Shadowing program?

midcom · May 15, 2008

Absolutely! People with no medical background often believe what they see on TV or really don't have any idea what is involved in nursing. I believe that it's important to be exposed to all kinds of experiences. I shadowed on a cardiac unit, in a family practice clinic, in a dialysis unit, at an ER, and in a nephrologist's office. It was really helpful.

Dixie

kiss04bam · May 15, 2008

Ok I filled out the shadowing application, and they said I should hear from someone in 2-4 weeks.

Jules A, MSN · May 15, 2008

I'm glad you decided to try it. I have shadowed a couple of times in different areas that I thought might interest me and have really benefited from each one. Let us know what area you get and how you liked it.

MzGurl · Jul 3, 2008

Hey can u only do the shadowing if ur in a nursing program already or what and is shadowing like becoming a volunteer at a hospital

midcom · Jul 3, 2008

Hey can u only do the shadowing if ur in a nursing program already or what and is shadowing like becoming a volunteer at a hospital

Where I work, high school kids & older individuals (I was 56!) can shadow. When you shadow, basically, all you do is watch & ask questions. You don't work.

Some places make you jump through lots of hoops to be able to shadow. At one of the places I shadowed, actually where I work now, I had to supply proof that my immunizations were up to date. I'm old, I had measles, mumps, & chickenpox so never was immunized for them. I had to get immunized for measles anyway. The least I had to do was sign a privacy statement saying I wouldn't pass on any information about patients, HIPAA, you know.

Dixie

Melinurse · Jul 3, 2008

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO GET MORE EDUCATION FROM REAL LIFE EXPERIENCES!!! This sounds like a great opportunity. How long do you get to shadow? Do you get paid too? :yeah: Bravo for that hospital!