Focus on the Patient: Why an Antiguan Nurse Came to the U.S. for an RT Degree
Many Americans know the Caribbean island of Antigua as a luxury vacation destination. For Wenica Brodie, it is just home, and she plans to go back there after she finishes her RT program at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX. Unmet needs A nurse by training, Brodie decided to come to the U.S. to […]
Join Us for the Great American Smokeout
Every year, on the third Thursday of November, the American Cancer Society holds the Great American Smokeout event (Nov. 16, 2017). This is a time when respiratory therapists, healthcare providers, family and friends can encourage others to quit smoking and provide them with the support and tools they need to succeed. According to the American […]
NBRC Seeks Your Input on the Continuing Competency Program
The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) has a responsibility to credential holders to guarantee the quality and recognition of the credentials they earn, and they achieve this through the Continuing Competency Program (CCP). The NBRC regularly evaluates its efforts to support continuing competence. To do this, they invite recently credentialed therapists to participate in […]
COPD Beyond the Clinic: RTs Help Patients Keep the Momentum Going
Pulmonary rehabilitation and patient education can help COPD patients regain lost functioning and enjoy a better quality of life. The trick is making sure patients maintain those gains over time. Three AARC members who work with these patients know what it takes; and it begins and ends with exercise. Patient’s new normal “We continuously stress […]
A Thank You to Our Veterans
Veterans Day is Saturday, Nov. 11, and is a time set aside to give a special ‘thank you’ to all our U.S. Veterans, for the service and dedication they give to our country. The AARC is honored to have AARC members who are also veterans. We are continually grateful, each day, for all you do. […]
Bettering Patient Lives Through the ARCF & #GivingTuesday
The American Respiratory Care Foundation (ARCF), a 501c3 nonprofit organization, enhances and advances the respiratory care profession through the support of research, education, and patient-focused philanthropic activities. This #GivingTuesday (Nov. 28, 2017), the AARC invites you to support and further the efforts of the ARCF through your contributions. Make a Donation to the ARCF on […]
Changes Set for National Sputum Bowl
2017 Sputum Bowl Student Winners (Texas Team) Since 1978, the Sputum Bowl has been a key component in our annual Congress meetings. Teams from across the U.S. compete for the coveted prize, and, best of all, bragging rights. It’s fun to play, as well as watch and cheer on the teams—a highlight event for many […]
COPD Awareness Month: NHLBI Message for AARC Members
As part of National COPD Awareness Month, the AARC will be highlighting the critical role that respiratory therapists provide to patients with COPD. Together, we can empower people with COPD, their families, and caregivers to reduce the burden of the disease. Kicking off the month is a special video message from Dr. James P. Kiley, […]
AARC Disaster Fund Brings Relief
The photo above depicts the scene from the neighborhood of Sandra Winfrey, RRT in Baton Rouge, LA following the August 2016 flooding. The AARC Disaster Relief Fund directly helps members in times like the scene depicted above or in the stories shared in this article. Donating to the Disaster Relief Fund is a way for […]
Kentucky RTs Get Actively Involved in COPD National Action Plan
The COPD National Action Plan was released last spring following a several-year effort on the part of major stakeholders — including the AARC — to develop a set of goals aimed at improving the care and treatment of people with the condition. Now we turn to states and hospitals across the nation to begin implementing […]
