Staffing survey Out of the two 248 that were surveyed from staffing, 111 did not respond. Four percent of respondents were in the age range 18-24, 30% 25-34, 24% 35-44, 24% 35-44, 22% 45-54, 20% 55+. Sixty percent of those polled were female, and 40% were male. Eighty-four percent of those polled had an Associate's Degree as their highest level obtained in Respiratory Care, 2% were trained on the job, and 14% had Bachelor's degrees in Respiratory Care. When asked about the highest degree in any field, 3% answered they were on the job trained; 66% had an Associate's Degree, 29% have a Bachelor's Degree, and 2% of those polled have obtained a Master's Degree. The credential status of those that were polled are as follows: 2 NPS, 67 CRT, 121 RRT, 6 CPFT, 0 RPFT, 0 ACCS, five other. When the therapists were polled, they were split up into groups of years they have been an RT. Eighteen percent of those polled have been an RT for 1-4 years, 23% 5-8 years, 14% 9-12 years, 6% 13-16 years, 39% 17+ years. When asked if the therapist had considered obtaining a Bachelors degree in Respiratory therapy, 38% said yes, 50% said no, and 13% said they already have a Bachelor's degree in RT. When asked if the therapist had considered obtaining a Bachelor's degree in any field, 34% said yes, 36% said no, 26% already have a Bachelor's degree, and 4% are currently pursuing/enrolled. When asked if the therapist would consider obtaining a Bachelor's degree if certain programs existed (checking all that apply): 29% liked the hybrid program; 16% liked traditional on campus program, 43% liked online program, 12% liked other. Those surveyed were asked to choose an incentive the workplace could provide for them to consider a bachelor-degree. Seventy-nine ... ... middle of paper ... ...tory Care, 48(9), 840-858. Retrieved April 28, 2014, from http://rc.rcjournal.com/content/48/9/840.full.pdf+html Goodfellow, L. T. (2011). 2015 and Beyond: Usable and Unbiased Data. Respiratory Care, 56(12), 1977-1978. doi: 10.4187/respcare.01619 The News Link - Ohio. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.respiratorycare.ohio.gov/Portals/0/pubs/2-2013-2.pdf Respiratory Therapy. (2014, April 20). Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Respiratory_Therapy Ward Memorial Hospital – Respiratory Therapy. (n.d.). Retrieved 2014, from http://wardmemorial.com/pgs/respiratory.php Wettstein, R. B., Wilkins, R. L., Gardner, D. D., & Restrepo, R. D. (2011). Critical-Thinking Ability in Respiratory Care Students and Its Correlation With Age, Educational Background, and Performance on National Board Examinations. Respiratory Care, 56(3), 284-289. doi: 10.4187/respcare.00625
Additionally, the clinical staff has shown very low level of confidence in the RR documentation on observation chart. Lack of time, laziness, lack of training and knowledge and unawareness of the importance of the respiratory assessment are main reasons to neglect this important aspect of nursing as stated in this study (Philip, Richardson, & Cohen,
Duerden, M. & Price, D. (2001). Training issues in the use of inhalers. Practical Disease
Communication is key in any relationship or job a person has. People must be able to communicate with others to get things accomplished. When communication isn’t good, a lot of problems may arise. That is why communication is such an important quality to have. Along with communication, adaptability is very important. Life doesn’t always work out as we plan so we must be able to handle anything that is thrown our way. Being able to adapt in all different situations or places is very helpful. It means a person can be thrown into anything and figure out what to do.
Various educational requirements serve as a qualification to a career as a physical therapist. A person must earn a minimum of two degrees from accredited universities, perform volunteer service and comply with certification requirements to complete the educational requirements toward a career in physical therapy. First, the interested person must complete an undergraduate degree with either a Bachelor of Science, or a Bachelor of Arts with a heavy science background.. A common requirement among universities is a minimum grade point average of 2.5 in all basic courses and a minimum 3.0 in all science classes for entrance into a Master’s degree program. Important considerations by most, if not all, programs are the person’s grades and attitude displayed during a required personal interview with an executive from the university which the interested student plans to attend. The next stepinvolves earning a Master’s degree from an accredited university. Once into a Master’s program, the student must maintain a minimum 2.5 grade point average throughout the two year program. A basic program, as described by The World Book Encyclopedia, consists of "courses in anatomy, clinical medicine, physiology, psychology, therapeuticexercise, and the use of various physical and electrical equipment" (Zeleny, 1986). Theseclasses should thoroughly prepare the student for their future care...
