Have you ever thought of the actual difference between Respiratory Therapy and Pulmonology? Well, if not, now you will. Many people are very unsure of what the actual difference is between a Respiratory Therapist and a Pulmonologist. Most know that they both deal with the same system in the body. The respiratory system is the main system that both occupations deal with. It is important to know the differences especially if you are wanting to look for the correct physician. It is very important to know and be able to tell Respiratory Therapy and Pulmonology apart because they do different things for their patients but when looking to become one or the other should always look at both sides and see the good and the bad of both of them. Although …show more content…
To begin with, it should be known what the definition is to both Pulmonology and Respiratory Therapy. “Pulmonology is a field of medicine that focuses specifically on diagnosing and treating disorders of the respiratory system” (Hansen). “A respiratory therapist (RT) is a healthcare worker who treats people with breathing or cardiopulmonary problems” (McKay). With that being said, Pulmonology focuses on the bigger picture and the diseases while Respiratory Therapy focuses mainly on the air way. Respiratory therapists deal with patients with Asthma, COPD and other disorders that have to do with the air way. Along with just about all the illnesses that Respiratory Therapists deal with, Pulmonologists also deal with some more serious issues such as, Lung cancer, and Lung Disease. Pulmonologists also deal with lung transplants. Both have very important jobs and both deal with the respiratory system just one handles the more serious …show more content…
One of the biggest differences between Pulmonology and Respiratory Therapy is the amount of schooling which leads to a huge difference in how much they get paid. Some other differences are their place of work and what it is that they tackle. Most people just look at what area they work on and what it is that they can cure and assist but it is important that as the patient you know roughly how much schooling they went through and what type of care they are going to be able to provide you with. Pulmonologists and Respiratory Therapist are two very important occupations that can assist with anything from breathing complications such as asthma to bigger situations like lung cancer or lung disease. Comparing them is very important because they are both very similar but one does make more and generally have their own practice while the other one works in a hospital and because of that they make
Additionally, the clinical staff has shown very low level of confidence in the RR documentation on observation chart. Lack of time, laziness, lack of training and knowledge and unawareness of the importance of the respiratory assessment are main reasons to neglect this important aspect of nursing as stated in this study (Philip, Richardson, & Cohen,
In conclusion, there are many differences and similarities between LPN and RN. What they do, how long one needs to go to school to become a licensed Practical nurse and Registered Nurse. So now that you have a bit information about LPN and RN, hopefully it’s easier to choose which one you want to be based on the information that was provided. In my opinion it’s better to become a RN because the salary is higher even though the schooling it bit longer, but since the salary is higher you will make more money and work more comfortable places that you may
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Physical Therapist plan out on how they going to help their patients and let them develop slowly, So the Injuries can heal properly. Physical Therapists have a assistant, So Physical Therapists Assistant work under of the Direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. The work of Physical Therapists assistants revolves around helping patients move , which means a lot of movement on the assistant part...
First things first, let's start at the beginning what type and how much education is required to become a registered nurse versus what's required to become a physical therapist. Both careers require a great deal of education and both required this education to be completed in order to sit for the state exam. To become a registered nurse there are several programs offered. You could either choose to earn your ADN, which is an Associate’s Degree in Nursing or your BSN which is a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. An ADN program can generally take up to 2 to 3 years to complete and it will qualify you for the NCLEX RN exam to become a registered nurse or RN in the state you choose to take the exam. ADN programs are typically offered at community colleges, technical s...
