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Zyprexa_Ho
709 Posts
Hello all,
I've been a CNA for almost six years now, and just recently have tried working as a PCT in a local hospital. I've found after about 3 months working in the hospital that I'm not as anxious about going to work anymore, but that I just hate going in to work.
My past long term care jobs haven't been perfect, but I never dreaded going to work like I do now. I think part of it is that I work much harder and don't get paid much more, and I also just hate getting up early in the morning. My past jobs were all second shift, eight hour shifts. My favorite part about working in LTC has been caring for the same people and being well acquainted with their needs.
I am finishing up my prerequisites for an ASN program this coming semester, but I'm concerned about working as an RN in long term care. I'm always reading that the hospital environment uses more nursing skills, and I'm wondering if I'll be looked down upon as a nurse working only in LTC. I am also concerned about getting into a NP program or doing as well in a NP program as a nurse that only works in LTC.
Thoughts?