Omg. I hated being a PCT. I was one in ICU and lord have mercy on my sole. My first night a patient died and doing the cleaning and tagging and pics and Morgue work was a lot. I’m in my last semester of Healthcare Administration and just found another job at another hospital that is more aligned with my major and I’m so happy now. Great video. !!!!
Dunno if anyone cares but if you guys are bored like me atm you can watch pretty much all of the latest movies on InstaFlixxer. I've been streaming with my girlfriend during the lockdown xD
Absolutely agree! She would be a great resource for future nurses, especially ones wanting to go into PEDS and/or the NICU like myself. We need open, harsh honesty and I truly appreciate her sharing her experience and thoughts on the topic of caring for an infant that has passed away.
I loved this video. My heart melted just hearing Catherine recount her time as a PCT. Very profound testimony. She will be blessed for the grace and humility that she puts into her job.
It's no joke working in hospital directly with patients and families. Time helps you process and deal with these tragic circumstances and you become a stronger person and professional because of it. It's not for everyone but for those who can stick it out are challenged and rewarded daily.
Bless her sweet heart...it takes an extremely caring and passionate and loving tech for her job. I always knew death was unavoidable in healthcare but this video is truly eye opening for me. I haven’t experienced a death yet and I’m really trying to prep myself for when it does happen...God forbid. But like she said, to add the aspect of a child in to the mix, man..😭
I'm very grateful for this video! I am about to have a interview with Pediatric Surgeon as a PCT and I was starting to self-doubt myself just because I know I might have to deal with death of children. The way she put it made me change my whole perspective on the situation. Just because I have had a miscarriage before and had picture taken of my child and never really put much thought into who cared for my dead baby and cleaned him up so nice to take pictures. It made me feel better I had something of him to hold on too. Now that gives me more strength and another reason to accept this path (God willing) I want to be able to pass that comfort and peace on to others in need. So, thank you and thanks to your guest. This came at a perfect moment!
Oh wow. Thanks for sharing, hearing someone else’s story can be so therapeutic. I’m glad this vid helped you and good luck with your interview and career.
Never thought about it like that. Secondary trauma! Now that I think about it, you are unloading some deep info onto someone who handles things differently. Kind of like being a cop or detective and coming home to unload what you witness onto them. This is a great vid to gain perspective. Keep them coming!
Yea, I didn’t think or look at it that way until she said something. That’s why it’s good to have a support system or network with others in your field. That way you can speak with like minded people
@@yourfavnurseb9699 exactly! I love watching your videos. It picks me up when I feel my motivation level decreasing. I decided to start college again in 2016. I currently am taking pre reqs towards my associated in Nursing, then I will work towards my bsn and then get my masters in midwifery. That is my ultimate plan. I have one son who is 15 and things get difficult as a single mom of one. I also work full time. I work in the banking field and I don't think they would be flexible with my schedule but who knows. I'm stepping out in faith everytime I register. But I so appreciate your videos bc they are motivating.
I'm loving this series... as a nursing student I once consider working with peds, and this has really put a new perspective on things. Kudos to all the nurses, PCT, and other staff members who work in this speciality ... this one is really one that God has placed you there for a reason to be there for these families in one of their most difficult times.
I've done pediatrics for my entire career. I specialized in picu and I had to quit when it became too emotional for me to handle at the time since we were having several kids pass away. I've taken a break to compose myself and see if another field would suit me better. It's been 2 years so now I want to go back.
