Cleveland Clinic

Health information clerk

March - October 2019 • Akron, OH

What I liked

I liked the pay of the job, I also liked how independent it was

What I wish was different

The environment was not comfortable at all, co workers weren’t the best either. Felt like my every move was being watched while I was working.

Advice

Don’t work somewhere just because everyone says it’s a good place to work

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Nurse tech

February 2018 - August 2019 • Akron, OH

What I liked

Learning, the experience, and the flexibility of the schedule and school

What I wish was different

Learn more and start the job earlier in my nursing career

Advice

10/10 would recommend to a friend

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Volunteer

July 2017 • Akron, OH

What I liked

Helping people and trying to make their day better

What I wish was different

Advice

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Summer Scholar

June - August 2018 • Pembroke Pines, FL

What I liked

How I got to experience what is is like to be a doctor in so many different specialities.

What I wish was different

Wished it could have been longer.

Advice

If you are thinking of going into medicine, apply! You will know what your career will look like.

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Summer Scholar

June - July 2018 • Fort Lauderdale, FL

What I liked

Experiencing a doctor's workday and meeting professionals in my future career

What I wish was different

That there was a stipend but overall still a valuable internship

Advice

Get started on the application early and learn how to conglomerate all application documents in one document to submit. Talk to OIT if you have trouble with it, they helped me a lot

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Summer Scholar Student

June - August 2017 • Fort Lauderdale, FL

What I liked

I got to see surgeries, follow various healthcare professionals (doctors, residents, nurses, pharmacists, etc.), and learn what it actually means to be a doctor! I learned a lot and really valued my experience there. It taught me firsthand the challenges and benefits of my future career.

What I wish was different

I wish it had been longer! And that I could have been able to do more rotations in different departments.

Advice

This experience is really what you make of it! Come early, ask questions, write everything you can down. Just be engaged and you're experience will be so much better! The healthcare professionals are more than happy to answer your questions and to show you cool things, but the more they see you're actually interested in what they're trying to teach you, the more they'll be willing to include you in!

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CNA

May 2018 • Sioux City, IA

What I liked

I plan on going into nursing so being able to be in the field was a real blessing. I love working with patients and getting I know my co-workers.

What I wish was different

Nothing...I honestly love it

Advice

Do not be afraid to take a risk. Going into the hospital was horrifying, but I managed and now I am doing what I love.

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Certified Nursing Assistant

May 2017 • Sioux City, IA

What I liked

I like the experience and exposure it gives me as a future nurse.

What I wish was different

I wish I was able to get paid more.

Advice

It is a really rewarding job, but it can take a toll on emotional and physical health. You're always going and there are definite sad times during it. You have to learn how to keep things light.

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Healthcare Management

September - December 2018 • Baltimore, MD

What I liked

What I wish was different

I wish they gave an opportunity for the internship t be paid, because while the experience is very awarding its a full time commitment. This means there's not much time for other priorities, and budgeting becomes tight.

Advice

You get what you put in, don't ever be scared or timid about asking to do or try something. Everyone there is there to be a resource to you.

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Nurse Extern

June 2019 • Baltimore, MD

What I liked

Working alongside a nurse to get hands-on experience Got to see everyday life of a nurse based on 12 hour shifts Learned hands-on skills

What I wish was different

Able to administer medications

Advice

Get to know the nursing staff to see the dynamic/flow of the unit Do not be afraid to ask questions If you're not busy at the moment, see if anyone on the floor needs help Let other nurses know you would like to see everything/anything on the unit, so they can pull you in when something interesting/learning experience is going on!

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patient advocate

August 2018 - May 2019 • Rockville Centre, NY

What I liked

I love the staff at the hospital, everyone was extremely friendly and open to helping out.

What I wish was different

Advice

Make sure that you are organized within this job because you will be speaking to many patients and you do not want to mix up patient information

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Student nurse extern

June - August 2019 • Baltimore, MD

What I liked

I was able to work directly with the nurses to provide care for patients. I learned what it's like to be a nurse and practice skills. The hospital is very friendly and feels like home.

What I wish was different

The externship was perfect. The only thing I would change would be changing my unit placement to my first choice.

Advice

Working as a student nurse or as an extern is basically like having an interview each shift. There are people watching you to see if they want to hire you as a new graduate. Make a good impression and make sure that the unit is what you desire. Take the initiative and learn everything you can.

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

March 2017 • Cedar Rapids, IA

What I liked

Fast paced work environment

What I wish was different

Shift times

Advice

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Certified Nurse Aide

September 2016 • Oshkosh, WI

What I liked

My coworkers were amazing. Like a family. You learn so much from working there about medicine and nursing in general. What an experience.

What I wish was different

Nothing. This is the best job I ever had.

Advice

Do not be afraid to ask for help or for questions. Your coworkers are there to help you too.

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Research Assistant

June - August 2016 • Cleveland, OH

What I liked

I got hands on experience as to what it's like researching tinnitus and hyperacusis in a neuroscience lab.

What I wish was different

I wish the commute to work had been shorter- it was an hour each way.

Advice

I would encourage them to apply for labs at the Cleveland Clinic. While they are there, they should also make sure to try and see surgeries and take any opportunities available within the hospital.

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Research Intern

July - September 2018 • Cleveland, OH

What I liked

I loved getting to experience working in a hospital. Even though I was doing research I was among doctors and nurses everyday and the culture was super cool. My boss was a great mentor and I learned so much from him. All of the researchers in Lerner help each other out and collaborate throughout the day even though they busy working on their own projects.

What I wish was different

I wish i was able to stay for longer so that I could continue the project I was working on.

Advice

You can truly do anything you set your mind do. At the beginning of my time there I was pretty nervous that the tasks given to me would be too difficult, but I worked my way through everything and actually surprised myself.

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