Sanford Health

Intern

June - August 2019 • Sioux Falls, SD

What I liked

Positive environment, great experience training for Strength and conditioning coach.

What I wish was different

Hours of shift

Advice

Very helpful and hands on learning internship

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CNA

April 2018 • Chamberlain, SD

What I liked

The experience made it more likely for me to get into nursing school.

What I wish was different

The staff scheduling is terrible and we get a 2 day notice to work.

Advice

Working at this facility is not good but the pay is.

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Radiology Admin

July - September 2019 • Fargo, ND

What I liked

The work environment was really supportive and the people there were so friendly and fun to be around. It was very easy to become accustomed to the environment and people, I felt very comfortable, supported, and confident within this position almost immediately.

What I wish was different

The hours were too demanding for my school schedule, that's my only complaint!

Advice

Keep you mind and options open, you never know what kind of opportunities to develop and evolve will come your way

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Pool Lifeguard

June - August 2019 • Sioux Falls, SD

What I liked

I liked the flexible hours offered by Sanford. I had some service trips that they accommodated to which was very helpful. They were all very friendly and customer oriented as well.

What I wish was different

Advice

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CNA

January 2019 • Fargo, ND

What I liked

I liked working side-by-side with nurses. I learned a lot about what it is like working in a hospital, caring for multiple people at once, and treatment of different health problem.

What I wish was different

I wish I was able to get more hours, but during the summer everyone wants to work.

Advice

Make sure you are able to commit to a schedule a month in advance and you are a very good communicator with managers.

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Copywriting

May - August 2019 • Sioux Falls, SD

What I liked

The entire experience was a learning opportunity. Sanford made sure that every intern enjoyed what they did and felt like part of the Sanford family.

What I wish was different

Unluckily, my boss left in the middle of my internship. So, that process was frustrating because I did not have a mentor or someone assigning me tasks directly. It created confusion.

Advice

Really look at all your options for internships at Sanford. There will be some you have never thought of that might be just right for you.

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Human Resources Intern

May - August 2019 • Sioux Falls, SD

What I liked

I learned a lot from my supervisors who were super helpful throughout my summer working there.

What I wish was different

Extended my internship into the school year.

Advice

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Clinical nurse intern

June 2019 • Fargo, ND

What I liked

Love the new hospital, the smart staff and the friendly docs!

What I wish was different

Advice

Do an internship!!!! It helps you network, helps you learn about what you want, and can get you a job.

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AutoCad drafter

May - August 2019 • Sioux Falls, SD

What I liked

The people that I worked with.

What I wish was different

I wish that we could of had more opportunities to watch projects grow.

Advice

Take full advantage with your internships, do not be afraid to tell them you want to go see something the company is apart of.

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Nursing Assistant

June 2018 • Sioux Falls, SD

What I liked

I like that it has been applicable to my educational track. I also have been able to network a great deal.

What I wish was different

12-hour shifts instead of 8-hour ones.

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask questions. The staff really want to help you succeed if you work hard.

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Pre-Nursing Intern

June 2019 • Sioux Falls, SD

What I liked

I loved the learning experience and how positive and accommodating the atmosphere was. I felt that the nurses on the floor were always willing to help me seek out new experiences and learn more about the field of nursing.

What I wish was different

Advice

Never be afraid to ask questions. This a perfect learning opportunity before you hit the working world! Always seek out experiences, and let others know what you would like to see/do so they can help be on the lookout!

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Marketing Research Intern

May - August 2019 • Sioux Falls, SD

What I liked

I loved being able to work for such an amazing company that values work, the employees, and their customers. I was able to conduct research to help improve patient experience in the hospitals. I also ran a competitive brief on a weekly basis informing our team of what competitors in the health industry were doing.

What I wish was different

Sanford's internship system changed recently, where before they would have mini teams where you can get a full exposure to the marketing department. This year, the system only worked where I was placed in the research department. I was able to shadow other departments, but I would have loved it if I was exposed to the whole marketing department during my internship.