Wow, I am speechless. I have applied for so many jobs as a PCT and I would read in the information that you had to be the emotional support for the family but I didn’t understand what it meant. This video really helped me. I am also a sensitive person but you truly made me see this job in a completely different point of view. Thank you
Wooow I just ran into this video! It’s very thought provoking & powerful. I’m trying to get into the hospital..I was offered patient transport and I was informed that not only will I have to transport patients all around the hospital but I will also have to take the deceased to the morgue as well. I was terrified. But I just have to spoke myself up and like to said..make a difference for them❤ Blessings to you sis🙏🏽🥰
I really appreciated your guest being so open and honest. While it can be so hard to imagine willingly working with so much tragedy and being there with the family in those final moments, this video also opened my eyes to how important it is to have someone there with the family who is so compassionate, who truly wants to just be there for the family, who can be that emotional support. As heartbreaking as the situation is, that's going to be something the family will always remember and appreciate, that everything was done for the child and that, in the end the care team was there for them as much as they could be. Talk about having a job that really brings fulfillment to your life too...her father's advice was incredible. I've only just begun thinking about switching from the administration side of the hospital to patient care. I'm only 29 and I know people go back to school for nursing all the time, it's just me having the confidence and believing that I could get into school, that I could learn and really do this. But one of the big reasons I never have done it is because of anxiety and fear and wondering if I would even be able to handle nursing period, emotionally...but this video was so helpful and has really made me think even deeper. Thank you so much for sharing.
That is a beautiful way of looking at it. When a bereavement occurs, to be the person that passes someone’s treasure and soul through the next steps with love and compassion is important. You are serving an important purpose that SOMEONE has to do. You make the emotional sacrifice for the proper and kind maternal/paternal love that little soul needs for their bodies to be passed to the next step. Also, the notion of not sharing these traumatic experiences to people that did not choose your line of work is so mature and true. Thank y’all for sharing this. I have wanted to be a psychologist but I have always found this consistent passion for the human body and care for children. I’m planning on changing my undergrad major soon! We shall see. Again, thank you both!
I’m in tears Cathy you are a blessing for those infants... Gods blessings ❤️❤️❤️ This is so much information I never could have imagined.... With this information my love and compassion I’d never shy away from pediatrics..... thank you ladies ❤️❤️❤️STAY STRONG GODS BLESSINGS 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽
Thank you so much for this video. I'm am interviewing for a PCT position in the NICU soon, and I learned so much from this video that I will take with me going into this upcoming interview. I was worried myself because I also tend to be a sensitive person but I am glad that it can be seen as a strength from the perspective of the parents or guardians of the infants.
Thank you so much for this video. I never considered this side of patient care support. It’s extremely important to be aware of this emotional reality. I appreciate the candidness of this post. 🧡🙏🏽
This video helped me a lot today. I have been seeing a lot of bereavement in my work place, my clients falling and going just like that, I have to be strong for myself. The relationships I have with my clients get me cause it’s hard for me when I lose them. Am finishing my PCT work and I plan to shift to the hospital
I've ever considered nursing in my lifetime as a career but deviated away because death is something I don't know if I can handle every day. Now I'm at a crossroad wanting to go back to nursing and this podcast has been super eye opening to the emotional aspect of the job.
I use to think the same way before I became a mom and now I see that most parents are honestly just scared out of their mind. They just want the best and it’s SO hard to see your kid cry let alone be sick. But as a peds nurse u def have 2 patients the child and the parent.
I didn’t want my daughter in the morgue since I’m a mortician I know how it is down there they let her stay with me the whole stay my nurse changed her clothes for me trying to hold back tears not even knowing she lost her son at 6 months it’s a sad process
Omg I use to work at an animal hospital too and it was pretty emotional and being strong for clients can be tough now I’m in school for phlebotomy and cna and my goal is to pct in the hospital as well !
I love this video. It is so informative and heartfelt. Honestly, I would feel better if a doctor/nurse/PCT cried during a loved one's death it would know that they feel empathy and can understand my feelings. If they didn't, just like you said, another baby in bed 523. I couldn't of said anything better.
Great video, I am truly surprised by the level of work someone with less than 8 weeks of education is given. No wonder hospital shut down face with huge lawsuits.
It’s a 20-27 week training period.. I didnt finish the video so I’m not sure if it was said in there, but the standard amount of time for certification is 20-27 weeks, not 8.
As a nurse you can get your RN degree in 2 years but it usually takes 1-2 years to do prerequisites before you can get into the nursing program and sometimes there is a waiting list. Then you may need to get experience before you can work Nicu but you may be able to get right in after school it all depends
Oh wow. How naive of me to think I would just get to care for sick babies. I guess I just imagined them healing and going home ❤️🩹 i didn’t want to do NICU, I wanted pediatrics but this could still be the case.
