NBRC RRT Board Exams
7 Essential NBRC Study Tips for First-Time Test Takers
Master the NBRC exam with these essential study tips, from understanding the structure to effective time management and practice strategies. […]
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NBRC RRT Board Exams
NBRC Examination Trends 2023: A Deep Dive into the Numbers
In 2023, over 23,000 respiratory care professionals took their shot at various NBRC examinations. Behind these numbers lies a fascinating story of achievement, challenge, and growth. Let’s break down what the data tells us about […]
NBRC RRT Board Exams
Top 10 Most Challenging Topics on the NBRC-RRT Exam: What You Need to Know
Are you gearing up for the NBRC-RRT exam? You’re not alone in feeling the pressure. With a pass rate of only about 61%, this exam is known for its complexity and depth. But don’t worry […]
NBRC RRT Board Exams
How to Pass the NBRC RRT Clinical Simulation Exam (CSE)
The NBRC clinical simulation exam has the distinction of being the hardest exam to pass of all allied health fields. This includes nursing, radiology, physical therapy and laboratory technician board exams. With a current pass […]
ACCS Exam
6 Reasons Respiratory Therapists Should Challenge the ACCS Exam (Including Our Recommended Exam Review)
A career as a respiratory therapist is both intriguing and challenging, requiring a high level of skill and adaptability. When you walk into the hospital doors, there’s an excitement about not knowing what you might […]
Patient assessment
Breaking Down Breath Sounds for Respiratory Students
Auscultating, or listening to, the lung sounds of pulmonary patients is going to be something a respiratory therapist does at least 20 times a day if not much more. Understanding what each sound is, how to […]
Lung Disease
Asthma FAQ: An Easy Guide for Respiratory Therapy Students
As a Respiratory Therapist, learning about lung disease is a lifelong endeavor. While you are in RT school, you will be introduced to a myriad of conditions. Learning and understanding some of these diagnoses will come easy […]
Respiratory Calculations
Lung Compliance: The Ability to Stretch
If you’ve been around respiratory care or pulmonary medicine any length of time, you are likely very familiar with the idea of both lung compliance and airways resistance. The concept of compliance is arguably the […]
Mechanical ventilation
Ventilator Weaning Parameters: Can You be Sure They’re Ready?
It is obvious that positive pressure ventilation (PPV) is not a normal way to breathe, and for many years we have known that the longer someone remains on PPV, the more likely damage to the […]
Pulmonary function testing
PFT Interpretation: A 4 Step Approach
Pulmonary diseases can be very sneaky, developing subtly over time with very little outward signs or symptoms. When these diseases are underrecognized and undertreated it can lead to increased damage to the lungs, faster progression of […]