A registered nurse needs a minimum of an Associate's of Science Degree in Nursing. A nurse practitioner needs at least a Master's of Science Degree in nursing. Another difference that a registered nurse and nurse practitioner share is the work environment. Nurse practitioners work in private practices and community clinics and registered nurses work in hospitals and surgical settings. The salary is better for a nurse practitioner because, they have more flexible work hours. The salary for a registered nurse and a nurse practitioner varies by state, the highest state that pays nurses well is California. As of 2013, the median annual salary for a nurse practitioner is $92,670, and for a registered nurse it is $65,470; as of 2012. The duties for a registered nurse and nurse practitioner are different as well; a nurse practitioner creates and maintains a healthy lifestyle for the patients and they also prescribe medication for patients just like a doctor. A registered nurse orders and interprets diagnostic tests and they assist physicians with patient examinations and treatments. A nurse practitioner can work without supervision, and a registered nurse has to have supervision at all
I have learned a lot between these two careers through this researcher paper that I have a better understanding what interest me more. I believe physical therapy is more relaxed and calm environment for my patients and me. Some physical therapist has crazy work hours but most of them have regular 5 to 9 hours and come home to family members who worked in this particular field one became a respiratory therapist and the other is still in school working on her Doctor of Physical Therapy. They both tell me that they love their jobs. In a personal interview with my cousin Hayley Bayne Told me "It's a wonderful feeling to work with my others. I enjoy the challenge of keeping them motivated and I am always doing something different everyday" (Bayne). This job also has a lot of perks depending on where or what field you want to work in. Besides keeping in shape, if I decided to do physical therapy in the sports field there is a very good chance that I can meet all sorts of famous athletes. A physical therapist treats patients that are suffering from physical injuries or disabilities by use of properties such as exercise, heat, water, electricity, and massages. The physical therapist evaluates clients and chooses a type of programming depending on the results of their evaluation. Reviewing results from job search engines will be an excellent way to observe the range of positions in the field with varied work environments and
Caring for people is my passion. My senior year of high school is when I witnessed my grandmother live on a ventilator for about a week. It awakened a new level of passion in me to care for people with cardiopulmonary problems. The Respiratory Therapy Care profession has intrigued me with how they improve the quality of life in their patients. I will enjoy working closely with patients in addition to working high tech equipment. By entering into this program and graduating out of this program I know that this will satisfy my personal goals for the next five years in many ways. The continues challenges of trying to figure out what’s wrong the heart that day or what’s wrong with the lung the next day will always keep me on my toes. It will always
If you are a new student and are thinking about pursuing a career in the medical field, like me, you have a lot of options. You could become a Registered Nurse, a Physician, a Physician Assistant, a Dentist, an Audiologist, an Anesthesiologist or many other professions. In this article I am going to narrow it down for you between a Physician and a Physician Assistant and I am going to tell you why I would prefer being a Physician Assistant over the highly prestigious Physician career. Physician Assistant is a relatively new career and there are many misconceptions about what individuals with this title do in the medical field.
My mom said that my aunt and cousins have also an asthma when they were kids, this situation motivate me to take this course so that I can help all the patients with the lung and heart problems. Skyline college offer a respiratory care program that is accredited for two-year program and the program also offers an Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Care which allows a graduate to become a licensed Certified Respiratory Therapist and also affords the opportunity to attain a higher level of credentialing (Registered Respiratory Therapist) that provide instruction and clinical practice. A student like me will learn from dedicated instruction who have practical experience in the field and will gain valuable hands-on experience through 800 hours of clinical and practice coordinated with sites in San Francisco and San Mateo
The adage of the adage. Although Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners are very similar in the education needed, the specialties, and the work environment, I want to become a Physician Assistant. Their schedules are more flexible and you get paid very reasonably. I can pick what kind of work environment I want to work in. I can choose an emergency room that is more stressful and fast paced or a doctor’s office that is calmer and not so stressful.
There are many responsibilities in being a Respiratory Therapist. Which include, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Diagnostic procedures are the arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function studies, sleep studies, and more. Therapeutic procedures a...
What is the respiratory system? Why do we need to breathe? Can the process be changed or altered? The information in this paper will help you find out how the respiratory system works, what the components are that make the system work, and the many diseases that can change or alter the process.
On the other hand, Both jobs involve a different level of care when helping patients. The job of a nurse and a Registered Nurse provide excellent care and make sure that all patients are getting quality care and respect. The main difference between the two is that instead of simply helping a Registered Nurse as a regular nurse with basic training, I would be helping a doctor if I was an RN because I would have more knowledge from going back to school to augment my skills. In contrast, Registered nurses have a better income than nursing assistants, they make more and the job is more intense. It is a nurse's responsibility to make sure the patient is safe. The difference between regular nurses and RN’s is that RN’s have a higher education and have to go to college to practice nursing and actually get a degree, unlike a nursing assistant that only receives a certificate when training is complete. Moreover, nurses can make decisions on the patient based on their condition versus a certified nursing aid that can't make any kind of decision on a patient's
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