Are you planning on working in peds? Do you think you can handle the emotional demands?
Thumbs up this vid if you liked this series!
-Nurse B
yourfavnurseb I was until I saw this video 😭 . I don’t think I can handle this 😞😞😞
Oh no! Well maybe just try as a PCT and see if it’s for you. You may be more equip to do it than you think.
Omg. I hated being a PCT. I was one in ICU and lord have mercy on my sole. My first night a patient died and doing the cleaning and tagging and pics and Morgue work was a lot. I’m in my last semester of Healthcare Administration and just found another job at another hospital that is more aligned with my major and I’m so happy now. Great video. !!!!
Dunno if anyone cares but if you guys are bored like me atm you can watch pretty much all of the latest movies on InstaFlixxer. I've been streaming with my girlfriend during the lockdown xD
@Jesus Rodrigo Definitely, I have been using InstaFlixxer for since november myself =)
she should make a channel of her own!
I’m working on it
Absolutely agree! She would be a great resource for future nurses, especially ones wanting to go into PEDS and/or the NICU like myself. We need open, harsh honesty and I truly appreciate her sharing her experience and thoughts on the topic of caring for an infant that has passed away.
Yeah i want to go to school for nicu!
Your guest was really well spoken. I like her sense of duty and respect. She should cameo again sometime. 👍
Eisha Hooks agreed!
I loved this video. My heart melted just hearing Catherine recount her time as a PCT. Very profound testimony. She will be blessed for the grace and humility that she puts into her job.
Yes she is a beautiful person. I’m SO glad that she’s going into nursing. We def need more nurses like her.
It's no joke working in hospital directly with patients and families. Time helps you process and deal with these tragic circumstances and you become a stronger person and professional because of it. It's not for everyone but for those who can stick it out are challenged and rewarded daily.
Bless her sweet heart...it takes an extremely caring and passionate and loving tech for her job. I always knew death was unavoidable in healthcare but this video is truly eye opening for me. I haven’t experienced a death yet and I’m really trying to prep myself for when it does happen...God forbid. But like she said, to add the aspect of a child in to the mix, man..😭
I'm very grateful for this video! I am about to have a interview with Pediatric Surgeon as a PCT and I was starting to self-doubt myself just because I know I might have to deal with death of children. The way she put it made me change my whole perspective on the situation. Just because I have had a miscarriage before and had picture taken of my child and never really put much thought into who cared for my dead baby and cleaned him up so nice to take pictures. It made me feel better I had something of him to hold on too. Now that gives me more strength and another reason to accept this path (God willing) I want to be able to pass that comfort and peace on to others in need.
So, thank you and thanks to your guest. This came at a perfect moment!
Oh wow. Thanks for sharing, hearing someone else’s story can be so therapeutic.
I’m glad this vid helped you and good luck with your interview and career.
That piece your friend said about callus being a weakness because you don’t know how you feel anymore was #Priceless 👌
this was deep respect to the nurses for what you do 👏👏👏
This was a great series. I appreciate how real and honest she was. Healthcare teams need people like her. ❤️
i love her! she needs her own channel 💕
Never thought about it like that. Secondary trauma! Now that I think about it, you are unloading some deep info onto someone who handles things differently. Kind of like being a cop or detective and coming home to unload what you witness onto them. This is a great vid to gain perspective. Keep them coming!
Yea, I didn’t think or look at it that way until she said something. That’s why it’s good to have a support system or network with others in your field. That way you can speak with like minded people
@@yourfavnurseb9699 exactly! I love watching your videos. It picks me up when I feel my motivation level decreasing. I decided to start college again in 2016. I currently am taking pre reqs towards my associated in Nursing, then I will work towards my bsn and then get my masters in midwifery. That is my ultimate plan. I have one son who is 15 and things get difficult as a single mom of one. I also work full time. I work in the banking field and I don't think they would be flexible with my schedule but who knows. I'm stepping out in faith everytime I register. But I so appreciate your videos bc they are motivating.
Secondary trauma wow.. that could cover so many aspects in life. Thank you ♥️
You are right, esp when you see and hear about SO many negative or traumatic events through social media
Wow . This is really deep. Thank you for being there for those children .
