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Return to school....CNA/PCT isn't a job meant to support a household. It's a stair step to something else. It's an entry level position. Does your hospital offer education incentives? Yes it would mean cutting hours you can obtain some loans/grants for school and use that to float you some until graduated. I did it. I started as an NA then CNA then CNA and then graduated with my BSN. I do have student loans and I pinched pennies hard and some days I did t know how it would possibly work. But it did and now I don't literally count pennies to fill the gas tank.
No worries. I wasn't offended. It's just something I seem to hear a good bit and wanted to share my thoughts on it. Whether they are liveable wages is dependent upon where you work, how much you want to work, the kind of company you work for, who you intend to be able to support on that wage. I think we all can agree the cost of living is absurd. It's such an messed up concept, the cost of living. I'm more focused on joy these days, that internal peace.
Find out if you are at the top of your payscale for your position. Talk the mamagement about a raise. Not everyone is meant to be an RN and not everyone is capable. If it's not your calling, that is ok. Some people do enjoy the very direct care the PCTs and NAs give. Look at other alternarive positions in health care or consider a float pool or travel. Good luck in whatever you choose.
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That’s a tough spot. Your passion for caring is admirable, but burnout is real. Consider exploring other healthcare roles with better pay or lighter patient loads, like clinics or outpatient care. If you need a break, Amazon could offer temporary relief, but keep in mind your passion for patient care and what fulfills you long-term. Balance matters.
Shifting jobs for better pay is a good thing but if you still want to help people and make money choose retirement homes personal care night shift pays good starting 22/hr. Also advance your education ,when i was in nursing school i used work Friday to Sunday and get full-time in group homes because in downtime to study and do my assignments, so look to opportunities besides hospital. If you don't have kids, have a roommate so you can split the bill until you achieve a better paying carrier. Good luck
Hi, Burnout is a significant reason to take a self assessment. Consider other area of care such as Homecare or try going back for certifications in Healthcare that pay well with less workload such as Surgical Tech, Medical Clerk, Rad tech or even IT
They aren't paying you for travel? That's crazy. I do homecare as well as CNA. I love it. On one of the days I work, I take my client to dialysis, pick her up afterward, and get paid for the 3 - 3.5 hours she is in there. Maybe it is just the company I work for. But you should at least get paid for driving once you have clicked in. I’m sorry you're having to deal with that.
Thank you for your hard work! It means so much to the lives of all of those patients you have worked with. That being said, maybe one thing you can consider is going back to school, continuing your education so you can help patients in another capacity. There are lots of 2 year degree programs to look at (surgical technology, LPN,etc). Best of luck to you!
Given your passion for healthcare, return to school in that field .
What kind of Amazon role? I know they have been branching into healthcare.
In my view, if you are not approaching the age of retirement, you might want to go back to school to give yourself more of a long-term plan for higher income. I've been a nurse for over 30 years. Since covid, even though the nursing workforce has diminished, compensation (pay and/or benefits) has stagnated. If I had to do it all over again, I might go for something more like occupational or physical therapy. I believe in most places, their care techs get paid more than CNAs. You could also try travel if that works with your lifestyle because they typically pay quite well. Plus, it would give you the opportunity to find a new/different place to live.
I am also in the same position I work in a hospital 12hr shiftas a PTC on a pulmonary unit with a vents ,if you walkk though,you would think it's a long term facility.I love what I do but it's back breaking work with low pay and constantly stressed over bills.I feel burnt out and I have thought about quitting. I recently enrolled at a nursing program starting Jan next year,I have decided to work per diem(no benefits) can't do part time because there is no part time for techs on this unit,only for nurses.I have no idea how I will manage financially,it's a 2 yr nursing program so by the time I graduate I will be at the ripe old age of 40
I had an experience at Amazon that I believe highlights some important issues. When I arrived on a day with temperatures dropping to two below zero, I found that the gate was locked, and I had to communicate with someone through the gate. It was frustrating because I was concerned about the cold weather affecting my car.
Even though my work was acknowledged, I think it's important for the organization to improve communication, especially in extreme weather conditions. Overall, my experience at Amazon was challenging, and I believe there are opportunities for improvement in how they support their employees in such situations.
I have considered truck driving school or buc-ee, both pay way more than what I am getting.