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Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)

A respiratory care practitioner (RCP) is a healthcare professional specializing in the evaluation, treatment, and care of patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders.

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Evidence-based practice (EBP) NCLEX-PN (National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses) NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Respiratory Therapist (RT) Shortness of breath (SOB)
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