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I am not a nurse, but I would love to hear input from some of you!

I am currently a MA student, I am fixing to start my internship in about 2 weeks. I am doing my internship with a medical office that I am/have been a pt in the past. I have a few concerns about it such as:

1. Did I make the right choice by going to an office where I know the staff and physicians very well (I have been a pt. there for about 5 years)

2. What should I expect on my first few days? It is an ophthalmology office.

3. Any tips?

Thank you for your help in advance.

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Doctors do internships, whereas medical assistants do externships. I completed a medical assistant program over 6 years ago and, unfortunately, did not do an externship due to differences with the so-called "director of education".

I did, however, do clinical rotations during nursing school. My tips are to ask plenty of questions, come prepared with your own supplies, look professional, and have confidence in your abilities. Good luck!

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2. What should I expect on my first few days? It is an ophthalmology office.

keep your EYES wide open. :lol2:

best of luck and SEE you later! :lol2:

leslie

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Congrats on getting your externship. I was an MA and had to do the same thing. I do not have experiance in an opthamologist office but the first few days you just observe. and I got stuck doing the filing and other not fun jobs like that. Other than that have fun..and good luck

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