Avera

Registered Nurse Intern

May - August 2019 • Marshall, MN

What I liked

The ability to work in the hospital setting while being a learner.

What I wish was different

I wish I would of had more time in the hospital than 13 weeks, it was a great experience.

Advice

Don't be afraid to put yourself out there, experience in the field is valuable.

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Patient Care Tech

May 2019 • Sioux Falls, SD

What I liked

I like that I gained patient care experience when my major is nursing.

What I wish was different

I wish that I worked full time instead of part time because then I could have made more $.

Advice

It is important to put your foot in the door, and learn how the healthcare field works.

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Dietary Aide

June 2018 • Sioux Falls, SD

What I liked

I appreciate the flexible hours of this employer as I usually get the days I ask for off of work. We work long days and because of this we work fewer days of the week.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Patient Care Technition

April - August 2018 • Marshall, MN

What I liked

Avera is a great place to work the people are amazing, and the work is so rewarding.

What I wish was different

To continue my position during the school year would have been extremely difficult working 12 hr shifts overnight. I would have like to continue the position if that would have worked out better with my class schedule.

Advice

Ask question often, and learn from your coworkers. They will help you grow in your career goals.

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Pharmacy Student Intern

April 2018 • Sioux Falls, SD

What I liked

I love the behind-the-scenes work. We also have variety as we rotate positions frequently. The teamwork of employees here is very efficient.

What I wish was different

Nothing to note!

Advice

Nothing I can think of.

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Registered Nurse

April 2018 • Tyler, MN

What I liked

Meeting the people who live there in long term care and learning about their lives. Learned about many disease processes and medications.

What I wish was different

Hours are too long, 12 hour shifts. Worked weekends and holidays. Can be overwhelming with workload.

Advice

Opportunity to learn a lot

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HIM Intern

June - July 2019 • Sioux Falls, SD

What I liked

I liked learning more about the degree I am studying, HIM. I thought the change of pace and duties was refreshing.

What I wish was different

I wish the hospital I interned at was closer to where I lived, but it was usually only a 20 minute drive each day.

Advice

Travel to locations ahead of time so there aren't any surprises the first day. Have a positive attitude!

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Nurse Clinical Intern

May 2019 • Sioux Falls, SD

What I liked

I really loved how this experience mimicked my actual career. Clinical and other experiences offered from school don't provide a realistic experience because we generally end earlier or miss out on report. I appreciate the opportunity to practice new skills, get used to the charting system, and be mentored by the same person each day.

What I wish was different

I would have appreciated an opportunity to experience other floors/units.

Advice

What you put in is what you get out of the experience. Always ask questions and stay interested.

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CNA

May 2019 • Mitchell, SD

What I liked

I loved the change of pace this CNA position offered me. As a home health and hospice CNA, I was able to see situations and cases that I would never have seen in a nursing home or hospital setting. This job not only helped me strengthen my CNA skills, but it also affirmed my belief that I was doing what I wanted and I was pursuing the right career field.