I'm loving this series... as a nursing student I once consider working with peds, and this has really put a new perspective on things. Kudos to all the nurses, PCT, and other staff members who work in this speciality ... this one is really one that God has placed you there for a reason to be there for these families in one of their most difficult times.
I've done pediatrics for my entire career. I specialized in picu and I had to quit when it became too emotional for me to handle at the time since we were having several kids pass away. I've taken a break to compose myself and see if another field would suit me better. It's been 2 years so now I want to go back.
i think that was a good thing to do. sometimes being a caregiver can really get to you. It should be discussed more in healthcare.
Wow, I am speechless. I have applied for so many jobs as a PCT and I would read in the information that you had to be the emotional support for the family but I didn’t understand what it meant. This video really helped me. I am also a sensitive person but you truly made me see this job in a completely different point of view. Thank you
Wooow I just ran into this video! It’s very thought provoking & powerful. I’m trying to get into the hospital..I was offered patient transport and I was informed that not only will I have to transport patients all around the hospital but I will also have to take the deceased to the morgue as well. I was terrified. But I just have to spoke myself up and like to said..make a difference for them❤ Blessings to you sis🙏🏽🥰
I really appreciated your guest being so open and honest. While it can be so hard to imagine willingly working with so much tragedy and being there with the family in those final moments, this video also opened my eyes to how important it is to have someone there with the family who is so compassionate, who truly wants to just be there for the family, who can be that emotional support. As heartbreaking as the situation is, that's going to be something the family will always remember and appreciate, that everything was done for the child and that, in the end the care team was there for them as much as they could be. Talk about having a job that really brings fulfillment to your life too...her father's advice was incredible. I've only just begun thinking about switching from the administration side of the hospital to patient care. I'm only 29 and I know people go back to school for nursing all the time, it's just me having the confidence and believing that I could get into school, that I could learn and really do this. But one of the big reasons I never have done it is because of anxiety and fear and wondering if I would even be able to handle nursing period, emotionally...but this video was so helpful and has really made me think even deeper. Thank you so much for sharing.
What an amazing human being this angel is! ❤️🙏🏻
Thank you I sent your comment to her. She appreciates the positive feedback.
Both of you are such inspiration!
Over here about to make me cry too😩🤧 I really enjoyed these videos!
That is a beautiful way of looking at it. When a bereavement occurs, to be the person that passes someone’s treasure and soul through the next steps with love and compassion is important. You are serving an important purpose that SOMEONE has to do. You make the emotional sacrifice for the proper and kind maternal/paternal love that little soul needs for their bodies to be passed to the next step. Also, the notion of not sharing these traumatic experiences to people that did not choose your line of work is so mature and true. Thank y’all for sharing this. I have wanted to be a psychologist but I have always found this consistent passion for the human body and care for children. I’m planning on changing my undergrad major soon! We shall see. Again, thank you both!
I’m in tears Cathy you are a blessing for those infants... Gods blessings ❤️❤️❤️ This is so much information I never could have imagined.... With this information my love and compassion I’d never shy away from pediatrics..... thank you ladies ❤️❤️❤️STAY STRONG GODS BLESSINGS 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽
I loved every minute of this series!!! I wanted to do women's health but I think she's changing my mind.
That was deep... not venting to your spouse and giving them second hand trauma
Thank you so much for this video. I'm am interviewing for a PCT position in the NICU soon, and I learned so much from this video that I will take with me going into this upcoming interview. I was worried myself because I also tend to be a sensitive person but I am glad that it can be seen as a strength from the perspective of the parents or guardians of the infants.
Very deep information,, loved it . Estrada should make her own channel😊
Thank you so much for this video. I never considered this side of patient care support. It’s extremely important to be aware of this emotional reality. I appreciate the candidness of this post. 🧡🙏🏽
I don’t know who this woman speaking is, but I needed to hear this, thank you❤
Thank you for commenting, she’s a real one, so glad she’s a nurse now and she’s actually in school to become a nurse practitioner!
I was planning on going into developmental pediatrics, so I think I should be good. But props to everyone who can cope with this!
