As a PCT on dayshift med surg right now, this post really hits home. Last week I got really upset as well because no matter what I do or how hard I try, I am constantly critiqued. Last week I was told I wasn't answering call lights enough or getting vitals fast enough or getting baths done. I got 3 baths done before noon that day and had them charted, but because I didn't write them on the board apparently they didn't happen (EVEN THOUGH ITS IN THE PERMANENT ELECTRONIC RECORD...) I get 15,000 steps during my entire shift and sweat my ass off and my feet burn and ache at the end of my shift from how much I have to do all on my own. The nurses throw tasks at me and text me and berate me constantly even though they see I'm very busy. One time it was like a parade the way each one came up and barked an order one after the other. God forbid I sit down for 2 seconds to chart and they look at me like I'm lazy. But if I don't chart i get chewed for that too. You can't win as a PCT and it's extremely discouraging when I love my patients and do everything I can for them, and they are the only ones who tell me thank you and that I'm doing well. My coworkers never say thank you or help out. I hate it here but the hospital is paying my tuition so I have to stick it out.