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Hey all! In the same boat here. Thanks @RoundAbout33 for the tips. I definitely will do those things first. I just don't understand, do we ONLY do what is being asked in the scenario or do we do every intervention we know? For example, you took vitals and found out high BP, so give meds?

I looked at those too! Thanks everyone for the suggestions! I ended up getting Sketchers from Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017N5RUBG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

Hello! My program recommends leather/leather-like white "nursing shoes" for clinicals. Honestly, not looking to spend over $40. Can you share a link (preferably Amazon) of the ones you might have heard of or own? Thanks, yall!

Medical mistakes happen every day. Even to the best of the best. Perhaps, speaking out loud to the team/patient could help prevent some of them, such as "I am going to perform [insert procedure] on [insert patient's name, DOB, MRN]"

Got in

Just checked my status too and it also says: "Fall 2018" lol Same letter for everyone....(that's awkward)

I was called this morning around 10am. Nice to meet you all! Julia

Anyone on here would be willing to sell their books/uniforms? Very interested, PM me please

@nikkiiii Me too! Got it last night! I signed up for the noon slot on Feb 22. What about you? I asked Brad what style interview it will be and he said it'll be a group interview with 3-4 applicants and 2-3 faculty staff. I'm nervous too but not as nervous as being able to go to school and work. Currently work 3x12's days as a PCT. Definitely would want to go down to 1-2 per week NIGHTS. Has anyone worked through the accelerated program?

Hello, I am an applicant for 2019 cycle and was just wondering how long it took to hear from them? Should I email to inquire about the status of my application?

Thank you! Today, my nurse actually told me not to lift, so it's encouraging that he lead by example.

Hello. I am a new PCT at the hospital that has a "no-lift" policy. I just finished my training today and will start my first shift with a preceptor on Sunday. I got to shadow on my unit before my orientation began, however, as we were going through the training topics, I realized that the people I shadowed haven't followed what was taught by the same nursing education they had. Some of these things are improper patient room entrance and patient hand off, not using lifting equipment and using your own back to lift patients. These are pretty important things and I am, being new, worried that I will fall into peer pressure of "oh, it's ok, don't do this" because nobody (that I saw) follows the policies. This hospital is one of the top hospitals in the country and I've been with them for a year at another department. I know its culture and always followed the protocols, but this job makes me feel like I will fall into the "mediocre" group of people just because "that's how everyone does this". I understand that PCTs don't have time to complete the tasks properly, but how else do you provide the highest level of care? Any other advice for a new PCT is also appreciated! Thank you