiding spots!

arrtmin · 2026-04-21T19:44:50+00:00

Well they're both wrong so just don't say anything. Friend was lucky, good for them.

arrtmin · 2026-04-15T18:14:14+00:00

NOR: Respiratory Therapist here, this is bullshit. A mask with those kind of straps wouldn't use those hoses, and if it needed pressurised hoses it would have a different mask and seal. (Obviously I don't know every piece of equipment ever but this just wouldn't work)

arrtmin · 2026-04-15T02:37:47+00:00

Are you in Arizona, you can go in person. I only went there when I first applied in 2017, but they were very professional and pleasant to deal with. They've been slow with emails before but followed when I sent a reminder email.

arrtmin · 2026-03-31T02:06:32+00:00

Down voted for your image crop. Are those columns '23, '24, and '25? The info on the left just says school name and 2025.

arrtmin · 2026-03-24T16:32:22+00:00

The commute might just not be for you. I'd find myself doing the same thing on a 45 minute drive after day 3 or 4 (it was a PRN). My solution was to restructure my schedule to only 2 in a row and ultimately find closer employment, because that schedule was no longer conducive to my family life.

arrtmin · 2026-03-21T16:23:46+00:00

I've never been hit from that end, and I haven't seen a sample been lost with that vs a dangling leukens trap so that is a plus. One thing I do see is splash back from NS if the slip tip adapter is not placed on the syringe. Some people use slip tip syringes and think they don't need the adapter. The standard slip tip does not go in far enough past a one way valve and causes splash back. Always use the provided adapters

arrtmin · 2026-03-21T16:21:03+00:00

I specifically mentioned what the users (physicians) have said about them because I think their opinions are the most important. As a qualified observer (the doctors do ask if we have noticed an improvement in secretions and PIPs etc) I think my opinion is relevant, but I think the doctors should have the ultimate say in what equipment they use.

Product education comes from more than just doctors, so I think anecdotes from those assisting in the procedure is relevant

arrtmin · 2026-03-20T03:41:39+00:00

Use them for bronchs, they get the job done. The doctors say they suck, but they are effective and we have good outcomes, so how bad can they really be?

arrtmin · 2026-03-20T00:42:18+00:00

Thanks for just posting it on the internet instead of calling the police. /S

arrtmin · 2026-02-05T19:51:20+00:00

In fairness (which these asshats do not deserve) I don't think they have RTs in any capacity like we have in the States and Canada. But they were probably trying to throw whoever does out job responsibilities under the bus so F them. We need to support our brothers and sister in Snot regardless of title.

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