sunkissed95

Hi mvm2, Thanks for your comment. I agree that I may not be able to secure another position in a hospital setting, so I'm certainly leaning toward accepting the position in the rehab unit. Best, sunkissed95

Hi all, I was recently offered a part time position in the inpatient rehab unit of a local hospital. I would work an average of 20 hours per week (three 8 hours shifts one week, one 8 hour shift the following week). I'm very eager to gain clinical experience in a hospital setting before applying to medical school, but I have some reservations concerning the position. My biggest concern relates to the physical demands of the position from lifting or transferring patients. (However, the hospital facilities seem to be quite modern and updated. I spotted two lifts during my unit tour.) Is this concern justified in inpatient rehabilitation? If I were to walk away from the position, would seeking employment in another department (of the same hospital) be more difficult? If not, can you recommend a department that would, perhaps, be less physically demanding? I plan on contacting the nurse manager via email to thank her for offering me the position and to ask my remaining questions before accepting the position. I've just recently earned my license, and I'm very excited to take on this opportunity - especially considering my complete lack of nursing assistant experience. As a full time undergraduate student completing premed coursework, I want to consider my options carefully. Best, sunkissed95