Articles tagged with: AARC Members

April 11, 2018

Thank You AARC Volunteers!

The volunteer efforts and engagement of our members make the AARC a true success. From serving on committees or in elected positions, taking part in focus groups, sharing expertise and mentoring skills in AARConnect, advocating for respiratory care issues, our members volunteer their time all while strengthening the AARC. April 15-21, 2018 is National Volunteer... Read more »

 AARC Leadership, AARC Members

April 4, 2018

Good Press: AARC Members in the News | April 2018

 AARC Members, Members in the News

March 21, 2018

Catching Up with David Shelledy, AARC President 2003

This month in our Catching Up series, we’re learning more about David C. Shelledy, PhD, RRT, RPFT, FAARC, FASAHP, AARC president 2003. Shelledy shares details about his career path, road to presidency, as well as tips and advice for members interested in pursuing leadership roles in the AARC. Describe Your Career Path “Professional service provides... Read more »

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March 13, 2018

SPOTY Spotlight: Dave Crotwell

This month in our Specialty Practitioner of the Year (SPOTY) Spotlight series, we’re learning more about our Respiratory Care Leadership & Management SPOTY: Dave Crotwell, BA, RRT, RRT-NPS, FAARC. Join the Leadership & Management Section Meet Dave “I am proud to be a respiratory therapist because I get the opportunity to help people every day,”... Read more »

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March 7, 2018

The Member Voice: Traveling Through a Career into Leadership

By Diane Oldfather, MHEd, RRT, FAARC Diane Oldfather, MHEd, RRT, FAARC When I attended my first Missouri Society for Respiratory Care annual conference as a student in 1993, I was starstruck by several individuals that oversaw (and appeared to flawlessly run) several of the activities. One individual was greatly involved in many aspects of the... Read more »

 AARC Members, Leadership

March 7, 2018

Dad’s Illness Spurs Path to Respiratory Care

Kimberly Kuiper and her dad walk down the aisle at her wedding. Kimberly Kuiper, BS, RRT, has big plans for the South Dakota Society for Respiratory Care (SDSRC) during her term as president, and credits her father as her inspiration for taking the respiratory care career path. Learn More About State Societies “My goals are... Read more »

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February 27, 2018

Good Press: AARC Members in the News | March 2018

 AARC Members, Members in the News

February 21, 2018

Breaking Through the Excuses to Advance Your Degree – Joseph Ariale

For many of us, we face a variety of obstacles that prevent us from pursuing higher education. Barriers may include cost (How can I pay for school?), busy schedules (I don’t have time or I have too many family obligations.), or balancing a full time job (I work full time, how can I also attend... Read more »

 AARC Members, Degree Advancement

February 14, 2018

Involvement is Where You Find Value

Aaron Light, DHSc, RRT, RRT-ACCS, is the program director at Ozarks Technical Community College. He recently took time to reflect on his career path and share how he found value in maintaining membership in the AARC. What Does AARC Membership Do for You? The bigger picture Aaron Light learned that getting involved in the AARC... Read more »

 AARC Members, Students

February 14, 2018

RT Role in Marriage Proposal Featured on Megyn Kelly TODAY

RTs Shelly Asher, far left and Margaret Gill, far right, from Community Howard Regional Health hospital, helped Don Smith pop the question to Krystal Shaffer in December of 2016. Lots of good things happen every day in pulmonary rehabilitation programs, but given the age and health of most PR participants, marriage proposals are not among... Read more »

 AARC Members, AARC News, Chronic Disease