"PCA" what is it?

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Specializes in Critical care, Pediatris & Geriatrics.

I was talking to someone who said "they have just finished nursing school and got thier PCA" I felt so dumb to ask, can someone tell me what a PCA is? lol. whew. I've never heard of that in nursing school.

thanks a bunch!:uhoh21:

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Specializes in Advanced Practice, surgery.

Not sure but is it a personal care assistant?

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Specializes in progressive care telemetry.

Around here it stands for Patient Care Assistant and they generally hire nurse's aides (STNA) for those positions.

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Specializes in Critical care, Pediatris & Geriatrics.

Oh so it is the same as CNA right? thanks for the info, I've just never heard of it before!

HAPPY NEW YEARS TO EVERYONE!!

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