The ability to do research within a hospital that were effecting how providers interact with patients. The ability to shadow physicians and other specialties. The ability to practice hands on with suturing and laparoscopic surgery practice as examples.
What I wish was different
More options for hands on work. More structure when it came to finding physics to shadow.
Advice
Go all in. It’s going to seem like it’s a lot but it’s an unforgettable experience. It sets you ahead of everyone else and gives you great insight into the day to day life of a physician. Just be ready to absorb all the information, it goes fast but is very worth it.
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Radiation Therapy Intern
July 2021 • La Crosse, WI
What I liked
Gundersen is such a great place to intern at! The therapists and other staff are all super helpful and so willing to teach!
What I wish was different
Advice
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Nurse 1 internship
June - August 2019 • La Crosse, WI
What I liked
The people
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
It never hurts to apply
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Registered Nurse
January 2017 • La Crosse, WI
What I liked
I love the people that I work with. Everyone is so amazing admins I know I can count on them.
What I wish was different
Advice
Take time to learn. Don’t be too hard on yourself and expect to know it all after a few months.
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Major Gift Intern
August - December 2019 • La Crosse, WI
What I liked
-Great communication
-Amazing Teamwork
-Supportive environment
-Relationship buiding
What I wish was different
-More meet and greets with donors
Advice
Always smile and introduce yourself. Remember that the individuals you are meeting are regular people- there is no reason to get worked up.
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Nurse Intern
June - August 2019 • La Crosse, WI
What I liked
The hands on experience
What I wish was different
A different unit
Advice
Be an advocate for yourself to get the experience and unit you want. This internship is what you make it
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CNA
May 2019 • La Crosse, WI
What I liked
I love that all of the staff here are so willing to help each other out every single day. It makes me love working for Gundersen and I enjoy that we are able to make patients' lives so much brighter together!
What I wish was different
I do wish the starting wage was slightly higher so that it was more competitive with nursing homes in and around the same area.
Advice
I think this job has been beneficial and complimentary to my studies in nursing. I feel that the hands on experience I am gaining in my role assist me to understand concepts we discuss in the classroom.
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Patient Experience Intern
August 2019 • La Crosse, WI
What I liked
The multifaceted job description. I got to interact with patients as well as be apart of the project management portion.
What I wish was different
Network with my co-workers more
Advice
Go out of your comfort zone and take initiative.
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Legal Intern
January - December 2019 • La Crosse, WI
What I liked
I learned a lot about what legal work looks like in a healthcare setting. I worked under the directions of several attorneys and paralegals, so I benefited from their insight and advice. The team I worked with was extremely welcoming and friendly every day.
What I wish was different
I wish I had asked more questions.
Advice
Ask as many questions as you can when you have opportunities to do so--it only enhances your experience overall.
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Nurse Intern
June - August 2019 • La Crosse, WI
What I liked
Level of independence they give you in the position, treat you like a real nurse.
What I wish was different
Advice
All nursing students would do it! Teaches you a higher level of critical thinking and time management than any clinical.
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Environmental Assistant
October 2018 • La Crosse, WI
What I liked
I have the opportunity to work with all types of patients and healthcare providers no matter where I am. The hospital experience I am gaining is valuable for my future healthcare career.
What I wish was different
I wish I hadn't been taking three summer college courses along with working full-time hours.
Advice
If you are employed at a hospital, you need to work with purpose. As an employee, it is my responsibility to make the patient experience as great as it can be.
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Volunteer
May 2019 • La Crosse, WI
What I liked
I volunteer in the physical therapy like seeing the patient’s progress.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Distribution Aide
May 2018 • La Crosse, WI
What I liked
Good experience. I'm not planning on going into the health field but I learned a lot about different supplies and what they are used for.
What I wish was different
Department is small so the scheduling is not as flexible as I would like.
Advice
Take notes, a lot of the supplies are similar with minor differences.
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HRIS Intern
May 2017 - July 2018 • La Crosse, WI
What I liked
-Flexibility of hours
-Close proximity
-Well-known company
-Real work experience
What I wish was different
-More learning opportunities
Advice
Take advantage of Internships. If you treat and internship like an internship you'll get looked over as just another intern. But if you show your worth and treat it like it's your job/first priority they won't want to loose you.
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Child Life Pediatrics Volunteer
May 2018 • La Crosse, WI
What I liked
Getting the opporunity to work with different kids and families as they go through difficult time.
What I wish was different
More activites to perform during my free time.
Advice
Great Experience! Helps you appreciate all that the doctors, nurses, and other staff members do for their patients and how even just by volunteer - you are doing so much for them.
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Nurse Intern
June - August 2017 • La Crosse, WI
What I liked
Gundersen Health System is a wonderful employer. They take care of their own. Offering full support to employees, even if they are temporary nurse interns. It impressed me the level of acceptance I felt immediately in orientation.
What I wish was different
Honestly, not much. I was very well accommodated.
Advice
Dive in as quickly as possible. Volunteer and ask questions, I never found a nurse that refused to teach when asked!
