Avera

CNA

May 2019 • Mitchell, SD

What I liked

I loved the change of pace this CNA position offered me. As a home health and hospice CNA, I was able to see situations and cases that I would never have seen in a nursing home or hospital setting. This job not only helped me strengthen my CNA skills, but it also affirmed my belief that I was doing what I wanted and I was pursuing the right career field.

What I wish was different

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Nurse Clinical Intern

May 2019 • Sioux Falls, SD

What I liked

I really loved how this experience mimicked my actual career. Clinical and other experiences offered from school don't provide a realistic experience because we generally end earlier or miss out on report. I appreciate the opportunity to practice new skills, get used to the charting system, and be mentored by the same person each day.

What I wish was different

I would have appreciated an opportunity to experience other floors/units.

Advice

What you put in is what you get out of the experience. Always ask questions and stay interested.

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HIM Intern

June - July 2019 • Sioux Falls, SD

What I liked

I liked learning more about the degree I am studying, HIM. I thought the change of pace and duties was refreshing.

What I wish was different

I wish the hospital I interned at was closer to where I lived, but it was usually only a 20 minute drive each day.

Advice

Travel to locations ahead of time so there aren't any surprises the first day. Have a positive attitude!

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Patient Care Tech

May 2019 • Sioux Falls, SD

What I liked

I like that I gained patient care experience when my major is nursing.

What I wish was different

I wish that I worked full time instead of part time because then I could have made more $.

Advice

It is important to put your foot in the door, and learn how the healthcare field works.

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Registered Nurse

April 2018 • Tyler, MN

What I liked

Meeting the people who live there in long term care and learning about their lives. Learned about many disease processes and medications.

What I wish was different

Hours are too long, 12 hour shifts. Worked weekends and holidays. Can be overwhelming with workload.

Advice

Opportunity to learn a lot

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Dietary Aide

June 2018 • Sioux Falls, SD

What I liked

I appreciate the flexible hours of this employer as I usually get the days I ask for off of work. We work long days and because of this we work fewer days of the week.

What I wish was different

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Registered Nurse Intern

May - August 2019 • Marshall, MN

What I liked

The ability to work in the hospital setting while being a learner.

What I wish was different

I wish I would of had more time in the hospital than 13 weeks, it was a great experience.

Advice

Don't be afraid to put yourself out there, experience in the field is valuable.

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Pharmacy Student Intern

April 2018 • Sioux Falls, SD

What I liked

I love the behind-the-scenes work. We also have variety as we rotate positions frequently. The teamwork of employees here is very efficient.

What I wish was different

Nothing to note!

Advice

Nothing I can think of.

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Patient Care Technition

April - August 2018 • Marshall, MN

What I liked

Avera is a great place to work the people are amazing, and the work is so rewarding.

What I wish was different

To continue my position during the school year would have been extremely difficult working 12 hr shifts overnight. I would have like to continue the position if that would have worked out better with my class schedule.