PCT job in hospital while in ADN school--on Treasure Coast of FL

TheKnC7 · Jun 20, 2012

Hello, I am currently a PCT at Martin memorial and finishing up my pre reqs for the adn program. I got very lucky to be able to start as a pct at Martin having nothing but a CNA , no prior experience. They started me out at 9.91 an hr. it's not good pay, but the experience you get is well worth it. But this job is very stressful and I find it hard to work full time ( 3 12 hr shift) and go to school . But Martin also has mash employees which is 6 shifts in 6 weeks . You might start out a lil more as a mash employee because you don't get benefits.

JDsGirl · Sep 9, 2012

Hello, I am currently a PCT at Martin memorial and finishing up my pre reqs for the adn program. I got very lucky to be able to start as a pct at Martin having nothing but a CNA , no prior experience. They started me out at 9.91 an hr. it's not good pay, but the experience you get is well worth it. But this job is very stressful and I find it hard to work full time ( 3 12 hr shift) and go to school . But Martin also has mash employees which is 6 shifts in 6 weeks . You might start out a lil more as a mash employee because you don't get benefits.

I have heard Martin Memorial is a great hospital to work for, very family oriented. What is your patient load like? Do you enjoy the unit you work on? I was thinking of applying there once I finish CNA school.

Floridayz, ASN, RN · Sep 13, 2012

Just a point of interest, I believe they do not hire new nurses...so if you are wanting an 'in' after nursing school, this may not be the place for you.

JDsGirl · Sep 13, 2012

Are they a magnet hospital, do you know? Do they only hire BSN's?

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Floridayz, ASN, RN · Oct 19, 2012

Magnet hospital? No idea. They do prefer BSN, so I hear. I am in Vero, so that was never a choice for me. The local HCA hospitals will hire new nurses though...In fact I just finished the program and got in there :) Woot!