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What it was really like, working the ICU Step-Down Unit
I spent six months working in the thoracic surgery ICU Step-Down Unit, and in this episode, I take a moment to reflect on it all — the mess, the magic, and the mistakes.
I chat about what my role as a Patient Care Associate (PCA) involves in this high-pressure, fast-paced environment, while weaving in powerful patient experiences that have left a lasting mark on me, memories I’ll carry for life. This was undoubtedly the most challenging yet rewarding experience I've ever had. From 12-hour shifts to watching a patient walk again, I witnessed what true optimism, endurance, and courage look like.
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By Mikayla Tsai
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I spent six months working in the thoracic surgery ICU Step-Down Unit, and in this episode, I take a moment to reflect on it all — the mess, the magic, and the mistakes.
I chat about what my role as a Patient Care Associate (PCA) involves in this high-pressure, fast-paced environment, while weaving in powerful patient experiences that have left a lasting mark on me, memories I’ll carry for life. This was undoubtedly the most challenging yet rewarding experience I've ever had. From 12-hour shifts to watching a patient walk again, I witnessed what true optimism, endurance, and courage look like.
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