They didn't always notify me when the patients were unable to make it so I would go all the way down there and then be told there wasn't anything to do.
Advice
Have an open mind. The patients are generally friendly and you can have a great time interacting with them.
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Diet Tech
May 2017 • Provo, UT
What I liked
I love the amount of responsibility they give me. It directly applies to my degree and has given me experience that will help me get an internship after graduation.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Get experience! It's easy to stay at a job that doesn't give you any experience for your future career just because it pays well or it's comfortable. Get out and volunteer or apply to new jobs.
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Psychiatric Technician
May - August 2019 • Provo, UT
What I liked
Working with the patients and with the great staff. I loved being able to serve and learn about mental health
What I wish was different
I wish I had worked day shifts rather than the afternoon shifts. Working 12 hours instead of 8 might have been nice.
Advice
Go in with an intent to serve and learn. Try to actually get something other than money out of your experience
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Psychiatric Technician
October 2018 • Provo, UT
What I liked
It is such a fun job. I was able to learn so much about mental illness and developed a great empathy for those who struggle with their mental health.
What I wish was different
The hours are a little hard to work around your schedule, but not impossible.
Advice
It is a great job if you're hoping to go into medicine. Over this past year, I have racked up around 1500 patient exposure hours and it's led to several shadowing opportunities.
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Licensed Practical Nurse
July 2019 • Provo, UT
What I liked
The hours are flexible
What I wish was different
Applied earlier
Advice
If you’re in nursing school you should do it. It helps you feel more prepared for the NCLEX
