Articles by: Heather Willden
April 30, 2018
Leadership Book Club Readies to ‘Juggle Elephants’
The AARC Leadership Book Club, open to all members, wrapped up its first book of the year and will start their next spring read (“Juggling Elephants,” by Jones Loflin) on Monday, May 7. Book discussion sessions will be facilitated by the author. Join the Club “Juggling Elephants” will be divided into three discussion sessions: May... Read more »
Heather Willden
April 25, 2018
Big Ideas Theater, Episode 12: Review of the 2017 ATS-ERS DLCO Guidelines
Enable cookies to see embeded content. In this episode of Big Ideas Theater, Jeffrey Haynes, RRT, RPFT, FAARC, discusses the new DLCO standards. According to Haynes, DLCO tests the ability of the lungs to absorb gas molecules. He continues to explain that this test is used to make big, important decision for patients, such as... Read more »
Heather Willden
April 25, 2018
Catching Up with David Eubanks, AARC President 1979
This month in our Catching Up series, we’re learning more about David Eubanks, EdD, RRT, AARC president 1979. Eubanks, an AARC Life Member, shares details about his career path, the road to his presidency, as well as tips and advice for members interested in pursuing leadership roles in the AARC. Strong educational foundation Dr. Eubanks... Read more »
Heather Willden
April 25, 2018
Hill Day 2018: Respiratory Therapists Speak their Mind on Capitol Hill
Contact Congress Today For Hill Day 2018, respiratory therapists, appointed as Political Advocacy Contact Team members by their states, will head to Washington, D.C. on May 1 to lobby their Congressional delegations seeking support for a Telehealth Pilot focusing solely on respiratory therapists. “We want all patients to receive the best possible respiratory care, wherever... Read more »
Heather Willden
April 25, 2018
E-Cigarettes: Should RTs Use Them to Help People Quit?
The buzz surrounding e-cigarettes is loud and confusing. While the manufacturers of these products — and some health professionals as well — tout them as a way to help people quit smoking, others say the science just isn’t there to make that recommendation. A recent study out of Harvard Medical School suggests proceeding with caution... Read more »
Heather Willden
April 25, 2018
DPIs: What RTs Need to Know
Dry powder inhalers (DPIs) came on the market in response to the uncertain future facing pressurized metered dose inhalers (pMDIs) containing CFC propellants known to contribute to the depletion of the ozone layer. The phase-out of those propellants drove the development of DPIs, which are now considered to hold the greatest potential for new and... Read more »
Heather Willden
April 18, 2018
SPOTY Spotlight: Melissa Brown
This month in our Specialty Practitioner of the Year (SPOTY) Spotlight series, we’re learning more about our Neonatal-Pediatrics SPOTY: Melissa K. Brown, BS, RRT, RRT-NPS, RCP. Join the Neonatal-Pediatrics Specialty Section Meet Melissa Neonatal-Pediatrics Specialty Practitioner of the Year Melissa K. Brown, BS, RRT, RRT-NPS, RCP Brown graduated from the Grossmont College Respiratory Therapy program... Read more »
Heather Willden
April 18, 2018
Breaking Through the Excuses to Advance Your Degree – Christopher Price
This month in our Breaking Through the Excuses series, we’ll learn how Christopher Price, BS, RRT, RRT-ACCS, is advancing his degree. Christopher’s Story Christopher Price, BS, RRT, RRT-ACCS, shares his experience and motivation behind advancing his degree. Price has been an RRT for almost 12 years. In August of 2016, he obtained his Adult Critical... Read more »
Heather Willden
April 18, 2018
Benefits of Seeking Higher Education
By Janelle Gardiner, DHSc, RRT, AE-C AARC Member Janelle Gardiner, DHSc, RRT, AE-C, credits the growth of her career and the opportunities she’s received as a result of her continued pursuit of higher education. Just after graduating from high school I began taking college courses. Like many others, I began working on general education courses.... Read more »
Heather Willden
April 18, 2018
Caring for Patients with Special Needs
Amber Galer enjoys helping youngsters like Daniel with their respiratory care needs. (Photo taken by Richard Stowell and courtesy of Shriners Hospital.) AARC Members Amber Galer, BS, RRT, and Garner Faulkner II, BSRC, RRT, AE-C, share stories of how they deliver compassionate care to those with special needs. Salt Lake City, UT . . .... Read more »
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