RT to RN Program?!?!?

Question

I am currently a Respiratory Therapist but can not find work :( Is there an RT to RN program here in Florida?!

Answer 1

RTs had been able to challenge the LPN in some states and may still be able to do so. Even Excelsior recognizes the RRT for their classes and with less difficulty than the Paramedic. Few RTs go the route of Excelsior since they have extensive time invested in college and clinicals.



However, it doesn't matter since the prerequisites for RT are the same or exceed those for nursing. You could easily get accepted into a nursing program although they would be be used on the BSN degree. But, almost every community college should accept your credits regardless if you want the word "RT to RN" transition in it. If you do want the specific wording, try Seminole College, Valencia, Palm Beach, St. Pete or Broward but it is not really necessary. Just go to the counselor with your transcript and get your name on the list for the next available program. I still think your best best will be just to spend the 2 years to complete a BSN. As an RT you will be way ahead of the game.



EDIT: For the "NO" answers, look up the colleges I mentioned and that even includes the Excelsior. RT and nursing do share some very similar courses but RT does go directly towards critical care medicine where as nursing does not.

Answer 2

Almost every RN program in the country will accept the credits earned in RT for the prerequisites which usually exceed those required for nursing. The first semester of RT is also very much like that of nursing school so usually credit will be granted for that with no problem especially since the number of clinicial hours are similar.



I also recommend doing the BSN program which will make better use of your credits as previously stated. Getting a 2nd Associates degree would be very stupid and a waste especially since both professions are attempting to promote the Bachelors.

Answer 3

I don't think RT to RN programs exist, but the best place to ask would be your state board of nursing. Google their website, they will have a page set up with lists all the available RN programs in your state, including bridge programs like LPN to RN, or RN to BSN, so if RT to RN exists, it would be listed there.

Answer 4

I've never heard of one, but the RTs have the same pre-reqs at my college as the RN and radiology students. What about looking out of state since I know around here we have a need for RTs more than the need for RNs (we have over 8 RN schools and even more LPN schools but under 4 RT schools).

Answer 5

Even in nursing you will find that because of how the economy is now you may have to be willing to move to where the jobs are. But to answer your question, there is no such thing as an RT to RN program. The disciplines are very different and are overseen and licensed by different administrative boards. Some of your RT prerequisite courses may be used to apply to nursing school, but that may depend on how old the credits are. Some schools will not accept science credits that are more than a certain number of years old. So, you may have to re-take those. Also be sure that nursing is what you really want to do before you apply to nursing school. Don't go into nursing thinking of it as just a job that you went for because you couldn't find employment as an RT. If you do that you will likely regret it later. If you're not committed to it you're really going to hate it.

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Answer 7

I've never heard of such a program. I believe you'll have to enroll in a BSN or ADN program to achieve your RN. While LVNs may 'bridge' into RN programs I don't think a respiratory therapist can.