My coworkers were amazing. Like a family. You learn so much from working there about medicine and nursing in general. What an experience.
What I wish was different
Nothing. This is the best job I ever had.
Advice
Do not be afraid to ask for help or for questions. Your coworkers are there to help you too.
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Certified Pharmacy Technician
March 2017 • Cedar Rapids, IA
What I liked
Fast paced work environment
What I wish was different
Shift times
Advice
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Student nurse extern
June - August 2019 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
I was able to work directly with the nurses to provide care for patients. I learned what it's like to be a nurse and practice skills. The hospital is very friendly and feels like home.
What I wish was different
The externship was perfect. The only thing I would change would be changing my unit placement to my first choice.
Advice
Working as a student nurse or as an extern is basically like having an interview each shift. There are people watching you to see if they want to hire you as a new graduate. Make a good impression and make sure that the unit is what you desire. Take the initiative and learn everything you can.
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patient advocate
August 2018 - May 2019 • Rockville Centre, NY
What I liked
I love the staff at the hospital, everyone was extremely friendly and open to helping out.
What I wish was different
Advice
Make sure that you are organized within this job because you will be speaking to many patients and you do not want to mix up patient information
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Nurse Extern
June 2019 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
Working alongside a nurse to get hands-on experience
Got to see everyday life of a nurse based on 12 hour shifts
Learned hands-on skills
What I wish was different
Able to administer medications
Advice
Get to know the nursing staff to see the dynamic/flow of the unit
Do not be afraid to ask questions
If you're not busy at the moment, see if anyone on the floor needs help
Let other nurses know you would like to see everything/anything on the unit, so they can pull you in when something interesting/learning experience is going on!
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Healthcare Management
September - December 2018 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
What I wish was different
I wish they gave an opportunity for the internship t be paid, because while the experience is very awarding its a full time commitment. This means there's not much time for other priorities, and budgeting becomes tight.
Advice
You get what you put in, don't ever be scared or timid about asking to do or try something. Everyone there is there to be a resource to you.
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Certified Nursing Assistant
May 2017 • Sioux City, IA
What I liked
I like the experience and exposure it gives me as a future nurse.
What I wish was different
I wish I was able to get paid more.
Advice
It is a really rewarding job, but it can take a toll on emotional and physical health. You're always going and there are definite sad times during it. You have to learn how to keep things light.
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CNA
May 2018 • Sioux City, IA
What I liked
I plan on going into nursing so being able to be in the field was a real blessing. I love working with patients and getting I know my co-workers.
What I wish was different
Nothing...I honestly love it
Advice
Do not be afraid to take a risk. Going into the hospital was horrifying, but I managed and now I am doing what I love.
