North Dakota Society for Respiratory Care

28/07/2025

There is a community of helpful information out there! Get connected and get involved! Thank you American Association for Respiratory Care - AARC

Join a global community of RTs and stay updated on the latest events, specialties, and AARC news. Your journey to networking and growth starts here! https://connect.aarc.org/home

21/07/2025

This is a great opportunity to check out the new features of AARC Connect - for those that are familiar and for those that haven't utilized it! Join the webinar tomorrow! Follow the link below to register!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OnrXpG-oTrWyV5ts4oAHfg #/registration

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Join us for a tour of AARConnect and get answers to your most-asked questions:
✓ What is the new AI-powered search?
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Send your burning questions about AARConnect to aarconnect@aarc.org.

📅 Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM CT
📍 Where: Zoom Webinar

18/07/2025

How are we thinking forward? Join the American Association for Respiratory Care - AARC for this opportunity!

Join us 7/30/25 at 1:00 pm CT for a FREE Webcast!

"Navigating Innovation in Healthcare: Empowering Respiratory Care Leaders" - The dynamic landscape of healthcare demands not only adaptability but a commitment to bold, forward-thinking innovation. This is especially true in respiratory care, where technological advances can profoundly alter patient outcomes, transforming moments of struggle into breaths of hope.

Presenters include Gboly Harris, MsIE, BSRT, RRT, RRT-SDS, RRT-NPS, RPSGT, an, Strong Huang, CEO Zopec Medical and Lawrence Kiliszewski, Founder Zewski Corporation.

Register now: https://www.aarc.org/webcasts/navigating-innovation-in-healthcare-empowering-respiratory-care-leaders/

30/06/2025

Nitric Oxide in Critical Care and Beyond: Targeted Therapy, Safety, and Innovation
https://www.facebook.com/share/167KKarg5X/

Join us 7/24/25 1:00 pm CT for a FREE Adult Critical Care webcast with Lorenzo Berra, MD.

Register now: https://www.aarc.org/webcasts/nitric-oxide-in-critical-care-and-beyond-targeted-therapy-safety-and-innovation/

20/06/2025

Happy Friday! We have begun planning for the 2026 NDSRC Spring Conference!

Please save the date: April 13-14, 2026 at the Avalon Events Center in Fargo. 😊

We are interested in your feedback on presentation topics! Please comment to share ideas that would be interesting presentations to listen to!

Also, one of our confirmed speakers is an intensivist who asked for your opinion on which topic he should present:
1. Difficult airways in the ICU
2. Chronic hypercapnea and NIV
3. Vent weaning strategies
4. HFNC vs NIV pre-intubation

Would love to hear which you prefer!!

Thanks!!

20/06/2025

Did you see the posts from NDquits? Check out their resources to give patients valuable tools!

Quitting is tough – you don’t have to do it alone. 💛

It’s okay to ask for help. In fact, getting support can make all the difference. NDQuits offers free coaching and tools to help you through every step of your journey.
You’re not in this alone – and you can do this.

Every step forward is a win. Let’s take the next one together. 💬 Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit hhs.nd.gov/ndquits to start your quit journey today

17/06/2025

Awesome work Nicole Brandvold, RRT, RPFT at Jamestown Regional Medical Center - Keep up the great work!
Let us know if we have a North Dakota RT to celebrate!

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (JRMC) -Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) is now able to perform fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) tests. The FeNO device’s addition allows the JRMC respiratory care team to aid in diagnosis of asthma, quickly and

05/06/2025

American Association for Respiratory Care - AARC

Today’s competitive job market for RTs means most therapists have at least thought about looking around to see what else is out there. And for many, it’s not because they are unhappy in their current job. They want to know if they can boost their salaries.

What can respiratory care managers do to keep these people on the job? One potential solution is to make a counteroffer to the employee who comes in to resign.

Should employees expect that to happen?

Two RT managers with experience in this area share their thoughts with us here.

Read more: https://www.aarc.org/news/two-rt-managers-weigh-in-on-counteroffers/

15/05/2025

This field needs more great RT's! Share this post, talk to young people or individuals looking for a career change!!

The respiratory care profession is experiencing a surge in demand, offering exciting opportunities! RTs are crucial for providing essential care to patients who have breathing difficulties. This expanding field offers diverse career paths and specializations for dedicated practitioners - consider exploring the rewarding possibilities today! https://bit.ly/3QZSdTX

14/05/2025

We have some great facilities in North Dakota! Have you looked at whether your team meets APEX standards? Celebrate and be recognized!

Earn the prestigious AARC Apex Recognition Award to showcase your facility's commitment to excellence in professional development, evidence-based care, patient safety, and quality improvement.

Categories of Recognition:

-Acute Care Hospitals
-Long-Term Care Facilities
-Home Medical Equipment (HME) Companies
-Educational Programs
-Acute Care International
-Post Acute Care
-Dedicated Transport Teams

Application Process:
Purchase application by June 16, 2025.
Upload documentation by July 15, 2025.
Contact:

Email ​apex@aarc.org​ for questions.

https://www.aarc.org/membership/awards-recognition/apex-recognition-award-information/

02/05/2025

American Association for Respiratory Care - AARC

Check out the Featured Buzz!

Featured Buzz! Exclusive use of E-cigarettes (va**ng) linked to an increased risk of COPD.

Read more: https://www.newswise.com/articles/new-analysis-underscores-health-risks-of-e-cigarettes