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Physical Therapist Volunteer

July 2018 • Elk Grove Village, IL

What I liked

Working with patients.

What I wish was different

More interaction with patients.

Advice

The impact you make is more than you would think. You are appreciated!
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Volunteer

June 2018 • La Grange, IL

What I liked

The staff I worked with and the patients I interacted with.

What I wish was different

I wish I had spent more time there.

Advice

To get started early and always ask to do more.
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Intern

May - August 2018 • Hinsdale, IL

What I liked

Seeing what its really like to work as a healthcare professional.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have been more helpful.

Advice

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Patient Transporter

March 2018 - August 2019 • Bolingbrook, IL

What I liked

The best part was interacting with patients and making them smile and laugh.

What I wish was different

I wish the hours had been more flexible as it did start to interfere with school.

Advice

The best part of the job was being with the patients and trying to make their day just a little bit better. With that being said I learned healthcare is more than just medicine, it's also about forming relationships and being a positive spirit.
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Registered Nurse

April 2019 • Aurora, IL

What I liked

Lots of education experiences

What I wish was different

Advice

Keep learning!
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Certified Nursing Assistant

June 2017 - August 2019 • Joliet, IL

What I liked

The people. The job. It was all great

What I wish was different

That I got to stay but I moved for school.

Advice

It's hard and smells bad but it's worth it.
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Certified Pharmacy Technician

July 2020 • Hinsdale, IL

What I liked

I liked my small group of people that I worked with.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more interaction with people outside of the pharmacy.

Advice

One piece of advice I would share about this experience is be prepared to work in an environment that changes a lot. Some days are extremely busy and some days are not.
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Software Development Intern

June - August 2020 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

Interns got brand new Apple technologies shipped to their residence for use during the internship. Also was placed in real development teams to work on products that have direct impacts.

What I wish was different

Mentorship was a bit lacking. Everyone was usually busy doing their own work so it was hard to find people to ask questions and get answers quickly. However, this was a virtual internship so it may be different if it's in-person.

Advice

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Registered Nurse

June 2019 • Detroit, MI

What I liked

The job itself

What I wish was different

The attitudes of people I worked with

Advice

Focus on your job
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Medical Assistant and Medical Documentation Scribe

June 2017 • Troy, MI

What I liked

I enjoy working with the doctor that I scribe for.

What I wish was different

The hiring process was extremely difficult and time consuming.

Advice

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

January 2018 • Stevens Point, WI

What I liked

Working with People

What I wish was different

No weekends or holidays

Advice

Experience is key
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Nurse Extern

May - July 2019 • Detroit, MI

What I liked

Everything! My preceptor and the nurse manager on the floor were wonderful. It was a very welcoming, warm learning environment and I was able to learn so many new things that I did not get exposure to in my clinicals. It made coming to work easy. I was excited to learn everyday.

What I wish was different

I wish we were able to pass meds.

Advice

For anyone thinking of gaining experience at a summer externship - go for it! I gained so much experience and insight into nursing. Ascension is definitely a health system I am strongly looking to work for after graduation. As a result of my experience, I made many connections and hopefully I will get a job there later this year :).
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Patient Care Tech

July 2017 • Indianapolis, IN

What I liked

The flexible hours and Practical experience

What I wish was different

Mediocre pay for hard work. Difficult work environment.

Advice

Treat it like a learning experience
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Emergency Department Technician

May 2017 • Milwaukee, WI

What I liked

teamwork centered environment; fast paced; a lot of opportunities to learn; utilizing a broad set of skills; helping Milwaukee; benefits, PTO, shift differential, on-call and over time pay

What I wish was different

there's times we're short staffed,

Advice

If you are considering the health care field and like working for people, becoming a CNA or EDT is the best thing you could do. Working on a hospital floor and in the ED has allowed me to learn so much about the healthcare field in general. It has allowed me to practice a lot of what I have learned in school and at the same time what I have gained through work helps me academically.
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Certified Nurse Assistant

May 2019 • St. Francis, KS

What I liked

I really like the environment at St. Francis. Very professional and very friendly.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Nurse Extern

May - September 2019 • Nashville, TN

What I liked

I loved getting to experience my future career without a lot of pressure! It was a great way to grow confidence and learn!

What I wish was different

Nothing, I loved it!

Advice

Do it.
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Registered Nurse Intern

June 2019 • Racine, WI

What I liked

An experience out of my comfort zone .

What I wish was different

Better communication to me and my preceptor about our expectations.

Advice

You can never ask enough questions!
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Patient Care Tech

June 2019 • Indianapolis, IN

What I liked

I have really benefited from getting the hands on experience with the patient population I interact with (neonates). I have also really enjoyed the experience of networking with different positions within the hospital and learning about how this specific hospital runs everything.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have started earlier and after orientation I wish I was able to get more hands on experience providing direct care to my patient population (neonates).

Advice

Don't give up no matter how many jobs you apply to. Be very confident in your abilities and always be willing to jump in and help wherever your unit may need it.
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Nurse Intern

May 2019 • Southfield, MI

What I liked

I was able to work 1:1 with a nurse during the summer. I was able to learn by watching her and then performing skills by myself. I learned valuable nursing and communication skills throughout my time. I gained so much confidence in my nursing practice after the internship ended. Everyone on the unit was accepting and willing to help me learn.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have taken opportunities to have an off unit day. It would be interesting to see other units and work with other nurses to see how they practice.

Advice

You gain so much experience working 1:1 with a nurse. It is not the same as a nursing school rotation because you can see the whole picture of nursing rather than focusing on one or two patients. I learned what a nurse does on a day to day basis and how to organize my time.
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Summer Nurse Extern

May 2019 • Southfield, MI

What I liked

I liked the one-on-one experience working along side a nurse. I received a better understanding of the daily schedule of a nurse. I feel more prepared to enter into this profession. It has also prepared me for this semester of nursing school. My critical thinking and therapeutic communication has improved since accepting this position.

What I wish was different

More opportunities to go off unit to experience different floors!

Advice

You are confident and capable enough to handle patient care! Although you may think you did not have much previous experience, you will go into a task and master it.
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