Hi, I got offered to work as a PCT on days for a med-surg unit in a hospital! I'm so happy. I just wanted to say everyone out there who is still looking for a CNA/PCT job, keep looking. Get experience-nursing home, volunteer, anything and let them know how much you really want to do this!I'm so excited. I shadowed the unit today before my interview today and I really liked the unit and the staff there. I felt like I was already working there and I had only been there for 2 hours!I've been working at a nursing home for close to 9 months now. What can I expect in Med-Surg? The patients seem very demanding here too. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jan 23, 2012 by shamrokks, ADN, ASN, LPN, RN shamrokks has 9 years experience as a ADN, ASN, LPN, RN and specializes in HIV, Psych, GI, Hepatology, Research. 366 Posts; 11,276 Profile Views You will probably like it more than a nursing home and be in a better position if you're furthering your education. Patient ratio should be lower also. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jan 23, 2012 by karamarie91 karamarie91 specializes in LTC/Rehab. 298 Posts; 5,209 Profile Views You will probably like it more than a nursing home and be in a better position if you're furthering your education. Patient ratio should be lower also.well, I noticed that most of the patients do alot for themselves. The patient ratio is somewhat similar to what I have at the nursing home-around 8-10. But it can all change because people come in and leave all in the same day. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jan 24, 2012 by NurseLoveJoy88, ASN, RN NurseLoveJoy88 has 6 years experience as a ASN, RN and specializes in LTC. 3,959 Posts; 32,193 Profile Views Congrats!!!!! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jan 24, 2012 by lrobinson5 690 Posts; 15,037 Profile Views Congrats! I am hoping I can say the same thing soon, I have an interview next week 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jan 24, 2012 by karamarie91 karamarie91 specializes in LTC/Rehab. 298 Posts; 5,209 Profile Views Congrats! I am hoping I can say the same thing soon, I have an interview next week Good luck! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jan 24, 2012 by Pneumothorax, BSN, RN Pneumothorax is a BSN, RN and specializes in Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Flight. 1,178 Posts; 18,079 Profile Views wow congrats :))) 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jan 24, 2012 by NaeMK 7 Posts; 597 Profile Views you will most likely like working at the hospital better than the nursing home. Depending on what the patient is admitted for you can see a wide variety of diagnoses as well as variety of dependency on the staff. Good Luck with your new job! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jan 24, 2012 by karamarie91 karamarie91 specializes in LTC/Rehab. 298 Posts; 5,209 Profile Views wow congrats :)))I always liked your avatar. It looks so cool. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jan 26, 2012 by Pneumothorax, BSN, RN Pneumothorax is a BSN, RN and specializes in Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Flight. 1,178 Posts; 18,079 Profile Views thanks haha :) 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jan 26, 2012 by lrobinson5 690 Posts; 15,037 Profile Views Good luck!Thanks :) Do you like the job so far?? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jan 26, 2012 by karamarie91 karamarie91 specializes in LTC/Rehab. 298 Posts; 5,209 Profile Views Thanks :) Do you like the job so far??I haven't started yet. I still have orientation in about a week. Is your interview for a hospital position too? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
