Inova Health System

Patient Access Associate

June 2019 • Falls Church, VA

What I liked

Supervisors care and you get to learn a lot about the important of working as one organization. You gain a lot of patient interaction experience.

What I wish was different

Communication between offices, but some of which is not always in our control. We try our best to communicate efficiently.

Advice

There is always room for improvement.

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health Research assistant

June - August 2019 • Fairfax, VA

What I liked

I got to study under a team of brilliant doctors, observe surgery, attend conferences and conduct rewarding research that turned into an abstract.

What I wish was different

Nothing, it was an amazing experience

Advice

The more you invest in your internship the more you get out of it. Really focus on making relationships and learning vital aspects of field experience you can't get in a class room.

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Emergency Department volunteer

May - August 2018 • Alexandria, VA

What I liked

What I wish was different

I wish volunteers could perform more tasks directly related to patient care

Advice

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Research Intern

June - August 2019 • Fairfax, VA

What I liked

I worked within the Genetics department and really enjoyed all the new information I was learning, especially how to identify genes within a sequence and determining deleteriousness. I also was able to participate in inpatient and outpatient rounding which I really enjoyed and learned from.

What I wish was different

I wish I was able to participate more in wet lab work.

Advice

The experience I had was very valuable but the structure of the program is variable and your experience there will most likely depend on which department/PI you are assigned to.

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Nurse exte

May - August 2019 • Leesburg, VA

What I liked

Very positive and welcoming work environment. Preceptor was very encouraging and supportive.

What I wish was different

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Nursing Extern

May - July 2019 • Alexandria, VA

What I liked

The training they offered and the hands-on experience of getting to work with the nurses as well as the clinical technicians.

What I wish was different

Being informed about my start date earlier.

Advice

You will get out what you put in. If you seek out learning opportunities and opportunities for growth and improvement, it will be recognized.

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Patient safety

May - August 2019 • Fairfax, VA

What I liked

I liked the diversity of all the different patients and the experience I received

What I wish was different

The shifts were really long and the breaks were really short

Advice

Come into this with an open mind and be really to learn a lot

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Medical Technologist

August - October 2019 • Alexandria, VA

What I liked

Great employees that were extremely helpful and went above and beyond to make sure I was properly trained and ready for employment.

What I wish was different

Wish it had been closer to home

Advice

Always show up early and ready with a positive attitude

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Nurse Extern

May - July 2018 • Fairfax, VA

What I liked

Experience in the Emergency department with wonderful nurses, who loved to share their knowledge!

What I wish was different

Advice

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Volunteer

October 2017 - August 2018 • Fairfax, VA

What I liked

Great experience

What I wish was different

Paid

Advice

Volunteer experience is great for your resume.

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Epic Intern

July - August 2018 • Falls Church, VA

What I liked

Leadership was helpful and friendly; they gave me a variety of tasks from normal administrative duties to writing code for increasing efficiency throughout the health system.

What I wish was different

It could have been a little more challenging!

Advice

Make sure to ask questions. You will learn more and grow as an individual by gaining hands-on experience.

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Nurse Extern

June - August 2018 • Alexandria, VA

What I liked

Great hospital system, diverse experience

What I wish was different

Longer program

Advice

Apply! Be an extern. It's not required to get your dream job but it bolsters your skills and confidence significantly.

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Patient Support Services

October 2018 - January 2019 • Falls Church, VA

What I liked

I loved the environment and being able to meet and create bonds with so many peers and hospital staff.

What I wish was different

Advice

You have to be on time and be willing to communicate and interact with patients and hospital staff.

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Rehabilitation technician

September 2019 • Alexandria, VA

What I liked

It’s helping prepare me for grad school.

What I wish was different

Nothing. I really enjoy it.

Advice

Start looking far in advance. The process takes time to get the job.

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Volunteer

March 2017 - February 2018 • Alexandria, VA

What I liked

I liked the hands-on experience I had involving the hospital system.

What I wish was different

That there were more volunteers to work with

Advice

Be prepared to work with hospital staff and accommodate their needs as best as possible

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health screener

June - August 2020 • Fairfax, VA

What I liked

Really good hours and schedule, got to talk to a lot of new people

What I wish was different

Better management. I had to deal with a lot of miscommunication and disorganization

Advice

Bring something to entertain you, like a book

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Nurse Extern

May - June 2019 • Mount Vernon, VA

What I liked

The externship was the perfect learning opportunity for any nursing student. It was more autonomy than clinical, but less pressure than an actual job as a RN. You are allowed to do so much more hands-on skills, while under the direct supervision of the nurse. Also, It was a paid opportunity.

What I wish was different

I wish there were opportunities to float to a different unit at least once.

Advice

Go with an open mind. Even if you get placed in a unit that you are not passionate about, try your best to learn and participate as much as you can. Also, network!

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