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Taylor Diaz After I graduated from high school, I had a full
scholarship to a university where I intended to complete
Nursing Assistant Program a nursing degree. However, I struggled with homesickness
Patient Care Technician Program and I dropped out. I tried community college, but gave
up my dream and got a job as a receptionist. After a
East Valley Campus year of feeling really unfulfilled, I searched online and
Graduated 2019 found Pima Medical Institute. My advisor told me about
their Patient Care Technician (PCT) program, which really
interested me, but I told him I didn’t think I was smart
enough. My test score indicated I was very capable, but
he said, “I think you need a win after all you’ve been
through.” He suggested I start with the Nursing Assistant
(CNA) program first, with the goal of continuing into PCT.

Pima Medical not only provided

me with skills, they gave me the
confidence I needed to continue my

goal of nursing school.

My instructors knew my name and my classes were really
small, so I couldn’t hide and had to participate. Shortly
after completing my CNA, I began the PCT program. I
became so passionate and didn’t want to miss a day. My
externship was at a hospital emergency room and I really
enjoyed it and the nurses trusted me. After graduating,
I was hired at Banner Heart Hospital as a monitor
technician and I fell in love with EKGs.

Pima Medical not only provided me with skills, they gave
me the confidence I needed to continue my goal of
nursing school and I’m currently attending the Bachelor
of Science in Nursing program online. I know I wouldn’t
be in nursing school without Pima Medical. I actually
believe everyone considering nursing should start with
the PCT program. It will provide confirmation if you’re
uncertain and great job skills.

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