Debbie Bunch
Debbie Bunch has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of North Texas and lives in Dallas, Texas. She has spent many years writing for the AARC on topics ranging from clinical innovations to management. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading, photography, and spending time with friends, family, and her rescue pup Juju.
The Future of Respiratory Screening: AI, ECGs, and Ultrasound
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Tips on Using AI in Your Next Job Search
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Upskilling is a New Buzzword in Health Care – How You Can Accomplish It
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The Case for Etomidate, Steroid Safety in Pneumonia, and RSV’s Link to Childhood Asthma
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The Pros and Cons of Working Per Diem
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New Hopes for Sepsis Patients, Neonatal Treatment Pivots, and the Toll of Bronchiectasis
From Featured Buzz, December 1, 2025 New Hope for Patients with Sepsis-Induced L…
What Employers Look for in Job Candidates
Whether you are seeking your first job in the profession or your fifth, you know…
What Can New RTs Expect During their First Onboarding Experience?
If you’re getting ready to graduate from your RT program at the end of the Fall…
COPD/CRF Cardiac Risk, Sleep and Asthma, and Antibiotic Timing for Pneumonia
From Featured Buzz, November 17, 2025 COPD Plus CRF Ups Risk for Cardiovascular…
Dianne Lewis Honored with 2025 Jimmy A. Young Medal
The Jimmy A. Young Medal is awarded each year at the AARC Congress to an individ…
Rethinking Asthma Chemistry, Tracheostomy Care, and Unlocking Lung Regeneration
From Featured Buzz, November 3, 2025 Rethinking the Cause of AsthmaAsthma is dri…
How Career Counseling Can Help Your Career
Amanda is like many Gen Z RTs. She enrolled in an associate’s degree program in…
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