HELLO, I work as a PCT at NYU hospital . This job helped me discover my passion for nursing. The only thing I hate about my job is feeling limited to the tasks I'm allowed to perform. I want to dc foleys, remove IJ's, straight cath pt's, hang fluids,...
Jayblade0 replied to Jayblade0's topic in New York
Hey, I am continuing with my non-nursing degree for a two reasons. 1: I am one class away from graduating and 2: I always finish what I start......... it's not a waste of time and money from my perspective. Trust me I know what nursing is all about; ...
Hey dont get discourage. Im not a nurse nor a nursing student as yet. However, I work at NYU as a PCT. I never worked in a hospital or health care facility prior to this. Therefore, when I started as a PCT, drawing blood was not one of my greatest sk...
Hey, Im not Nurse but a PCT at New York University Medical Center. Out here, new grads have a starting salary of 78,000 which comes down to 40-42/hr plus weekend or night diff. There are a lot growing and promotional opportunities (at NYU). The nurs...
Dont worry about it too much. You will eventually master those skills. I too believe it was fear of causing pain/harm to the pt. The more you perform the skill, the better you will be at it. My blood drawing skills suc* when I first started working. ...
Jayblade0 replied to kijuanxpablo's topic in Pre-Nursing
A&P I during summer time can be tough. like futurernluvenia said, if you believe in yourself go for it. Study hard and dont fall behind. playing catch up in a summer class is a killer. I took both A&P I AND II, in my opinion A&P I is hard...
Jayblade0 replied to FutureRNGreen's topic in Technicians
Hey I work on the CardioThoracic surgery step-down unit at NYU Hospital. I love my job. gurgical units can be very intense from time to time. The PCT/ patient ratio varies depending on the census. I usually get between 7 to 10 patients. I guess it al...
Jayblade0 replied to amanda_weinberger's topic in Technicians
Compare job's duties and qualifications as a PCT and a multi skilled tech. If they are similar, chances are they are the same. Names vary per hospitals. PCA, PCT ect. Same dog just a different collar.