Awesome preceptor, welcoming environment for learning, ample opportunity for growth
What I wish was different
Opportunity to explore a variety of shifts
Advice
Don't be afraid to get hands on and ask questions! Everyone is very helpful and willing to teach
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Nurse Extern
May - July 2020 • Hershey, PA
What I liked
I enjoyed being able to practice different nursing skills such as IVs and assessment skills.
What I wish was different
The work environment was not pleasant, however I was still able to grow and learn so much about nursing.
Advice
Be assertive and take advance of every opportunity given to you. The worse thing they can say is no, and it shows that you want to learn.
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Nurse Extern
May - August 2019 • Hershey, PA
What I liked
Paired up side by side with a nurse
What I wish was different
We weren't allowed to do any nursing skills
Advice
Learn as much as you can while there
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Nurse Extern
May - July 2019 • Hershey, PA
What I liked
The Student Nurse Externship at Hershey Medical Center was a great experience for additional hands-on experience with patient care.
What I wish was different
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Registered Radiation Therapist
October 2018 • Hershey, PA
What I liked
I love my job and wouldn't change a thing
What I wish was different
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Nurse Extern
May - July 2019 • Hershey, PA
What I liked
Getting the experience to shadow a few different areas
What I wish was different
I wish we would've been allowed to do more nursing skills.
Advice
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Intern
August 2018 • Hershey, PA
What I liked
I got to see what it was like to be a Physician Assistant day to day in the radiology oncology center.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have done more with the patients.
Advice
Have an open mind and ask lots of questions!
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Penn State Hershey Summer Undergraduate Research Intern
May - August 2018 • Hershey, PA
What I liked
I really enjoyed the opportunities to learn new skills during my internship. Most days I had a general schedule of different experiments I was supposed to run, but if there was a technique that I was really interested in learning, there were always people who were willing to let me watch them and ask questions. I also loved the warm teaching environment at Penn State Hershey. My supervisor and other grad students I worked with never made me feel bad for not knowing something, and were always happy to explain something to me until I understood it.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have stayed a bit longer so that I would have had more time to do research and experiments for my final project. Other than that, there really isn't anything else that I wish had been different.
Advice
My biggest piece of advice is to never be afraid to put yourself out there and try new opportunities when they are available. This can apply to job searching, or interactions with co-workers and supervisors at your job/internship. Even if you are shy/unsure of yourself, always try to act more confident than you feel. You will be happy that you were proactive and took initiate, and you'll be surprised at the great things that might come your way!
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Undergraduate Research Intern
May - August 2017 • Hershey, PA
What I liked
I liked that I was matched up with a mentor in a department that matched my interests and future career plans. I also like that I was given an independent research project to complete on my own, with a some guidance from my mentor. Having an independent project to focus on was a unique experience that prepped me for the next step in my career path (graduate school). The program also offered weekly seminars that helped expand our professional skills, which was a great addition to the internship program.
What I wish was different
I really enjoyed this internship, so the only change I would make would be to make the internship longer!
Advice
Take advantage of every opportunity the internship offers outside of your own research. These will make your experience better!
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Nurse extern
May - July 2017 • Hershey, PA
What I liked
I learned many new things. It was a very hands in experience. I was treated with the utmost respect.
What I wish was different
I wish it had been longer.
Advice
Apply early. This externship opens the door to many possible jobs after graduation.
