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RT Sidebar – Show Notes
Guest: Sarah Lorenzini, Host of the Rapid Response RN Podcast
On this episode of RT Sidebar, we welcome Sarah Lorenzini, critical care nurse and host of the Rapid Response RN podcast. Sarah joins us to discuss her work in critical care education, the importance of recognizing and responding to patient deterioration, and how podcasting can help healthcare professionals build confi...
Rob is passing the keys to the department to Crystal, marking an important transition in leadership and responsibility. A successful handoff is about more than transferring duties—it’s about sharing knowledge, building trust, and setting the next leader up for success.
Key Takeaways
- Handoff matters: A thoughtful transition helps maintain continuity and keeps the department moving forward.
- Succession pla...
Episode 111 - TikTok's @Brittanyslife22 on @RTSidebar
Tonight’s Guest
Brittany — @BrittanysLife22
Who Is Brittany?
Brittany is a respiratory therapist and social-media creator using TikTok and other platforms to share her experiences in respiratory care, career education, and everyday life.
🫁 Life as a Respiratory Therapist
What originally drew Brittany to respir...
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This week on #RTSidebar, we’re hanging out with Mack from Respiratory—an RT influencer who’s using social media to connect, create, and open doors for respiratory therapists.
Mack shares the story behind building a presence online, what it’s really like creating content as an RT, and how social media can become more than just a place to scroll—it can be a way to ...
On this episode of RT Sidebar, Dr. Jose Rojas of UTMB is planning for a Doctorate degree program and JJ needs some learning! JJ asks what it takes to create a program at this level and what it can do for the field of Respiratory Care. Dr. Rojas is the GOAT and JJ is a "kid". Get it! Check out #RTSidebar! Stay Tuned.
The future of the Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapist (APRT) is brighter than ever! This week on RT Sidebar, Mindy, JJ, and Matty P welcome Drs. Sarah Varekojis and David Vines for an inspiring conversation about carrying the APRT vision forward and what it will take to continue advancing the profession.
From leadership and advocacy to education and expanding opportunities for respiratory therapists, this episode...
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Terri Miller returns to RT Sidebar for an inspiring conversation about building the future of respiratory care. From the incredible impact of HOSA in introducing students to healthcare careers to innovative strategies for recruiting and mentoring the next generation of respiratory therapists, Terri shares why investing in students today is essential for the profession tomorrow.
Join Mindy, &a...
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Live from the California Society for Respiratory Care (CSRC), the Let's Get Ethical crew joins Mindy Conklin and Matty P for another lively conversation—this time with special guest, the one and only Dr. JB.
From thought-provoking ethical dilemmas to leadership, clinical practice, and plenty of laughs along the way, this episode is packed with the candid conversations and friendly bante...
When I look at the Mayo Clinic situation, one question keeps coming to mind:
Was this truly a financial decision, a staffing decision, or something else entirely?
I don't have the answer.
But I do think it's a conversation worth having. Check out part 2 of RT Sidebar. #Stay Tuned
#RespiratoryTherapy #RTSidebar #HealthcareLeadership #CriticalCare #HealthcareWorkforce
This wasn't an episode I expected to record.
When news broke that Mayo Clinic would be removing overnight bedside respiratory therapists from several facilities, I had an emotional reaction. I'll admit it.
As someone who has spent years advocating for respiratory therapy, it felt personal.
But after sitting with it, I realized what bothered me most wasn't the decision itself. It was what the decision represents.
Respira...
On this episode of #RT Sidebar, @Mindy Conklin sits down with good Barfly friends Allie and Amanda for a conversation that goes everywhere—in the best way possible. From leadership and clinical practice to career journeys, life lessons, and plenty of laughs, nothing is off limits when these three get together.
It’s honest, fun, insightful, and exactly the kind of conversation that reminds us why the RT co...
🎙️ RT Sidebar – Episode 102
Sometimes the best episodes are just friends hanging out and talking RT.
In Episode 102, Mindy, JJ, and Matty P sit down together for an honest conversation about respiratory therapy, their careers, the highlights, the lowlights, and the moments that shaped who they are today. From laughs to lessons learned, this episode gives listeners a more personal look at the hosts behind the mi...
🎙️ RT Sidebar – Episode 101: The Q&A Continues
The conversation isn’t over… it’s just getting started.
Episode 101 brings you Part Two from our 100th episode celebration at the Montana Society for Respiratory Care—a live Q&A session with JJ, Mindy, and Matty P. Real questions, real answers, and the kind of unfiltered discussion you’ve come to expect from RT Sidebar.
If you ...
🎙️ RT Sidebar – Episode 100 🎉
100 episodes. Countless conversations. One incredible community.
From bedside insights to big-picture debates, RT Sidebar has been all about elevating respiratory care—and we’re just getting started. This milestone episode is a celebration of the journey, the guests, and the Barflies who made it all possible.
Join us for Episode 100 as we reflect, laugh, and look a...
On this episode of RT Sidebar, America's RT Sweetheart Mindy Conklin and Matty P dive into the evolution of the APRT and the growing momentum behind compact licensure in respiratory care. From expanding scope of practice to increasing mobility for therapists, they tell you everything you need to know!
Plus, the countdown is on—Episode 100 is right around the corner. Don’t miss this conversation as we look...
The countdown is here! Let's go!
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This is what JJ and Matty P do every week… #RTNerds #SavingTheWorld 😄
From PICS to vent checks, from patients first to practicing at the top of our license—nothing is off limits. Big questions, real conversations, and a few laughs along the way.
Can we save U.S. healthcare? Maybe not alone… but we’re definitely going to talk about it. 👀👇
#RTSidebar #RespiratoryThe...
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On this episode of RT Sidebar, we’re joined by Mike Nay for an inside look at what it really means to be a director in respiratory care. From staffing and strategy to tough decisions and team development, Mike pulls back the curtain on the depth and breadth of leadership behind the scenes.
This conversation is a must-listen for therapists at every level—whether you’re considerin...
RT Sidebar Show Notes
On this episode of #RTSidebar, @Mindy Conklin and @JJ Valdez are joined by special guest host @Kali Dayton from #AwakeAndWalking ICU for a lively catch-up on all the exciting work happening in the movement to transform ICU culture. From early mobility to keeping patients awake, engaged, and walking! The conversation dives into the progress, the pushback, and the wins along the way.
Expect a lot o...
RT Sidebar – Snow Day Edition ❄️
It’s a Snow Day! On this episode of RT Sidebar, we’re joined by our friends Rob and Mike from Let’s Get Ethical to tackle a topic every hospital and respiratory therapist knows all too well—snow days.
From staffing challenges and patient safety to communication breakdowns and ethical decision-making, we dig into how hospitals and RT departments can better ...
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