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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escort
May 2019 • Hinsdale, IL
What I liked
I ws able to branch off and increase my level of volunteering when needed.
What I wish was different
that I could've stayed involved longer!
Advice
start slow and add hours as you continue
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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.
