I like the ability to work with patients and gain comfort and familiarity in the healthcare setting. Being able to assist with procedures or perform activities within my scope of practice helps make me ready to be a registered nurse.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more time to float around with different nurses and assist with procedures instead of performing more CNA duties.
Advice
It's flexible with your schedule and it's totally worth doing if you're seeking employment as a nurse.
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Summer Intern
June - August 2019 • Plano, TX
What I liked
I loved that i got to work alongside nurses and patient care techs. They allowed me to gain some patient care experience. They also explained the care plan process and allowed me to be a part of patient care.
What I wish was different
I wish that i would have been allowed to do more. I also wish that the internship last longer that way we can get a solid understanding of the field or department we were placed with.
Advice
I would say, do your research. This is a top hospital system. I was quizzed by nurses. I was put to the test almost everyday of my internship. I worked hard and long hours. In the end i gained so much experience and most importantly confidence. Treat it as your first job in the field and you will go far with any company.
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Emergency Room Tech
February 2018 • Waco, TX
What I liked
direct patient care
What I wish was different
management
Advice
You have to be patient and able to work in a fast pace environment
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Shadowing
July - August 2019 • Irving, TX
What I liked
Up close experience with patients and being able to see the day-to-day functions of a pediatrician.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have been able to actually do some of the tasks instead of just observing.
Advice
Shadowing really helps you realize what professions really do everyday, and it will help you narrow down your choices.
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ED Technician
April 2018 • Rowlett, TX
What I liked
Hands on CPR experience, how to navigate through the ED department, seeing many different acute illnesses which helped my fundamental nursing base as a student nurse
What I wish was different
Maybe working at a larger facility
Advice
If you are a nursing student interested in being a ED Nurse, being a ED Technician first will help get your foot in the door, if you work hard.
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Clinical Researcher
June - August 2018 • Woodway, TX
What I liked
This position gave me a lot of freedom to be creative through designing my own research project and seeking out ways to improve hospital processes in a short amount of time, with access to most of the hospital's facilities.
What I wish was different
There were roadblocks because I was unfamiliar with clinical research itself, so my project felt immature until I was able to get better feedback from my research preceptor.
Advice
Hit the ground running and don't hesitate if you come up with a good plan!
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Research intern
October 2017 • Temple, TX
What I liked
My boss was awesome and I was given so many opportunity's.
What I wish was different
I wish that I was able to be paid the entire time.
Advice
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Baylor Scott and White Undergraduate Research Intern
June - August 2018 • Temple, TX
What I liked
I loved getting the opportunity to be alongside innovative clinical research with top physicians and being able to shadow complex and interesting surgical operations. This internship more than affirmed my desire to have a career in medicine.
What I wish was different
I wish I had the opportunity to shadow different fields of surgery including trauma and neurosurgery.
Advice
Make the most of everyday. You are working along the best of the best and it is a very special thing that they take time out of their busy schedules to work with you.
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Certified Pharmacy Technician
October 2017 - August 2018 • Temple, TX
What I liked
Strong family environment. Closeness with coworkers.
Helping patients.
What I wish was different
Top down communication
Advice
Work hard, play hard.
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Biology Research Intern
June - August 2018 • Temple, TX
What I liked
I enjoyed being in a hospital setting for the duration of my internship. I liked being able to interact with doctors, nurses and patients, along with conducting research projects that were of interest to me.
