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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 ... more

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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... more

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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 less... more

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🎙️ 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, th... more

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Recent Guests

Allie Schweizer
Participant sharing experiences from the field
RT Sidebar live audience participant
Episode: Episode 101 - Open Mic Night at MSRC
Mike Nay
Respiratory therapist and director with leadership experience
Connecticut Respiratory Therapy leadership (former Charlotte and other locations)
Episode: Episode 97 - A Day in the Life of a Director
Kali Dayton
Podcast guest and mobility/awake-and-walking advocate, author of content like Walking Home from the ICU
Walking Home from the ICU / mobility advocate
Episode: Episode 96 - Get out of Bed! Kali Dayton Update!
Rob Fishwick
Member of Let's Get Ethical panel, hospital management perspective
Let's Get Ethical
Episode: Episode 95 - It's a Snow Day!
Mike Sheehan
Panelist from Let's Get Ethical, hospital management perspective
Let's Get Ethical
Episode: Episode 95 - It's a Snow Day!
Sarah Sitar
Winner of season one of The Shift; aspiring educator and clinician
RT Sidebar / The Shift
Episode: Episode 93 - Season 1 Winner of "The Shift" Sarah Sitar!
Elthea Notah
Respiratory therapist, Navajo Nation member
Indian Health Service (IHS) facilities in the Southwest
Episode: Episode 92 - Elthea's Experience with Mindy
Nicola Merritt
Recent RT graduate
Unnamed hospital (hospital not named in episode)
Episode: Episode 90 - From Residency to Excellence: Nicola’s Journey as a New RT
Heather Pavlichko
Respiratory therapist and leader discussing her background, current role, and insights into transplant coordination and virtual ICU
Episode: Episode 89 - The Ultimate Gift for Thanksgiving

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Mindy Conklin
Co-host introducing herself and the show; participates in guiding discussion and panel coordination; affiliated with Vapotherm (mentioned)

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • Keep the spotlight on RTs

    As an RT educator, I was pleased to see a podcast specifically for RTs as they present an interesting way to help students develop their professional identities as RTs. Tell them to read an article...meh...but give them a podcast to listen to? Great! I listened to the bonus episode 7 about stories of inspiration, thinking it might be good material to include an introductory class that I teach to students who are thinking about pursuring RT. I was disappointed to hear stories from one RT and one... more

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    RTProf
    United States3 years ago
  • Here for the sidebar

    Love RT sidebar! Everyone should listen - RN, RT, MD. Something for everyone!

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    Sidebar forever
    United States3 years ago
  • Barfly for life

    Love a podcast dedicated to respiratory that’s real and authentic. Thank you!

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    Nick1239032754
    United States3 years ago
  • Love you

    Keep on keeping on

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    Adamstudx
    United States3 years ago
  • Great show for RTs

    Humorous and thoughtful. Huge fan!

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listeners appreciate candid leadership and mentorship discussions.
RT-focused content with practical career guidance; authentic community feel.
Shows strong value for nurses and RTs alike; education-forward.

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Episode 79 - Building the Next Generation with Meliza Walsh
Q: What kinds of competitions and activities does HOSA offer, and how can they be shaped to highlight respiratory care?
HOSA features competitions across different health care fields; the episode discusses creating a respiratory-specific competition with safe, engaging skills like CPR or other basic clinical competencies, ensuring equipment is appropriate and non-invasive, and leveraging leadership workshops to prepare students for real-world roles.
Episode 79 - Building the Next Generation with Meliza Walsh
Q: What is HOSA and what does it do for students and the respiratory field?
HOSA is a health care student organization that connects middle and high school students with health care careers, supports leadership development, and provides exposure to the respiratory therapy pathway through conferences and school-level activities.
Episode 83 - RT Doesn't Mean Radiology, or does it? w/ Dr. Brian Walsh
Q: What is EIT and why is it important for bedside care?
EIT (Electrical Impedance Tomography) is a chest-worn or chest-encircling device approach that generates real-time functional images of lung ventilation. It helps clinicians visualize how air is distributed across the lungs, separate cardiac signals from lung signals, and monitor changes quickly to guide ventilation decisions, potentially reducing risk and unnecessary imaging.
Episode 97 - A Day in the Life of a Director
Q: What advice would you give aspiring RT leaders?
Be willing to be uncomfortable, commit to lifelong learning, and focus on developing people skills over purely technical competencies; leadership requires translating between audiences and maintaining empathy without losing composure.
Episode 97 - A Day in the Life of a Director
Q: What does a director actually do on a day-to-day basis?
Beyond overseeing operations, it's about removing barriers, translating needs across different parts of the organization, and ensuring the team has what they need to take care of patients while maintaining a calm, consistent presence.

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RTSidebar consistently centers real-world respiratory care with guests ranging from bedside clinicians to educators and healthcare leaders. Episodes frequently explore career trajectory shifts, leadership, mentorship, and the expanding scope of RT roles beyond traditional bedside work, including education, research, policy, and donor/facility advocacy. The show stands out for its practical takeaways, community-focused storytelling, and willingness to tackle systemic topics like licensure, ICU culture, and workforce development, making it useful for listeners aiming to advance in clinical leadership, education, or policy within respiratory care.

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