Advice

Do not be scared to step outside your comfort zone when applying for internships. I did not have much background on patient care / the health field when applying for this internship, but at the end I was able to get more experience with conducting research for a company and learning more about the healthcare industry!

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Report Developer Intern

May - August 2019 • Sioux Falls, SD

What I liked

I enjoyed the projects I was assigned. The hands-on experience with a company like Sanford Health is a great way to be confident that the Data Analytics field is right for me.

What I wish was different

I wish I could continue this internship throughout the school year.

Advice

You can't tell if you'll like your future job until you job shadow or get an internship.

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Nurse Intern

May - August 2019 • Sioux Falls, SD

What I liked

I gained an amazing amount of experience and confidence.

What I wish was different

I wish it could have been longer and that I could have had more than 40 hours per week.

Advice

I would encourage every nursing student to do an internship before graduation.

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Server Administration Intern

May - August 2018 • Sioux Falls, SD

What I liked

I loved being able to apply coursework to the real world. There are some experiences you just cannot simulate in a classroom environment. In addition, I received great advice from my manager in regards to professional development and navigating the professional workplace.

What I wish was different

I was uncertain of the specific duties and responsibilities of my position right away. I wish I would have gone in with a little more knowledge in this area. I believe this would have enabled me to hit the ground running at the start of my internship.

Advice

Be a pioneer. Don't wait for someone to tell you what to do. Don't be afraid to ask questions to learn how you can contribute to the team's efforts.

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Nursing Intern

June - August 2018 • Sioux Falls, SD

What I liked

I enjoyed the atmosphere of the floor. The team worked well together and I felt comfortable asking questions to anyone on the floor. They were always willing to help each other and wanted to provide the best care for their patients. They set you up with another nurse on the floor who guide you through the summer helping to answer any questions, challenge you to grow in your nursing skills and knowledge, and develop a relationship with you as a fellow nurse. I grew in my nursing skills and knowledge throughout the summer and feel very confident in becoming a nurse and providing wholistic care for my patients with the experience I had at Sanford. The program set me up for what to expect on the floor and wanted me to get the most out of the summer as possible. They provided observation experiences in other departments and other ways to get to know the nursing interns from the various schools.

What I wish was different

One of the loose ends was finding housing. The white scrub tops was not ideal due to all the stains I developed throughout the summer. Overall, it was a good experience.

Advice

Ask lots of questions and get into as many experiences as possible. Take advantages of all the opportunities they provide.

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Research Intern

June - August 2018 • Sioux Falls, SD

What I liked

I enjoyed the level of growth I achieved in terms of confidence and independence in the lab. This was my second summer at Sanford (and in the particular lab I was in), and I could see the growth I made as a researcher when comparing these two experiences. Part of this was due to the amazing mentors I had, who encouraged me to branch out, ask questions, and be confident in my lab experience.

What I wish was different

I always feel back when I'm at work and not constantly working. The nature of biochemical research means that there is usually time sitting around waiting for incubation or cell growth. I tried to take on extra projects, update my lab notebook, and do lab chores, but there's only so much to do when you're an intern and not a full-time employee.

Advice

I would say that you shouldn't be afraid to ask questions. It may feel uncomfortable or bothersome at first, but your peers and superiors will appreciate your thoroughness. It is better to ask questions and do the job right than do a job you're unsure about and end up with an incorrect product. Accidents happen, but many mistakes can be prevented by double checking and asking clarifying questions.

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Sanford POWER Intern

May - August 2018 • Fargo, ND

What I liked

I like having the ability of helping other people who are trying to better themselves and also prepare myself for my future profession

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Be competent with creating personal relationships and weighttrainng techniques

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Registered Nurse Intern

June - August 2018 • Fargo, ND

What I liked

I loved getting to work in the ER with all types of patients and different acuities. The ER is the best place to learn nursing skills!

What I wish was different

I wish I had gotten to work into the school year, however Sanford is going to accommodate this request starting in 2019!

Advice

This experience allows you to learn so much, approach it with an open mind and compassionate heart and you will be able to serve the patients to the best of your abilities!

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