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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.
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.
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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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
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Much thanks!
Terri
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