How do I get a job as a PCT

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I am about to begin clinicals for an RN program in January. I have completed two years worth of prereqs. The problem is I have never worked in anything that even remotely resembles health care. I really need to find something in order to acquire some experience. I have talked to a few nursing homes but they ween't the least bit interested. Anyone have any ideas. Thanks,

Jeff

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Specializes in Gyn/STD clinic tech.

have you considered becoming a certified nurse aid?

cna's are hired by hospitals and nursing homes, which would be excellent experience!

it also shows that you are 'certified' and 'know' what you are doing :p

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I work as a PCT now in a hospital & I swear . . . I could not get a job as a PCT or CNA to save my life!!! --- keep in mind, I am a senior in a BSN nursing program! Unfortunately, it all comes down to who you know- if you have an inside connection, you will get the job. I applied to 2 hospitals before I asked a clinical instructor (who works @ my current employer) to put in a good word for me. So- my best advice is to find somebody to give you an edge, especially if you have no previous healthcare-related work experience. Good Luck!

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Specializes in dreams of the future.

around me they don't hire you as a PCT unless you get the training for it, or have gone through your first semester of nursing school. you have to have some kind of clinical time in, be it through a certification program or part of NS. at least from what i have seen.

oh btw my first healthcare clinical experience WAS nursing school. It's not uncommon. I'm guessing about 25% - give or take - of my class had the equal level of no experience as me. 50% of my clinical group as well. you'll pick it up sooner than you think. not too many others are that far ahead of you as far as experience either, or else they'd be LPN or RN already. they may have seen more, but you will soon enough too.

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