I asked Sam Giordano to review this thread.  He repled that he is sharing this with the NBRC.  Sam is the Executive Director of the AARC.  My email to him and his reply is below.   Adam, Thanks for sharing. I shared the piece with NBRC.  Regards, Sam On Jan 2, 2009, at 8:09 AM, North, Adam K wrote: I’ve ...

In order to provide specific advice we would really have to know what it is that frustrated you to this point.  Trying to read between the lines I'm guessing it's a lack of respect by the physicians and nurses, a lack of autonomy to practice your profession.   Our scope of practice varies dramatically often within the same region but ...

I know how difficult good information can be to come by.  My first question is; Are you a member of the AARC?  As a member I have been bombarded with information regarding the legislation your referring to.  There has been a briefing on it at every conference I have attended. In a nutshell:  A the requirement is that you are an ...

I did browse your state license and could not find any reference to requiring the NBRC credential beyond initial licensing.  There seems to be something missing from your account of what happened.  It also sounds as though you have had a number of people look at this for you.  I would be willing to look into this furher if you would ...

It's your license that determines your ability to work.  Not your NBRC credential.  In many, most all states it's this credential that gets your initial license.  But once licensed losing your NBRC credential should not impact your state license.  If you maintain your license you can work.  Now if you were to move or for ...

For a student just starting:  It's very important to grasp the fundementals early.  The obvious advice of listen in class ask questions and study hard.  But my real advice involves your clinicals.  Every clinical roation should be like a trip to the library.  Make the clinical sites teach you.  Often times you just ...

I work at a large facility that is protocol dependant.  We also have a respiratory program affiliated with my facility.  In order to help the students understand the way that protocols work we suggested to their clinical director that they have the students write their own protocols and grade them on it.  It could mimic a medical ...

The most important decision you will make as a new grad is where you will go to work.  Through your clinical rotations you have undoubtedly seen a number of facilities and therapist.  Keep in mind every facility you have been to.  Then evaluate that staff.  Try and figure out who the best 3-4 therapist are at each ...