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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 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.

Respiratory therapists bring a unique skill set to the bedside. We see things differently. We assess differently. We often recognize problems before they become emergencies.

Most of the time, that expertise may never be needed.

But when it is needed, it matters.

That's the part that concerns me. Not the routine nights. Not the quiet shifts. The one patient who suddenly decompensates. The one emergency that requires someone who understands respiratory care at a deeper level.

That's what I believe may be missing from this conversation.

I'd love to hear your thoughts. What role do you think bedside respiratory therapists play in patient care?

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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 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 community is so special. Grab a drink and hang out with the girls on this latest episode of #RT Sidebar. #Stay Tuned #Girl Talk #Barflies #RT #Friendship

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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, 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 microphones.

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