Life In Scrubs4 Jan 2022

The Benefits of being a CNA prior to Nursing School with @yourpctabailey

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

What life as a PCTA and CNA is like.
Tips and resources for aspiring nursing students.
How to prep for nursing school.

Resources + Links:

Connect with Bailey on Instagram | @yourptcabailey

Connect with us on Instagram | @lifeinscrubspodcast

Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too!

Connect with Kristen on Instagram | @thenursekristen

Connect with Maddi on Instagram | @nurse.maddi

Show Notes:

Are you an aspiring nursing student? Would you like to apply to a nursing school, but aren't sure where to start? Today, we've got all your answers! We're joined by our guest Bailey, a nursing tech who is applying for nursing school! As a PCTA and CNA, she's giving us a closer look into her daily life of a nursing tech and the experiences and skills she's learned. She also shares her top tips, tricks, and resources to help you prepare for nursing school. Join us and take another step towards your healthcare journey!

00:40 Meet Bailey, a nursing tech!

01:15 What is your background in nursing?

02:35 What are the requirements for becoming a PCT?

04:10 The differences between PCTA, CNA, and nurse techs.

05:25 What are your daily tasks?

06:50 How many techs do you have for your unit?

10:30 What is the number of beds in your unit?

11:35 How have your CNA experiences helped you to grow?

15:05 As a nurse, how has COVID affected you?

16:50 Preparing for nursing school.

21:25 Will you still work while in nursing school?

22:35 What did you not expect about being a CNA? What are you taking away from your experiences?

26:15 What are your goals for the future?

27:40 Resources for nursing school.

28:35 What advice would you give to aspiring nurses?

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