I likes that I was able to choose what I researched.
What I wish was different
I will the mentoring staff was better at communicating.
Advice
Not everyones experience.
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Certified Nurse Aide
July 2021 • Charlottesville, VA
What I liked
Hands-on experience, directly working with patients and other healthcare professionals in a hospital setting. I was also compensated for my work.
What I wish was different
The shifts are 12 hours, which can be exhausting if you're not used to it. It was also rigorous and required me to obtain a certification beforehand.
Advice
I highly recommend this experience if you are interested in nursing or any other medical profession. My advice would be to apply for a job before you have your certification because you can work for up to 4 months uncertified, as long as you are in a CNA course.
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Emergency Medicine Medical Scribe
May 2021 • Charlottesville, VA
What I liked
Learn an incredible amount about medicine and the healthcare industry. Able to apply the topics that have been learned in classes into the "real world".