will you go to the same hospital for all clinicals?

[B773ER]

I've had completed 3 blocks of clinical at the same hospital and am now considering going back for the last one. do you think that's a good idea to spend all ur clinicals in the same place?

[mrsboots87]

Are you picking your clinical location? Thats a rare find. Most programs just pick for you. Or maybe give a few options for students to bid on, but they usually change each semester due to availability. Thats lucky of you. But as for where you go, it will either be really good or really bad. If you have made a good impression on them at clinical, finishing block 4 there could potentially get your name to someone important for an interview later. But if you are not impressing them, you could be losing any chance of new grad employment there. Outside of that, I dont see where you have clinical at, making much difference if you are learning what you should be.

[B773ER]

One good thing about my uni is that students get to submit our preferences and the university would do their best to try and allocate us to the places we prefer! :) I believe I've made a pretty good impression on them (at least I got "high distinction" for the past 3 clinicals from my clinical instructors and some RNs did mention I should go back and work with them!). However the thing is, I am an overseas student, and overseas students are basically at the bottom of the food chain in regards to employment opportunities, so I'm just no sure whether to spend my last clinical at this hospital (which is a public one) or to go for a private hospital that might give me a bigger chance of new grad employment. Anyway thx for the reply!!