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Start with a course in writing grammatically correct sentences, then think about moving on to the harder stuff like respiratory therapy.

2007-03-13 17:23:38 · answer #1 · answered by evrose 3 · 1 1

I was a respitory therapist before my accident. It was the BEST JOB! I worked at cleveland clinic and it paid well, I really liked working with the kids. But one of the best things about RT (compared to LPN or RN) is that if you find you dont like working with patients, there are several jobs that dont involve patients, you could be a ABG analyer or just fix or maintain the various machines used. Some people have a problem with suction, I never did.
You might also want to consider your ablities in science. There is a lot of Chemisty and Biology involved. If you struggle in those areas try to take them before entering the program, or at least make sure you dont have to work while taking the program. They involve alot of your time.

2007-03-14 14:37:06 · answer #2 · answered by Sally T 2 · 0 0

I would work on my grammar and spelling first.

Then, if you want to study respiratory therapy, that would be a good thing. RT's are in high demand just about everywhere in the world.

Keep in mind though, that in this job, you will often be dealing with patients who are dying (patients on ventilators or comatose) and in dealing with these patients, you also have to deal with their family. And their family could be either really grateful for what you are doing or very angry that you can't do more. If you can handle the emotional baggage that comes with this type of job, go for it!

2007-03-14 00:54:06 · answer #3 · answered by KB 3 · 0 0

I've worked in hospitals for 30 years. Any job in a hospital is tough, and it'll get even busier as baby boomers age. Being an RT isn't easy, but it can be rewarding. You have to enjoy working with people, even when they're cranky and can't breath. But, RT's can 'save' people's lives with their treatments and therapies. You can't be bothered by sputum or suctioning people. Try to 'shadow' someone, and see if you enjoy the day! Good luck!

2007-03-14 00:36:45 · answer #4 · answered by nickname 5 · 0 0

I am a RT and I think it is a great medical job for men because it isn't as female dominated as Nursing is. You will be dealing with infectious diseases and you will be dealing with sputum. I have seen nurses turn green when I have suctioned patients. Some nurses cannot handle it. You will be responsible for many different things such as drawing blood, managing ventilators, performing CPR, intubation, just to name a few. There many areas you can specialize in such as, Neonates, Adults, Pediatrics, Sleep Studies, Pulmonary function and Stress testing, Bronchoscopy, home health care, the list goes on. You will get paid well and you work with physcians and receive orders from them just as nurses do. It can be stressful because you are caring for many patients at one time and sometimes you will have critical situations with more that one patient at a time. It requires good teamwork because you will need the help of a coworker sometimes. Because you will be multi-tasking and having life threatening situations occur simultaneously, this is a job that can be very stressful. Some of the many things to think about but all in all it is a very good job and one you can be proud to have. If you do your job well you will earn high respect from doctors and nurses alike. They will become to depend on you for your critical thinking and expertise. One last thing, if you are a guy and single, the men in the respiratory department get tons of attention from all the female nurses in the hospital. :P

2007-03-14 02:10:13 · answer #5 · answered by MrsJune 4 · 1 2

you need to take 2nd grade english to learn how to spell and then you can go study respiratory therapy. and yes it is a great field to go into.

2007-03-14 00:23:43 · answer #6 · answered by X-tine 4 · 2 1

You can choose any study you put your mind to.

2007-03-16 19:18:55 · answer #7 · answered by Ebonique 2 · 0 0

I want to study surgery.
So anything that has to do with medicine is great.
You learn alot and you get paid alot.
It's reallly fufilling

2007-03-14 00:22:55 · answer #8 · answered by ChristFirst00 2 · 0 1

Whenever you see someone with a cigarette in your mouth, you'll know the answer is "yes."

2007-03-14 00:23:16 · answer #9 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0 0

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