I like that I am able to see what goes on in the hospital. I feel like I can prepare better for starting the nursing program. The nurses are great and are always willing to teach and answer any questions that I had while working. I get to see the ins and outs of everyday nursing life, how the day tends to flow, and what I should look out for. I have been apart of a couple rapid responses that are very intense but great to see. The hospital has been great with working with my schedule when school started again in the fall.
What I wish was different
I wish that I didn't work quite as much this summer and enjoyed my time a bit more. I worked a lot of hours/overtime but I signed up for it. I just needed to find a little more of a balance
Advice
Work hard, ask lots of questions, and try to learn as much as you can on the job.
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Phlebotomist
April - November 2019 • Rapid City, SD
What I liked
On the job training and expirence
What I wish was different
The management is terrible and they over work you and make you start at 4am
Advice
Ask for a better schedule and do not work morning run, you do not get breaks
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Nurse Extern
May - August 2019 • Rapid City, SD
What I liked
The hands-on experience was great.
What I wish was different
I wish it would have been longer.
Advice
If you are a nursing student, you should definitely apply to the Nurse Extern Program!
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Nursing Intern
May - July 2019 • Rapid City, SD
What I liked
My preceptor was awesome! She helped me to learn so much and helped me to figure out how I will make nursing my own career.
What I wish was different
I wish that I did not work all nights, but that was very uncommon for the internship.
Advice
I would say to take the opportunity to go other places in the hospital that you may not like! You never know unless you try.
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Nurse
May - July 2018 • Rapid City, SD
What I liked
I grew more confident in my knowledge and skills as a nurse. It allowed me to learn how to be comfortable while being autonomous
What I wish was different
N/A. I enjoyed my experience as a whole
Advice
I would suggest that everyone who has an opportunity to do an internship to take advantage of the opportunity because it is extremely beneficial in so many ways.
