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by RENAISSANCE RN
Aug 10, '02   Views: 840   Comments: 7

  1. Hi,

    I am currently taking my prereqs before nursing school starts in Jan 2004. I was wondering if anyone knew of a way to "shadow" a RN before entering clinicals.? I am currently in the Boston Area
    Please Help

    Much thanks!



    Terri

    I love this board. SO MUCH INFO
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  3. by Rena RN 2003
    Aug 10, '02
    Joined: May '02; Posts: 726; Likes: 17
    i don't know about your area, but in the cincinnati area all we have to do is call either a human resources or an education coordinator and they will arrange for us to shadow whatever department we wish.

    so far, i've shadowed ER (several times) and NICU (once). i have a break coming up and i'm going to try and shadow in the ICU (where i want to go after graduation).


    just give the hospital a call. chances seem to be better if it's a teaching hospital also.
  4. by susanmary
    Aug 10, '02
    Occupation: RN Joined: Dec '00; Posts: 826; Likes: 16
    Send a letter to the human resources department requesting to job shadow in whatever departments that interest you. I'd include a resume and several letter of references. Then follow up with the human resource representative by phone. Follow through -- I'm sure they would be happy to accommodate you. Also, I'm sure your college can arrange for you to job shadow -- check with your advisor. Shadowing is a great way to get a snapshot picture of nursing -- remember it is only a "snapshot" & your experience will be reflective of whatever is going on in the unit on that particular day. I'd recommend shadowing several times in any area you are interested in -- possibly do it on different shifts. Good luck.

    I STRONGLY recommend job shadowing to any student nurse interested in learning more about a specific nursing area. Also, it is a great way to make contacts.
  5. by RENAISSANCE RN
    Aug 10, '02
    Joined: Aug '02; Posts: 241; Likes: 7
    Thank you so much for the information.. I will follow your suggestions.



    Terri
  6. by Love-A-Nurse
    Aug 10, '02
    Occupation: ADON-LTC Specialty: 19 year(s) of experience in LTC, ER, ICU, ; Joined: Feb '01; Posts: 5,856; Likes: 36
    welcome and all the best to you.
  7. by HISSYTHECAT
    Sep 5, '02
    Occupation: SCHEDULER Joined: Jul '02; Posts: 196
    I got to shadow last Saturday. I called the Director of Nursing. It was awesome
  8. by Nurse K-Bear
    Sep 5, '02
    Occupation: Mental health nurse Joined: May '02; Posts: 73; Likes: 10
    you could always work as a nurse extern or nursing assistant to get experience as well.
  9. by natsfanrn
    Sep 5, '02
    Joined: May '02; Posts: 232; Likes: 5
    One of our local hospitals offers nurse mentors to nursing students. You sign up, and they assign you a mentor whom you can shadow whenever you want. They're also available to help out with any questions, offer career advice, meet for lunches, etc. I'll probably sign up when I officially start the program in May...

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