Conclusively, critical thinking abilities and expertise apply to thinking, reading, speaking, writing, and listening. Nurses need to decode a thought accurately, clearly, quickly and logically for other people to understand what they are saying or writing without any misunderstanding. Therefore, it undertakes a special individual to be a professional nurse. It undertakes the skill to take a theory, idea or problem, assess it, resolve it, as well as lucidly communicate it. This is one of the challenges of nursing; reflective, critical practice based upon the sound thinking of intellectual minds dedicated to safe, efficient patient care. One cannot assume or guess solutions as, those solutions have to be based upon specific principles, and be able to defend one’s thinking with proof.
The first question many people will ask you when it comes to choosing a career is “why did you choose that career?” Debbie explained that she knew she wanted to pursue this career when she was younger she grew up in the same household of her grandmother after she had a stroke. Being an Occupational Therapist is about wanting to help someone gain back their independence and you have to want it as much as they do!
Finally there wouldn't be a better place to pursue such career if not in one of the top schools in the nation. Occupational Therapy is a career that I realize will give me the ability to help people and doing it right means a lot to me, attending a school with a score that is rated higher that than national certification average means to me that I will be well equipped to go into the field and be more than prepared and confident in what I will do. I am willing and able if this opportunity is given to me to achieve my dreams of helping others and also having self-fulfillment in my
“The fact that critical thinking relies upon criteria suggests that it is well-founded, structured, and reinforced thinking, as opposed to “uncritical” thinking, which is amorphous, haphazard, and unstructured.”2 For instance, it is important in the academic field because it facilitates the individual to analyze, evaluate, and explain their thought in a clear manner. However, having this knowledge of logical inquiry doesn’t exempt people from making mistakes. Character traits such as bias can affect the effectiveness of the critical thinking process. Critical thinking skills can also be used by nurses during patient assessments. Through critical thinking, nurses can come to conclusive diagnosis or decisions of the situation at hand. Some Colleges now-a-days are including this skills in their curriculum to continue the professional development of their
Education requirements, is what a student needs to reach the goal of becoming a respiratory therapist. There are a total of 379 respiratory technician colleges/universities in the U.S. Such as, IUP, CCAC, and many more. For a Respiratory Therapist the most you need is a Bachelor?s Degree, which takes 4 years. For this major you, there is Technical School(1+year), Associate Degree(2 years), and Bachelor?s Degree(4 years). Then the degree you end up with is a Bachelor?s Degree. Then there?s further detail about the job itself.
Critical thinking is recognized by accrediting bodies as an outcome for graduates of bachelor and master’s level programs, but no consensus exits on its definition and measurements (Ali, Bantz, & Siktberg, 2005, p. 90). Some critical thinking “descriptors are: confidence, contextual perspective, flexibility, inquisitiveness, intellectual integrity, intuition, open-mindedness, perseverance, and reflection. In addition, individuals who think critically have the ability to use the cognitive skills of analyzing, applying standards, discriminating, seeking information, reasoning logically, and transforming knowledge (Scheffer & Rubenfeld, 2000) (Ali, Bantz, & Siktberg, 2005, p. 90).
Sorensen, H. J., & Yankech, L. (2008). Precepting in the Fast Lane: Improving Critical Thinking in New Graduate Nurses. Journal Of Continuing Education In Nursing, 39(5), 208.
My earlier understanding of the OT profession wasn’t exactly clear. I hadn’t heard many people talk about it and I never knew anyone who was an OT until recently. When comparing physical therapy and occupational therapy, physical therapy seems to be the more popular profession. Members of my family have had physical therapy and I assumed occupational therapy was mostly the same or close to it. After shadowing two out-patient clinics and taking a class at U of M- Flint about different jobs, I quickly realized that OT was quite different. Obviously, I still don’t know everything OT and OTAs do, but I am eager to learn more about this profession.
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Since I now have researched all of the important facts about what it takes to become a physical therapist, the pro’s and con’s, information about current trends like the new health care laws, and learned about where the field is at today, I can now make a more informed decision about this career choice. At this time in my life I’m not prepared to take on the requirements that are needed to get into the DPT program. I am still interested in the field and since I can get a bachelors degree in any field to start the requirements for the program I may still consider this occupation as a career choice and pursue this more in the future. I do enjoy helping people and working hands and have always been interested in the health care field so this will be a great option that I’m now more informed about. 13