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  1. RN's who were PCAs/UAPs/Techs, did you burn out prior to becoming an RN and how is it different the change in job positions?

    smartace replied to happerhiker44's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I think a lot of nurses that worked as techs many years ago dont appreciate how much physically heavier patient's have gotten. I routinely take care of 12-16 patient's as a tech. It's virtually...

  2. New ICU PCT

    smartace replied to kendrafaith28's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Be very careful about your orthopedic health, in particular your back. I work at an extremely large hospital and Injury rates for PCTs are through the roof. Far higher than they are for Nurses,...