Andrea1020 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 So I recently found a job that would work well with my schedule as a CNA covid tester. It entails testing patients and going through screening questions with patients then reporting results to the supervisor. I am a little worried because I don’t really want to go for the job if it isn’t considered PCE. Has anyone have any info on whether or not this is PCE or HCE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Sounds very limited to me. Perhaps as a starter job and you move into something better after a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
201920192019pa2019 Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 It should count. I mean it wouldn't be considered high quality patient care experience hours, but it will count toward your total direct patient care hours. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KuchiKopi Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Now this is my opinion and not trying to rag on COVID testers, but nasal swabbing and asking a pre set list of screening questions would be weak PCE in my opinion. This will probably work for some schools but I do feel as though is could impact competitiveness. Good PCE would give you the ability to broaden your knowledge base, increase communication with patients (sick ones), possibly give chances to develop critical thinking (granted this one may be hard for some positions, but working in an actual unit would help develop this). Also, provide exposure to the dynamics of healthcare, teamwork, and medical procedures. Which I do not feel this provides. I would go with something that provides more E in PCE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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