I got a JOB!

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Specializes in LTC/Rehab.

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.

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Specializes in HIV, Psych, GI, Hepatology, Research.

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.

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Specializes in LTC/Rehab.
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.

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Specializes in LTC.

Congrats!!!!!

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Congrats! I am hoping I can say the same thing soon, I have an interview next week :D

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Specializes in LTC/Rehab.
Congrats! I am hoping I can say the same thing soon, I have an interview next week :D

Good luck!

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Specializes in Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Flight.

wow congrats :)))

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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!

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Specializes in LTC/Rehab.
wow congrats :)))

I always liked your avatar. It looks so cool.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Flight.

thanks haha :)

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Good luck!

Thanks :) Do you like the job so far??

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Specializes in LTC/Rehab.
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?

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