The interactions with patients and families along with the great learning opportunities from conversations with providers and other hospital professionals.
What I wish was different
Advice
Make the most out of your time.
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Volunteer
August 2018 - May 2019 • Iowa City, IA
What I liked
Helping patients and being able to be a part of the health care team that provides the hospital with any additional assistance
What I wish was different
It was great I think there shouldn’t be a difference
Advice
Come early and focus on the patients not cleaning the counters or restocking items
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Nursing Assistant
May - July 2021 • Iowa City, IA
What I liked
I enjoyed being able to have hands-on experience while in the Main Operating Room at UIHC. I think that by working with one specific team I gained confidence in the area. The medical and nursing team were very welcoming and willing to teach. The hours were doable and the nurse manager is very flexible with schedules.
What I wish was different
I wish that the position had been better explained for students working in the MOR. If you choose to do the Nursing Student Summer Employment (Summer 10) at UIHC and you choose to work on a medical-surgical unit, then you will be working as an actual nursing assistant. If you choose to work in the MOR, then you will work more as a scrub technician.
Advice
One piece of advice I have is do not to get discouraged. You will make mistakes and that is alright. You are still a student and are still learning. Take every opportunity as a learning experience.
