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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/respiratory-therapy-career--7172817/support.]]>enSociety & Culture© 2026 Let's Work This Sh*t Outhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f073efc08d49fa437b54d098cb4c72a6.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/respiratory-therapy-career--7172817Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:54:15 +0000FinchLet's Work This Sh*t Outprettyscumbag.nick@gmail.comAllied-health students and healthcare switchers. Career-switcher path: CoARC school → CRT/RRT (incl. 2027 exam change) → ICU vs floor → first job—not clinician CE. Audio for this show is produced with AI assistance. Episodes are researched, scripted,...
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Key takeaways:
- Prioritize CoARC schools for eligibility and clinical variety—check community college options and site rotations early.
- Prepare for the NBRC shift by reviewing updated content outlines each semester, as programs integrate changes now.
- Weigh floor roles for steady assessment practice against ICU pacing with vents and blood gases; both paths succeed with strong preceptor support.
- Tailor applications by matching rotations to shifts, contacting educators beforehand, and asking about orientation length and ratios.

Mapping these steps upfront reduces surprises and sets realistic expectations from day one.

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at respiratory@senseofthisshit.com.
💛 Join Our Supporters Club ($3 a month) 💛 Ad-free listening + early episodes — help keep independent media alive. Click Here: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...]]>196ff89a-9c00-4a7e-a086-27d174786a9cSun, 12 Jul 2026 03:30:16 +0000FinchIn this episode, we map out the complete career-switcher route into respiratory therapy, starting with CoARC-accredited programs and moving through the CRT/RRT credentials amid the 2027 exam changes, then tackling the ICU-versus-floor decision and...
Key takeaways:
- Prioritize CoARC schools for eligibility and clinical variety—check community college options and site rotations early.
- Prepare for the NBRC shift by reviewing updated content outlines each semester, as programs integrate changes now.
- Weigh floor roles for steady assessment practice against ICU pacing with vents and blood gases; both paths succeed with strong preceptor support.
- Tailor applications by matching rotations to shifts, contacting educators beforehand, and asking about orientation length and ratios.

Mapping these steps upfront reduces surprises and sets realistic expectations from day one.

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at respiratory@senseofthisshit.com.
💛 Join Our Supporters Club ($3 a month) 💛 Ad-free listening + early episodes — help keep independent media alive. Click Here: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...]]>285careerchangehealthcare,careerswitcherpath,coarcaccreditedprogram,coarcschool,crtrrt,entrylevelrespiratorytherap,examchange,firstjobrespiratory,floorrespiratorytherapist,icurespiratorytherapist,icuvsfloor,nbrcexam,respiratorycare,respiratoryexam,respiratorytherapist,respiratorytherapisteducatio,respiratorytherapy,respiratorytherapyorientatio,respiratorytherapyschool,rrtcredentialfalsefull