nurses/student nurses who have done externships?

U.S.A. Illinois

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Hi Guys!

I go to UIC and on monday they will have a job fair with hospitals looking for student nurses for externship positions. Have any of you all done externships? If so, what does it involve? Is it a good idea for a summer job before senior year? Any info would be helpful and much appreciated!:heartbeat

sallyinchicago

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Specializes in Tele.

I did a summer externship at UIC before my senior year. I also worked there on breaks. It was an amazing experience. The only thing I wasn't able to do was pass meds. It really allowed me to hone my physical assessment skills. I highly recommend a summer externship. Any questions, just let me know.

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Specializes in LTC/Skilled Care/Rehab.

I did an externship and I think it really helped me feel comfortable around patients and their families. Some days I worked as a tech (doing CNA type work) and some days I worked as a student nurse. They were really flexible with my schedule (I told them when I was available). I think I would have been lost in the fall if I didn't do an externship over the summer. Good luck!

btw, it also really helped with my charting

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Specializes in Ltc, Hospice, Spinal Cord.

It really depends on the hospital and the unit. The nurse that precepted me didn't allow me to do anything... so I just shadowed her for 6 weeks. Other students told me they had awesome nurses who let them do lots of things. The only thing it did for me is help me to feel more comfortable in a hospital setting because I never worked in a hospital before. And it looks good on your resume when you apply as a new grad if you have no other medical experience.

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Specializes in ED.

I worked in the ED and was then hired as a tech. I learned a great deal and med/surg seemed a lot easier after the experience. I had a ball.

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