This video helped me a lot today. I have been seeing a lot of bereavement in my work place, my clients falling and going just like that, I have to be strong for myself. The relationships I have with my clients get me cause it’s hard for me when I lose them.
Am finishing my PCT work and I plan to shift to the hospital
I've ever considered nursing in my lifetime as a career but deviated away because death is something I don't know if I can handle every day. Now I'm at a crossroad wanting to go back to nursing and this podcast has been super eye opening to the emotional aspect of the job.
Death is an aspect of nursing but there are SO many specialities and job settings that hire nurses so you can find what fits you.
I really loved this video since im considering being a Nicu as well
Very eye opening! Thank you for what you do! 🙏🏽
This was so helpful. Thank you for this video
May God bless her. She is amazing ❤️❤️❤️
LOVE THIS SERIES!! So informative & real!! Much respect ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Wow!! Hands up to her
I would love to work in peds. It's just the overbearing parents I don't think I could handle 😕
I use to think the same way before I became a mom and now I see that most parents are honestly just scared out of their mind. They just want the best and it’s SO hard to see your kid cry let alone be sick. But as a peds nurse u def have 2 patients the child and the parent.
This was amazing Brandy!! Please do more interviews like this! It’s extremely encouraging and enlightening ❤️
I didn’t want my daughter in the morgue since I’m a mortician I know how it is down there they let her stay with me the whole stay my nurse changed her clothes for me trying to hold back tears not even knowing she lost her son at 6 months it’s a sad process
She is so strong! I don’t know how you do it!
8 Bereavements? Wow ❤️❤️❤️ Hats off to you!
Omg I use to work at an animal hospital too and it was pretty emotional and being strong for clients can be tough now I’m in school for phlebotomy and cna and my goal is to pct in the hospital as well !
Thank you this was so meant to be for me to watch! 💗
loved this video. great series and very inspiring guest :) thank you 🙏
I love this video. It is so informative and heartfelt. Honestly, I would feel better if a doctor/nurse/PCT cried during a loved one's death it would know that they feel empathy and can understand my feelings. If they didn't, just like you said, another baby in bed 523. I couldn't of said anything better.
I would love to know how she tied her scarf
Wow... I didn't know this... Very good info
Great video, I am truly surprised by the level of work someone with less than 8 weeks of education is given.
No wonder hospital shut down face with huge lawsuits.
It’s a 20-27 week training period.. I didnt finish the video so I’m not sure if it was said in there, but the standard amount of time for certification is 20-27 weeks, not 8.
8 weeks? Where I’m at it’s 36 weeks to be a PCT
Peds Hospice oh my. God Bless her
my mother did peditraic hospice for a few years
So Awesome
Thank you Luv!!
I'm glad you enjoyed it and I hope it helps you on your journey ~
No no no noooooooooo the morgue is the cut off for me .... smh that is really a biggest fear of mine
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Great Video
Thank you Christopher !!
Appreciate your support and I'm glad you found it useful!!
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I respect @cestrada33’s honesty.
I do too she’s the best
I requested her on IG
I have a question how many school years do you have to take to be a peds nicu?
As a nurse you can get your RN degree in 2 years but it usually takes 1-2 years to do prerequisites before you can get into the nursing program and sometimes there is a waiting list. Then you may need to get experience before you can work Nicu but you may be able to get right in after school it all depends
If you are wanting a PCT role no school is required just in the job training in our state with BLS CPR certification which the job also covers ♡
Is PCT the same as CNA?
Marina E. Basically
As a PCT you can not pass meds
@@catherineestrada587 neither can a CNA.
hello there👋
What is a pct 😱
Patient care tech similar to a CNA but they mostly work in hospitals. They assist the nurses in giving patients care
Sad story
Does she veil because of Christianity?
Hola ,
My head covering is not in correlation with Christianity.
I hope you recieved something helpful from our video!!
Thank you for watching~
@@catherineestrada587 is it Muslim or what? Thanks🙂
Oh wow. How naive of me to think I would just get to care for sick babies. I guess I just imagined them healing and going home ❤️🩹 i didn’t want to do NICU, I wanted pediatrics but this could still be the case.