btrflieye BSN

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1. I am fed up with PCT position...

   btrflieye replied to brittany1111's topic in Technicians

   I work day shift as a PCA on a tele floor. It is always hectic, and sometimes we are short staffed. However, we are NEVER disrespected by the nurses or other staff members because our nurse manager will not tolerate it. I've seen him put patient...

2. Do you enjoy being a PCA?

   btrflieye replied to RunnerD1987's topic in Technicians

   I love being a PCA.. but $40,000 a year? Not at all likely. PCAs where I work generally start at a little over $11 per hour (about $13/hour for per diem). It's a wonderful and rewarding job, but by no means an easy one! You will work hard, and you ...

3. Brookdale NJ PCT Course- Where are Clinicals Done

   btrflieye replied to M3bts's topic in Technicians

   Hi there - please feel free to email me at [email protected] ... I'd be happy to answer whatever questions and provide any information I can to help you!

4. Brookdale NJ PCT Course- Where are Clinicals Done

   btrflieye replied to M3bts's topic in Technicians

   I completed the Brookdale PCT class last year. It was a great program and provided a great foundation on the basics of patient care (ADLs, basic venipuncture, EKGs). The instructors were great. The clinicals for my class (as well as the class that...

5. Any Advice For PCT Clinical's

   btrflieye replied to cdsavannah59's topic in Technicians

   Wear comfortable shoes! Your feet will be killing you after a few hours. Make yourself available to help your PCT preceptor - and if you happen to find yourself with some down time, offer your assistance to the other PCTs on the floor.

6. What are PCT/PCA pay rates in your area?

   btrflieye replied to btrflieye's topic in Technicians

   Thank you everybody! I just finished up week 3 of my course and am loving it!

7. What are PCT/PCA pay rates in your area?

   btrflieye posted a topic in Technicians

   I plan to work as a PCA while competing my pre-nursing classes. What is the average starting wage for PCAs in your area? Anybody know what the average pay in NJ is? Thank you!

8. What do you love most about being a PCT?

   btrflieye posted a topic in Technicians

   I am due to start my PCT class next week, and I am really excited. I have also just started my pre-nursing courses. What do you love most about being a PCT? What do you think is the hardest part of your job? Any advice for somebody just starting ou...