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🎙️ RT Sidebar – Episode 100 🎉

100 episodes. Countless conversations. One incredible community.

From bedside insights to big-picture debates, RT Sidebar has been all about elevating respiratory care—and we’re just getting started. This milestone episode is a celebration of the journey, the guests, and the Barflies who made it all possible.

Join us for Episode 100 as we reflect, laugh, and look ahead to what’s next.

🗓️ April 16th | 4 PM EDT

Let’s make this one big.

#RTSidebar #Episode100 #RespiratoryTherapy #Barflies #HealthcareLeadership #StayTuned

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On this episode of RT Sidebar, America's RT Sweetheart Mindy Conklin and Matty P dive into the evolution of the APRT and the growing momentum behind compact licensure in respiratory care. From expanding scope of practice to increasing mobility for therapists, they tell you everything you need to know!

Plus, the countdown is on—Episode 100 is right around the corner. Don’t miss this conversation as we look ahead to what’s next for RTs everywhere. April 16, 2026

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🔥 RT Sidebar Show Notes 🔥

This is what JJ and Matty P do every week… #RTNerds #SavingTheWorld 😄

From PICS to vent checks, from patients first to practicing at the top of our license—nothing is off limits. Big questions, real conversations, and a few laughs along the way.

Can we save U.S. healthcare? Maybe not alone… but we’re definitely going to talk about it. 👀👇

#RTSidebar #RespiratoryTherapy #CriticalCare #TopOfLicense #PatientsFirst #HealthcareLeadership

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The countdown is here! Let's go!

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On this episode of RT Sidebar, we’re joined by Mike Nay for an inside look at what it really means to be a director in respiratory care. From staffing and strategy to tough decisions and team development, Mike pulls back the curtain on the depth and breadth of leadership behind the scenes.

This conversation is a must-listen for therapists at every level—whether you’re considering leadership or just want a better understanding of the challenges and responsibilities your managers navigate every day. Insightful, honest, and relatable, this episode bridges the gap between the bedside and the boardroom.

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RT Sidebar Show Notes

On this episode of #RTSidebar, @Mindy Conklin and @JJ Valdez are joined by special guest host @Kali Dayton from #AwakeAndWalking ICU for a lively catch-up on all the exciting work happening in the movement to transform ICU culture. From early mobility to keeping patients awake, engaged, and walking! The conversation dives into the progress, the pushback, and the wins along the way.

Expect a lot of inspiration for respiratory therapists and ICU teams looking to shake things up. If you care about better patient experiences and moving critical care forward—this is an episode you won’t want to miss. #WalkingHomefromtheICU #RT #empowerment #patientcare #StayTuned

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RT Sidebar – Snow Day Edition ❄️

It’s a Snow Day! On this episode of RT Sidebar, we’re joined by our friends Rob and Mike from Let’s Get Ethical to tackle a topic every hospital and respiratory therapist knows all too well—snow days.

From staffing challenges and patient safety to communication breakdowns and ethical decision-making, we dig into how hospitals and RT departments can better prepare, respond, and lead when the weather turns wild. Practical insights, real talk, and a few cold-weather lessons you won’t want to miss.

Bundle up and stay tuned.

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In this special RT Sidebar episode, the hosts step aside as their spouses—Heather, Jason, and Alicia—take over the microphones for a heartfelt and honest conversation about love, life, and respiratory therapy. From long shifts and late nights to shared sacrifices and unwavering support, they offer a behind-the-scenes look at what it truly means to love someone in the respiratory profession.

Warm, real, and occasionally hilarious, this episode is a reminder that respiratory care doesn’t just impact patients—it shapes families too.