Are you a new Patient Care Technician or Certified Nursing Assistant? If you’re anything like me, I bet you’re nervous (and excited) for your first shift! I worked as a patient care technician for two years in med-surg and oncology, which eventually became a COVID step-down unit. In this guide, I’m going to walk you through the steps I take when I enter a patient’s room. You’ll gain insight into my routine and feel more confident for your first shift as a new Patient Care Technician (PCT).
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