tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423880838207203660.post6404253270696409695..comments2024-01-10T09:56:49.324-05:00Comments on Respiratory Therapy Cave: The demographics of RTs will not changeRick Freahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01132949384071592216noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423880838207203660.post-61963646189339007692013-07-07T11:43:16.003-04:002013-07-07T11:43:16.003-04:00I was a journalist, something completely unrelated...I was a journalist, something completely unrelated to healthcare. I made the transition smoothly, and so can you. I also have a friend who used to be a truck driver, and now he's a good nurse. Many of my fellow RNs and RTs (myself included) were in our mid 20s and even in our 30s before deciding on our present careers. So it is doable. <br />Rick Freahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132949384071592216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423880838207203660.post-25774526293172157222013-07-07T03:22:56.536-04:002013-07-07T03:22:56.536-04:00I am so happy to know that others had received a d...I am so happy to know that others had received a degree in other areas before deciding to go into respiratory care. I received a BA in Criminal Justice at 22. Soon found out law school wasn't for me, nor were law enforcement careers. I'm also in Washington and hope to start a respiratory care program soon. Love your blog!Haileenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423880838207203660.post-32096484860557367622007-10-23T02:30:00.000-04:002007-10-23T02:30:00.000-04:00Thanks for the comment on about my posting. My wi...Thanks for the comment on about my posting. My wife was also a Journalism major, graduated from University of Iowa with a Degree, but now she is a Registered Nurse, funny how things change from when your fresh out of High School til later in life.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01763856556153355491noreply@blogger.com