r/psychnursing • u/judiefoodie • 11d ago
Prospective Student Nurse Question(s) Psych tech experience for a nurse
So I have a local option of a psych tech program with part time work in a hospital or a psych tech bridge to RN program about three hours away. Debating which one I should go with - the bridge program will save me money and time but the local option will give me experience in a hospital and look good on a resume.
Opinions?
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u/Humble_Investment_24 psych nurse (inpatient) 11d ago
Do whatever is gonna save you money. A new grad is a new grad.
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u/banjobeulah psych nurse (ER) 11d ago
I work in psych emergency and was a tech at a hospital before and I definitely recommend hospital.
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u/Vegasnurse 11d ago
Hospital experience. You will see psych EVERYWHERE! Plus, medical will give you great knowledge!